to be loved is to be known [epistolary]

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today, i got eyelash extensions for the first time in a year. it felt odd on my face, reminding me that I used to have bangs back when i had extensions before, which is why it complemented my look then. deciding to go back to bangs to match my eyelashes, i cut them.

i couldn't help but wonder how my boyfriend would react when he picks me up for our daily gym session. as usual, he greeted me with compliments on my appearance, but there was no reaction to my new look.

at the gym, we dove straight into our workout routine. between sets, he approached me, asking if my gym bra was new.

no. i thought to myself. it's old, i wear it every chest day.

to be loved is to be known.