I tried to scroll past this. I really did
You’re such a dork. I thought you were, like, one of the cool kids now? I’m not cool?
MAX MAYFIELD and LUCAS SINCLAIR STRANGER THINGS 4.05 “Chapter Five: The Nina Project”
Knowing what we know now, makes this little scene all the more special. The way his finger latched onto hers, like he didn't want to break that brief contact. How he went out there intent on finding her that toothpaste. How he was going to give her the entire crate. How he let her borrow all of his until it was gone.
Knowing what we know now makes this scene all the more endearing. How he waited on the couch for her to come to him and talk. How he asked to hear about her day. How he looked confused and kind of annoyed when she said she found a guy, too.
Knowing what we know now makes this moment all the more exhilarating. The utter joy on Rick's face. The way he needed to breathe Michonne in, but pull back to look at her.
Rick was in love with Michonne the whole time and didn't know what to do about it? He was in love with her the whole time. It makes me think about all of the other times. We could see there was attraction there, but love?
Because this looks like love to me:
So does this
and this
I love how all of those moments led us to this
and this
and this
I just love their love. I love that when we were seeing their love before they got together that it was real.
I’m like pixie grunge. The perfect blend of sugar and spice.
Rick and Michonne Grimes - Their Journey Over the Years
It's a broken world, Michonne. And you're the only thing that puts it back together. Til my last breath I am yours.
Is that all you got? THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, ‘The Last Dance’