A Slow News Day
Couple Makes a Clean Start
Published: March 3, 2006
Napville, USA — Lovebirds Stacey and her Captain decided to prove their affection to one and all. The couple, who will be celebrating their one year anniversary later this month (neither party could recall the exact date) decided it was time to take their relationship to the next level. In a small private ceremony held last night, Miss Willets, overcome with emotion, presented the Captain with his own toothbrush to keep at her apartment.
“I was really surprised when she first suggested it,” the Captain told our reporter, “but I think it’s time. It just feels right.”
“You know, it’s funny,” Stacey mused as she slipped the new toothbrush next to hers in the holder, “I dated this one guy for five years, and he would never stay over if he’d forgotten his toothbrush. You would think I’d just get him one to keep at my place, but I never did.” She shrugs. “I guess I wasn’t ready for that kind of commitment.”
If Stacey has any fear of commitment now, she doesn’t show it. Not only has she bought an extra toothbrush for the Captain, but she’s also accepted the invitation to keep one at his house. “Along with whatever other ‘girl stuff’ she may want to leave at my place,” the Captain added.
Sources close to the couple are optimistic. “It’s a significant gesture,” one friend said. “Not only does it say, ‘I spend enough time here to need my own personal hygiene stuff,’ but, more importantly, it says, ‘I won’t kiss you with stinky breath.’” If that’s not love, what is?
Clearly things are progressing for the happy couple, but what does the future hold? We asked Stacey where she plans to take things from here — sharing a bureau drawer? cohabitation? the pitter-patter of little feet?
“Look, this has been fun, but I need to take a shower,” Stacey replied. “Seriously . . . get out.”
Proof that generosity goes only so far.
Still, the message is uplifting. Another couple finds true love in this crazy, mixed up world. Best wishes and bright smiles to you both.