A trial period.

"Wait, why are pitching me stuff?" Natalie asked. "I thought you have to do everything I say."

"I want what's best for you. And having me make slight changes to my routine to improve your life is better. If you forbid it I won't, but I really want to."

"Ok," Natalie said. "One week."

Naomi clapped her hands with excitement. "You won't regret, this Nat!"

They spent the rest of the evening cuddling and watching TV. Naomi made sure to follow the plot enough that she could discuss it if needed, but in her mind she was furiously reorganizing her day. When Natalie got up to use the bathroom, she quickly grabbed a pen and paper and jotted down some notes.

5:00: Groom and put on makeup. The sexier Natalie's girlfriend is, the better. Make breakfast. Make coffee.

6:00: Start helping Natalie wake up. Gradually draw back the shades; research sleep hygiene assistance techniques.

QUESTION: wake her up with head??? want to seem normal

6:20 Help her get her stuff together. Don't act like a servant! Be chill but helpful.

6:30 She's out the door. Time to get serious. Quality of Life stuff she might not notice:

• Air quality. Clean vents, open windows. Do we even have a duster? Create a houseplant garden.
• Ambient clutter. If I just clean a little every day it won't seem too servant-y.
• Touch-ups. Replace the battery on the remote. Get that overdue oil change. Open some windows and let some fresh air in.

9:15: Go to class. A successful girlfriend is better than a C student.

12: Lunch.

12:15: Exercise. It's time to start sculpting a body that Nat can be proud of.

3: shower and start dinner prep.

5:30: Start slowing down and getting into girlfriend mode for Nat.

She folded the paper and tucked it away in her pocket as Natalie came back. She grinned goofily and pecked Nat on the cheek before unpausing the show and settling back in to their spots on the couch. Naomi could hardly wait to start improving her partner's life.