The Boyfriend Guide
Disclaimer: If I was epic enough to own them, I’d also own Ouran, Naruto, Rosario Vampire, and a whole bunch of others.
1. The boyfriend should(want to) do everything in his power to keep his partner happy.
Exceptions: If your partner is a spoiled psycho b*tch that wants you to lose a limb or spend money you don't have or other stupid, unreasonable sh*t.
For Matt, this means getting up at annoyingly bright hours of the morning when Mello’s favorite chocolate store opens to go get the blonde his favorite chocolate bars
2. The boyfriend should tickle and/or wrestle with his partner.
Exceptions: If your partner resorts to yelling/screaming, biting, hitting, or kicking in a desperate attempt to make you stop.
For Light, this means randomly glomping his overworked detective to enforce a playful wrestling match or tickle fight.
3. The boyfriend should pick up/carry his partner without being asked.
Additional: Especially if his partner is injured or tired.
Exceptions: Refer to Rule 2.
For Matsuda, this means sweeping Misa off her feet after her photo shoot and carrying her back home.
4. The boyfriend should(want to) hug and/or kiss their partner whenever they have the chance.
Additional: Teenage girls love spontaneity.
Exceptions: Places of work or school or anywhere else where it is prohibited, or in any situation where it would make your partner uncomfortable/upset/embarrassed.
For Matt, this means that he can love on Mello all he wants at home, but he must restrain himself in front of Mello's mafia.
5. The boyfriend should(want to) say "I love you" as often as possible.
Additional: There is no such thing as saying it too much.
Exceptions: If your partner is a crazy bitch(1) who doesn't like hearing it(in which case you should probably find a new one).
For Light, this means wrapping his arms around L and burying his face in the black mop of hair and whispering “I love you” several times a day.
(1) How many of you started thinking of the song?