A brief entry for the day.
Fatigue defined much of my existence today, rendering my meticulously structured routines meaningless. University proved especially exhausting, and the only thought that persisted in my system was the desire to return home. Even the internet, which in 2023 had been a comforting refuge, felt distant and draining today.
Lu quickly detected my diminished state and attempted to lift my spirits, though much of his effort seemed driven more by his own boredom than genuine concern. His antics included holding my face and softly blowing into my ears—a gesture that made me wonder, yet again, whether he intended to kiss me. He rested his chin uponmy head, tickled me, and gazed at me in a way that made the possibility linger in the air. Despite my silent anticipation, the moment never materialized.
Regrettably, our time together was cut short when he had to leave to take his best friend home. Later, I accompanied bW90aGVy on some medical errands, which concluded with a small indulgence—an ICEE and a bag of Doritos (Spicy Sweet Chili).
Finally, in an act that some might find strange, I ended the day collecting a few strands of Lu's hair—a small, sentimental gesture that others may perceive as weird.