You were tired.
Work had run long, too long.
Stress and Obligation were weighing you down
The walk back home passes agonizingly slow.
City Noise. Flashing Lights. Cold Air.
All of it was wearing you down. Your body, your mind, your soul.
Like the waves of the sea wearing down rocks to sand.
The door to your shared apartment was like seeing a campfire.
You open it, the smell of freshly cooked food hits you instantly.
Lui was setting the table, hamburg steak, vegetables, tofu, and rice.
She stops as she hears the door and she turns to you.
Your eyes lock with Lui's.
It doesn't take long before she understands.
Her hand grabs yours, as she guides you to the couch.
She sits down and pats her lap, the invitation clear.
You rest your heavy head on her lap. Soft but firm. Warm in a way that was more than physical.
Lui stares at you, her hand going through your hair with practiced grace.
She says words of encouragement, of care but it didn't matter to you.
The warmth from her body and from her words melt into you.
All that frustration, anxiety, bitterness. All the pains of the day
All of it was nothing to this.
The warmth of her presence and care was all you needed.
You wake up feeling the weight of the VR headset on your face.
You unlock it off your face, as you stand up.
These VR scenarios were getting realistic, too realistic.
It was almost scary how real it felt.
Your phone vibrates. An Incoming Call.

"Did you like it?"

Lui's voice said through the phone

"I made it for you"

Your hands trembled.

"Sorry I couldn't do it personally."

What.

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