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No intention of sleeping.
I didn't know when the sun had fully risen.
Light had already seeped in.
Bright.
Too bright for this early in the morning.
---
I was still sitting in the same spot.
My jacket still on.
An empty mug by my side.
I checked the clock.
09:58.
My body felt heavy.
Not in pain.
Just sluggish.
The effects of sleep deprivation.
I stood up.
My movements were slightly delayed.
Like there was a lag between intention and execution.
I didn't try to rush it.
There was no need.
Steps to the kitchen.
Grabbed some water.
Drank it straight.
No glass.
It was faster.
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I looked back toward the futon.
Yuna was still asleep.
In the same position.
Her breathing was stable.
Lighter than last night.
Temperature normal.
I had already checked.
Twice.
No need to check again right now.
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A knock sounded.
Three times.
Evenly spaced.
Not a neighbor.
Not a courier.
I stopped moving.
Waited.
Another knock.
Firmer this time.
