He missed her already.

He heard her door slam shut and the jingle of her keys before her steps thudded down the stairs, slowly fading as she descended. He didn't open his door to greet her.

He didn't know why, though. Perhaps she'd wanted space and quiet in early morning. Definitely not someone she saw everyday.

At least she saw him everyday.

He waited a few more seconds before leaving.

Little did he know, he was avoiding her from pure shyness.

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