When we part ways at the end of each day, we smile and wave goodbye, occasionally spewing some witty statements as our final words until the next day. I always end up finding myself resisting the urge to wrap my arms around you, but I’m aware that this would be crossing some sort of line. Our relationship is simply too formal for that.

People tell me that it’s strange that nothing has happened between us given how much time we spend together. I spend all my time with you, every day of the week but Saturday, and even though we base our meetings around academics, I wish that you would someday ask me to do one thing just for fun.

If you were to ever randomly decide to wrap your arms around me, I think I might stand a chance at healing. Maybe then I wouldn’t feel so alone.