Jash awoke with a start, his mind immediately focusing on events of the day ahead.
The bed seemed to be yearning to be slept upon, but its yearning was now overshadowed by a blend of annoyance and mild sadness.
"Goodbye," he muttered, caressing his trusty bed. "I will be back to sleep on you after graduation," he told the bed with determination.
A small smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he wiped a lone tear from his eye,
It turned out his sadness wasn't from being unable to meet his parents but from being separated from his comfy bed.
Shaking his head, he remembered that he was already running late, exclaiming, "Shoot! As if I am not late enough!"
He dressed quickly, his thoughts racing through the details of the Entrance Test he was well aware of.
"Every detail matters, and every preparation, no matter how small, is crucial," Jash mumbled to himself, focusing back on the day ahead.
