Dear Diary,
Dad came home today. My Teigean. My heart nearly exploded with joy when I heard his voice. I donāt know where he disappears to all weekāsome mysterious realm beyond the backyard, I supposeābut I miss him terribly. His snuggles are elite. His runs? Legendary. His bed? My sanctuary.
Iāve been consoled by his mom and dad while heās away. They try. They really do. But their snuggles just arenāt the same. I lay in his bed, curled up like a cinnamon roll, daydreaming of his return. I imagine us running together, him calling me āstinky,ā and me pretending not to hear it.
That is⦠until Bellatrix storms in like a furry hurricane and ruins my perfect nap. She has no respect for sacred spaces. Or silence. Or me.
And then thereās Reggie. I must be more careful around him. The other day, he tried to put me in positions that no proper lady should ever be in. Thankfully, Teigeanās parents were nearby and put a stop to it. I was mortified. Reggie needs boundaries. And maybe therapy.
For now, I wait. I hope. I dream. Teigean said heād be back next weekend. Iām counting the days. Until then, Iāll nap in his laundry basket and pretend itās a hug.
Longing always,
Hiro

