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After dinner, Gao Jun suggested going to the school library and the Exhibition Room to look for some materials. Although I was reluctant, I knew I couldn't stop him, so I reminded him to come back early.
Once Gao Jun left, I read for over an hour but soon found it hard to sit still. Feeling too lazy to go out, I remembered that while cleaning yesterday, I had only wiped down the tables and furniture. So, I filled a basin with water, deciding to thoroughly clean the floors and walls as well.
To my surprise, the floors and walls looked decent, but the craftsmanship left much to be desired. The marble tiles were uneven, and many of the wood panels were poorly attached; a firm wipe would cause them to shift.
By the time I finished, it was already past four in the afternoon. Not knowing when Gao Jun would return, I decided to call him.
When the call connected, Gao Jun spoke in a low voice, "I'm still at the library and won't be back for a while. You should have dinner without waiting for me."
Before I could ask anything further, he hung up. Now I was genuinely annoyed: Fine then, if you don't want me to wait for you, I won't care about you either. When you call later, I won't answer; let's see how worried you get!
With no interest in cooking for myself anymore, I heated up the leftovers from lunch and ate just enough to fill my stomach. Deep down, I resolved that no matter what sweet words Gao Jun said when he returned, I wouldn’t make dinner for him.
As the sun gradually sank behind the mountains, the red glow in the west reflected on the grass behind the building, creating a hazy beauty. Captivated by this scene, I stood on the balcony and admired it.
On the grass below sat a couple of students side by side against the backdrop of mountains. Occasionally, they would look at each other and whisper sweet nothings; their warmth was palpable. Watching them silently stirred a twinge of envy within me.
In such a picturesque setting, my thoughts drifted far and wide—reminiscences of the past, reflections on the present, and musings about the future… It wasn’t until that couple stood up to leave that I realized it had grown completely dark outside.
At that moment, there was still a hint of twilight outdoors while inside my place was pitch black; upon entering, it felt like nothing was visible at all. Standing on the balcony earlier, a cool mountain breeze had brushed against me—refreshing in this early autumn season—but stepping inside brought an entirely different chill: a damp and eerie sensation that made me uncomfortable in the darkness. It felt as if a pair of sinister eyes were fixated on me from within that gloom. Though I couldn’t see where those eyes were located, I could sense their chilling gaze encroaching from all directions—omnipresent!
Having been afraid of the dark since childhood, being alone in such an environment now sent shivers down my spine. I deeply regretted not turning on the lights sooner. I recalled that the switch for the electric light in the living room should be on the wall between the bedroom door and wardrobe. Gritting my teeth, I ventured into the darkness toward the bedroom door while feeling my way along. With each step forward, I sank deeper into darkness; an inexplicable sense of unease grew stronger with every move I made.
Finally, I reached the edge of the door, and my hands quickly began to explore the wall. After a moment of searching, it seemed that the switch was not in front of me. Relying on my memory, I took a step to the left.
Suddenly, I felt something unusual on the wall with my left hand: it was damp and cold—just like the air in this room! This sensation instantly reminded me of the terrifying dream I had last night. When I covered the little girl's mouth with my hand, I felt the same chilling touch!
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