Connecting

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As Henry lay in bed, his eyes slowly drifted open. The sunlight peeked through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room. He blinked a few times, trying to adjust to the light, and glanced over at the clock on his nightstand. 9 AM. He hadn't slept that late in weeks. It must have been all the excitement from yesterday: setting up his new studio, meeting Lily, and the strange connection they seemed to share. He couldn't help but wonder if she felt the same way he did, if she was as compassionate as he thought she was. He tossed aside his covers and swung his legs over the side of the bed.

As he made his way to the kitchen to brew some coffee, he thought about Lily again. Her kind eyes, her gentle touch, her passion for music. He hoped that maybe he'd see her today, that they could continue to get to know each other better. He had a feeling that she was someone special, someone who could understand him in a way no one else could. With a sigh, he grabbed a mug from the cabinet and started the coffee machine.

Henry wandered back to his room to get dressed, picking out a pair of dark jeans and a comfortable sweater. As he laced up his sneakers, he wondered if Lily was busy today, or if she had plans. He thought about asking her out, but wasn't sure if that was too soon. He didn't want to seem pushy or desperate. She'll probably be over to discuss open mic night and different fundraisers for the studio later.

Once dressed he walked to Jasper's room to check on him. He heard his friend snoring softly, the sheets tangled around him. Henry chuckled to himself. He gently shook Jasper, "Hey, buddy. Time to get up."

Jasper groaned and mumbled something unintelligible before sitting up and rubbing his eyes. "What time is it?" he asked, blinking several times.

"It's almost quarter to ten," Henry replied with a smile. "You must have had a good night's sleep."

Jasper replied "Slept like a baby!" as he stretched and yawned. Henry grinned and leaned against the doorframe. "I'm sure you did sleep like a baby, the smell indicates your diaper is full." Jasper playfully rolled his eyes and glanced over at the clock, realizing what Henry meant. They both laughed before Jasper climbed out of bed, still trying to get his bearings.

Henry offered to make breakfast while Jasper changed into a fresh diaper and get out of his pajamas. Henry went downstairs to make his special breakfast. Jasper began to change and get out of his messy diaper. All in a fresh diaper and a dragon ball z shirt and shortalls that had snaps in the crotch area to make changing easier.

As Jasper made his way downstairs, he couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. He was curious to see what Henry had whipped up for breakfast. The aroma of bacon and eggs wafted through the air, making his stomach rumble. He took a seat at the kitchen island, glancing around to see if there was anything else he could do to help. "Smells amazing, dude," he said with a grin. "What's on the menu today?"

Henry beamed with pride. "I made my signature breakfast burritos," he replied. "Homemade flour tortillas filled with scrambled eggs, crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and a hint of spice. Yum!" He placed a steaming burrito on a plate in front of Jasper. "You're up first, buddy. By the way you look real adorable in those shortalls and you didn't tell me you were a dragon ball z fan!"

Jasper grinned, taking a bite of his burrito. "Thanks, man. I've always been a fan. My mom used to dress me up like Goku when I was a kid." He swallowed and took another bite before continuing. "Anyway, I'm really looking forward to getting things started at the studio today. I've been thinking about how we can get more people involved, and I've dreamt of a few ideas."

Henry listened intently as Jasper spoke, nodding along. "That's great to hear, man. I'm sure Lily would love to hear those ideas as well. She will probably be over soon."

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