As much as I wanted to jump right into Jakes nearby backpack, I thought it would be best to go for the safest long term option and head for Tylers backpack. I stayed close to the doorway and looked for the clearest path. Mostly everybody was deeply focused on working with their lab group, with an occasional person going to get something from their backpack. The desks formed three sides of a box. I stood near the tip of the U, looking at Tylers backpack located near the center of the arrangement.
For safetys sake, I kept close to the desks, running from leg to leg, and catching my breath at each one. I passed Jakes backpack and almost lost my resolve. Jakes jacket lay on top of his backpack, the inside slightly exposed. Jake was wearing a spectacular tank top today and had taken off his jacket at some point in the day. I could see a spare hair from his pit, lying on top of the jacket, as well as the faintest hint of a wet spot from his sweat. As much as I would have loved to take the hair as a souvenir, I kept moving.
For safetys sake, I kept close to the desks, running from leg to leg, and catching my breath at each one. I passed Jakes backpack and almost lost my resolve. Jakes jacket lay on top of his backpack, the inside slightly exposed. Jake was wearing a spectacular tank top today and had taken off his jacket at some point in the day. I could see a spare hair from his pit, lying on top of the jacket, as well as the faintest hint of a wet spot from his sweat. As much as I would have loved to take the hair as a souvenir, I kept moving.