Journal Entry 10

Journal Entry 10: October 2nd

Today was another long day at school, but something strange happened with Mark that left me feeling a bit uneasy. During class, he asked to borrow my pen, which I didn't think much of at the time. But then, as he was returning it, he touched my hand in a way that made me feel uncomfortable. It was like his fingers lingered just a little too long, and I could feel his gaze on me even as he turned back to his seat.

Later, after class, he hung back again, and we started talking about the reading. But then the conversation turned in a direction that made me even more uncomfortable. He started asking me questions about my personal life, like if I had a boyfriend or if I was interested in anyone. It was completely inappropriate, and I tried to steer the conversation back to the reading, but he just kept pushing.

At one point, he leaned in closer and whispered, "You're so beautiful, Miss. I can't stop thinking about you." I was taken aback by his words, and I didn't know how to respond. It was like a switch had flipped, and the boy who had been so reserved before was now making inappropriate advances toward me.

Looking back on it now, I'm not sure what to make of Mark's behavior. Maybe he was just trying to be friendly, but it definitely crossed a line. I don't want to jump to conclusions, but I'll have to keep an eye on him and make sure that nothing else happens.

In less disturbing news, I had a really nice conversation with one of my colleagues today. We talked about our favorite books and movies, and even shared some personal stories. It was refreshing to be able to connect with someone on a deeper level and not just talk about work all the time. I'm looking forward to getting to know her better and maybe even planning a get-together outside of work.