In circles

Halfway through a conversation I tell him that I really just want a hug. That, I'm just... lonely, I guess. Even though I keep to myself, I suppose there's a difference between being alone and feeling lonely.

"Why, what's wrong??"

That gives me reason to pause.  When I'm busy or playing games, I don't pay attention to myself as much. There are more interesting things to be doing and well... unless I'm in need of attention because I'm hungry or tired, I'll just carry on. It's those quiet times on the train or the bus where I just... think. Just think. It's those times that I notice that sometimes, not everything is ok.

"Unexplained loneliness"

It's not quite true. But it's not quite false either.

"I'd give you a hug but well...internet"

I do a mental double-take. A year ago, I said the exact same thing to him, for the exact same reason.
 
I doubt he remembers.