**Chapter 4: The Observation Continues**

The next morning, Judd sat in front of his screens, sipping his coffee and watching as Andrew emerged from his house, stretching his arms and yawning. Judd's eyes narrowed as he zoomed in on Andrew's face, studying every feature, every expression. He was fascinated by the way Andrew's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled, the way his hair curled slightly at the nape of his neck. As Andrew made his way to the backyard, Judd followed him, switching between cameras to get a better view. He watched as Andrew set up a small table and chairs, and then went back inside to fetch a tray of food. Judd's stomach growled as he watched Andrew unpack the tray, revealing a plate of pancakes, a bowl of fruit, and a glass of juice. Judd's eyes lingered on the pancakes, and he found himself imagining the smell of syrup and butter, the taste of the fluffy batter. He felt a pang of hunger, and suddenly, he was craving breakfast. He got up and made himself a plate of pancakes, sitting down at his own table as he continued to watch Andrew eat. As he ate, Judd started to think about ways to get closer to Andrew. He had been watching him for days, but he still felt like an outsider, a voyeur peeking through a window into someone else's life. He needed to find a way to bridge the gap, to make contact with Andrew and start a conversation. Judd's mind started to spin with possibilities. He could try to hack into Andrew's social media accounts and send him a message, but that seemed like a risk. What if Andrew was tech-savvy and caught him? What if he reported him to the authorities? No, Judd needed a more subtle approach. He needed to find a way to get close to Andrew without being obvious, without scaring him off. He started to brainstorm, thinking about all the ways he could get close to Andrew without being detected. As he sat there, a plan started to form in his mind. It was a risk, but it was a risk he was willing to take. He would create a fake social media profile, a profile that would allow him to get in touch with Andrew without revealing his true identity. Judd's fingers flew across his keyboard as he created a new profile, choosing a pseudonym and a profile picture. He started to browse through Andrew's friends, looking for someone who seemed friendly and approachable. And then, he sent out a friend request, his heart racing with anticipation. The wait began, and Judd found himself checking his screens every few minutes, wondering if Andrew would accept his friend request. He knew it was a long shot, but he had to try. He had to get close to Andrew, no matter what it took. As the hours ticked by, Judd's anxiety grew. He was on edge, his senses heightened as he waited for a response. And then, finally, it happened. Andrew accepted his friend request. Judd's heart skipped a beat as he stared at the screen, a sense of excitement and trepidation washing over him. He had done it. He had taken the first step. Now, all he had to do was wait and see where it would lead.