The couch had been passively observing the world from the corner of the room for years. Yet as midnight came near, something strange began to occur. The protagonist's sluggish life is disrupted by a romantic dilemma. He spent much of his days lounging on his rickety sofa, binge-watching TV, and eating junk food. The fact that his friends and family had given up on him made him very happy.
A few years ago, everything changed in a matter of seconds. The protagonist's new dear one, Emily, was introduced to him by his best friend, Peter. Emily loved yoga, hiking, and being outside in general. She was a free-spirited artist. They both of them clicked despite the fact she was Amir's complete opposite. Emily started wondering about Amir's unused lifestyle as both of them spent longer together. She'd take him to art galleries, yoga classes, and hikes.
Amir first refused, but Emily's genuine enthusiasm eventually won him over. For the first time in years, Amir grew an appreciation for things that weren't dependent on a screen. His couch-potato feelings started disappearing as he began to see the world differently. Amir started to feel as if he was living a lie as he attempted to reconcile his newly acquired connection with his old behaviours.
Despite Amir's underlying longing for the safety and comfort of his couch potato way of life, Emily thought he had changed. Emily found Amir's hidden stash of video games and junk food one day. She had been wounded. He had to decide recognizing that he couldn't keep living two lives. During their conversation, he opened up to Emily about his struggles. He was shocked by Emily's sympathy and compassion.
"I love you for who you are, couch potato habits and all," she informed him. They worked together to reach a compromise. Amir discovered how to establish a balance between his newfound enthusiasm for outdoor activities and his desire for pleasure. Amir's connection with Emily taught him that it is acceptable to change and adapt. He learned that he could balance his old and new lives rather than having to choose between them.
"Until I began to ingratiate myself with the cushions, I had always considered myself to be a bit of a couch potato."