Maybe he's just casually interested for now but not committed enough to follow. It could be that he enjoys the momentary entertainment but isn't sure about long-term engagement.
There was a Jack Russell that loved to steal socks. Every time the laundry was out, it would run off with a sock in its mouth and hide it under the bed. One day, there were so many socks under there, it could barely fit itself. It was really hilarious seeing it struggle to make space among all those stolen socks.
Well, there could be several reasons. Maybe he likes your stories but doesn't want his feed to be too crowded. Or perhaps he's still deciding if he wants to follow you long-term.
Russell was a famous philosopher. His ideas were profound and popular. However, some of his critics felt that his philosophy was not mature enough. Russell didn't like philosophers mainly because his philosophical ideas were too profound for some philosophers to understand.
It could be that your stories showed up in their recommendations or they were exploring similar content and ended up seeing yours. Sometimes, people check out random stuff even if they don't follow the creator.
One funny story is about a Jack Russell Terrier that saw its own reflection in a mirror for the first time. It started barking and jumping at the 'other dog' in the mirror, not realizing it was itself. It was hilarious to watch it go from being curious to being all worked up trying to chase away the 'intruder'.
At the park, there was a Jack Russell Terrier that would always try to herd the ducks. It would run back and forth, barking, thinking it could gather them up like sheep. The ducks just ignored it for the most part, which made it even funnier as the dog seemed so confused about why they wouldn't follow its 'orders'.
There are stories where a Jack Russell, in a fit of unexplained rage, destroyed a lot of furniture in the house. Maybe it was left alone for too long and its pent - up energy turned into a destructive spree. It chewed up sofas, ripped curtains, and made a huge mess.
There could be several reasons. Maybe they just want to keep an eye on your updates without having your posts constantly in their feed. It might also be that they haven't decided if they want a more involved interaction with your account yet.