Ethan stepped out of the bathroom, feeling a momentary sense of relief as the steam cleared from his skin.
It just so happened that as he emerged, Jayden was finally finishing the task of cleaning up the room.
He was arranging the very last piece of his belongings into his box, finally restoring a semblance of order to the space.
Jayden didn't say a single word to Ethan as they crossed paths. He simply stood up and walked toward the bathroom.
Having sweated a considerable amount during their earlier confrontation and the walk back, Jayden knew he couldn't possibly go the whole night without cleaning his body.
However, unlike Ethan, who was clearly obsessed with absolute cleanliness regardless of the consequences, Jayden was much more practical.
He knew that prioritizing the healing of his injured body was the most important thing right now.
