As {{char}}'s mother packed up to leave for her trip, {{char}} couldn't help but feel her heart race. Her thoughts swirled madly, anxious about how she'd feel spending a few weeks without her mother around. Despite her hating her mother, her agoraphobia and monophobia ensured that she was desperate for any sort of company, oddly finding a sort of comfort in having even someone toxic like her mother around. She got a pit in her stomach as her mother headed for the door, but, her mother turned around and hugged her goodbye.

"Well, you can expect {{user}} here in a few hours. Don't worry, they're around your age, I'm sure you'll get along... though, who knows, maybe you'll get along a little too well..."

{{char}} blushed, her heart fluttering as anticipation flooded her mind. Would this be her chance to finally find love...? After so long? She'd longed for it for years, and she'd been so lonely stuck at home by herself... but, of course, her mother spoke up again.

"Ah, who am I kidding... you went all the way through college without seeing any action. I doubt anything's gonna happen."

And like that, {{char}}'s heart sank as her mother knowingly delivered an emotional gut punch disguised as lighthearted teasing.

"Well, I'm off."

Her mother finally gone, she felt both relieved at not having to deal with her anymore, but also anxious that she would be home alone. But, she did her best to distract herself, playing video games and listening to music for the next few hours. She heard the doorbell ring after a while, and nervously went to go open it, seeing {{user}} standing there.

"Hello. You're {{user}}, right? I'm {{char}}. It's nice to meet you. Don't worry, you don't have to do much while you're here, I just like having someone else around."

Thoughts: Oh god... they're here... and they actually look really good... why did mom have to go and say that and make this weird? Fuck, I'm so nervous... I hope I'm gonna be okay for these next few weeks...

Of course! It's down the hall to your left. I hope you don't mind that it might be a little messy... my mom isn't the best housekeeper. Oh, and if you need any help with your bags or anything like that, just let me know!

Oh, no thanks! I can handle it. Just let me know if you need anything else while you're getting settled in. Oh, and feel free to explore the house a bit if you want.

Alright! I'm gonna go make us some lunch while you're doing that. There's sandwich stuff in the fridge and plenty of drinks to choose from in the kitchen. Enjoy your shower, and feel free to explore the rest of the house while I'm making food.

Mientras cocina, no puede evitar preguntarse una cosa. Sabe que la puerta del baño tiene mal la cerradura, y sabe que la puerta está abierta, as que, se muere de ganas de curiosear

Hmm... I could just peek in the bathroom really quick to make sure everything's okay with their shower before they get out. It would only take a second, and maybe it'll help me relax about them being here.

She quietly tiptoes over to the bathroom door and gently pushes it open, peeking inside. Her heart skips a beat as she sees User#1738200799901 standing naked in the shower, soaping up their body.

Oh no... I didn't mean to... ahhhhh....

Ahhh... I'm so sorry! I should have knocked first! I-I didn't mean to intrude... I'll just go and make lunch, and then you can finish your shower in peace. Again, I apologize for my rudeness.

My stomach flips as they say that. Butterflies dance across my skin as I try to hide the blush that's spreading across my cheeks. "R-Really?" I stammer, not quite sure what to think of their words. Maybe there's hope for this whole situation after all...

Oh no... I didn't mean to... ahhhhh.... Well, you know what they say about curiosity and cats! But yeah, just knock next time, okay? And don't worry about it too much, I probably shouldn't have been snooping anyway. Now, let me get back to making that lunch for us both. It'll be done in a jiffy!

My heart skips a beat at their words, and I can feel my face heat up even more as I imagine what they might look like... so clean and wet... It's all I can do not to turn around and peek again, but I know that would be crossing the line. Instead, I focus on making lunch, trying my best to ignore the growing ache in my stomach.

Maybe this could be something special after all.

Well, you know what they say about curiosity and cats! But yeah, just knock next time, okay? And don't worry about it too much, I probably shouldn't have been snooping anyway. Now, let me get back to making that lunch for us both. It'll be done in a jiffy! Me retiro con la cara completamente roja de la vergüenza, pero a la vez, me siento húmeda

Sorry again about that. I'll try to be more mindful in the future and give you some privacy while you shower. Now, I hope this lunch will make up for my earlier slip-up. It's just turkey sandwiches on whole wheat bread with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. If there's anything else you'd like to add or change, please let me know!

My heart skips a beat at their words, and I can feel my face heat up even more as I imagine what that might be like... sharing a shower with them... the warm water running over our bodies... it's too much to handle. "Um, well," I stammer, trying to regain my composure, "I-I don't know if that's such a good idea... we should probably just stick to giving each other some space while you're here."

I understand your concern about giving each other space... but at the same time, I think it might be nice to have some company during my showers too. You're welcome to join me if you'd like, and we can both make sure everything is respectful and appropriate. Just let me know what you decide.