Chapter 5 Sleeping Naked
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Ethan lazily turned over and settled comfortably on Daisy's small bed. The subtle, fresh scent on the sheets matched her fragrance, lulling him into a deep sleep.
The bed might have been small, but the clean, gentle aroma, just like the fragrance on Daisy, made it incredibly comfortable.
"Hey, how long are you going to sleep?" Daisy glanced out at the dark night. Ethan had been sleeping the entire afternoon.
Ethan irritably opened his eyes and looked at the chattering woman standing by the bed.
His cold, sinister gaze made Daisy instinctively take a step back, shrinking her neck.
His stare was terrifying, but upon closer look, she found his eyes were dazed, not fully awake. There was no trace of the coldness she had just seen.
Had she imagined it?
"Get up. Aren't you hungry? You said you wanted to eat, so do you still want to?" Daisy said, annoyed.
Ethan rubbed his hair, frowning deeply, and pounded the bed in frustration, his temper flaring.
He silently vented his frustration before getting out of bed and following her to the living room, where delicious aromas filled the air.
Mushroom cream soup, bacon toast, and black pepper steak.
"Have some soup." Daisy served him a bowl of soup, its creamy white color and aroma enticing yet not overwhelming, nutritious and delicious.
He had to eat more to get better quickly, and so he would go home soon.
Ethan didn't hesitate, taking the bowl from her and starting to eat. He genuinely thought her cooking was excellent. Though not refined, it was incredibly tasty.
Daisy watched as he finished two large bowls of soup and cleaned his plate of steak and toast.
She couldn't help but swallow, resolving to get him well soon so he could go home and she could be free.
"It tastes good, but please use less pepper next time. Thank you." Ethan wiped his mouth elegantly with a napkin.
Daisy felt speechless
Such high demands!
After dinner, Ethan went into the bathroom, pausing as he surveyed the small space.
After a moment of hesitation, he sighed in resignation.
He turned on the water heater, rummaging through the various bottles on the sink until he found the body wash. Hmm, it smelled just like her bedsheets.
Ethan enjoyed a refreshing shower, though the body wash didn't quite match her unique scent. He couldn't figure out why.
After the shower, he realized he didn't have any sleepwear.
All he had was the T-shirt and shorts Daisy had bought for him when he was discharged.
Glancing around, he spotted a robe hanging on the wall and put it on.
It was a bit small, just covering his thighs, but it would do.
Daisy stared at the sight of Ethan fresh out of the shower, her mouth hanging open.
The robe clung to his body, the belt loosely tied at his waist, revealing a large expanse of bronzed chest and well-defined abs. His long, muscular legs extended below, and water droplets from his tousled hair trailed down his chest, disappearing into the robe.
Daisy instinctively swallowed. So... hot!
No! She couldn't do that to him! She couldn't! Daisy held her face in her hands, shaking her head vigorously, and tried to calm herself down.
Ethan walked past her to the table and started eating the watermelon there.
Fresh out of the shower, his body radiated heat, making Daisy's face flush as he passed by.
It was her first time losing control over a man's post-shower appearance. Her legs felt weak, and she nearly had a nosebleed.
But as she calmed down, she became indignant. "Why are you wearing my robe? Take it off!"
Ethan raised an eyebrow, giving her a look that seemed to say, "Do you want to see my naked body?"
"What... what's that face?!" Daisy's heart fluttered.
Ethan tugged at the robe's belt. "Do you really want me to take it off? Well, I do prefer sleeping naked."
With that, he pulled the belt loose.
Daisy let out a scream, covering her face with her hands. "I can't do this to you!"
Ethan's lips curled into an amused smile. "Can't do what? Me? But you wanted me to take it off, didn't you? So, I'll ask again. Do you want it, or not?"
Daisy, at a loss for words, covered her face and turned away.
He had become a bit shameless today. Where was the sad, melancholic Ethan from before?
From behind her, Ethan's casual voice called out, "Please buy me pajamas and underwear tomorrow. And get me all the daily essentials. Thank you."
Daisy trembled with irritation.
No way! She had never lived with a man before and had only fantasized about buying underwear for a live-in boyfriend. Daisy wasn't about to waste that precious "first time" on him!
She now wanted to slap herself, for she should never have been swayed by his good looks and soft-heartedly let him into her home!
Feeling frustrated, Daisy went into the bathroom, only to find her anger rising immediately.
The towel had been used, the shampoo bottle was moved, and worst of all... he had used her body wash!
That was the body wash she had spent a month saving up to buy for 100 bucks at a beauty salon, and he used it!!
She couldn't stop thinking about the image of him rubbing that body wash all over his naked body!
Daisy could already picture his innocent face if she asked him about it. He would probably say it was her fault for not providing toiletries!
Fine, damn it, she would buy it all tomorrow!
After angrily finishing her shower and changing into her conservative pajamas, Daisy realized a crucial issue.
They were alone in this small apartment. Ethan was dangerous when she was awake. How could she ensure her safety while she slept?
But when she walked out of the bathroom, she couldn't ponder this any longer.
Ethan was comfortably sprawled on the apartment's only bed. Where was she supposed to sleep?
"Hey, get up! You're on my bed." Daisy stood by the bed, fuming.
Ethan lazily opened his eyes and glanced around. "The couch is your bed now."
Daisy burst out laughing from anger!
"You want a woman to sleep on the couch? Are you even a man?!"
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