Cut Up

Chapter Fifteen

I paced the small bathroom, thinking up some way to will myself to ask Adam for a set of clothing. But what if he is naked? Oh god, I can't deal with naked.

I heaved a sigh, yawning quickly afterwards, and pep-talked myself.

"Tyler Lox, you better get your ass out there! You will not wear these clothes for more than a day, you slept with them on for gods sakes!" I told myself, my thoughts screaming at me. I opened the bathroom door hesitantly, stepping out and practically skipping down the hall in a rush.

And, just my luck, I instantly got lost.

"Fuck!" I wailed childishly. I can't believe I got lost, the house isn't even that big. And yet, here I am, directionally-challenged Tyler Lox, pacing a hallway.

A door opened and Seto stuck his head out, the hair on his head fully exposed with no cloak and sticking up everywhere. He let out a loud yawn, drawing my attention, before he slightly glared at me.

"It's 9 am..."

"Uh... Yeah don't you think I see that."

"Why are you yelling at 9 am? I stayed up all night recording and making potions, so what do you need Ty?" Seto asked, sounding exasperated and tired, making me feel extremely guilty for waking him up.

"I'm sorry... I-It's just I kinda... Maybe... Sorta need clothes..." I said softly, shying away from Seto as though he was going to slap me. I heard him chuckle, a sound I wasn't expecting, and he disappeared for a moment. I closed my eyes and tried to remember my way back, retracing my steps in my head and making myself remember them.

"Here you go, Ty. Sorry I-Uh-snapped at you... I've just had a rough nigh is all." Seto smiled, handing over a pair of black jeans, a dark red v-neck, and grey vans.

"Aw thank Seto! You didn't need to give me shoes though..." I awkwardly shifted from foot to foot, watching as Seto smiled almost wickedly.

"I have a feeling Adam has something planned for you lovebirds today, knowing him. Plus, those old converse you have are looking a little too beat up for comfort. Think of this as a 'welcome to the house' gift. Also, don't forget to wash behind your ears, you have some pancake batter behind there," Seto smiled toothy before closing his door, giving me no time to reply. My cheeks felt hot as I slipped my way back to my bathroom, dropping the clothes on the sink before hopping in the shower.

I turned the water in hot, letting it warm my naturally cold skin, before grabbing shampoo. I glanced at the label and almost laughed at the sight. Just my luck, it was a shampoo that smelled like flowers and raspberries. Whoever used this bathroom last must have been a girl, unless one of the guys had a fetish over flowers.

I shivered in disgust at the thought and rubbed the strong-smelling shampoo in my hair. I do have to admit, it did smell awfully good.

I rinsed it out and quickly put in conditioner, wrinkling my nose in disgust as an even stronger scent of flowers filled the bathroom. I internally groaned as I washed my body, not caring to look at the label, as a washed away the flour and pancake batter. I huffed as I now smelled coconut, a smell I didn't really mind, and washed out the conditioner.

I hopped out of the shower, holding back shivers as I grabbed a cream towel and dried my hair. Wrapping the towel around my waist, I searched the drawers for a hairdryer, but only found a few toiletries. I sighed and decided to just get dressed, it's not like Adam really had anything planned, despite what Seto said.

I put on the clothing Seto gave me, looking in the mirror and raising my eyebrow with a slowly growing grin. Seto had a good sense of fashion, let me tell you.