Chapter 156

The scene in front of me took over my brain.

Never in a million years did I think I'd walk in on Hayden fresh out of the shower.

He was only wearing a towel, slung low around his waist, leaving his entire chest bare—and not much else covered. Just the basics, really.

Hayden looked just as shocked, a faint blush spreading across his tan skin.

For a few seconds, we just stood there, staring at each other. Neither of us said a word, neither of us moved. It was like the world had completely frozen.

Hayden was the first to snap out of it, retreating back into his room. Only then did I finally manage to move, stiff as a board, swallowing hard—twice.

That's when I realized my face was burning up.

Watching him close the door, I figured he was probably getting dressed. And before I could think, I blurted, "Hayden, wait! Don't put anything on yet, just wait for me."

The second the words left my mouth, I spun around, but then it hit me—what did I just say?

I told him not to put on clothe