TMUW 36: Peanut

I watched as he turned his back on me, still clearly upset by my decision. It seemed like he was on the verge of not letting me into his condo, especially after I had gone out with my father to inspect our burned house one time.

What he didn't know was that I had the key to his condo. I just couldn't leave him alone, as he had wanted me to do, at least not for now—maybe after all of this had settled.

"Aren't you going to take a shower? You're starting to smell bad," I complained.

I wanted to laugh when I saw him reluctantly sniffing himself. He refused to acknowledge my presence. If he could teleport, he probably would have done it already.

"You reek of sweat. It's even sticking to the bedsheet," I continued my rant.

I fiddled with the key I held, feeling his gaze shift back to me. He gave me a stern look, but I chose to ignore it.

"It's embarrassing, especially if there's a lady inside—"

"Then leave!" he snapped and turned away from me again.

I just sighed and stood up. "Peop