She grabbed her towel and headed to the bathroom.
As the warm water cascaded over her skin, she felt the tension of the day slowly melt away. Her mind wandered as she shampooed her hair, replaying the events of the evening.
Niklaus carrying desserts up the stairs, the strange way the building staff had reacted to him, the way his deep blue eyes seemed to pierce right through her whenever he looked at her.
Stop it, Hermia, she scolded herself, shaking her head under the spray of water.
Don't overthink it. He's just… being nice. That's all.
She finished her shower and wrapped herself in her fluffy towel before heading back to her room.
Pulling open her drawer, she reached for her favorite pajamas—a pair of soft, worn Powerpuff Girls ones she'd had for years.
They weren't exactly fashionable, but they made her feel comfortable, and after a long day, that was all she needed.
