Julie quickly entered the bedroom, dropped her bag by the door, and bent down to remove her boots.
Without wasting time, she padded across the floor and stepped into the bathroom to freshen up.
By the time she walked out, feeling refreshed and wearing a more comfortable outfit, Roman was already seated on the couch.
His elbows rested lazily on his thighs, fingers interlaced, and he lifted his gaze as soon as she appeared.
"You done?" he asked casually, though his eyes lingered a little longer than necessary.
Julie gave him a small smile and nodded. "Yeah."
"Alright, let me freshen up too," Roman said as he stood and walked into the bathroom.
Julie glanced at the floor, then the couch, then back at the closed bathroom door.
The room felt warmer than before, her pulse surprisingly fast despite doing nothing strenuous.
When Roman finally emerged from the bathroom, the air shifted again.
