I took my time in the shower, helping myself to his shower gel and shampoo.

He wouldn't suggest me using his things again.

However it soon backfired when I almost went over in the shower from the large dollop of shower gel on the floor.

"Woah there nelly!" I laughed steadying myself.

I got out shortly after before I broke something, meaning my body.

I poked my head out the bathroom to find clothes laying on the bed. Looking around for him and seeing no sign I walked out and across to the bed.

He'd got me a new pair of boxers still in the box (show off.) a pair of sweats and a black top. 

I went to dry myself when the view took me off guard, looking around I went across to the window being nosey. The large Buddha in his garden took me by surprise, I didn't think he was spiritual like that?

Giving a shrug I changed and realised I only had a sports bra to put back on. Even that was wet.

Urgh. Women problems.

"I'm gonna have to let the twins loose.. You two better behave." I warned and pulled on his top.

If felt weird, the only time I went bra free was bedtime. I couldn't go outside like this? Someone would make a comment about me feeling the cold.  Pushing my mouth to the side I slipped into his wardrobe and found a hoody.

"Don't mind if I do.." I pulled it on letting it swamp my body.

Feeling satisfied that I could hide under the clothes I left Zak's bedroom and went towards the kitchen hoping the utility room was next to it. So I could at least dry my sports bra.

I was right and threw my clothes into a carrier and my sports bra in his drier. Not knowing where he was too I decided to have a little wander around.

Looking side to slide I slipped in a doorway and closed if behind me, his office.

"Well this is boring.. Although the desk is nice." I admired the dark solid wood before leaving everything in its place and heading back out into the house.

I climbed the stairs and looked at the hallway of doors.

"What behind door number 1?" I said to myself and opened it up to a grey bedroom.

"It's a 50 shades of grey inspired bedroom." I answered before closing it.

"Door number two?" I opened it up "It's a home cinema!"

"Door number three!"

It was another office.

"Door number 4?!" Another bedroom.

Seriously? The dude lived alone, I was joking about being Vegas' Hefner but he was making room to have those bunnies in!

"Door number four is......." I opened it up.

"A naked Za- wow shit! Sorry!" I laughed closing the door.

He had a good bum... Rating out of 10? I'd give and 8.5.

Only an 8.5?  9 on a good day.

"Maria?"

"Sorry I was just bumming around.."

His eyebrow hitched up as my face slowly began going red. My ears were the first.

"N-Not that I was looking. Phft obviously I wasn't looking but I was just trying to find you. Ha,"

Oh you're so smooth.....

You're really not now give up while you still have your dignity.

"Did you enjoy the view?" Zak asked amused.

"Yes. You've got a perk ass."  I slapped my hand over my mouth.

Yo?! What are you doing?! Nobody has given you a truth potion! Just calm your tits!

I can't.. There on the loose.

I had resorted into sucking my cheeks in resembling a fish. Just out of curiosity to myself I found out I could wiggle my lips whilst doing it...

"You having fun?" Zak asked making me stop.

"Sorry. I uh.. Hmm."

"Well now you've seen my ass perhaps some food?"

"Food. Sounds uh. Sounds good."

"Anything you fancy?"

"Some rump." I replied making him pause. "Rump steak. I haven't had it in a while. I'm gonna buy some tomorrow." I covered.

No way in hell that was a good cover. I was simply digging and etching my headstone.

The door rang making me look at Zak as we were stood in the kitchen.

"Who's that?" I asked.

"My X-ray vision only works on the weekend." He answered leaving the kitchen.

"My X-ray vision only works on the weekend." I mocked and practised his walk before stubbing my toe.

Right that's it!

I sat myself on a barstool and vowed not to move unless necessary.

Zak came back in and frowned looking at the door, my eyes followed to see a tissue being waves.

"I surrender! Please don't run away!" Aaron called before his head poked around the corner.

I grinned and got off the stool carefully before going over and giving him a hug.

"Woah, okay what have I missed?" He asked.

"You're the biggest nerd I know. And for that I love you lots." I mumbled into his chest.

"So I've got my Ria back? Not the one who keeps secrets?" Aaron asked making me pull away.

"It's not plain sailing."

"I know. But you need to rely on me like I rely on you. Friendship is a two way thing."

I nodded in agreement.

"I got you these." He handed me a bag and waited as I went into it pulling out a pair of my jeans.

"Wait what? How?" I frowned.

"You have a strange habit of helping yourself to my clothes when you come over? Couple weeks ago you left your jeans in my wash basket. I've washed and ironed them. It wasn't until I was looking for clothes that I found them hung in my wardrobe. I would have wore them.. But they make my bum look big." He teased making me giggle.

I gasped pulling out fuzzy socks.

"Oh yeah. I picked them up on the way also a pair of slipper boots. I figured you'd wanna be comfortable and sloth out."

A tear fell across my cheek making me wipe it.

"Oh bro! Come on man she's just stopped." Zak teased making me roll my eyes.

"Also. I've spoke to your landlord. Fire department said that your place only has smoke damage. You can't go back in because it's not structurally sound yet. But once it is you can collect what you need. The rest.. Insurance is going to cover it." He answered.

"Do they know what started it?" I asked.

"Yeah your neighbour and those bloody cigarettes! I told you she was a nightmare." He replied.

"She caused all that?!" I almost shouted.

"Yeah, but count yourself lucky that you were out running. If you were inside the carbon monoxide would have had you and well... It's not worth thinking about what could have happened."

I shuddered and gave him a hug for the jeans and socks before going back to Zak's room to change into my jeans. I pulled on the fuzzy socks and slipper boots which instantly warmed my feet up.

That man was so thoughtful. It was no wonder he was married once upon a time.

A true gentleman.