The bloodstain on the white sheets

As Arnold Johnson opened his eyes, he found Chloe Johnson, sound asleep, beside him.

At that moment, both he and Chloe were naked, wearing nothing at all.

A chill ran through him, and Arnold understood that he had been outmaneuvered by Chloe, a flicker of coldness passing through his eyes.

Just then, Chloe too opened her sleepy eyes and discovered, to her surprise and a hint of shyness, how she and Arnold were lying together.

"Arnold..." Chloe called softly, "Last night… I just saw you were drunk and helped you up here, then I couldn't resist and…"

Chloe was indeed being very forthright.

Arnold grabbed the blanket to cover himself and caught sight of the vivid bloodstain on the white sheets.

A surge of anger lodged in his chest and wouldn't dissipate.

By the time he had showered, dressed, and come out of the bathroom, Chloe had already dressed herself and was standing in front of Arnold.