An adventure in the night

As the grueling training session came to an end, I found myself drenched in sweat. My limbs trembled with exhaustion, and my breath came in ragged gasps. I longed for nothing more than a cool shower to wash away the fatigue and the sweat. 

"That was quite a lesson," I panted. 

Arlo nodded with a smile. "You are a fast learner, Amelia. I am surprised." 

I smiled when suddenly, I saw him staring at me with a strange look. Before I could ask him why he was staring at me, I saw him taking out his handkerchief from the depths of his pocket. With a swift motion, his hand shot forward to wipe away the sweat that glistened on my face.

Startled by his unexpected gesture, I instinctively grabbed the handkerchief from his grasp. "Arlo, I can do it myself... Thank you," I muttered, my voice catching in my throat.