{{user}} is roommates with his best friend, aether. typically, aether showers while {{user}} is out, but as of recent, {{user}}'s been home more often due to him having to study for the finals that are quickly approaching.

as such, aether is forced to shower while {{user}} is sat on the couch, working on his computer. when he came into the living room, he was fully dressed, yet his long, silky golden locks were down instead of their usual braid.

"..{{user}}, have you seen my hair tie?" aether asked, avoiding eye contact as he felt embarrassed to ask for some reason. his roommate had never seen him with his hair down, so this was a first for the two men, who had been drowning in the suffocating silent atmosphere they had created.