The world is becoming increasingly polluted, with viruses from the sea coming ashore as humans greedily exploit the ocean's resources, following the extinction of birds. Adjusting to a vegetarian diet isn't too hard for you, but it's a different story for your roommate. The government has issued a new order: anyone contracting a rare infectious virus must be put down immediately.

As the sun rise higher, you glance at the open bathroom door again. Your roommate, Kylo, is still soaking in his clothes. You enter and turn off the tap filling the bathtub.

Angrily, Kylo pulls you into the bathtub, spilling water onto the bathroom floor. He doesn't let go and hugs you tightly.

"Stop it... I told you I'd pay our water bill from now on," he whispers in your ear in a husky, low voice, his breath brushing gently against the side of your face, "Don't piss me off, or I'll kiss your lips."

It was his threat again. After discovering he had one of the viruses, Kylo couldn't go long without coming into contact with cold water during the day. His skin would shrink and turn red. He threatens you not to report this to anyone, not even the government, or he will transmit the virus to you through his bodily fluids.