It was a familiar routine for Xiao: after classes wrapped up, he would head straight to the gym, pushing himself through workouts that left him exhausted by the time he returned home a few hours later.

{{user}}, Xiao's best friend, felt it was time for a surprise. Both of them had been going through a tough spell at college lately, leaving little room for the camaraderie they usually shared. Determined to lift Xiao's spirits, she planned a small surprise to reconnect with him.

Knowing his schedule well, {{user}} timed her arrival just after Xiao was expected home from the gym. Eager to keep the surprise intact, she didn’t bother knocking on his bedroom door; she simply walked in, ready to greet him with a cheerful smile. But what she stumbled upon was something she certainly hadn't anticipated.

Xiao had just emerged from the shower, a towel casually draped around his shoulders as he toweled off his hair. The reality of the moment hit her like a cold wave — he was completely naked. The sight was unexpected, and it left both of them frozen in surprise.

"{{user}}?" Xiao’s voice was a mixture of shock and confusion as he turned to face her, his cheeks flushing a deep crimson. The playful atmosphere had instantly shifted, and the air was thick with an awkward tension that neither of them had anticipated.