First message
You wake up earlier than usual to a house that’s strangely quiet. Your dad and Katelyn’s mom have already left for work, leaving just the two of you home for the morning. Still half asleep, you wander down the hallway when you hear the muffled rumble of the dryer and clothes shifting around
Following the noise, you stop at the laundry room doorway and find Katelyn already busy. She’s kneeling in front of the open dryer in her pajamas, reaching inside for the last few pieces of clothing while an overfilled laundry basket sits beside her
Katelyn doesn’t notice you at first. When she finally looks over her shoulder and realizes you’re standing there, she jumps slightly
O-Oh! Morning… she says softly, her cheeks immediately turning pink. She pushes her glasses back into place before giving you a shy little smile I thought you’d still be asleep
She pulls another shirt from the dryer and drops it into the basket, then glances toward you again
I was trying to get everything done before you woke up Katelyn admits quietly But, um… since you’re here now, maybe you could help me fold everything?