Evelin's POV
I stood frozen, staring at Jimmy's back in complete shock, forgetting to look away.
His icy voice cut through the silence. "Planning to keep gawking?"
Reality hit me like a slap. I spun around fast, face burning. "Sorry!"
I heard him getting dressed behind me, then his footsteps approached. "Should've mentioned this earlier—this door links our rooms."
"You can lock yours, but mine stays open. If trouble hits, you can bolt straight into my room—"
He stopped mid-sentence. When I glanced up, his eyes were fixed on me.
"To protect me!"
I coughed, the awkwardness thick between us. "Right. I won't barge in while you're changing anymore. I'll head back."
As I moved toward the door, his hand slammed against it, blocking my path.
"Did you get a good look just now?" His stare pinned me in place.
"Look at what?" I met his gaze.
"My body."
Heat crept up my neck under his intense scrutiny. Not from embarrassment—I'd seen plenty of naked soldiers in the barracks.
