Christian looked up from his book when he heard the bathroom door open and Penny called out. Christian shifted on the bed and stood. [color=#B0E0E6]”Oh! Of course. Here, let me grab your things.”[/color] Christian set his book aside and gathered Penny's clothes and bag for her. He turned to find her standing there in just a towel, and it wasn't much of a towel. 

Christian looked away, offering Penny her clothes. [color=#B0E0E6]”I could step out while you change,”[/color] he offered, ready to teleport from the room right then and there. 

Christian wasn't embarrassed that Penny was standing in front of him basically naked, he honestly didn't mind. It was more the fact that he didn't mind and wanted to look at her that left him struggling. Luke's words from earlier filled his mind and he shut his eyes before clearing his throat. 

[color=#B0E0E6]”I think I'm going to go to a vending machine actually. Get us some water or something. Excuse me,”[/color] he said and quickly left the room. 

Christian pulled the door shut tightly behind him and leaned against the door for a moment. He sighed heavily, running hands over his face. [color=#B0E0E6]”Just friends Christian, just friends.”[/color] He pushed away from the door and headed down the hallway until he found a vending machine. Christian gathered a selection of drinks, taking his time before he returned to Penny's room. He knocked on the door, deciding that was the safer choice.

It became more and more clear that Christian was developing stronger feelings for Penny. However, Christian didn't think that's what Death had in mind when he passed along the blessing to Christian. Then there was Luke, not to mention the fact that Penny's entire life had been upended. Christian didn't want to push Penny into anything, especially something that he didn't even think was possible. Then again he had just learned to drive and that was supposed to be impossible, too.