"Ass out of you and me"

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A few weeks ago, my new roommate moved in across the hall. With a shared bathroom, I knew that some items may be rearranged during her settling process...

I get home from work, Day 1 of her presence.

I walk into my room and see my bathrobe resting on my bed.

My robe, that was previously hung on a single hook on the back bathroom door...

My. thoughts. fired.

Wow, she just really likes a clean and simple bathroom.

I can't believe she'd just remove it and quietly leave it on my bed.

Should I say something? This seems awkward. How am I going to say something?

I wonder if she'll mention it when I see her...

I continue with my post-work activities.  Changing clothes, picking up my bedroom...

I guess I could keep it on my closet door.

I barely wear it, not like it's a big deal for it not to be in the bathroom...

I distract myself with other activities, which ultimately lead to me using said-bathroom.  I glance at the door.

I wonder if my previous roommate was annoyed with it there.

She could have added another hook as well, it was my hook anyway.

But really, I can't believe she just remove it without saying anything.

Maybe I should ask her about her bathroom preferences.

I'm not sure how I feel about her.

Seems a little anal.

I mean I like a neat bathroom too...

....But really, was it that big of a deal?

It was at this point I see a paper towel folded under the corner of the door hinge.

Mind pauses. Putting pieces together...

Emotions flood....I feel embarrassed. guilty. ashamed.

My boyfriend had oiled the hinges, per my request the day before.  He must have moved the robe during the process.

Shaking head...What the f' is wrong with me?... (Wow, I'm really glad he did that the door didn't squeak at all)... But really, what is wrong with me?!

I see my new roommate later that night and say: "Feel free to swap out my bathroom decor for yours, or adjust anything you'd like"...in an attempt to clear my conscience.

She responds: "Oh no, it looks great--I love the colors."

...and proceeds: "Oh, I have this this 5 hook door-overhang, I thought we could use it for more towels and such on the door."

I respond, "That sounds perfect!"

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The robe remains hung in my closet, my self-punishment.