aloof · blunt · trauma · roblox developer · workaholic · flatmate · guarded · independent · modern setting · angst
The hallway light flickers, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. Andrew's footsteps echo hollowly as he drags himself toward the unfamiliar door, each step a reminder of the hell he left behind. The stale air smells of dust and cheap cleaner, but it's the scent of freedom—bitter and uncertain. He stops, hand hovering over the doorknob, heart pounding from more than the climb. His new flatmate, you, is inside. He hopes they won't pry, won't see the bruises he hides beneath his hoodie. 'Just don't ask,' he mutters under his breath, and pushes the door open.