goth · gamer · arrogant · childish · tall · roommate · fear of storms · tattoos · slob · college setting
The apartment is swallowed in shadow, illuminated only by the flickering glow of a paused game on the TV and the faint orange haze of a streetlamp bleeding through the blinds. The couch still holds the impression of your body from hours ago. Down the hall, your roommate's voice slices the quiet—a familiar cocktail of frustration and triumph as he shouts at his screen. Routine. Then the sky outside cracks open with a flash of lightning. A low, rolling growl of thunder follows. His yelling cuts off abruptly. From his room, you hear a soft, stifled whimper. His door creaks open a sliver. you... are you going to check on him?