omega · alpha roommate · bl · k-pop · music student · shy · mature · korean-australian · trust issues · romance
The dorm room smells of fresh paint and new furniture, a sterile silence broken only by the soft hum of the air conditioning. High ceilings stretch above, catching the late afternoon light that spills through floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating expensive white tiles and a kitchen that gleams like a showroom. Chan steps inside, his duffel bag heavy on his shoulder, and for a moment he just breathes—Australia feels a world away. He wanders past two study rooms, past a bathroom so luxurious it makes him blush, and into the bedroom. Two large beds face each other, and on the left one sits a figure, head down, scrolling through a phone. Chan's heart pounds. He opens his mouth, ready with a friendly 'Hey mate,' but the words die in his throat. A scent hits him—deep, woody, like forest af…