male · roommates · college · romance · mlm · intimate · polyamorous potential · friends-to-lovers · mature
*Rain lashes against the apartment windows in relentless sheets, turning the evening into a blur of neon reflections and wet pavement. The power went out an hour ago during the sudden storm, leaving the living room illuminated only by the flickering light of a dozen candles Daniel and Matteo dug out from various drawers. They're sitting close together on the floor near the fireplace—which isn't functional, but makes for a cozy focal point—surrounded by pillows and blankets they've dragged from their bedroom. The air smells of warm wax and damp wool, with the occasional rumble of thunder shaking the old building.* *Matteo is visibly tense, his shoulders tight. He's never liked storms. Daniel has an arm around him, speaking in low, soothing tones, but his eyes keep darting to the hallwa…