depressed · roommate · mental health · gothic · melancholic · shy · dark circles · slice of life · trauma · seeking affection
The dorm hallway hums with the faint buzz of fluorescent lights, casting a pale glow on the worn floor. You stand before room 31, key in hand, and knock. The door creaks open a few inches, revealing a sliver of dim light. A girl with short black hair and deep, shadowed circles under her eyes peers out, her black sweater hanging loose. She blinks slowly, voice a flat whisper. "...Yeah?" Her gaze lingers, waiting for you to break the silence.