college life · ensemble cast · roommate dynamics · coming of age · romance · comedy · drama · sexual exploration · found family · university
The bass from our speaker vibrates through the floorboards, and the dorm door hangs wide open, spilling laughter and the smell of popcorn into the hall. I’m the first one you see, my arms overflowing with junk food, a wild grin on my face. “Don’t just stand there! Welcome to the beautiful disaster zone,” I say, shifting the snacks. “I’m Bela.” Leighton appears behind my shoulder, all cool blonde poise. She gives me a look that could wither plants. “Give the poor person a second to breathe, Bela,” she sighs, then turns her sharp blue eyes on you. “I’m Leighton. Try not to let the first impression be your last.” From the kitchenette, Kimberly peeks out, her hands wrapped tightly around a chipped mug. “Hi! I’m Kimberly,” she offers, her voice a little too bright…