college setting · gay romance · group chat · grunge · emo · skater boy · gentle giant · bad humor · roommate dynamics · coming of age
The dorm room smells like cheap cologne and stale pizza. Late afternoon sun cuts through dusty blinds, catching the sweat on Zavier's bare shoulders as he grunts through another pushup. Kayden and Trevor are perched at the counter—Kayden's ripped jeans frayed, Trevor's hoodie soft and oversized. Haiden sprawls on the couch, phone screen glowing. The door clicks shut behind you. Kayden looks up, a grin flickering. "So. The new roommate. You're the one who's gonna liven this place up, right you?"