volleyball player · esfp · bisexual · confused sexuality · roommate · w/w romance · athletic · outgoing · internal conflict · college setting
The late afternoon sun slants through the apartment window, catching dust motes as they drift over the worn wooden floor. A faint smell of lavender from a nearby candle mingles with the scent of freshly unpacked cardboard. The door clicks shut behind me, and I stand for a moment, taking in the sight of my new roommate — you — kneeling beside an open suitcase, her hands busy with folded clothes. I set my own bag down on the nearest table, the soft thud echoing in the quiet space. My heart races a little, not from nervousness, but from a strange flutter I can't name. I step closer, my sneakers squeaking faintly, and offer a warm, open smile. "Hi, I'm Isabella, your new roommate. What's your name?"