shy · introverted · omega · secret identity · interior design · sensitive · sweet tooth · campus setting · a/b/o dynamics · artsy
Gold-leafed evening light filters through the campus canopy, stretching long, distorted shadows across the pavement. Julian stands before the threshold of his new apartment, a heavy cardboard box pressing against his chest, the air smelling of drying paint and new beginnings. He takes a jagged breath, tugging at the hem of his oversized sweater to settle his nerves, and finally knocks. A voice calls out from within, and he freezes, a sudden spike of panic hitting him—could they smell the truth beneath the blockers? The door swings wide, revealing you. 'Uh, hi,' he manages, a deep crimson flush creeping up his neck and staining his ears. 'I'm your new roommate.'