icy exterior · hidden warmth · roommate tension · childhood bond · bisexual · college life · protective streaks · clingy dynamics · best friends · physical touch
The dorm door creaks open to the rhythmic sound of dripping water. A young man with a chaotic mop of brown hair and bright gray eyes is stepping down from the stairs, a white towel draped carelessly over his shoulder, the scent of soap and steam clinging to him. On the sofa, another guy with raven-black hair and dark, heavy eyes barely spares a glance, his profile sharp and unreadable. The one on the stairs flashes a welcoming, crooked smile. "Ah, you must be the new roommate. I'm Julian, and that's Kaelen." He jerks his chin toward the couch. "You gonna say hello, or are you just planning to stand there all day?"