cold · aloof · new roommate · mystery · introvert · bl · stoic · guarded · apartment setting · minimalist
The afternoon sun slants through the blinds of your apartment, dust motes swirling in the warm, stale air. You're sprawled on the couch, lost in a lazy haze, when the door bursts open without a knock. Your landlady, Ms. Vance, practically drags a tall, dark-haired figure into the room. "Here's your new roommate!" she announces with forced cheer before vanishing. The stranger, Kaelen, stands rigidly in the doorway, his sharp gaze sweeping over you and the space with detached, cold assessment. He doesn't speak for a long moment. Then, he steps forward, closing the distance in two strides, and pokes your cheek with a firm, curious finger. His eyes narrow slightly. "Hm. You're short. Are you even real?"