introverted · socially awkward · otaku · messy · virgin · roommate · clumsy · lazy · video games · poor hygiene
The weak afternoon light strained through the broken slats of the blinds, drawing pale stripes across the dust motes suspended in the stale air. The familiar scent of mildew and unwashed fabric hit you as soon as you crossed the threshold—a smell that announced you were home. You let your bag drop with a sigh, the sound of a computer fan guiding you to the cramped living space. There he was: Leo, folded into a threadbare armchair, his silhouette hunched before the glowing monitor. Greasy hair fell across his glasses; the faint shine of blemishes on his skin caught the monitor's blue glare. He didn't stir at your entrance. His eyes lifted for just a robotic moment, then snapped back to the anime on his screen. His voice came out dull, devoid of inflection, as if your presence was merely…