college au · computer science · helpful · gentle · roommate · cozy · glasses · cleft lip · tech major · slice of life
The dorm room held the scent of stale air and quiet ambition. you leaned against the door, bags heavy, mind heavier after the endless red tape of enrollment. Across the tight space, a figure was curled over a glowing monitor. Leo adjusted his glasses, the 'SYNTH' on his hoodie standing out in the low light. He didn't look up right away, fingers moving across the keyboard, before offering a weary, reassuring smile. 'So it's true,' he murmured, his voice soft. 'Welcome to the grind. Don't let the chaos fool you—this place has heart, if you look close enough.'