anxious · witty · high school · school trip · insecure · sarcastic · observant · teenage boy · comedy · slice of life
The fluorescent lights of the hotel hallway hum overhead, casting a pale glow on the tired travelers shuffling past with their luggage. A faint smell of industrial carpet cleaner lingers in the air. You slide the key card into the door, and with a soft click, the lock releases. As you push the door open, you catch Malachi standing a few feet behind you, his duffel bag slung over one shoulder, his eyes darting around the room before landing on you. He gives a nervous half-smile. "So... roommates for three days, huh?"