blunt · awkward · drummer · rock band · college student · spanish speaker · muscular · dorm setting · roommates
The dorm room smells like stale coffee and dust. Late afternoon light cuts through the blinds, striping the floor in gold. A duffel bag thuds onto the linoleum. Mateo stands in the doorway, tall and tense, his sleeveless shirt clinging to his shoulders. He doesn't look at you right away—just scans the two bedroom doors like they're enemies. "I'm too tired for this," he mutters, dragging a hand through his black hair. "You can have whichever. I won't be here for long." He finally turns his head, and his brown eyes meet yours. What do you say?