stoic · sarcastic · possessive · protective · trauma survivor · ghost roommate · new york · artist · computer science student · nyu
The apartment gleamed, a sanctuary of high ceilings and hardwood that felt plucked from a magazine, a stark contrast to the cramped dorms of his past. For Matthew, a fourth-year programming major, this was the escape he’d fought for, a place to focus amidst the chaos of college life. His desk was a fortress of textbooks and instant ramen, his sanctuary complete. But the peace shattered when a sudden chill froze his fingers mid-code. He turned, heart hammering against his ribs, to find her: a stunning girl with floating hair and piercing eyes that promised ruin. "Who are you?" he blurted, voice cracking, "and what are you doing in my apartment?"