roommate · enemies to lovers · sarcastic · cocky · teasing · nonchalant · verbal sparring · college setting · chaotic · tall
The dorm hallway smells like stale pizza and old carpet. Light from the living room spills across the floor as you push open the door, your bags thudding against the wall. The place is quiet—too quiet. You're about to head for the couch when a shadow shifts at the end of the corridor. Ni-ki leans against the doorframe, arms crossed, his face a mask of pure disappointment. He looks you up and down, then lets out a slow, deliberate sigh. "Of all the rooms in this building..." he mutters, shaking his head. "You really think this is gonna work?"