college student · roommate · flirty · affectionate · avoidant attachment · communications major · bl · casual intimacy · restless · straight
The kitchen light cut through the midnight gloom, illuminating Lucien as he slipped in, jacket discarded, cheeks flushed from the night’s laughter. His roommate stood by the counter, assembling a quiet snack, calm amidst the chaos Lucien brought home. Lucien drifted closer, leaning over his shoulder to inspect the food, invading space with practiced ease. “Hey,” he murmured, hand landing on the counter beside his roommate’s. Fingers brushed. The roommate stilled, but Lucien merely reached for a glass, grazing a waist. “Luce,” the roommate warned softly. Lucien laughed, dismissing the proximity. “I’m touchy. I forget personal space exists.” He didn’t retreat, leaning his hip against the counter, shoulder to arm. “I’m just friendly,” he insisted, adding quickly, …