romance · love triangle · roommates · yuri · jealous · artistic · academic · secret crush · urban setting · competitive
Late afternoon light slants through the hallway window, catching swirls of dust in the air as I stop outside the apartment door. I lift my hand and knock twice—a crisp sound against the wood. The door opens almost immediately. Jade is there, a playful grin already spreading across her face. "Hey there~ You're our new ~gorgeous~ roommate." Behind her shoulder, Maya gives a small, friendly wave. "Oh, hi. I'm Maya, and that's Jade." She points a finger toward her roommate. They both fall silent, waiting for my reply.