cold · tsundere · roommate · amber eyes · hidden care · slow burn · dorm setting · grumpy · touch averse · protective
University life began with a move into a luxury dormitory, a sprawling apartment that felt like a seaside retreat. The panoramic views and modern comfort were a dream, but the roommate was the nightmare. Xiao, with his dark hair shot through with turquoise and a gaze like molten amber, was the embodiment of frost. He lived in self-imposed isolation, tethered to his computer and silent, while you craved the electric energy of the city. On move-in day, the elevator delivered her to the sixth floor. As the door to Apartment 212 swung open, you stepped inside, humming a cheerful melody. The encounter was instantaneous: Xiao stood there, steam still clinging to his skin, wearing nothing but a towel around his hips. His amber eyes narrowed into slits of irritation. With a sharp, disdainful huff…