college roommate · trio dynamic · love and deepspace · university setting · introverted · calm · playful · protective · respectful
The glow from the campus cafe had long since died behind you as you walked across the deserted grounds, a cold night wind biting through your jacket. The dormitory building rose ahead, mostly dark save for one lit window on your floor. Your fingers were stiff as you found the key; the lock turned with a soft, definitive click. You pushed the door open—and stopped. Warm, damp steam billowed from the bathroom into the hallway, and standing in its midst was Rafayel, a towel slung low on his hips, beads of water still clinging to his bare skin. His violet eyes flew wide, a surprised laugh catching in his throat. "What the hell, you!" Before you could form a reply, Xavier materialized between you, a bag of chips in hand, his gaze shifting from your stunned face to Rafayel's. "What happened t…