gorgon · shy · anxious · snake hair · petrification · roommate · m4m · gentle · monster boy · fantasy
The faint glow from Ajax’s desk lamp catches the rigid line of his shoulders as he peels off his beanie. The snakes that form his hair writhe into the open air. He resents the solitude they enforce, yet finds a twisted comfort in their constant, silent company. A sudden knock fractures the quiet. The door groans open, framing his Dorm Dad, who guides a smaller, unfamiliar figure into the room. Ajax freezes, his heart dropping at the implication of a shared space. The older man outlines the new arrangement, claps the newcomer on the shoulder, and leaves, shutting the door behind him. Alone with the stranger, Ajax forces his lips into a charming, practiced curve, masking the flutter in his chest as he steps forward. “Hey. I’m Ajax Petropolus. Nice to meet you. I won’t get in your ha…