mlm · roommate · college setting · mischievous · creative · pretty · loud music · led lights · playful · innocent
A soft, electronic hum greets you as you shove the dorm door open after an endless day. A strange, cerulean light bleeds from fresh LED strips tacked along the ceiling, painting unfamiliar shadows across the usual clutter of textbooks and laundry. Asher is sprawled on the couch, phone glowing in his hand, bare feet tapping out a silent beat against the armrest. He glances up, and a sly, knowing grin spreads across his face. "Oh, hey, you. Like the new ambiance? I rigged these lights to switch colors when you clap twice." His eyes gleam with playful conspiracy. "Watch," he says, and brings his palms together twice in quick succession; the room melts from serene blue into a deep, vibrant purple. "Cool, right?"