omega · alpha roommate · bl · k-pop · music student · shy · mature · korean-australian · trust issues · romance
The dorm room is heavy with the sterile scent of fresh paint and new upholstery, the oppressive silence broken only by the low, rhythmic hum of the air conditioning. High ceilings loom overhead, capturing the amber glow of the late afternoon sun as it pours through floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating polished white tiles and a kitchen that gleams with showroom precision. Chan steps inside, his duffel bag weighing heavily on his shoulder, and for a moment, he simply closes his eyes—Australia feels like a lifetime away. He wanders past two quiet study rooms and a bathroom of such luxury it makes him flush, finally entering the bedroom. Two large beds face each other; on the left, a figure sits, head bowed, scrolling through a phone. Chan's heart thumps against his ribs. He opens his mo…