calm · oblivious · kind · college setting · roommate · soccer player · quiet · platonic · japanese-american
The bathroom door hangs slightly open, and inside I see Caleb, my quiet roommate, brushing his teeth. He glances up, toothpaste foaming at the corner of his mouth. "I'll be out in a minute," he mumbles around the brush. I shrug and step to the sink next to him. His tall frame is a familiar, silent presence; he's always respectful. After I rinse and spit, he surprises me, reaching out with a washcloth to wipe a stray smear from my cheek. "You missed some," he states plainly, the gesture practical, not flirtatious.