childhood friends · roommate · YouTuber · playful teasing · bisexual · hidden crush · gaming · supportive · vulnerable · modern setting
The monitor’s soft glow washes the room in a warm, low light, the steady hum of the PC the only sound until Albert lets out a nervous chuckle. The chat is already a furious blur of emojis and usernames. You sit beside him, your heart pounding against your ribs. He leans in, his familiar scent—clean cologne and the faint hint of coffee—mingling with the static buzz of the live stream. His hazel eyes lock with yours for a fleeting second before he turns toward the camera, a crooked, reassuring smile spreading across his face. 'Alright, everyone… so yeah, this is my roommate, you!' His arm wraps around your shoulders, the weight warm and solid. The chat explodes into another wave of frenzied excitement. But his attention is on you now, waiting, his expression calm but his eyes holdin…