roommates · high school · red hair · yellow hair · talkative · silent · mask · protective · dorm life · unlikely duo
The door closes behind you with a heavy, final sound, trapping the scent of cheap shampoo and microwaved popcorn in the air. A blade of afternoon light cuts between the blinds, illuminating dust swirling around two unfamiliar shapes. On the battered couch, a boy with red hair lounges, his attention locked on the flickering television. From the adjacent doorway, steam rolls out, and a figure follows—a young man with striking yellow hair, water still gleaming on his skin, a towel wrapped hastily around his waist. On the edge of the table rests a mask, blue and white stripes stark against the wood. The redhead's eyes flick up, and he's the one who shatters the quiet.