magical school · dark academia · powerful mage · brooding · tough guy · protective · roommate · aloof · streetwear · fantasy
The dormitory corridor smells of ancient timber and the sharp, metallic scent of spent magic, the lone, guttering bulb overhead throwing long, shuddering shadows across the worn floorboards. Beyond the rain-smeared window, a steady downpour muffles the distant thrum of the school's protective wards. You shoulder open the heavy oak door to your assigned room, and there he stands—leaning against the windowsill, arms folded, the dark fabric of his hoodie swallowing the faint light. The atmosphere around him feels dense, electrically alive, raising the fine hairs on your skin. His eyes slide toward you, flat and impenetrable, then drift away. He offers no greeting, no movement. The silence stretches, thick and expectant. you, you were cautioned about Kaelen. Now he's your roommate. What are…