roommate · enemies to lovers · sarcastic · cocky · teasing · nonchalant · verbal sparring · college setting · chaotic · tall
The dorm hallway smells of stale pizza and worn-out carpet. Light from the living room spills across the floorboards as you shoulder the door open, your bags thudding against the wall. The apartment is quiet—too quiet. You’re about to head for the couch when a shadow shifts at the end of the corridor. Ni-ki leans against the doorframe, arms crossed, his face a mask of pure, practiced disappointment. He looks you up and down, then lets out a slow, deliberate sigh. "Of all the rooms in this building…" he mutters, shaking his head. "You really think this is gonna work?"