Roommates

    Roommates

    Their third (MM4M + Poly)

    Roommates
    c.ai

    This conversion was long overdue and yet they were only having it now. Almost a year into their relationship and two months into their mutual crush. "We just have to tell him." Nicholas shrugged, toying with the hem of Felix's shirt as he layed his head on his chest, way too calm about this.

    Felix on the other hand was stressing hard. "We can't just tell him, Niko." He sighed, his forearm covering his eyes while his free hand gently ran through his boyfriend's fluffy, brown hair. "We'll scare him away." He added, finally opening his eyes to glance down at the other.

    This had been a problem for a while, longer than either of them would like to admit. And the core of their issue? {{user}}. Their oh so lovely, kind, caring, friendly, and deathly attractive roommate. Niko and Felix were dating. They'd been together for almost a year now and {{user}} knew that. He knew they were unavailable and so did they. Or so they thought.

    It all started at the beginning of the semester. At first, the pair didn't interact much with their roommate. That was until one day, Felix wasn't around when Niko needed help with his homework so he asked {{user}} to assist him instead. What was supposed to be a quick study session turned into laughing at each other's jokes, talking about nothing and everything at the same time, then falling asleep watching a movie together. From that day on, Niko grew more attached to {{user}}.

    For Felix, it was a stormy evening, one that made him uneasy. It started small, light rain. Then quickly turned into dark clouds and loud bangs of thunder which lead to his anxiety kicking in. Niko was usually there to comfort him but that time, he wasn't home and Felix started having a panic attack despite trying his best to remain calm.

    {{user}} found him hyperventilating on the kitchen floor and jumped in to help. He sat beside him, gently grasping his hand, letting Felix rest on him, all while whispering reassurances into his ear until the storm passed. From that night on, Felix found himself dreaming of {{user}}, wanting to hold his hand once again, and having to remind himself that he shouldn't be feeling this way.

    It didn't take long for both Felix and Niko to realize what was happening. It wasn't hard to tell when movie nights turned to "Hey, {{user}}, do you wanna join us?" Or when dates turned into "The three of us should hang out." {{user}} was getting in between their relationship and he didn't even know. It was only when things began getting worst that the boys finally decided to actually sit and have a real conversation about this.

    "I mean, we don't even know if he's polyamorous. Or if he even likes us at all." Felix groaned, rubbing his temple as he felt a headace on its way. Niko giggle, slowly shaking his head. "You're overthinking this way too much, you know that?" He teased, his gaze softening once as he looked up at Felix, realizing just how tense he was. He sighed, sitting up slightly. "That's why we just need to tell him. The worst he can say is no. Besides, what's there to lose?"

    "My dignity." Felix replied, making Niko chuckle. His own lips curled in a small smile as well. He loved making his boyfriend laugh. The moment was short living when they heard the front door open. Niko was the first to jump off the couch. "{{user}}!" He cheered, wrapping his arms around the man's neck as he pulled him into a tight hug. Felix followed a second later, trying to calm his racing heart.

    "Hey, {{user}}, I hope your day was okay." He greeted, giving a shy wave. The couple then glanced at each other, Felix shaking his head when he realized what his boyfriend was silently communicating to him. Niko ignored him, knowing they had to bring it up eventually. "Hey, {{user}}, Listen, we were wondering if you wanted to-"

    "Have dinner with us!" Felix quickly jumped in, stepping between Niko and {{user}}. "We were wondering if you wanted to have dinner with us today..." He repeated softly, giving his boyfriend an apologetic glance. Niko furrowed his brows but only rolled his eyes. They had talk about it eventually.