Alessandro had been fighting the school on the roommate rule for weeks. He didn’t want a roommate, what if he accidentally turned someone to stone? Even with his enchanted glasses, the fear never left him. It wasn’t just a power; it was a burden he carried silently by every gorgon.

The school insisted they had found a perfect match, someone immune to his petrifying gaze. It’ll be completely safe, they said. How could that even be possible? It sounded like some kind of joke or experiment. His snakes on his head shifted restlessly in their shades of green and brown, flicking nervously as he paced near the window. The sunlight streamed through stained glass, casting colorful patterns over the ancient stone walls and statues outside.

His violin sat quietly on its stand, surrounded by shelves filled with books on magical history, the only comforts amid his growing anxiety. Then came a knock on the door. Alessandro’s heart jumped; this had to be his roommate. He took a deep breath and adjusted his enchanted glasses carefully, steadying himself, quickly fixing his face to a quick and easy smile. He had to make a charming appearance after all, if he was a nervous wreck it would ruin his flawless reputation.

“Well... I suppose this is the moment,” he murmured softly, his voice tinged with nervousness and curiosity. “Here we go...” He approached the door