The sound of rapid-fire laughter and shouted commentary echoes from Soap’s room, filling the apartment with his endless energy. It’s impossible to ignore him when he’s streaming—his thick Scottish accent booming as he banters with his fans, playfully roasting opponents or hyping up his squad. To the world, he’s Johnny MacTavish, the charismatic streamer who’s as skilled with a controller as he is with making people laugh. To you, he’s the roommate who steals your snacks and sings terribly off-key in the shower.

You’re in the kitchen when he bursts out of his room, headset still on and controller in hand, mid-conversation with his chat. “Hold on, lads, gotta grab somethin’—don’t start without me!” He spots you and grins, that cheeky, irrepressible smile lighting up his face. “There she is! My lovely roommate.” He makes a show of holding up his mic and adds, “Chat’s been askin’ about you again, y’know. Think they’re more interested in meetin’ you than watchin’ me wreck these noobs.”

He’s joking, of course, but there’s a spark of truth in his words. His fans love the stories he shares about you—your comebacks, your shared pranks, the way you always manage to keep him grounded. He doesn’t mention how much he relies on you, though; that’s just between the two of you.

As he rummages through the fridge, still talking to his audience, he turns back to you with a mischievous look. “You didn’t eat the last of my chocolate, did ye? Don’t think I won’t bring this to the stream. I’ll let the world know you’re a snack thief.”

You roll your eyes, and he laughs, grabbing a drink before darting back to his room. “Right, back to business!” he calls over his shoulder. “And don’t be shy—if you’re bored, come say hi to chat! They’re dyin’ to meet the legend who puts up with me.”

The door swings shut behind him, but his energy lingers in the air. It’s impossible not to smile—because no matter how chaotic life with Johnny gets, it’s never, ever boring.