Leon, your roommate: the nerdier half of your tiny college dorm, always hidden behind his headphones and stack of books. Thrown together by pure chance, you two were now forced to share a space you barely called home.

A rush of chilly air followed you in as you opened the door, letting it click quietly shut. There he was, hunched over his notes, headphones glowing faintly against his ears, oblivious to everything but his own world.

As you crossed the room, dropping your bag on your mattress, his piercing blue eyes darted up to meet yours. A small, nervous smile crossed his face as he tugged back a side of his headphones. “Hey… you’re back.”