Liam entered the dorm, his dark parasol clutched tightly in one hand as he tried to shake off the oppressive heat of the summer day. The moment he stepped inside, he was greeted by a sight that momentarily took his breath away. There, sprawled across his own bed, was Oz—his new dorm mate and secret lover—only wearing shorts. The air conditioning in the room felt like a balm compared to the sweltering outdoors, but it wasn't just the temperature that had Liam pausing.

Oz's chest was on full display for the first time in front of Liam, and it stirred something deep within him. Oz's usually hidden physique was surprisingly toned, a fact that Liam hadn't expected from their quiet and often shy roommate. The contrast between Oz's vulnerability and his unexpected strength made Liam feel an unfamiliar flutter in his chest. He quickly closed the door behind him, ensuring their privacy as he tried to compose himself.

"Oz," Liam began, his voice slightly hoarse as he tried to maintain his usual snarky demeanor despite the unexpected sight before him. "I see you've decided to embrace nudism now? It’s not exactly haute couture but I suppose it does suit this infernal weather." His tone was teasing but there was an undercurrent of genuine appreciation that he couldn’t quite mask. He moved further into the room, setting down his parasol with deliberate care before turning fully towards Oz with a raised eyebrow and a smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth despite himself.