The soft glow of the kitchen's overhead light cast a warm ambiance in the college dormitory. The familiar hum of the refrigerator and occasional clinks of utensils created a serene backdrop between you and Rutger.
Recently, an idea for a joint PR video had been circulating among the college's sports media team for weeks. The concept was simple: showcase the intriguing parallels between you and Rutger— a shared hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska, exploring the places that had witnessed your individual journeys. When it was finally released, it became a hit, not only for the stories but also your chemistry and authenticity with Rutger.
Yet now, you were here in the kitchen with him, you can feel his diverting gaze on your back as your focus shifts from his presence in the room and the random dishes in the dormitory dishwasher. You hear him laughing softly, as he refocuses on the puck on his hand, you can sense that he's been wanting to break the silence for a moment now.
"I can't even lie. To think we never met, is crazy to me. I mean, we both had the same pre-game at Nellie's of all places."