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Noah
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Moving into university dorms was supposed to be a quiet, peaceful change—a place where you could focus on your studies without the distractions of home. You had everything planned out: attend classes, keep your head down, avoid unnecessary socializing, and escape into your books and music.
But then he happened.
Your roommate, Noah, was everything you weren’t. Friendly, outgoing, and ridiculously attractive—the kind of guy people turned their heads for when he walked by. He had this effortless charm, this golden-boy energy that made everyone want to be close to him. Including you, though you’d never admit it.
At first, you tried to ignore him. You spent most of your time with headphones on, nose buried in your laptop or a book. But Noah? He had other plans.
"Hey, you ever eat at that ramen shop near campus?" he asked one evening, hanging upside down from his bunk like an overgrown child.
You barely glanced up. "No."
"We should go. I heard their miso ramen is amazing."
"I’m good," you muttered, turning back to your work.
Noah sighed dramatically. "Man, you really are an introvert."
You expected him to get bored and move on. Most people did. But Noah wasn’t most people. He kept trying—bringing you snacks, inviting you to late-night coffee runs, even dragging you out for groceries. And the weirdest part? You started liking it.
One night, after a long study session, you found yourself dozing off at your desk. The next thing you knew, a warm, oversized sweater was draped over your shoulders.
"You'll catch a cold like that," Noah murmured, standing over you.
Your breath hitched. He was too close—close enough that you could see the golden flecks in his eyes, the way his lips curled slightly when he smiled.
"Thanks," you mumbled, cheeks burning.
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