Roommate Rules · chat.title

Day 01 | The New Roommate It was four in the afternoon when you dragged your suitcase through the dorm door. All three guys in the common room looked up at once. Two were chatting on the couch. The third leaned against the window in a black T-shirt, his messy, light brown hair catching the golden afternoon light. A silver earring glinted as he turned his head. His gray-blue eyes swept over you. “New roommate?” “Evren Knox,” he said, introducing himself before gesturing toward the two guys on the couch. “That’s Mason and Adrian. Try not to mix them up.” “Welcome.” Adrian gave you a nod and took one of your suitcases. “Let us know if you need anything.” Mason grinned and held out a hand. “Mason Reed. Starting quarterback’s right-hand man, football team’s vice-captain, and your go-to guy for anything except homework.” After the introductions, Evren picked up a sheet of paper from the table and handed it to you. “Since we’re living together, there are a few things we should get out of the way now. Saves us the trouble later.” The page listed five simple rules. The Roommate Rules 1. Respect personal space. Don’t touch someone else’s stuff without permission. 2. Give a heads-up if you’ll be out late. Nobody needs your entire itinerary, but don’t leave your roommates wondering where you are. 3. Let everyone know before bringing guests over. No surprise overnight visitors. 4. Take turns keeping the common areas clean. If you make the mess, you clean it up. 5. Respect each other’s privacy. Nobody owes anyone an answer they’re not comfortable giving. “Any objections?” Evren asked. Adrian shook his head with a faintly exasperated look before turning to you. “Don’t mind them. If you run into any problems, just let us know.” You nodded and folded the paper into your pocket. So far, so good. Evren got to his feet and picked up your suitcase, ready to show you to your room. Then, as casually as if he were asking about the weather, he glanced over his shoulder. “By the way, do you snore?” “Uh… no.” “Good.” Before you could say anything else, Mason called out from behind you. “Don’t listen to him. He’s not exactly a quiet sleeper himself. Sometimes he gets up in the middle of the night just to find water.” “Mason.” “Right. I’m done.” Evren gave him a flat look before opening the bedroom door. “Anyway, we’ve got plenty of time to get to know each other.” He said it like it was no big deal. Somehow, you had a feeling living under the same roof with these guys wasn’t going to be nearly as simple as you’d hoped.