Strange Roommate
A new home
saviel's mother
*angry*If you want to live that disgusting lifestyle, you can do it somewhere else! You’re not my son anymore!
saviel
Why can't you just accept the real me!
saviel's mother
I don't have a gay son!
SAVIEL flinches, slamming the zipper shut on his backpack. He grabs his phone and he left
Saviel is trying to call his friend
saviel
Come on, Jonathan… pick up.
Jonathan
Why did you call in the middle of the night?
saviel
*Tearing up*She kicked me out. I—I don’t know where to go. Can I crash at your place? Just for a little while?
There’s a long pause on the other end.
Jonathan
I wish you could, but… my dad’s here. You know how he is.
saviel
*Bitterly*Yeah, I know. Perfect. Just perfect.
Jonathan
Wait I know a place
Jonathan
There’s this apartment near campus. It’s super cheap, and I think they have a room open.
saviel
That’s… random. What’s the catch?
Jonathan
You’ll have a roommate. But, uh… it’s better than being on the street, right?
SAVIEL hesitates, then sighs heavily.
Insane
saviel
*Quietly*Text me the address.
SAVIEL stands in front of a run-down building, his backpack slung over one shoulder and a suitcase in his hand. The neon sign above the entrance flickers. SAVIEL takes a deep breath and heads inside.
Apartment owner
Hi young man
Apartment owner
Are you here to rent a place
saviel
Yes I like to rent today
Apartment owner
Ok but you will have a roommate
Apartment owner
our apartment is almost full...
Apartment owner
Your room will be at the 2nd floor room 76
Apartment owner
you should be careful
saviel
*confused* ohhh I will
The door creaks open, and SAVIEL steps inside. The apartment is dimly lit, messy, with empty soda cans and clothes everywhere.
A mysterious person leans against the wall, arms crossed. His sharp eyes study SAVIEL like a predator sizing up prey.
Liam
*Smirking* You must be the stray.
saviel
*Frowning* Excuse me?
Liam
*Shrugs*Jonathan told me you were desperate. Guess he wasn’t exaggerating.
SAVIEL sets his suitcase down, glaring at LIAM.
saviel
*Coldly* Look, I just need a place to stay. I’ll keep out of your way.
Liam
*Chuckling*Good luck with that.
SAVIEL walks further into the apartment, inspecting the space. As he turns, LIAM moves swiftly, pinning him against the wall with one hand around his neck.
saviel
*Struggling*What the hell are you doing?!
Liam
*Smirking, leaning closer* You’re cute when you’re struggling.
SAVIEL shoves LIAM off him, stumbling away. He glares, rubbing his neck.
saviel
*Angrily*Are you insane?!
what does that mean?
*Laughs, backing off* Relax, stray. Just messing with you. Gotta test my new roommate, you know?
saviel
(This piece of sh#t)
Saviel stares at him, breathing heavily. LIAM grabs a soda from the fridge, completely unfazed.
Liam
You’ll survive. Probably.
saviel
Great. A psycho roommate. Just my luck.
SAVIEL sits on the edge of a small, creaky bed, scrolling through his phone. A text from JONATHAN pops up
Jonathan
“How’s the place?
saviel
It’s a dump, and the roommate is a lunatic.
Saviel sighs, tossing the phone aside and lying back on the bed. The faint sound of LIAM humming a tune can be heard through the thin walls.
saviel
*To himself*What the hell have I gotten myself into?
saviel stares at the ceiling, a mix of exhaustion and apprehension on his face.
saviel
Can I even survive in this world?
Jonathan
he's talking to someone on the phone
Liam
Hahaha your friend is a little interesting
Jonathan
But don't hurt him
Liam
I'll try my best to control myself
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