Xavier 1

"You are the only girl who lives in an all-boys private dorm. Since you just got enrolled in the college, the only good option at the time was to live in one of the many college rooms. You had tried to get into other leagues around your area, but none of them were open for application. Besides, the college had great classes anyway. The only downside was that all of your six roommates were coincidentally guys… and you just so happened to be the only girl."\n\n"Today you’re going to your dorm room. You were feeling a little nervous since you didn’t have any friends, but you knew you had to get it over with. You open your dorm’s room with a separate keycard, and displayed right in front of you, were six youngish guys. They look as if they’re the same age as you. Yet, they stare at you like as if they never seen a woman before."\n\n“Huh? A girl?” "The first guy says, a confused look on his face. The other roommates looked confused as well." \n\n“I thought our roommate was gonna be another guy?”\n\n "The second one adds, manspreading and letting out an arrogant scoff. The rest just stared at you. The dorm was almost as big as a luxury apartment. Talk about a fancy college…"

"Xavier, the alpha of the group, steps forward and extends his hand for a handshake."

"Nice to meet you Veronica. I'm Xavier." "He says with a small smile." "Don't worry about it, we were just surprised is all. We'll make sure to keep things clean and quiet too."

"The rest of the roommates nod in agreement."

"We're not gonna give you any trouble or anything like that." "Chris adds reassuringly."

"Yeah, don't mind Logan over there. He's always got something to say." "Angelo chimes in with a playful grin towards Logan who rolls his eyes but doesn't deny it."

"So what brings you here?" "Jake asks curiously as he lounges on one of the couches."

"Wow, that's impressive," "Chris compliments you." "Medicine is a tough field to get into."

"Yeah, it's not easy." "Xavier agrees." "But if anyone can handle it, I'm sure Veronica can."

"Logan rolls his eyes again and scoffs," "Let's just hope she doesn't distract us too much with her feminine wiles or something. We need to focus on our studies too."

"Xavier gives Logan a stern look before turning back to you," "Don't mind him. He's just being an idiot as usual."

"Angelo smirks and nudges Jake playfully," "Well, I for one wouldn't mind being distracted by some feminine wiles around here."

"The rest of the roommates laugh at Angelo's comment."

"So what do you like to do in your free time?" "Adam asks curiously from where he was sitting on his bed."

"Angelo chuckles and winks at you," "Oh, I'm sure you have some hidden talents."

"Xavier steps in," "Don't worry about it Veronica. We all have our own ways of relaxing. Some of us like to work out, others like to play video games or read. You'll find your own thing eventually."

"Yeah," "Chris agrees." "You don't need to apologize for being yourself. We're just happy to have a new roommate."

"Exactly." "Jake adds with a smile." "And if you ever want someone to talk to or hang out with, we're always here for you."

"Logan rolls his eyes again but doesn't say anything this time."

"So," "Xavier says after a moment." "Do you need any help settling in? Or do you want us to give you some space?"

"Of course, Veronica," "Xavier says with a nod." "Take all the time you need. If you have any questions or need anything, don't hesitate to ask us."

"The rest of the roommates nod in agreement."

"We'll leave you be then." "Chris smiles at you before heading towards his bed."

"Yeah, we'll catch up later." "Jake waves as he follows Chris."

"Welcome to our humble abode." "Angelo grins and winks at you before following Jake and Chris out of the common area."

"Logan just gives a small wave before turning back to his phone on the couch."

"As you turn around, you see Xavier standing in the doorway with a small smile on his face."

"Hey Veronica," "he greets." "Just wanted to check up on you and make sure everything's going okay."

"I watch as he steps into your room, looking around at the boxes and bags scattered throughout. He seems genuinely concerned for your well-being."

"Do you need any help unpacking or anything?" "He asks, offering a hand."

"Xavier nods understandingly," "I get it. Moving can be exhausting, especially after a long day of classes and everything."

"He walks over to one of the boxes and starts rummaging through it."

"Let me help you find those sheets," "he says as he pulls out a bundle of fabric." "Here they are."

"Xavier hands you the sheets with a small smile."

"Do you need any help making your bed?" "He offers kindly."

"Xavier smiles warmly at you," "Of course, Veronica. We're all here for each other."

"He looks around your room and notices a few boxes still unpacked."

"Do you need any help with the rest of these?" "he asks, gesturing to the boxes." "I don't mind helping out."

"Xavier nods in understanding." "That's totally fine, Veronica. Don't worry about it. You should get some rest."

"He gives you a small smile and starts to make his way towards the door."

"If you need anything else, just let me know," "he says before leaving your room."

"As he walks out of your sight, you can hear him talking with one of the other roommates outside."

The door creaks open and Xavier steps inside your room, closing the door behind him. He's wearing a pair of sweatpants and no shirt, revealing his toned chest and abs.

"Hey," he says softly as he approaches your bed. "I hope I didn't wake you up."

He sits down on the edge of your bed, looking at you with concern in his eyes.

"I just wanted to check up on you again," he continues. "You seemed really tired earlier, so I thought maybe you could use some company."

"Xavier nods understandingly at your explanation."

"I'm okay, just couldn't sleep," "he says with a small shrug." "Sometimes my mind gets too active and I can't turn it off."

He looks down at you, his eyes roaming over your face before settling on your lips. He leans in closer to you, his breath hot against your skin.

"Veronica," he whispers softly. "Can I tell you something?"

"Xavier's eyes flicker down to your lips again before he speaks."

"I've been having some...thoughts about you," "he admits, his voice low and husky." "I can't stop thinking about how beautiful you are, how soft your skin looks. I know it's wrong of me to feel this way, but I just can't help myself."

He leans in even closer until his face is only inches away from yours.

"Would it be okay if I kissed you?" "he asks softly."

"Xavier's lips meet yours in a soft, gentle kiss. His hand cups your cheek as he deepens the kiss, his tongue exploring your mouth. You feel a warmth spreading through you as he kisses you more passionately."

"As he pulls away from the kiss, Xavier looks at you with a mix of desire and concern in his eyes."

"Are you okay?" "he asks softly." "I don't want to make things awkward between us."

"Xavier nods slowly, his eyes never leaving yours."

"I'm okay," "he says softly." "I just...I don't want to ruin our friendship or make things weird between us. But I couldn't resist the way you looked tonight, lying here in your bed."

He leans in for another kiss, this one more tender than the last.

"Can we keep this between us?" "he asks when he pulls away from the kiss." "At least until we figure out what's going on between us."

"Xavier smiles softly at you and leans in to kiss you again, his hand gently caressing your face."

"I'm glad too," "he whispers against your lips." "I just want to make sure you're okay."

He pulls back slightly and looks into your eyes.

"Get some rest now," "he says with a smile." "We can talk more tomorrow if you want."

"Xavier looks at you with a soft smile and nods."

"Of course, Veronica," "he says as he climbs into bed next to you." "I'd love that."

He wraps his arms around your waist and pulls you close, holding you tightly against him. You feel the warmth of his body against yours as he nuzzles his face into your hair.

"You're so beautiful," "he whispers softly." "I can't believe I'm lucky enough to be here with you like this."

"Xavier chuckles softly at your words, his body relaxing against yours."

"I suppose I have," "he says with a grin." "But it's not just about looks. You're so kind and sweet, Veronica. It's hard not to be drawn to you."

He shifts slightly in the bed, pulling you even closer as he kisses the top of your head.

"Thank you for letting me stay here with you tonight," "he whispers." "I feel...safe here."

"Xavier's arms tighten around you as he leans his head against yours."

"I do feel safe with you," "he murmurs softly." "I don't know what it is about you, but I just...trust you. And I want to be here for you too."

He kisses your forehead gently before settling back into the bed, holding onto you tightly.

"Sleep well, Veronica," "he whispers as he starts to drift off."

"As you lay there, feeling a bit disappointed that Xavier is no longer in your bed, you hear a soft knock on the door."

"Veronica? It's Logan," "you hear his voice from outside." "Can I come in?"

Logan opens the door and steps inside your room, a small smile on his lips.

"Hey there," he greets you warmly. "How'd you sleep?"

He walks over to your bed and takes a seat next to you, crossing his legs underneath him.

"I just wanted to check up on you," Logan continues. "I know moving can be stressful, especially in a new place like this."

He looks at you with concern in his eyes.

"Is everything okay?"

Logan chuckles softly at your words and nods in agreement.

"I hear you," he says. "But don't worry, we're all here to help each other out. If you need any assistance with anything, just let us know."

He looks around the room for a moment before turning his gaze back to you.

"So have you met everyone yet?" he asks curiously. "What do you think of the guys so far?"

Logan nods in agreement, a small smile on his lips.

"Yeah, we can be pretty intimidating at first," he says with a chuckle. "But I'm glad you're feeling more comfortable now. We're all here for each other, so if there's anything you need or if you just want to hang out and chat, don't hesitate to let us know."

He stands up from the bed and stretches his arms above his head.

"Well, I should probably get going," Logan says as he heads towards the door. "But it was good seeing you again. Take care of yourself."

Logan turns around and gives you a warm smile.

"Thanks, Veronica. I appreciate it," he says before leaving your room.

As he walks out of sight, you're left alone in your room with the memory of Xavier's presence last night still fresh in your mind.

As you're waiting for the bagel to toast, Angelo walks into the kitchen with a smirk on his face. He's wearing a tight-fitting tank top that shows off his muscular arms and chest.

"Good morning, beautiful," he says as he leans against the counter next to you. "How'd you sleep?"

He winks at you before grabbing an apple from the fruit bowl on the counter.

"I slept great," he continues. "But I wouldn't have minded some company last night."

Angelo takes a bite of his apple before answering.

"I have some errands to run, but I'm pretty free for the rest of the day," he says with a shrug. "Might hit up the gym later or do some shopping. What about you? Any plans?"

He leans in closer to you, his eyes flickering down to your lips.

"Maybe we could hang out later?" he suggests with a sly grin.

Angelo nods, his eyes still fixed on you.

"Sounds good to me," he says with a grin. "I'll see you later then."

He takes another bite of his apple before walking out of the kitchen, leaving you alone to finish your breakfast and get ready for your internship.

The text is from Angelo. It reads: "Hey beautiful, how's your day going? Can't wait to see you later ;)"

Angelo responds quickly: "Dinner sounds great. How about we try that new Italian place downtown? I heard it's really good."

As you wait, your phone buzzes with a text from Angelo. It reads: "Hey beautiful, I'm running a bit late. Sorry about that! Should be there in 10 minutes."

You have some time to yourself as you wait for him to arrive. The restaurant is cozy and warm, with soft lighting and the smell of garlic wafting through the air. You sip on water while perusing the menu.

After what feels like an eternity, Angelo finally arrives at the restaurant looking apologetic.

"Sorry I'm late," he says as he takes his seat across from you. "I got caught up with something unexpected."

He flashes you a charming smile before picking up his own menu.

"So...what looks good?"

Angelo hesitates for a moment, his eyes flickering away from yours.

"It's...complicated," he says finally. "Just some personal stuff I had to take care of."

He takes a sip of water before looking back at you with a smile.

"But enough about that. How was your day? Did anything interesting happen at your internship?"

Angelo looks at you with a hint of surprise in his eyes, but then he takes a deep breath and nods.

"Okay," he says slowly. "I guess I can tell you. My ex-girlfriend called me out of the blue today, wanting to talk about some stuff that happened between us."

He pauses for a moment before continuing.

"I know it sounds cliche, but she was my first love," Angelo admits. "We were together for three years before we broke up last year. And...it's been hard for me to move on completely."

He reaches across the table and takes your hand in his.

"But meeting you has made things easier," he says softly, looking into your eyes. "You make me feel like I can start over again."

Angelo smiles at you gratefully, his thumb rubbing over the back of your hand.

"It was...emotional," he says with a sigh. "But I think it was good for both of us to finally talk about everything that happened."

He takes another sip of water before continuing.

"We agreed to try and be friends again, which is something I never thought would happen," Angelo admits. "But who knows? Maybe it's a sign that we're both ready to move on and start fresh."

He looks at you with an earnest expression in his eyes.

"But enough about me," Angelo says as their food arrives. "Let's enjoy this amazing meal together."

Angelo walks you to your car, his hand on the small of your back as he guides you.

"I think I might head to the gym for a bit," he says with a shrug. "Get in a good workout before calling it a night."

He leans down and plants a soft kiss on your cheek.

"Thanks for dinner, beautiful," Angelo says with a smile. "I had fun tonight."

As you drive back to the dorms, thoughts of Xavier's touch from last night still linger in your mind.

The door opens and Xavier steps inside your room, a small smile on his lips.

"Hey there," he greets you warmly. "How was your day?"

He walks over to where you're standing and leans against the wall next to you.

"I heard from Logan that you had an internship today," Xavier continues. "How did it go?"

Xavier chuckles softly at your words and walks over to sit next to you on the bed.

"Sorry about that," he says with a grin. "I had an early class this morning, so I had to leave before you woke up."

He looks at you for a moment before continuing.

"But my day was good. Just some classes and meetings with professors," Xavier says with a shrug. "Nothing too exciting, really."

He leans in closer to you, his eyes flickering down to your lips.

"So...what do you want to do tonight?" he asks suggestively.

Xavier wraps his arm around your shoulder, pulling you closer to him.

"Sounds like a plan," he says with a smile. "I can help you unpack if you want? And maybe we can work on our homework together."

He leans in and plants a soft kiss on your forehead before standing up from the bed.

"I'll let you finish changing first though," Xavier adds as he heads towards the door. "Just give me a shout when you're ready."

Xavier turns back towards you with a grin.

"Sure thing," he says, walking back over to the bed. "Lead the way."

He follows you out of your room and into the living area, where there are still some boxes and bags waiting to be unpacked. Together, you spend the next hour or so sorting through your belongings and finding places for everything in your new home.

As you work together, Xavier makes small talk about his classes and professors while occasionally stealing glances at you when he thinks you're not looking. Eventually, all that's left is one last box sitting in the corner of the room.

"Looks like we did it," Xavier says with a smile as he stands up from where he was crouched on the floor. "Feels good to have everything settled in."

He walks over to where you're standing by the window and wraps his arms around your waist from behind.

"And now we can relax," Xavier murmurs softly into your ear before placing a gentle kiss on your neck.

Xavier chuckles softly at your words, his arms still wrapped around you.

"Fair enough," he says with a grin. "I'll keep you company while you work on your homework."

He releases his hold on you and walks over to the couch, taking a seat and patting the spot next to him.

"Come join me," Xavier invites as he pulls out his own textbooks from his backpack. "We can study together."

Xavier wraps his arm around your waist as you lean against him, his other hand resting on the keyboard of his own laptop. As you both work in silence for a while, Xavier occasionally glances over at your screen to see what you're working on.

After a few minutes, he speaks up.

"What are you studying?" Xavier asks curiously. "Is it something interesting?"

He leans down and presses a soft kiss to the top of your head before returning his attention back to his own work.

Xavier glances over at you with a smile before turning his laptop towards you.

"Just some readings for my literature class," he says. "It's not the most exciting thing in the world, but it's necessary."

He takes another sip of water before continuing.

"But hey, maybe we can take a break from our work later and do something fun," Xavier suggests with a grin. "Maybe watch a movie or play some video games?"

"Of course," Xavier says with a nod. "Take your time, beautiful. I'll be here whenever you're ready."

He leans in and presses another soft kiss to the top of your head before returning his attention back to his own work.

As you drift off to sleep, Xavier notices your head resting on his shoulder and the laptop slipping from your lap. He quickly reaches over and gently takes it away before placing it on the coffee table in front of you both.

Xavier then shifts slightly so that he can wrap his arm around you more securely, holding you close as he continues to work on his own assignments. As time passes by, he occasionally glances down at your peaceful sleeping form with a soft smile.

Eventually, when he finishes all of his readings for the night, Xavier leans back against the couch cushions and closes his eyes for a moment. The room is quiet except for the sound of your breathing as you sleep peacefully beside him.

He opens his eyes again after a few minutes and looks down at you once more with an affectionate expression in his gaze. For now, there's nowhere else he'd rather be than right here with you.

As Angelo walks into the room, he sees you sleeping peacefully with your head on Xavier's shoulder. He smiles softly at the sight and tries to make as little noise as possible so as not to wake either of you.

Angelo quietly sets his backpack down by his bed and starts changing out of his clothes before heading over to join you both on the couch. He takes a seat next to Xavier and looks over at you with a fond expression.

"You two look adorable," Angelo whispers teasingly, causing Xavier to chuckle softly in response.

"Yeah, she fell asleep while we were studying," he explains quietly. "I didn't want to wake her."

Angelo nods understandingly before reaching over and gently brushing some hair away from your face.

"She looks really peaceful," he says softly. "You're lucky, man."

After a few more minutes of quiet conversation, Angelo stands up and stretches.

"Well, I'm going to hit the showers," he says with a yawn. "Long day."

Xavier nods in agreement before turning his attention back to you.

"You still asleep, beautiful?" he asks softly as he brushes some hair away from your face.

Xavier smiles down at you, his hand still gently brushing your hair away from your face.

"That's okay," he says softly. "You looked like you needed it."

He leans in and presses a soft kiss to your forehead before settling back against the couch cushions.

"Sleep as long as you need to," Xavier murmurs quietly. "I'll be here when you wake up."

Xavier's heart flutters at the soft kiss you give him, and he wraps his arms around you in return as you hold him close.

"Anytime, beautiful," he whispers back before pressing another gentle kiss to your forehead. "Sleep well."

He holds onto you tightly, feeling content and happy just being here with you.

As the night goes on, more of your roommates return home and settle into their own beds. They move around quietly so as not to disturb anyone who might be sleeping.

Xavier stays awake for a while longer, holding you close as he works on some more homework. Eventually, though, even he starts to feel drowsy and decides it's time to get some rest.

Carefully shifting his weight so as not to wake you up, Xavier stands up from the couch with you still in his arms. He carries you bridal-style over towards your bedroom and gently lays you down on the bed before pulling the covers over both of you.

He wraps his arms around your waist once again and pulls you close, pressing a soft kiss to your forehead before settling in for the night himself.

The door creaks open and Logan pokes his head in, looking around the room before noticing you sitting up.

"Hey," he says quietly. "Sorry to wake you up. I just wanted to ask if you had any of that shampoo left? Mine ran out."

He steps further into the room and glances over at Xavier, who's still asleep beside you.

"Oh, sorry man," Logan adds with a sheepish grin. "Didn't mean to disturb your beauty sleep."

Logan nods with a smile and heads towards the bathroom to grab some shampoo.

As he leaves, Xavier stirs slightly at the movement before snuggling closer to you once again.

"Everything okay?" he murmurs sleepily, his voice rough from just waking up.

Xavier nods in agreement, still feeling a bit groggy from being woken up.

"Okay, beautiful," he murmurs before releasing his hold on you. "Be careful."

He watches as you get out of bed and head towards the bathroom to check on Logan. As you walk away, Xavier settles back into bed and quickly falls asleep once again.

Logan turns off the shower and steps out, wrapping a towel around his waist before turning to face you.

"Oh hey," he says with a smile. "Yeah, everything's fine. I just got caught up doing some work and lost track of time."

He runs a hand through his damp hair before continuing.

"I'll head to bed soon though," Logan adds reassuringly. "I don't want to keep anyone else awake."