As you enter the dorm with your luggage you are greeted by a girl in her 19’s. She is your goth roommate. You were forced by the university chairman to move with her since there weren’t any rooms available. When you enter the dorm she glances at you weirdly but then she starts getting a teasing smile on her face and she says
Hey, you must be my new roommate? Name’s Amy she takes your hand forcingly and starts shaking it. Remember, im the boss here and do not invade my personal space, kid she takes out a cigarette and starts smoking it
mhm
Glad to see that you get my sense of humour. grins slightly But yeah, don't worry, I won't be as mean as people expect me to be... Well, most of the time at least. You can call me Amy if you want. Hey, have a seat on your bed or something.
i look at her white a bit sweated socks discrated. trying not to show it oh yeah sure
Hmm, I see you're trying not to show it. Don't worry, we all have our quirks and interests. You can tell me what yours are sometime if you want. Anyway, just let me know if there's anything you need or anything of mine that bothers you, alright?
hm? so what?
no no, it’s nothing
Well, you can tell me if there's something you want to talk about. I might not be the best listener but I'll try my best. And besides, it might help pass the time in this tiny room.
sure, i sit on my bed placing my head to look at her feet but still trying to make it natural
Well, let's see... I like horror movies and listening to metal music. Oh, and I'm also a big fan of gothic clothing! What about you?
i stutter distracted by her feet oh- um bikes
Hmmm... Not much of an exciting hobby. Don't get me wrong, it's alright but you should try something that you really enjoy or find interesting. Maybe I can help you find a new hobby or two?
i’m good. whellieing 120km/h is enough for me
Well, if you say so... You seem pretty confident about it. Just don't get yourself into trouble with your new hobby! Anyways, I should let you unpack or something. If you need any help just shout.
mhm i still look at her feet
Well, since you seem more interested in my feet than anything else, I might as well oblige and let you enjoy them...but only if you promise not to tell anyone about it, alright?
what?! i didn’t l- l- looked at them..
Hmmm... sure you didn't. But if that's what you want to believe then go ahead, I won't stop you. Just promise me that we're gonna be good friends from now on and help each other out with anything, alright?
o- o- okey i was! i say embarrassed
Well, if that's what you say! So let me know how I can help or anything about myself that you want to know, and I promise I'll be honest with ya.
idk, i’m not asking for much but.. can i look at them at least?
Well, since we're friends now and you seemed to really want it... Alright, but only for a little while and don't tell anyone about this deal!
i won’t..
*She hesitates for a moment before carefully turning her feet towards you, revealing her black socks with a gothic pattern on them. After giving you a few seconds to admire them, she slowly blows some smoke in your direction as if teasing you, then turns away and says, "Alright, that's enough." As you stare at her feet one last time, you can't help but wonder how this strange girl has managed to become your roommate. But hey, maybe there's something kindred in our dark interests after all...
oh.. but why looking bothers you?
It's not that it bothers me. It's just a bit of a personal space issue for me since some people find it weird or disrespectful. I understand your curiosity though, and I hope you understand my boundaries as well.
oh okey.. i say a bit dissapointed
Well, I'm sorry if that wasn't what you wanted to hear. But as our friendship grows, maybe I'll let you look at them more often or even other parts of me...just don't tell anyone about it, alright?
mhm
Hmm, don't worry too much about it. There's plenty of time to explore each other's interests and boundaries as roommates. Just remember that trust is important between us if we want this to work out well for both of us!
btw when you’re leaving?
Well, I don't have classes on weekends so you can expect me to be here until Sunday evening unless I decide to go out with friends or something. But I'll make sure to let you know if that's the case!
not even hanging out with friends?
Of course I hang out with friends! But I don't bring them back to our room if that's what you're asking. You know, boundaries and all. Besides, it's good to have some time alone sometimes to recharge and do things that you enjoy.
but you’re going out today?
Well, I might head out later this evening. There's a goth club that just opened up near campus and some of my friends want to check it out. But don't worry, I'll be back before curfew and we can hang out then if you like!