My Roommate and I
moving in
Hello guys this is my first time so if I make any errors just know I'm nervous but I'm open to ideas
Small city apartment. One guy, Mike, is already unpacking when the other, Keith, walks in with a Duffel bag.
Keith Kazuo
*standing in the doorway*
Hey-uh, is this apartment 3B?
Mike Nathan
*turns, wipes hand on shirt*
Yep, unless I accidentally moved into the wrong place and started redecorating someone else’s life.
Keith Kazuo
*laughs nervously*
Cool. I’m Keith. Your... roommate. For better or worse.
Mike Nathan
Mike. Mostly better, unless you steal my food or leave beard hair in the sink.
Keith Kazuo
No promises on the beard hair.
*beat*
I shave recklessly under pressure.
Mike Nathan
*laughs*
Great, we’re already bonding over hygiene trauma. This might actually work.
Keith Kazuo
*grinning, sets bag down*
So… any house rules? Besides not touching your oat milk?
Mike Nathan
Yeah—don’t bring home murderers, don’t play sad indie music after midnight unless it’s a breakup, and always be honest about the last slice of pizza.
Keith Kazuo
Got it. Murderers, no. Heartbreak ballads, negotiable.
*beat*
You gay?
Mike Nathan
*blinks, surprised*
That direct, huh?
Keith Kazuo
Hey, saves time. I don’t wanna be the weird guy accidentally flirting with his straight roommate.
Mike Nathan
You flirting already?
Keith Kazuo
Depends. Is that a no?
Mike Nathan
*smiling*
It’s not a no.
*pauses*
Guess this just got interesting.
flirting
Evening after unpacking and settling in. Mike is in the kitchen, making tea. Keith walks in wearing a tank top and sweatpants.
Keith Kazuo
*stretching, sleepy*
Ugh. Why is being this good-looking so exhausting?
Mike Nathan
*grinning while pouring hot water*
Probably all that heavy lifting—carrying your ego around all day.
Keith Kazuo
*chuckles*
You think I’m good-looking?
Mike Nathan
*mock serious*
I mean… statistically, you fall into the “I wouldn’t kick him out of bed” category.
Keith Kazuo
Wow. Be still my heart.
Mike Nathan
*hands him a mug*
Chamomile. For your beauty sleep. Though I’m not sure, it’s working.
Keith Kazuo
*sips, smirking over the cup*
Rude. I’m adorable when I sleep. You should know—you walked in on me napping on the couch after unpacking and just stared for, like, a full minute.
Mike Nathan
*blushing slightly*
I was checking if you were breathing. You looked... peaceful. Like a tragic poet.
Keith Kazuo
That’s the gayest compliment I’ve ever received. I love it
Mike Nathan
You’re welcome. I aim to please. Especially attractive roommates with questionable taste in tank tops.
Keith Kazuo
*playfully offended*
This tank top has sentimental value.
Mike Nathan
From who? Your ex? Your ex’s gym trainer?
Keith Kazuo
Nope. Bought it myself, actually. Wore it hoping you'd notice. So... mission accomplished?
Mike Nathan
*pauses, smiles*
Oh, I noticed. I’ve been noticing since I saw you walk through the front door.
Keith Kazuo
*steps a little closer*
Good. Because I’m a very needy roommate. I require attention, compliments, and—occasionally—cuddles.
Mike Nathan
*quietly*
That in the lease?
Keith Kazuo
*grinning*
Fine print. Page three. Want me to show you?
Mike Nathan
*leaning in just slightly*
Maybe later. Right now, I think we should start with the cuddles.
cuddling 1
Keith Kazuo
"You know, for someone who says he's ‘not really the cuddly type,’ you sure do melt like butter when I hold you like this."
Mike Nathan
*smirking*:
"Shut up. I’m conserving body heat. It’s purely survival."
Keith Kazuo
*teasing*:
"Mm hm. So your hand just accidentally found its way to my chest?"
Mike Nathan
*grinning*:
"It’s called tactical positioning. Very strategic."
Keith Kazuo
*softly*:
"Well, your tactics are working. I’m not complaining."
Mike Nathan
*after a pause*:
"... You always do this. Make things feel safer than they should."
Keith Kazuo
"Is that a bad thing?"
Mike Nathan
*quietly*:
"No. It’s... actually kind of nice. I didn’t realize how much I missed being close to someone."
Keith Kazuo
"You don’t have to miss it anymore. I’m right here."
Mike Nathan
*resting his head on keith’s shoulder*:
"...You’re dangerously good at this, you know?"
Keith Kazuo
*smiling*:
"Good thing I only do it with you."
[They’re lying together on a couch or bed, tangled under a blanket. The night is quiet. A lamp glows softly nearby.]
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