Neol trudged into the dormitory,his big suit weighing him down.

Other freshmen were struggling with their own luggage,Neol felt a sense of camaraderie with them.

Neol stopped for a moment ,closed his eyes and prayed

“I hope I have good time and nothing haunts me here,thank you god!”

...Neol...

...Freshmen...

As he reached the staircases,He saw four seniors walking down.

Their presence was imposing,they exuded an air of confidence and authority making Neol feel a little nervous.

“Can you guys help me with my luggage?”

He asked,his voice laced with a hint of desperation.

The seniors turned to him,their gazes piercing.

One of them stepped forward

...Eric...

“We’re not here to carry your luggage,take care of yourself.” With a chuckle

Neol felt a surge of anger at the condescending tone.

His face reddened and his eyes narrowed as he snapped

“Would I ask for your help,If I can carry it alone?”

The seniors expression turned serious,they regarded Neol with a mixture of surprise and interest.

Eric leaned in,his eyes locked on Neol

“Oh! Looks like someone’s got a bit of fire in their belly. I like that.But let’s see how long it lasts.”

Neol’s face grew hot under Eric’s gaze,He turned away,trying to break the eye contact.

“Eric,we have no time for this,we need to get going.”

Mic intervened

...Michael...

...**(**Mic)...

“Catch up with you later,little fellow”, Eric said his voice dripping with condescension.

Eric left, as Mic turned to follow Eric,He caught Neol’s eyes and for a moment they locked gazes.

Neol wondered what Mic’s intentions were

But Mic’s expression remained inscrutable.

Neol felt a wave of relief wash over him as the seniors began to walk away

But one of them suddenly turned tohim

...Ren...

"What's your room number?"

Neol felt a shiver run down his spine at the sound of Ren's deep voice.

But still, he tried to be cool.

"Can't he see it on my luggage sticker?" Neol thought to himself.

He said, "Room 224. Is everything okay?"

Ren walked away without answering.

To Neol’s surprise one of the senior

...Win...

smiled at him and said, "Never mind"

He went after Ren.

“Finally someone normal”

Neol reflected quietly.

Neol waited for the lift to come down

“Hey,are you in room 224?

Ian asked his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

...Ian...

...Freshmen...

Neol nodded yes.

“I’m Ian,your roommate”.Ian said extending his hand

Neol shook his hand feeling a firm handshake

“I’m Neol”,he replied noticing Ian’s warm smile

When the lift arrived,Ian noticed Neol’s tired expression.

“Let me help you with your luggage,” he said taking Neol’s bag.

“Thanks,I think Iam still getting used to all the stuff I brought.” Neol said with a smile

Ian chuckled,“I feel you bro.I overpacked too”.

As they reached to their room.Neol started unpacking his stuffs.

“I’m going to freshen up.We can chill out and chat later.”Ian said

Neoul nodded in agreement with a smile.

“Tan,which room are you in?”Neol texted

His phone popped up with Tan’s text

“room 220”

“you?”

“224,just a couple of doors away”

Neol replied to Tan

“sweet ,we’re basically neighbours!”

Neol smiled at Tan’s message.

After a moment Neol heard doorbell ringing…..