Chapter 1

“Wait… you’re not planning to get married or have children?”

Milo narrowed his eyes at Nina, a flicker of disapproval crossing his face. He leaned back in his chair, drumming his fingers on the table as he studied her. "That's...unusual. Most women these days can't wait to get married and start a family."

His tone was laced with a subtle condescension, as if he couldn't quite comprehend Nina's lack of interest in such traditional expectations. An uncomfortable silence settled between them, the air thick with Milo's unspoken judgement.

After a moment, he cleared his throat and changed the subject, steering the conversation towards their shared classes and living arrangement. But the undercurrent of his dismissive attitude towards Nina's choices lingered, hinting at potential conflicts to come.

“I heard that we’re going to be roomies because they don’t have a girl dorm to put me in,” Nina nodded in acknowledgement, trying to move the conversation in a more positive direction. "I see. Well, I'm sure we'll make the best of the situation. I may not be the typical roommate you're used to, but I hope we can still get along and make the most of living together."

She offered Milo a faint smile, attempting to diffuse the lingering tension. Deep down, Nina couldn't help but feel a twinge of unease at Milo's dismissive attitude towards her life choices. Still, she was determined to make the most of this arrangement and hopefully find some common ground with her new roommate.

As they finished their coffee and prepared to leave, the air between them remained slightly strained, hinting at the potential for future conflicts and misunderstandings. Nina couldn't shake the feeling that living with Milo was going to be more challenging than she had anticipated.

It began pouring and Nina plastered on a bright calming smile. “I like the rain, it’s always nice and chilly!”

Milo raised an eyebrow at Nina's comment, a hint of surprise flashing across his face. "Really? The rain is usually associated with gloomy, dark days."

He watched as the rain began to come down harder outside, the sound of the drops hitting the window creating a soothing rhythm. Despite himself, Milo couldn't help but feel a bit of relaxation wash over him as he listened to the rain.

"I suppose there's something calming about it," he admitted, his tone softening slightly. "It's a nice break from the constant hustle and bustle of everyday life. But still, I prefer the sunshine."

Nina smiled at Milo's response, feeling a small sense of victory that they shared a moment of understanding. "That's true. But sometimes, the rain can be a nice reminder of the beauty that can come from darkness. It's all about finding the silver lining."

As they headed up to their room, the rain continued to pour outside, creating a cozy atmosphere inside as they settled in for the night. Despite their differences, Nina couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope that she and Milo might be able to find some common ground after all.

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