AN: So, first real new story on this account. I spent way too much time overthinking about this story. I didn't mind. I just didn't know how to start it.

And so...since this is being written, I feel like I should tell you guys this: I wrote this pretty early for me.

I'm also listening to "I Never Thought" by SayWeCanFly, so that may or may not influence my writing a little bit.

Anyway..yeah.

Enjoy.

Dan hadn't exactly factored in that he'd have a roommate. He didn't mind, he supposed. It could always be worse. But...considering that he had a hard enough time being civil towards strangers outside of his classes and room, he was highly unamused that he was going to be expected to be all buddy-buddy with a stranger for the year.

He was in the middle of unpacking his things on his side of the room when his roommate came in.

"Hello. You must be Dan, right? I'm Phil, I guess I'm your new roommate."

Dan glanced at him, taking in his appearance - pale skin, raven hair and piercingly bright blue-green eyes. He gave a nod of acknowledgement before he turned his back on Phil again, continuing to unpack in silence.

Dinner came faster than Dan had expected. He headed out a bit late and sat off to himself, enjoying the silence.

Phil, however, sat with two of his old friends - PJ and Chris.

"So, how's life in your new dorm room?" PJ asked him curiously as they started eating.

Phil gave him a kind smile. "Seems my roommate is a bit tidier than the last one I had," he remarked. "He's rather silent, though...I don't think he's doing it to be rude, but...he hasn't said a word, not even a hello."

PJ frowned. "Who is it?"
Phil nodded towards Dan.
Both of the other boys glanced over.

Chris sighed. "He's very...antisocial." he remarked. "He's never really spoken to anyone here unless he had to, so no one really knows him."

"I've worked on a project with him once," PJ admitted. "He wasn't the nicest person. I don't think he meant half of what he said or did, though."

Phil sighed, but nodded. "Thanks for that,"

As night fell, Phil made a couple more attempts to communicate with his roommate. All of them were ignored.

After a while, he gave up for the evening. "Right, well...goodnight," he said as he finally settled for the night.

Dan was quiet in response, but as Phil placed his phone on charge and got comfortable, he heard him mumble "goodnight" across the room and smiled.

I'll get you to talk to me eventually, Dan, Phil thought before he let sleep overtake him.

I know this was short. And probably a little rushed, admittedly.
Also! As a sidenote, to anyone in the Phandom who has TABINOF - please make sure to tag spoilers if you post any, as I know there are probably several people who haven't gotten it yet, me included.
Thanks guys!