Hoshitani Yuta, newbie musical actor, was looking for an apartment. After looking through multiple places, he finally found one that was close to the college he would be attending soon.
Checking with the landowner, he finds out that most of the apartments are occupied. However, only one needs a roommate to help pay the rent. Hoshitani asks how much the rent was. It was in his price range, so he says, "I'll take it." The landowner agrees, and says he'll inform the resident of the apartment. After hanging up, Hoshitani smiles, happy that he'll be set for college.
The next week, Hoshitani arrives at the apartment complex with his luggage, meets the landowner, and is told that his room is P5. Excited, he goes upstairs to the room, right in front of the door. Taking a deep breath, he rings the doorbell. "Coming!" He hears as footsteps approach the door.
When the door opens, Hoshitani's eyes widened in surprise as he recognizes the person in front of him. Said person had long silver hair held up by a single shiny silver hair pin, scarlet eyes, and a beautiful smile wearing a black shirt and black slacks with a red vest. "O-Otori-senpai?!"
Said Senpai was surprised too. He recognizes the kohai in front of him, longish brown hair held up by a red ribbon, and sparkling emerald eyes wearing a green shirt and tan slacks. "Hoshitani…you're my roommate?" Hoshitani nods, still speechless. They both stare at each other for a second before snapping out of it. "Uh… come in," Otori nervously smiles, Hoshitani coming inside with his luggage, taking off his shoes.
The apartment was normal at least. A living room, stereo, kitchen, bathroom, closet, and a bedroom with plenty of windows. It even had a balcony. The only addition that wasn't normal was the small piano set up in the corner.
Hoshitani sets his luggage down on the floor, and sits down on the couch, Otori sitting beside him. The silence the came was so thick, you could it with a knife. One of them, Otori, speaks up, "It's been a long time." Hoshitani nods. "How're you doing these days?" Hoshitani responds, "Fine. I'm actually going to attend the college near here, so…"
"Ah. So that's why you chose to move in here. I go there too, but that college is tough. How'd you get in?" Otori asks. "Music scholarship," is Hosihitani's response. "I see. Good for you then," Otori smiles. The silence is back again. Hoshitani fidgets a bit, which did not go unnoticed.
Smiling, Otori comments, "I see you're still wearing that ribbon," referring to the red ribbon in Hoshitani's hair. Hoshitani smiles, "Yeah. It's been sort of a good luck charm for me."
Otori chuckles, "I remember that at my graduation, I gave that to you as a present. Then, you turned around and gave me this pin to thank me," he says referring to the silver pin in his hair.
Hoshitani chuckles too, "I remember. We both were surprised, but accepted the gifts anyway." They both smile for a time, happy before Hoshitani says, "I'd better unpack." Otori nods, "Please do. We'll be in each other's care from now on." Hoshitani nods back, then takes his luggage to the closet to unpack.
In the closet, Hoshitani sighs. 'I can't believe this… I going to living with him, the Senpai that I've admired for years. I hope this works out.'
Meanwhile, Otori sighs as he sinks down into the couch. 'I can't believe he's going to be living with me… After I finally told him… are we really OK? I hope so, otherwise, the next couple of years will be awkward.'
Hoshitani comes back into the living room, and sits down on the couch again, silence striking again. "Are you still in touch with the others?" Otori asks, the others meaning Team Otori. Hoshitani nods, "Yeah. We meet up sometimes." Otori smiles, "I see."
"Senpai, do you still-" 'Meet with the Kao Council?' Hoshitani was about to ask before being interrupted. "A few times," Otori responds. "I see," Hoshitani smiles. Silence again.
"Ne, can we walk together to class tomorrow? I might need help getting around," Hoshitani asks sheepishly. Otori blinks before smiling, "Sure." Hoshitani smiles, "Thanks."
Suddenly, they hear growling. Hoshitani blushes slightly, embarrassed, a hand on his growling stomach, "Ah. Sorry." Otori tries to hold back a laugh, only to fail, "I guess we should get dinner." Hoshitani just nods in agreement.
After dinner, Hoshitani loves Otori's cooking by the way, they both do the dishes, then take turns using the shower, and get changed. Hoshitani's keeping his shirt, but takes off his pants, keeping his boxers on while Otori does the same, their hair down. They both head to the bedroom. Only… there's only one bed. Awkwardness ensues.
"Uh… I can take the couch if you want?" Otori asks nervously. Hoshitani shakes his head then asks, equally nervous, "Can we… share the bed?" Otori stares at him, blushing slightly before lowering his head, "Which side do you want?" Hoshitani, surprised that he actually agreed, says, "I'll take the left side then."
Hoshitani and Otori slip beneath the covers, turning their backs to each other, and try to get some sleep. Hoshitani instantly gets knocked out the moment his head hits the pillow, leaving only Otori awake, but Hoshitani turns over in his sleep. Otori turns over and sees his kohai's sleeping face while said kohai's hugging another pillow. 'Huh… he actually looks peaceful when he's asleep.' Otori pets his kohai's head, 'His hair is still as soft as ever,' he smiles. 'I hope everything works out well tomorrow,' he finally falls asleep.