The first few chapters are set ups, but once I'm through with those, I'll take requests for situations t put them in.
First Impressions
Killian is nice; Belle figured that from their brief conversation on the walk up. But liking books doesn't exactly equal roommate material.
Once their land lady leaves, they do a quick inspection of the place, both have their own rooms, closet, but they share a bathroom, living room and kitchen.
But its fine, Killian looks nice; they can have a schedule, him in the mornings, her at night or vice versa if he was a night owl. He looks like a night owl, with his dark jeans and dark leather jacket.
The place look just like the website advertised, so at least that was good. So what if she'd imagined her friend Anna living besides her, and so what she was living with a guy now. It would be alright. She rationalized. It had to be, she already paid up to the end of the semester to ensure she got the place on time.
It's fine.
"Need any more help with your bags lass?" Killian asked, he shook her head quickly, taking her duffel from him.
"Any preferences for which room you wanted?" he tried again.
She looked between them. "They look the same to me." He explained, shifting nervously. She nodded curtly, taking the room closer to the kitchen rather than the bathroom, closing the door behind her without a word.
He hears him sigh loudly from the living room, and then she hears him pick up one of the sets of keys their land lady left them, and exit the apartment.
Belle knew that not speaking was rude, but he couldn't help it. It was just odd to be living with a stranger, but at least she thought the stranger was going to be a girl. Her last roommate was Ruby, an old high school friend. And things had been rough; Ruby was messy while Belle was neat, they argued a lot about each other's strange habits.
But they had each other's back at the very least, bonded over girl things like boys and tampons.
What was she going to do now? What if this guy was a player and slept with every girl in campus? Or a rock star and stayed up all night jamming music. What if he was a creep? Should she get a lock on her bedroom door?
Her phone suddenly went off, signaling 3 missed messages.
Ruby: How's the new roomie? Mine is a total princess :((((((
She quickly responded to her friend, needing her here asap. Although, Belle realized, as soon as Ruby sees him, the innuendos about 'hitting that' will be nonstop.
Roommate's complicated. Come over when you can, unpacking now.
Mom: Did you arrive safety? Call me when you can honey! :)
She smiled, making a mental note to call her later. She'd probably finish up around 4, and knowing Ruby, she will insist on dragging her out to a bar around 8, giving her a nice window to tell her mom how things went. She wanted to tell her about Killian gently or risk a freak out.
Gaston: Does your place have cable?
Belle chuckled at that.
I didn't even bring a TV, barely fit all my books.She replied.
Now breaking the news to him was going to be unpleasant. Belle shook her head, turning her phone screen off and sticking it in her pocket. She had to get moving to get everything set up.
But most importantly, Belle needed to get a feel for the type of house mate Killian was going to be.
So Belle does what she does best, read. She's watching the man, reading his actions rather than words on a page. Killian unloads his stuff into his room systematically. Duffel first, then TV, extra shelves and his own box of books, there's even a box of decorative things from what she can tell. A bottled ship peeks out the side.
She wonders if his 'passion' was in one of those boxes.
Belle notices him watching her too, but she's quick, books, clothes and computer is all she really needs for her room. It doesn't take long for her to unpack her dishes and brand new toaster. It gives her the time she needs to watch her new roommate.
"See something you like?" He teases as he wipes his hands, seemingly finishing with his bedroom too. He moves over with a box under his arm to unpack himself.
"Never had a male roommate before." She admits honesty. "I'm sorry if I was a little standoffish earlier, this whole thing caught me by surprise." He nods in understanding, scratching behind his ear.
"I assure you, us males operate very similarly to you females." He teases.
"You know what I mean." She quips back. "How is this going to work?" She asks.
He looks at her confused before smirking. "Afraid you can't resist my charms?" He asks.
"I have a boyfriend." She replies instantly. He raises his brow curiously before chuckles and turns. He leans back against the kitchen counter.
"You don't find this weird at all?"
"I moved around a lot as a child, shared a smaller space with a multitude of characters, so not particularly." He admits honestly. "Besides, we seemed to get along rather well before we learned we'd be sharing an address." He reminds her.
She shrugged.
True
"Alright, let's set some things straight. I have no intention of making things awkward. I need this place to work out, and I assume you do too." He continues, crossing his arm seriously. "We won't sleep together, or any of that messy business." He says waving his hand at her. "No drunken kisses, no rebound after heart ache, none of it." He declares.
She nods in agreement.
"Just roommates." She insists. Anything more would make things messy if they ended badly after all. Plus she loves Gaston, her high school sweetheart. She knows he's not going to take her rooming with a guy all that well, he can get a little jealous on occasion.
"Insanely jealous." According to Ruby.
"Well I was going to say friends." He teases; she gives him a level look.
"Acquaintances." She replies.
"I can work with that." He replied.
There's suddenly a knock on the door. Her head shoots up, as she goes to get it. For a moment she thinks its Gaston. Logically, Belle knows Gaston said he'd come see her tomorrow, but she can't help hope he wanted to see her sooner.
"Ello love," Said a very accented and charming voice. Belle's jaw drops. "I believe I have the wrong apartment, I'm looking for Killian?"
She knows he's speaking but she can't quite understand his words. All Belle can really process is how tall he is and how-how well built he is. His eyes are blue and he's smiling with a head of curly brown hair that Belle really, really wants to touch-
"Lass?" He repeats and Belle swears her face is probably beat red.
"Oi, Liam!" she hears a voice call from behind her. Killian takes his place, opening the door wider for the taller man to step inside. "You didn't get lost. This is it." He exclaims happily.
"I don't get lost, little brother." The man, Liam, teases.
All Belle can think about are the rigid muscles filling out his navy blue t-shirt and the way his voice just slips of his tongue with that foreign accent he shares with Killian and-
"Younger brother." Killian corrects. "Liam, this is my roommate Belle." He introduces. Liam extends his hand towards her.
It takes all of her will power to not make a fool of herself, extending her hand towards his and Liam bends down and kisses her hand, a light feather like kiss like some knight towards a princess. It makes Belle feel like she's in one of her books.
Do. Not. Swoon, Belle. Do not freaking swoon.
"Brother!" Killian groans in annoyance. "Really?"
She blinks, seeing Liam shooting Killian a teasing look.
"Serves you right for not telling me you were living with your secret girlfriend." He shot accusingly. "Nice to meet you lass, I can't believe why my git of a brother would hide you from me-"
Belle finally found her voice.
"He's not hiding me." She insisted a tad too forcefully. "I mean-" She trailed off.
They both looked at her strangely.
"I mean…" She stammered, realizing how that sounded. "It's not like he isn't nice looking and charming-" Killian raised a brow. "We just met." She insisted. "I have a boyfriend."
This was not going well.
"Right." Liam said, breaking the tension. "Then I guess I'll help you set up your room little brother, then drive you to school to make sure you have everything set up for Monday.
Killian grinned. "Alright, this way."
The Jones Brothers disappeared into Killian's room, leaving Belle alone with her embarrassment.
This is going to be harder than she thought.
Guest: I didn't realize I needed it until I saw something on tumblr, sparking the idea. I wish I knew where I saw it to give credit...
andria: Glad I can surprise you still! Many more surprises in store.
Next Time: Killian's first impressions on rooming with Belle
