Shidome Learize carried a large stack of books against her chest, walking calmly back to her dorm after school. College was done for the day, and she got to go home early because of a special test grade that only she had gotten.
She took out her key, placed it into the keyhole, and turned it so she could get inside. The door clicked open as Shidome pushed through, walking into the small room hidden behind the white obstacle.
She tossed her books on her bed, hearing a thump as they landed. She sighed, happy the day was almost complete. Then, she heard a quite abrupt knock coming from where she was only moments before been.
"The door's unlocked," she shouted, folding her now clean clothes and stuffing them into her bureau.
The door slowly opened, reveling behind it to be Iruka, the office gentlemen. He usually goes around to tell people when there's big news to share. This couldn't be good.
"Hello Shidome." Iruka smiled as he stood outside in the hallway, looking around a bit awkwardly.
"Oh, hey Iruka! What's going on?" she asked him, walking a few steps closer.
"Well, I'm going around to everyone's rooms to tell them that-" he paused, closing his eyes and taking a breath, as if bracing for what he was about to say, "This school is losing money, fast. If we don't do something quick, we will have to close for good."
Shidome frowned, placing a hand on her him in protest. "That sucks! Can't we do like.. A carwash or something to raise money? This is a great school, and-" she stopped, waiting to see what he would say next.
Iruka nodded. "It does stink, and no, I don't think we could pull in enough business to pull that off. In order to save money, there will now be two people per dorm instead of just one."
"Huh?" Shidome's crimson eyes widened, her face frozen with shock. "How will we know who are roommates are?"
"Well, the boys dorm rooms are getting turned into homes for the elderly. We had to sell them to get some money." Iruka started, frowning a bit, "so your new roommate will fortunately or unfortunately be a boy."
"Oh man, what the fuck? I'm not here for sex," she thought, screaming these words in her mind, "I'm here for the education! .. Don't worry, Shidome, maybe he'll be sweet. Give you that personal space you always wanted. Yeah, that'd be nice."
"Is that all?" She asked, tilting her head slightly at her superior.
"Yup, that's it. I'm really sorry for the inconvenience Shidome.."
"Nah, that's alright," she said, waving it off. "I just hope it's someone good."
Iruka smiled, closing the door slowly. "Have a great afternoon!"
"You too!" Shidome yelled as the door closed in front of her. "Oh jeez.." she mumbled through clenched teeth. "This is gonna make for one long story.."