"So, you're the new roommate?"
Thomas was a tall guy, a sophomore. He wore a maroon t-shirt that hugged his fit torso. The color complimented his dark skin and sparkling, mischievous eyes perfectly. I could see why John like him. To be perfectly honest, I was a little intimidated by him.
"Yep. My name's Alex." I gave him a half-smile, and he smirked.
"Thomas," he introduced himself with a nod. I gave a little wave and sank back in the booth seat just as John reappeared with our drinks. "Black for Alexander, peppermint mocha for Thomas, got cocoa for me, and chai tea for James. Wherever he is."
"I'm right here." I twisted around to see a short man in an oversized black sweater walking toward us. "Hey John, Thomas..." he trailed off and gave me a questioning look.
"Alex." I shot him a quick smile and moved over so that there was room for him next to me.
He took the seat gladly. "I'm James." He grabbed his mug and took a slurp of his tea and sniffled.
"A cold again?" Thomas frowned at his friend from across the table. "Have you been taking your medicine?"
James nodded, his face flushed dark red. "Yeah, it's just the time of year. I always get a cold around the beginning of school," he explained, turning to look at me. "I have the absolute worst immune system in North America."
I let out a small chuckle and took a drink of my coffee. "Is it really that bad?"
"It really is," John piped up. "I don't think I've ever seen him when he wasn't sick."
James looked indignant. "Hey-" he broke off, frowning.
Thomas laughed. "Exactly."
James made a point face, but it quickly morphed into a smile. "I hate you guys."
John laughed and snuggled up to Thomas, who wrapped an arm around him and moved John into his lap. John let out a squeak, and I wasn't sure if I should smile at the cuteness or cover my eyes.
James just sighed and looked at me. "Hey, how about we go get our own table so they can do their thing?"
I nodded, grabbing my coffee. "Sounds perfect." I turned to tell John, but his lips were glued to Thomas's, so I just got up and walked away.
a/n: wow such cringe i'm so so sorry