Feeling energized, John woke up the next morning and jumped out of his bed. He scanned the room and saw his new roommate, Alexander, resting, his head on an open laptop.

Did he stay up all night? John couldn't believe it, he needed his sleep or he'll go crazy. Even though they had just met, he felt worried.

John took this time to admire the good looks of this young man. When John first entered the dorm he wasn't expecting such a cute young guy there. The poor boy seemed so surprised, but at the same time. . .greatful? Is that even the word John wanted to describe him with?

The look was definitely gratitude, and admirance? Whatever it was, it made John flush a little. Alex's brown eyes were so dark, it was unnatural, the brown was so close to black. His hair was long, brown and straight, pulled into a half-ponytail. He had a bit of facial hair as well; soft looking as well. His body was lean and tiny, he wasn't as you'd say, 'hot'. But he was very cute.

After taking a shower, John walked into the room with only jeans on, Alexander was awake again, typing away on his laptop, feeling his presence, Alexander turned.

Alex turned a bright red, John realized he didn't have a shirt and quickly put one on.

"Sorry, I thought you'd be asleep." John mumbled. Alexander still looked shooken, but nodded. "It's fine, weren't you gonna show me around today?"

John nodded, "Sure, man."
"Just let me change." The taller man nodded.

While Alex was changing John sat on the couch and looked at his Instagram, but his mind wandered to Alexander. Did he see his scars? His father had littered his chest and back with bruises and wip marks, he didn't want Alexs' pity.

John looked up at a shirtless Alex who was choosing what shirt to wear from his suitcase. He noticed a few scars on Alex stomach, a very lean handsome stomach. Was he abused as well? Or were they self half ones? John couldn't tell.

It hasn't even been a day yet and still, he was worried.

"Ready?" John gulped. Alex put on green shirt on and nodded. Alexs' smile sent chills up John's spine. "Lez go."

They walked out together. Today was warm day, a perfect day to go out.

Alex looked giddy and full of life, as they chatted away. They learned each others likes, their dislikes and already felt a growing connection with one another.

'maybe he isn't as bad as I though,' John thought to himself as he told Alexander the story of how his sister tripped into a pile of pig food back home. Alexander's laughter was contagious.

"Why don't I introduce you to my friends?" John asked.

Alexanders smile instantly faded, "Other people?"

John grinned unknowingly, "Yeah, you'd love the Schuyler Sisters, they are just the best."

With only a small nod as a response, they walked to room; 1780.