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CHAPTER 2: MAYBE HE’S RIGHT

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"Wait," he says with a peculiar look, pulling out his phone. "I've got an idea that could solve both our problems."

"What's on your mind?" I inquire cautiously, fearing Carlo might have come up with something reckless. Between the two of us, I was usually the more level-headed one, often needing him to clarify his ideas.

"My buddies, the ones I share a place with," he begins, and I nod along. "Well, I won't be sticking around this year."

"Alright?"

"They all renewed our lease, but I didn't."

"Aren't those guys all from your school?" I'm a bit puzzled, so I ask. "Didn't you graduate high school with them?"

"Nah, I wasn't a freshman then. I met them during my second year of dorm life. We used to play basketball together at the gym too," he explains, and I raise an eyebrow.

"Are they in their senior year like I am?" I confirm, and he nods.

"Yeah, and they've been hunting for someone to take that fourth room since I told them about my job in Jersey," he says, and my thoughts immediately zoom in on the best part: just a 15-minute walk from campus. "They've been searching for weeks."

"Surely, there's someone out there willing to move in with them," I persist, unsure why it has come to this point—Carlo selling his room to a friend he doesn't see all that often.

"They don't want some clueless freshman or someone who'll party with the seniors," he tells me. "Plus, they're looking for someone like you—neat and quiet."

"But I've hung out with those guys, and they can be pretty noisy and messy," I point out, and he chuckles.

"Last year, Mark got drunk and tried to do a handstand in the living room. In the process, he kicked a hole in the wall," he tells me, and my jaw drops. "Our landlord nearly kicked us out, and they want someone to blame."

"S-so—"

"You should move into the room I used to have," he suggests quickly, immediately pulling out his phone and tapping away. "They're desperate for someone to take the room, and it's so close to campus."

Is he serious? My mind races a mile a minute. This could open up so many opportunities—going out more than twice a year, getting more sleep, and having more freedom than I do now.

"Who are the roommates?" I inquire, and he grins.

"You've met Mark and Kyle before, right?"

"I think so," I mumble, trying to remember where I've seen them. "Maybe once?"

"Cool, and there's Kent."

"Kent?" I question, and he nods. "I've never crossed paths with him."

"No, I don't think so. You've never really come across him," he explains, and my mind starts to catch up. It's not all fun and short walks to campus.

"You want me to live with three guys I don't even know?" I express my concerns, and he sighs, seeming to grasp my hesitation. "It's a lot, Carlo. I've never lived on my own, and I don't think—"

"Please consider it," he pleads. "We can't find anyone else, so for now, the three of them are covering the rent." He persists, and I relent. "You know me, Julianna, you know I wouldn't steer you wrong."

"You sure about that?" I tease, raising an eyebrow as I press him.

"Well, maybe if it involved stealing traffic cones or doing drugs, but not if it messes up your life," he tells me, and I agree. Carlo might be a bit carefree, but he would never want me to be in trouble or unhappy. "I know these guys, they're good folks, and they'll like you."

"But what if they don't?" I worry.

"That won't happen," he reassures me. "You'd be doing me a huge favor by helping out. I feel like I'm escaping their clutches."

"Alright, what do they say?" I inquire, and he shrugs.

"I could shoot them a text. We could even swing by and check the place out right now," he suggests, and I relent.

"What's the deal?" I ask, and his response makes my stomach churn.

I'm too shy around new people to meet them in person.

"Yeah, I just texted them, saying a friend of mine wanted to take a look at the place," he explains, and as he turns his phone screen toward me, I swallow the lump in my throat.

I hadn't seen Carlo in months, and I wasn't sure how well I knew him. Now I was going to live with his friends? That didn't make any sense.

But the campus was so close. Close to work, school, and my other activities. This was a great chance for me because I wouldn't have been able to find new roommates before the semester started.

"Um..." I mumble, and then I come to my senses. You have nothing to lose by going to look. "Sure, let's go.'

He smiles and sends a message back to his friends. I go back to my coffee and try to finish it before we have to get up.

"They want you to meet them." When he tells me, I smile and feel relieved. I could do this and take care of it. Carlo would never live with bad people, he's too nice. "Let me just get a to-go cup for the rest of my coffee, and I'll bring you over."

As soon as I finish my drink, he quickly gets up from the table. I then sit back and run my fingers through my hair. Relax Julianna, just be normal. It will be fine, and if you do well, you won't have to live with your parents for long.

"Ready?" Carlo stands over me at the table and asks, "What's up?" I stand up and grab my bag.

"Sure." I take a weak breath and smile as I get my dish and number.

"You don't have to do that, someone comes around and clears the tables." I roll my eyes when he tells me.

"I just want to help. If nothing else, I can get them to the front." I tell him yes, and the angry woman behind the counter seems at least a little glad that I helped. I smile at her and walk back to Carlo, who is waiting patiently by the door.

"Julianna, you will love this place. I'm aware of it." He tells me not to worry, puts his arm around my shoulder, and leads me out the door.

I really want him to be right.

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    "We're almost there," Kent insists, turning on his car's signal. I feel like we're in the middle of nowhere, and we've been driving for over an hour. Kent refused to tell me our destination because, as he put it, "I would just g****e where we're going, and then it wouldn't be a surprise anymore!" The weather was gradually getting less cold, not warm yet but no longer snowing or freezing. I was on my last spring break, trying to finish my thesis and schoolwork. We recently received information about our upcoming graduation. In about a month and a half, we would be finishing our undergrad degrees. It was still surreal to me, moving from starting a university degree to finishing it. Kent had been discussing plans for the summer, including hiking trips, which I pretended not to dread. I wasn't much of a hiker, but I was willing to do it with him. We signed our lease for next year, securing that cute little apartment on the other side of campus. The thought of moving in with him excite

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    I wake up in the middle of a large bed with Kent beside me. We were completely tangled in bedsheets, just beside each other in a beautiful room. I sigh, feeling my body ache and my head pound, but it's bearable. I shuffle over slightly, laying my head on his chest and snuggling back into his side. That seems to get his attention. He moves under me and groans slightly, eyelids fluttering. I feel his lips press a simple kiss to my temple, and I smile. "Hey, Juls," he mumbles. "Hi," I whisper back, watching his eyes open slowly. He grins at me easily, running a hand through my hair. "How do you feel?" he asks, and I shrug. "I have a headache and I'm tired, but I'm okay," I sigh, tracing my fingertips down the center of his chest. "I had a lot of fun last night." "Good," he whispers, putting his hand over mine on his chest. "I know how hard you've been working and all the crap we've been dealing with." His voice is thick with sleep, deep and raspy. "It was nice to have a day that wa

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    "It's been an amazing night and an unbelievable birthday. I'm pleasantly tipsy, happy, aware, and buzzing," I express. It looks like all three of our friends have scored phone numbers tonight, giving Kent and me some alone time. I notice the place clearing out, and I realize it's probably time to head home. The bar is closing in about thirty minutes, and it's close to three in the morning. "Want to go somewhere else?" Abby asks as we wait for our jackets. I sigh and shake my head. I'm ready to devour some greasy food, drink water, and snuggle into bed with Kent. We've teased about getting intimate, but with all our roommates around, it's not a possibility. I've let go of that idea and just want a relaxed and easy night. "I'm good," I sigh, and she nods with a simple shrug. "Thanks a lot for everything; this night was so, so fun!" "I'm thrilled you enjoyed it!" She insists, giving me a hug, and I grin. Kent retrieves our coats, and I sigh, not looking forward to facing the cold a

  • Fell In Love With My Roomy   CHAPTER 142: FUN NIGHT OUT

    It was nice to feel noticed by him, nice to know that he always seemed to care about what I was up to. I'd never felt attractive before I started dating Kent. We all round up the last of our coats and shoes while the Uber's on its way. I get my coat on, and I feel Kent slide his hand along the small of my back. I gasp a bit quietly and look up, seeing his cocky grin. "You look nice," he whispers, and I chuckle, feeling his fingertips slide around the edge of my waistband. Soon we're all piling into an Uber, and I hear Abby chatting up the driver in the front seat. I'll always be envious of her confidence and how she talks to people like she's known them forever. We grab a quick dinner at a pizza place around the corner. Everyone pushed that we should go somewhere nicer, but I didn't want to. I just wanted to go out and have fun with my friends. I hadn't gone out in a long time, not really since before Christmas, and I'd spent way too much time feeling lonely, buried in work and ove

  • Fell In Love With My Roomy   CHAPTER 141: OUTFIT CHANGE

    "Did you want to stay longer?" Kent asks as we step into his car, and I smile, closing the door and putting my seatbelt on. "No, we've been there for hours," I mumble, safely tucking my birthday card into my coat's inner pocket. "If we stay longer, we're staying for dinner." Time with my family was amazing, it meant the world to me, and I was thankful I had it so close to my birthday. "Your parents are really cool," he admits, turning on the car and shifting it into drive. "No, they really aren't," I snort. "Did you miss the part where mom pulled out my baby album and sang my favorite lullaby? To all of us?" I ask, and he chuckles. "Or my dad talking about his Master's thesis? His theoretical chemistry Master's thesis?" "You know what I mean," he defends. "They're...people. Like real, normal, kind people who care about everyone." "I guess they have that going for them, huh?" I laugh, and he smiles. "I can't believe that check, that's not like them. They don't just hand out money

  • Fell In Love With My Roomy   CHAPTER 140: HOMECOMING

    We head inside, and I take a deep breath, walking into our house. My family's house always makes me feel happy, like I'm somewhere safe and full of love. Mom's burning some cinnamon candle, and I can hear noise from the kitchen. "What's that smell?" Kent asks, and I laugh. "Mom loves scented candles, it's probably some clearance one that she picked up from somewhere," I explain, unsure where the nearly offensive candle was. Kent hated strong scents; he claimed they gave him headaches. "Sorry." "It's okay, just... don't go burning anything like that at our place," he says, and I chuckle, reaching for his hand. "Hello?" I call, bringing Kent to the kitchen, and mom gasps, hopping up from the stove and running over. "Juls," she whispers, squeezing the life out of me. "I'm so glad you could come." "Me too, I missed you," I whisper, and she pulls back, rubbing my arms in that aggressive mom-like way. "And I missed you, oh! You're so beautiful and smart-" "Okay, mom," I mumble, and s

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