Speaker 1: Okay, it's around a little past seven, so he should
be arriving at any minute. Now, hold up, let me
just double check what he said in our last chat. Right, Okay,
it says around this time. Kind of late already, but
I guess that does come with moving out. Well, not
that i'd have anything to worry about on my end.
I've already managed to tidy up the place, so hopefully
he doesn't get a bad first impression of me and
ask for food. I wonder if you already had dinner?
Should I at least prepare something to eat? I should ask?
Speaker 2: I don't know.
Speaker 1: There's lots of places to grab a little bite to eat,
even if it's late at night.
Speaker 2: So speaking of.
Speaker 1: His name on his profile does sound a little familiar,
like kind of like that guy back from middle school
that I used to crush on so much.
Speaker 2: He was such a.
Speaker 1: Charmer, good grades, silly, even the delinquents liked him. I
wonder if you'd remember me. What am I thinking? I'm
thinking way too much into this. It's probably just a
coincidence that they have the same name, and I need
to stop having these weird fantasies. Ah, Okay, just a
few final checks the spare room is already cleared. It's vacuumed,
so at least he'll have space to settle in. I've
cleared out all the trash bags, and I've done some
cleaning in the bathroom too.
Speaker 2: Okay, a good job.
Speaker 1: Meet. Now all that's left to.
Speaker 2: Do is oh, my gosh, Okay, I guess that's him. Okay,
just in time. Deep bras, be chill.
Speaker 1: You're a chill, cool roommate, and you're not nervous. One
last check in the mirror. Okay, I look decent. I'm
so glad I decided to wash up before he arrived.
All right, now to the door. Hello, so glad that
you're here safely.
Speaker 2: It's me.
Speaker 1: My name is ah Wait is that you? Oh my
gosh from middle school? Whoa wait?
Speaker 2: You still remember my name too?
Speaker 1: No way, I can't believe that even through all these
hears you'd still remember my name.
Speaker 2: Oh god, what a coincidence. Also, wow, look at you.
Speaker 1: It feels like you're a whole different person since then. Well,
I guess, of course you are in a good way obviously.
Oh sheesha. Back then you were pretty dorky, I mean same,
But now, oh my goodness, all these years, really did
you will.
Speaker 2: Anyway?
Speaker 1: Come in, come in, come in, come in. Oh you
think that the years were good to me too, well,
I appreciate that, but there's no need to flatter me.
Speaker 2: Thank you.
Speaker 1: Well, I guess I have tried to change how I
present myself to others. Hell, I mean you can recall
back then that I used to dress up with like
no effort at all, and I just kind of rolled
out of bed and went to school in a honey
and sweatpants. I guess growing up just kind of does
that to you, suddenly making you self conscious of hi
perceived by other people. Anyway, don't let my ramblings keep
you from getting inside. Come on, let me help you
with your stuff, and I will show you around. No
problem at all, right this way? Only crap? What are
the odds that he would really be the one to
move in with me? What is this some kind of
subplot for a telenovela? He's changed so much too, but
only for the better. God, imagine aging like fine Wine.
He's even finer than Fine Wine. I can't even keep
my thoughts calm about him. Okay, I can't show him
that I'm freaking out. I'm gonna just creep him out
at this right if I don't keep my cool. Oh sorry,
I didn't hear you call out to me.
Speaker 2: What was that? Do you need something? Me spacing out?
Speaker 1: Sorry? I uh, I guess it's it's just the shock
of well, you being here. We've been talking all this
time and negotiating online about becoming roommates, and I just like,
I didn't know that it was you, And well, yeah,
of course I didn't immediately assume it was you that
I was talking to. I just thought it was a
coincidence that you had the same name, and you know,
lots of people have the same names, so.
Speaker 2: I mean, it seemed like.
Speaker 1: Kind of crazy odds. And see, you know where I'm
coming from. Hell, even my own name is shortened into
a nickname online. I bet you didn't expect to run
into me either, huh. Anyway, here, let me just bring
some of your stuff inside and set it beside the
closet door. And there is there anything else that you
need me to bring inside?
Speaker 2: Oh that's all okay?
Speaker 1: I see, Well, do you need some help on packing stuff,
then I don't mind. I don't have anything planned for today,
just you moving in, of course, it's no problem. So
which boxes do I start opening up first?
Speaker 2: This one?
Speaker 1: Okay, let me just get a box cutter real quick.
I'll be right back.
Speaker 2: There.
Speaker 3: It is.
Speaker 2: I wonder what kind.
Speaker 1: Of stuff he brought along. Oh god, I feel like
I'm opening presents on Christmas. Okay, I can't space out,
act natural. Come on, hey, I'm back. All right, let's
get to work now.
Speaker 4: This box, right, okay, let's see what's inside. Hmm, this
is Oh are these costumes.
Speaker 1: What? You're a semi professional cosplayer?
Speaker 2: Wow?
Speaker 1: That's so cool.
Speaker 2: Geez.
Speaker 1: That actually takes me back to when we were in
middle school. You were always kind of into theatrics and
stage plays, right, Yeah, of course I still remember all
of that.
Speaker 2: I mean, how can I not.
Speaker 1: You were really into the role of playing knights and
heroic characters, so much so that sometimes you even bring
those habits into your daily life. Oh, come on, they
aren't cringey. No, well, maybe you do have some cringe moments,
but that's just part of your charm, you know.
Speaker 2: I mean, it's one of the reasons that you.
Speaker 1: Were so likable back then, especially to me. I mean
I like you, I mean I like it a lot. No, No, no, no,
I'm I'm uh not saying this out of being polite
or anything. Let's just say that you looked pretty cute
whenever you would start speaking all high and noble toward
the girls. Hell, you even got me falling for you
back then. I mean, not back then. No, not saying
that you weren't killer with the ladies now, but but
you know what I mean, right, Ah, gosh, don't mind me.
I'm just talking out of a haze and all of that. Anyway,
I'm just glad to see that at least somethings didn't
change about you.
Speaker 2: About me.
Speaker 1: Oh well, what's there to tell? I graduated from high
school and vocational school, coasting through different jubs and some
side shenanigans to live as comfortably as I can, And
now I'm about to share with a handsome man. So
I guess you could take that as one of the
more significant things to happen ass of light. Oh no,
I'm just kidding. I mean, for the most part. So
speaking of being a lady killer, someone like you must
have been seeing someone, right, hmm, what's with the shy expression?
Is this a touchy subject?
Speaker 2: Huh?
Speaker 1: You're not seeing anyone, no way, that's gotta be a joke.
With someone as attractive and kind as you, lots of
girls must be dying to get you as their boyfriend. Ah.
So you've met a lot of people in various communities,
but it really didn't work out for you.
Speaker 2: I can understand that. Trust me.
Speaker 1: I've been into plenty of different circles, both online and
in real life, and it's a lot to unpack. If
I kept yapping, we'd probably be here for who knows
how long, and we would never get you settled in
for the night. But rest assured, I get it. Really,
you're genuinely curious to hear about it.
Speaker 2: Oh well, aren't you sweet? Since we're going to be
roomies and all. I will.
Speaker 1: But let's do it over pizza or whatever food you
want to grab when you're free or something like that.
How does that sound great? It's a date, then, I mean,
not like a like a date date, not in that context,
ort anything.
Speaker 2: Not that I am against the idea of dating you
at all.
Speaker 1: Oh nothing, just thinking out loud. Don't mind me. I
use to do this back in the day when we
were young. Old habits die hard, I suppose. Anyway, all
your other stuff seems really intricate. So should I just
leave this here for you to like sort.
Speaker 2: It all out? Okay? Got that?
Speaker 1: Is there anything else that you would like or need
help with? I did notice that you didn't bring too
much of your stuff over, just a couple of suitcases
and bags for now. Oh no, the logistics company said
some of your stuff is going to be delayed. Ah geez,
that's such an inconvenience. Well, it's okay. I can spot
you a few extra things temporarily to accommodate you, like
sheets or pillows or whatever.
Speaker 2: Sound good? Okay?
Speaker 1: Can you account for everything that'll be delayed though, so
I can prepare in advance. Your mattress and other stuff
is gonna take a few days. Ooh, that is a
far bigger problem than I anticipated. Hmm, something to use
for the next few days.
Speaker 2: Huh.
Speaker 1: Okay, that's a little tricky because I don't have any
spare bedrolls or sleeping bags as a quick fix. The couch,
oh no, no, no. Sleeping on that couch is awful.
The cushions are not comfy at all. Plus you would
have to sleep super awkwardly. You can't even put your
feet up properly. They would be like dangling off the end. Yes,
you could say. I'm speaking from experience so many times
that I passed out tired or wasted on the couch
and woke up with a sore neck to say the least. Well,
if not the couch, which then, honestly speaking, I wouldn't
mind sharing the bed with you for a couple of nights.
Speaker 2: Yeah.
Speaker 1: Really, it's a double sized bed, so there's no need
to think about it being a tight squeeze, although it
might be slightly tight, and I promise I'm not the
type to toss and turn in my sleep, so you
wouldn't get any rude awakenings. No kicking you awake or
anything crazy like that, although I know that it might
come off as kind of awkward, So if you're not
up for it, that's totally fine. I think I could
maybe pull out a few extra comforters and build a
makeshift bedroll for you if you want. Oh you think
it's okay? Well, sure, all right. At least I got
that one problem sorted out. If you don't mind, I'll
go step out and clear the bedroom for a bit
of a lot of plushies that keep me company in there,
So I'm just gonna rehome them for now. Okay, okay,
I'll be back in a few minutes. Wait, what the
heck did he really just say yes?
Speaker 2: Oh? God, what am I gonna do? Oh?
Speaker 1: My heart is beating so fast. Why can't I calm down?
Speaker 2: Why am I regretting this?
Speaker 1: Now? I know I'm the one that offered it, but no,
I'm so stressed and scared.
Speaker 5: Oh I don't know.
Speaker 6: I don't know. I don't know.
Speaker 1: I don't know.
Speaker 3: Okay, okay, okay, okay, stop stop, stop, get a hold
of yourself. Just play it cool. It's just sleeping in
the same bed. It's just for a few nights. It's
not a big deal. And it's only until his stuff
comes in. I hope his stuff never comes in.
Speaker 7: Okay.
Speaker 1: No, I need to put a lid on my mouth
before he hears me saying these crazy things. Okay, first
things first. Plus, Yes, I must remove you from the bed.
Speaker 2: I'm sorry.
Speaker 1: I love you, guys, but this is important. Hmm.
Speaker 2: Okay, good thing.
Speaker 1: I stored all the others away already. This will be
a quick cleanup. Okay, guys, listen, I need to put
you somewhere first, because I'm sleeping with someone. Else you
know someone who potentially can like hug back.
Speaker 2: Okay, So I'm sorry, but.
Speaker 1: You're gonna have to take a back seat for now.
Cheer me on on the sidelines. Okay, okay, I've really
gone the do Lulu route. Huh oh I'm a hopeless idiot.
Speaker 2: Oh God, time to get to work.
Speaker 1: There's no time for me to have a breakdown right now.
Okay ah ah, that's here, yes, okay, Ah, there all done.
I hope you won't mind all the flowery patterns on
the bed though. Okay, and I think I need to
go back and check on him. Hey, I'm back. Oh wow,
you've got most of your stuff sorted out already, well
save for the.
Speaker 2: Bed and the mattress.
Speaker 1: Speaking of, I've prepared the bed for us, so feel
free to come in and see if it's good enough
for you to lie down and take a rest and
nothing else. Oh yeah, if you want to rest now,
that's totally fine. Just make sure that you leave some
space for me, if that's okay. It would be a
little awkward if I had to like push you to
the side or or something. You know, uh, go to
bed together now, Well, I mean, I I guess I
guess I don't have any other plans for tonight, but
I don't know. I suppose I'm a bit tired, but
so uh okay, okay, okay, okay, you win. All right,
let's go and I'll just get changed into my jammies.
What about you, though, do you want to bathe and
clean up before heading to bed? Okay, well, in that case,
let me just go use the bathroom and change for now,
and go ahead and lie down and I'll join you
in a bit. Crap crap, crap, crap. It's happening. It's happening.
It's happening, it's actually happening.
Speaker 7: Oh okay, okay, okay, calm down, stop, oh breathe, Okay,
let me fashen up a little bit so I don't
look too haggard when he sees me close up.
Speaker 2: Oh there we go, there we go.
Speaker 1: Okay, okay, that actually to cool my head down. Okay,
Time to get changed and go to bed, with with
with with with.
Speaker 5: With with with with him? Oh god, okay, nay.
Speaker 1: There, I see you're making yourself quite comfortable in this
home I mean bed, I mean uh anyway, sorry, I
don't have a spare blanket, so we're actually gonna have
to share, is that? Okay?
Speaker 2: Okay?
Speaker 1: Well, you're pretty casual about stuff that would be deemed
a bit too touchy for other people. I'm probably not the.
Speaker 2: Best word choice.
Speaker 1: Sorry, I have no complaints though, I've just kind of
been like.
Speaker 2: That most of the time.
Speaker 1: Well sometimes maybe not right now, but in general anyway,
I'm sorry.
Speaker 2: Now I feel excuse me, I'm.
Speaker 1: Gonna crawl right in under these covers. Ah, okay there, ah,
that's coffee. Well, I think this is the first time
I've ever like seen you up close. Well, for the
most part, you've always been crowded by other classmates and stuff,
and so I guess I just never really got a
chance to approach you back then. I mean, come on,
you're like the star of our batch. There's no way
that a no name girl like me could have the
guts to approach you. Well, aren't you a character yourself?
Come on, man, you know I wasn't the most sociable
back then. I appreciate the compliment, though, I wonder if
you're the smooth to everyone you talk to. That's just
your normal way that you talk to everyone, huh. I
believe it. It's also natural that people would naturally flock
to you, especially girls. Me. Hey, don't put me on
the spot by asking you that question out of the blue.
That's well, I mean, come on, of course it included me.
I mean even until now, it's kind of still lingering.
You know, I'm not talking about just because we're, you know,
one foot away from each other. It's more well, I
don't know, I'm probably just talking nonsense here, but I
still remember that even if I was a no name
back then, those times will need to get grouped together
for projects or study sessions.
Speaker 2: I don't know.
Speaker 1: You always showed the same kindness to me that you
would to anyone, and then soon you started to frequently
talk to me, even if it was just for a
few minutes, it became consistent, like every day.
Speaker 2: Why wouldn't you be kind to me? I don't know.
Speaker 1: I'm just really not that confident and sometimes I'm a
little too pessimistic, especially when we were young. So I
guess that just made me shy away from you. But
it wasn't anything that you did. And still you're still
the person that I that I really, I really, Hey,
what are you feeling? Yeah?
Speaker 6: Not the head patsy, I don't mind. No, come on,
and don't tease me like that. I really am serious
when I say that I do have some semblance of
an attraction to you, But I tried to dismiss these
feelings because I knew that I would never stand a
chance that you next to all those other girls, that
they're just better than me.
Speaker 2: What you really mean that?
Speaker 1: Come on, you wouldn't find yourself attracted to a dork
like me? Oh my gosh, you really remember that performance
from years ago and you fell in love with that performance?
Speaker 2: Why didn't you say anything back then?
Speaker 1: You got cold feet to talk to me, the nerd.
Oh oh, so that's why you started to talk to
me more often after that project, and you didn't confess
because you got too nervous and chickened out.
Speaker 2: No, no, no, there's no way. Oh my gosh.
Speaker 1: No, I'm not laughing at you. I can totally understand.
Of all people, I can understand because I'm so nervous,
and I just can't believe, of all people that you
would be intimidated of me. It just seems so out
of character. No, no, no, I'm not making fun of it.
Speaker 2: I'm really not.
Speaker 1: I just I just I guess I feel shocked a
bit and flustered, that's all.
Speaker 2: I'm sorry.
Speaker 1: Okay, I have a question. Would you maybe, maybe, maybe
maybe be willing to take a chance on a sort
of relationship with me? I'm your first what in no way?
Speaker 2: I guess?
Speaker 1: Who am I kidding? You've been so honest. I don't
think that you'd make it up. Oh my gosh, come here,
hug me.
Speaker 5: Mmm.
Speaker 1: Oh wow, that's nice.
Speaker 2: I feel so safe in your arms. Hm.
Speaker 1: Well, I guess it's the right time to say I'm
kind of happy that your bed good. If not, then
maybe we wouldn't have the chance to let our real
feelings out. M I knew that all it would take
is us sharing a bed and the inconvenience of delayed logistics. Sorry,
I'm still too nervous to think that I'm here cuddling
my crush for I don't even know how many years.
Speaker 2: At this point.
Speaker 1: So let's just say for this moment, Okay, that's so
nice to be in your arms. Come on, let's get
some sleep. You must be really tired.
Speaker 2: After all that moving.
Speaker 1: Hm.
Speaker 2: It's okay.
Speaker 1: I'm here to help you know, and they'll be here
forever in your arms.
Speaker 2: Good night. And sweet dreams.
Speaker 1: I'm so glad that we stumbled into each other again,
only to find though that we both shared.
Speaker 2: The same feelings. Maybe it was meant to be. Good Night,