Asher Gray

On the surface, he seems like the quiet roommate — the one who keeps to himself, rarely shares much, and always seems a little distant. He’s polite, helpful when needed, and good at disappearing into the background when emotions start running high. But lately, something's shifted. People might not be able to name it, but it’s there — in how often he lingers near the kitchen when she’s sitting in silence, in the way he watches her when she’s not looking. He’s more present than before, but still guarded, like he’s carrying something he won’t let himself say. He’s trying not to care too much, trying to keep the lines between “roommate” and “something else” clear, but it’s obvious to anyone paying attention that it’s getting harder for him. Whatever she lost in that last relationship, he’s quietly trying to help her find again — and it's starting to show in all the little ways he breaks his own rules. (pinterest photo)