My new roommate leaves early and comes back late, always like a ghost. Thinking she worked too hard, I took extra care of her. Me: [Hey babe, I left some pot roast in the fridge for you.] Her: [...Thanks.] Me: [Baby, scarfs were buy-one-get-one-free, got you one.] Her: [...Okay.] Until one day. Me: [Ahhh baby help, do you have any overnight pads?] Ten minutes later, an incredibly handsome, cold-looking guy knocked on my bedroom door, holding a massive bag of overnight pads. "Are these enough? I can go buy more." Guys, my world is collapsing! How did my cute girl roommate instantly turn into a 6'2" hottie??? 01 My previous roommate was an absolute nightmare. He'd leave fruit in the fridge until it rotted and never clean it up. He'd pile dirty socks in the bathroom sink, then retreat to his room to play video games. We fought constantly. So, when he moved out, I specifically asked the landlord if I could get a female roommate. The landlord agreed without hesitation. Soon, the new roommate added me on Instagram. Her name was Summer, and her profile picture was a smiling Samoyed with its head tilted. She only had one post—a picture of a fluffy dog sitting on the grass, sticking its tongue out happily. My heart instantly melted. How bad could someone who loves Samoyeds be? Our subsequent messages confirmed my theory. Before moving in, she specifically texted me: [Hello, I'll be moving in around 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM next Wednesday. Please let me know if this is an inconvenience.] Now, I'm the type of person who mirrors the energy I receive. Since the new roommate was so polite, I immediately became super friendly. I quickly replied: [No worries, baby! I'll be at work then, so the place is yours. Take your time moving in~] She replied: [...Okay, thank you.] I didn't know why she added the ellipsis, but I didn't think much of it and went back to work. 02 On the day the new roommate moved in, the apartment didn't become a mess; instead, it was even cleaner. The dust on the crystal chandelier was wiped completely clean, and a broken lightbulb had been replaced. A beautiful enamel vase appeared in the corner, holding a tastefully arranged bouquet of fresh flowers. When the evening breeze blew, a lovely fragrance drifted through the room. The whole place looked warm and bright. Without a doubt, this was the new roommate's doing. I felt incredibly emotional. The day my last roommate moved in, the living room was covered in footprints and drywall dust, the rug was ruined, and I had to clean it all up myself. How could my new roommate be such an angel? It must be because I've been a good person lately, and the universe is rewarding me! While marveling at this, I walked toward my room and noticed a gift box at my door. A sticky note was attached to it, with neat, elegant handwriting: [Hello, I'm glad to be your roommate. A small gift to show my appreciation. Hope we get along well. —Summer.] I opened the box and found a reed diffuser. The scent was sweet and lingering, like milk candy. I originally wanted to knock on her door and welcome her in person. But considering I had worked overtime and it was almost 11 PM, she was probably already asleep. So, I just texted her. Me: [Babe!! Thank you for the gift!] Me: [I love the scent so much! Mwah mwah mwah! /Heart/ /Heart/ /Kiss/ /Kiss/] Me: [Here's to a great time living together!] A few minutes later, Summer replied. [...I'm glad you like it.] But she clearly had more to say. The "typing..." indicator stayed at the top of the chat for a long time. It showed for a full ten minutes, but she still hadn't sent anything. What could be so hard to say? After I took a shower, I saw she had finally sent a new message. Three minutes ago, from Summer. [Um... just to correct you. We're not living together as a couple, we're just roommates.] 03 A massive project our team was working on finally wrapped up. Our manager generously gave us a day off. So, that day, I bought a ton of groceries, cracked my knuckles, and prepared to cook a feast to reward myself. Mac and cheese for the princess. Lobster bisque for the princess. Pan-seared halibut for the princess. Truffle risotto for the princess. I accidentally made too much. Looking at the table full of food, I thought it over, portioned some out, and left half for Summer. I noticed she always left early and came back late, and never used the kitchen. She was probably surviving on takeout, poor thing. I wrapped the reserved food in plastic wrap and put it in Tupperware. Then I texted Summer: [Babe, I made too much food today, so I saved half for you. Try my cooking! /Heart/ /Heart/] She quickly replied: [...Thank you.] I added: [Also also, my company gave us a box of peaches, and I can't finish them. Help me eat some!] She: [...Okay, thank you.] I put down my phone and started eating like a starving person. Almost an hour later, I was finally full and satisfied. My phone lit up; it was a message from Summer. [This might be a bit forward, but I wanted to ask, do you call everyone 'babe'?] I immediately typed: [Of course not! I only call people I like 'babe'! I like you a lot, so you're my babe!] Summer: [...We haven't even met, and you like me?] Me: [Of course! Don't doubt my judge of character!] Summer: [Alright.] Me: [Hey, do you not like being called 'babe'? If you don't like it, I'll stop.] The chat showed "typing..." Again, for a full ten minutes. Summer finally replied: [It's fine, you can call me that.] Me: [/Kiss/ /Kiss/ /Kiss/] 04 My best friend's online boutique went out of business. She shipped me two huge boxes of inventory. Lace ones, ones with cat ears, ones with bunny tails... Operating on the principle of never wasting anything, I washed them all. Before, I had to consider that my roommate was a guy, so I could only dry my underwear in my own small room. Now it didn't matter. My roommate was a girl like me, so I casually hung them out on the balcony. That day I was working overtime again, stuck in meetings until my eyes blurred. While making coffee, I saw a severe thunderstorm warning. I suddenly remembered! I still had clothes drying on the balcony! So I quickly texted Summer: [BABE!! Emergency! Are you home?] Summer: [Yes. What's wrong?] Me: [It looks like it's going to rain, and I forgot to bring my clothes in. Could you bring them in for me?] Summer: [No problem.] Me: [Thank you babe, you're the best! /Heart/ /Heart/ /Heart/] I put down my phone and went back to work. After another discussion meeting, I finally had time to check my phone and saw several messages from Summer. 9:27 PM, Summer: [You didn't say it was these kinds of clothes.] 9:28 PM, Summer: [Are you sure you want me to bring them in?] 9:56 PM, Summer: [Are you there?] 10:46 PM, Summer: [...] 10:49 PM, Summer: [Brought them in for you.] I quickly replied: [Ahhh thank you baby! I was working and didn't see my phone, sorry sorry.] I scrolled up and replied: [Hey, what's wrong with these clothes? Do you not like them?] Summer: [...] Me: [You prefer classic styles?] Summer: [That's not what I meant.] Me: [Then which one is your favorite?] Summer: [...] Me: [Animated sticker /Puppy tilting head/] Me: [Animated sticker /Puppy looking anxious/] Me: [Animated sticker /Puppy running/] Summer: [...The one with the bunny tail.] Me: [Great taste! That's my favorite too! I have two sets, want me to give you one?] Summer: [No need.] Me: [Don't be shy~~] Summer: [I can't wear it.] Me: [Huh? Is your size too big?] Summer: [...] Summer: [You could understand it that way.] Me: [Ahhh I'm so jealous!!!] Me: [Animated sticker /Reaching out to squish/ Baby is so soft and sweet, baby makes my overtime better, let me squish!] Summer: [Please don't do this. We've only known each other for a month.] Me: [Sorry baby, I won't do it again.] Summer: [That's not what I meant.] Me: [Then what do you mean? When we're closer, I can squish?] Summer: [...It depends.] 05 Summer went on a business trip last week. When she came back, she gave me a pearl necklace. A sticky note was attached to the outside of the box, again with her elegant handwriting: [Saw this necklace and felt it would suit you perfectly. Hope you like it. —Summer.] I didn't know much about pearls, but I happily put it on. The next day at work, my colleagues immediately surrounded me. "Are these Akoya pearls? The luster is amazing." "What's rare is that every single one is large, perfectly round, and flawless." "Audrey, where did you buy this necklace? Do you have a link?" I told them the truth: "My roommate brought it back for me from her business trip. I don't think there's a link." A senior colleague said, "Your roommate is so generous! This must cost at least a few thousand dollars. Is your roommate a guy or a girl?" I touched the pearls, smiled goofily, and said, "A girl! She's super nice, really clean. She basically does all the cleaning in the apartment; there's not a single hair on the floor. And every time she goes on a business trip, she brings me a gift. Ahhh, she's really the best! I really hit the jackpot!" My colleagues started chatting about pearls. I pulled out my phone and secretly texted Summer: [Babe! Miss you miss you miss you!] Summer: [What's wrong?] Me: [Nothing, just feel so lucky to have you. T_T] Summer: [Mhm. When are you coming back?] Me: [Don't know yet, looks like I have to work late again today.] Summer: [Okay.] Me: [Did you need something?] Summer: [No.] Me: [Animated sticker /Puppy collapsed in exhaustion/] Summer: [The landlord remodeled the bathroom and installed a bathtub. Text me when you get off work, I'll draw the water for you.] Me: [WHAT!!!!! The landlord is too nice!!!! How did she know I wanted a bathtub!!!!! I only told my cactus!!!] Summer: [Who knows.] Me: [Oh right, baby, could you get the bunny tail out for me? It's in the third drawer of the closet.] Summer: [You're going to wear it?] Me: [Mhm.] Summer: [...For who?] System notification: The other person recalled a message. Summer: [Sorry, that was out of line. It's your freedom, I shouldn't have asked.] Me: [Baby, you're not allowed to say sorry! We don't have to be so careful with each other!! I'm not wearing it for anyone, just for my own enjoyment, hehe.] Summer: [Your own enjoyment?] Me: [Hehehe, do you want to see? My body is super gorgeous! I possess the most beautiful body in the world!] Summer: [I believe you.] Summer: [But, I'll pass for now.] Me: [Next time then! I'm a living masterpiece! /Twirls/] Summer: [Come home early, Ms. Masterpiece.]
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