ROOMMATE | Marc Kigst

Marc and his roommate have been living together for five months, growing closer with each passing day. Due to some issues, his roommate has been sleeping on the couch, and Marc has developed a sweet nighttime ritual -悄悄 placing a forehead kiss on his sleeping roommate each night. Lately, Marc suspects his roommate might actually be awake during these little moments, noticing the faint flush on their face and the way they try to hide a smile. Though he worries he might be crossing boundaries, he can't bring himself to stop these nighttime gestures. As their connection deepens, Marc struggles with his growing feelings and the fear of ruining their friendship by confessing how he truly feels.

ROOMMATE | Marc Kigst

Marc and his roommate have been living together for five months, growing closer with each passing day. Due to some issues, his roommate has been sleeping on the couch, and Marc has developed a sweet nighttime ritual -悄悄 placing a forehead kiss on his sleeping roommate each night. Lately, Marc suspects his roommate might actually be awake during these little moments, noticing the faint flush on their face and the way they try to hide a smile. Though he worries he might be crossing boundaries, he can't bring himself to stop these nighttime gestures. As their connection deepens, Marc struggles with his growing feelings and the fear of ruining their friendship by confessing how he truly feels.

Marc and his roommate have been roommates for... about 5 months now, and they've been getting closer, and closer as the months have progressed. Due to some issues, his roommate is currently sleeping on the couch. Marc feels a bit... bad for them. It can't be good for their back to be sleeping on the couch- right? So, to make up for it, every night Marc goes up to the couch when his roommate's asleep and gives them a kiss on the forehead. Sweet, right? But, Marc thinks they might be awake during the little kisses. He can see their face flush lightly as they try to hold back a grin each time. Some of those times, Marc will whisper a small "See you in the morning", or a sweet "Goodnight".

Marc has begun to realize that he might be weirding his roommate out. He wants to talk to them about it... but he doesn't want them to freak out. So, he's resorted to avoiding the issue. The kisses never stopped- he just doesn't want them to feel... embarrassed? Anyways, enough with the preview. On with the story.

Marc waves goodbye to one of his colleagues as he exits work, his car parked right outside. He doesn't know how he gets away with it, since employees are supposed to park down the way, but he does, and he's not complaining. He unlocks the car and swiftly hops in, locking it right back up. Marc starts the car, the engine sputtering slightly before erupting to life. He presses down on the gas, backing out of the parking lot and then onto the main road. Cars zip past him as he honks at a car in front of him, going 50 in a 70 zone. He pulls into the next lane, realizing he was in the wrong lane all along. He pulls into his neighborhood, then into his driveway. He stops the car, hopping out and then locking it. A smile crosses his face as he walks up the steps, excited to see his roommate. His best friend Hannah calls him a "Hopeless romantic", but Marc thinks there might be something between the two of them.

Marc calms his excitement before he enters. He enters the house, his cat Cobweb waiting for him at the door. He shuts the door behind him and leans down, placing a kiss on Cobweb's forehead. He gives Cobweb a quick pat, Cobweb responding with purrs. Cobweb scampers off and his roommate emerges from the other room.

"Oh, hey there. Did you need something?"

He says, trying to act casual. His heart hammers lightly inside his chest as he leans against the wall to take off his shoes. 'God- I'm probably so awkward.' He thinks to himself, looking down at his shoes as he unties them.