My Black Dalia

Roomies (X.T.)

I am gonna try 3rd person so let's see :) 

Also if anyone ever has a request message me and I will try. I love suggestions and need inspiration. 

Y/n was new to Nevermore. After years of bullying for being different, her parents had finally found a school that would accept her for her. It had been years since Y/n could feel safe and accepted at a school. Many people had a problem with shapeshifters. She was laughed at, picked on, bullied, beaten, and bruised because of what she was. So to hear that there was a school made for people with abilities and abnormalities like her she was thrilled. 

The only downside was that she would be a few thousand miles away from where her parents are. With no friends to accept her, she only had her family so being apart from them would soon prove difficult for her but that was a problem for another day. 

As she had a meeting with the headmaster of Nevermore, she learned something she would categorize as a more pressing matter. There was beginning to be an overflow of students, specifically females, meaning they were short on girl dorms. Hence, she will be rooming with a guy. 

"What?" She exclaimed in surprise. "No offense, maybe the guys here are different, but most of the ones I have met are brainless misogynistic a-holes." Y/n has always had strong opinions on people, as she spent most of her life watching them from the back of the classroom or the corner of the cafeteria. Her mother gave her a disapproving look and her father lightly swatted her arm before apologizing to the headmistress. 

"Don't apologize for her. She is quite right, the younger generations have seemed to be proving quite difficult in the disciplinary system. But do not worry, Y/n. We have chosen someone who is quite the opposite of what you have suggested." Principal Weems claimed down Y/n and her parents as they seemed quite on edge at the thought of her spending her remaining academic life in the same room as a boy. "Now, I can introduce you to him if you would like to follow me," 

The group of 4 made their way over to Y/n's new living quarters. Weems led the way and knocked lightly on the door before turning back and smiling at the family behind her. The door slowly opened and a tall teenage boy opened the door with a smile plastered on his face. 

"Y/n this is Xavier, Xavier this is Y/n," Weems said introducing the two. "Nice to meet you," Xavier said holding his hand out for her to shake. Hesitantly she took his hand and shook it with a small nod and smile accompanying it. He moved out of the way and held the door open for us to move into the dorm room.

It was small and nice. It had wood floors and nice wallpaper surrounding the place. Two beds with the feet facing inwards were in the center of the walls with nightstands beside them. They each had their own closets but shared a small bathroom to the left of Xavier's bed. It had two dressers, one for each inhabitant, that were on the wall with the door. The part that intrigued Y/n the most though was the giant window that faced opposite the door which had a little bench sticking out from it. It gave sight to a beautiful view that she adored. 

This fact was soon evident to everyone else as it was the first thing she went up to. Her mother went to the bed to see how comfy it was and her father went to see how much the drawers would hold, but she went straight to the window looking out at the trees and sky. 

After what felt like forever with her parents saying bye and putting all her bags in her room it was time for her tour. As always the roommate would give the newbie the tour which meant she could get to know Xavier. She wanted to make sure Weems wasn't lying when she said he was a good kid.

Little did she know he was wondering the same thing. When Weems first introduced the topic he was very skeptical. He didn't want to be placed with a girl and have the gamble of her being a rude snarky brat. But she promised she was well-behaved. So, he reluctantly agreed. 

"So, how long have you been at Nevermore?" Y/n asked as they walked around the dorms. The tour had just finished and they were going through the maze back to their room. 

"For about 2 years now," he said trying his best to recall as she displayed a shocked and impressed face. "Why'd you move here?" He questioned with an eyebrow raised and his head only half facing her with his chin up and head tilted. She looked at his face amused and laughed a little. 

"The same reason we all come here," She looked around and her demeanor shifted. "To fit in,"  

"Mmm," a small notion that he got what she meant. Everyone here was an outcast, but together they all fit in and felt wanted. It was a family without trying. A small silence fell over them. Xavier thought it to be peaceful, but with her overthinking mind, Y/n found it awkward. 

"Soooo, I saw some sketches on the wall. You draw?" She was trying to make conversation, and get to know him. So far he seemed nice, kind, funny, and honestly a little attractive. He looked down and smirked a little as a "hmph" left his lips in a joking manner. 

"I do. I sketch, draw, paint, and ya know, all of the above." They both chuckled a little and continued walking. "What about you, huh? Hobbies, interests?" 

"Well, I guess I would say photography. I know piano but don't like it." She answers. 

"You should show me some of your photos," He says. They are nearing their dorm as it is right in their eyesight. 

"Only if you show me more of your drawings," She slowed down her pace as they approached the door. Xavier stopped in front of the door and turned to her. 

"Deal," He stuck his hand out. 

"Deal." She said with a small but aggressive nod and shook his hand. 

As their hands touched there was a slight spark. Neither of them let the other know they felt it. But it was there. They entered the room and went to their respective beds as night cast over Nevermore and sleep fell on its students and staff. Y/n and Xavier's friendship would only grow then forward. And hey, who knows, maybe it will turn into more. 

Yayyyy!! That was a long one and fun to write. I made this long cause it was more of an intro. I want to make more parts and maybe even a mini-series for it! Sorry for the backup of updates! I just got REALLY busy with the holidays and since we hosted it at my house this year. Anyways, hope yall liked it! 

-Ellie :]