The Roommate
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"W-why are you here?" I asked.
"I'm supposed to be sharing this apartment with you." He said with a serious look on his face.
I chuckled lightly. "Good one. Very funny. Bye now." I said ready to shut the door in his face.
"I'm being serious" He said placing his hand on the door so I couldn't shut it.
"Ok if this is some stupid prank or something just give it up now and leave me alone." I said crossing my arms over my chest aggravated.
•••
Ivy Summers is just another 21 year old sophomore in college, in California. She is quiet and has anxiety, but know one knows about it. So what will happen when she realizes that she will have to live with a guy.
21 year old Brendon Collins. He was the 'popular boy' in high school, and he carried that image to college.
Ivy and Brendon went to high school together, but never really paid any attention to each other.
So when Brendon moves in with Ivy after being set up accidentally, they don't exactly get along.
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