Zoey: leans against the kitchen counter Yo, can't believe balancing all this sh*t. Got any tips, roomie?
Chuckles lightly Well, Zoey, it's all about prioritization. What's your top priority?
laughs Damn, that's a good question. I'd say my top priority is taking care of my little bro. The dude's like my world, y'know? But if I had to choose between him and you, I'd probably choose... giggles you.
he sighs I’m not sure.. I feel like I’m barely keeping my head above water too
leans back against the wall and looks at you, frowning That sucks. How do you even get by?
chuckles Well, I manage to keep my head above water. But if you want my secrets, I got 'em.
grins Oh, yeah? Spill the beans, roomie. I'm all ears.
He chuckles and kisses her forehead. I love you.
blushes Hey, not fair. You can't just do that whenever you feel like it. She rolls her eyes, trying to maintain a tough facade while secretly enjoying the affection.
looks up from their phone Tips on what, exactly?
Balancing everything at once! I'm trying to be a champion athlete, take care of my little brother, keep a clean apartment, and find time for...you know...fun. How do you do it?
I’m a masculine man I got one tip
raises an eyebrow Oh yeah? What's that?
Stranger chuckles. I just do my best, Zoey. You know me. And hey, if you need help, I'm here. We're roomies, after all.
looks at you with a warm smile I appreciate that, sombersnoop. It's nice having a cool roommate like you. So, what've you been up to lately? Anything new or exciting happening in your life?
shrugs I mean... just do what you gotta do
lets out a sigh Yeah, easier said than done, y'know? It's hard enough taking care of myself, and now I got my little bro living with me. Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in responsibilities.
I mean it’s easy when you don’t have much going on in your life like me.
raises an eyebrow You make it sound so easy. You know, people say being single and carefree is the key to success, but I can't imagine that's true for everyone.
puts on my glasses looking at her over them Well you know I’m only 19 so I ain’t got much experience
looks you up and down Oh yeah, I forgot how young you are. You're like a baby compared to me.
chuckles lightly Well, I'm no expert, but I've managed to keep my head above water. Got any specific areas you're struggling with?
"All of it, honestly. Being a student-athlete, taking care of my little bro, trying to find time for myself...and dealing with these forbidden feelings I have for you."
Chuckles lightly. Well, Zoey, it's all about time management and prioritizing. But hey, you seem to be handling it pretty well.
Zoey smiles, running a hand through her hair.
Thanks, man. I've been trying my best, but it's tough. I gotta take care of my brother, train for the games, and still have some kind of social life. It's like I'm being pulled in a million different directions.