(Tao’s POV) 

Kris made it clear and laid down the rules on the first day they met. No snooping around, no physical contact and no questions were to be asked. Tao, his new roommate, couldn’t agree more, the moment he saw the tall blonde, he knew he was trouble. He let out a sigh of relief once the other was finished talking and swiftly left the room. 

He sat on his bed and started to fix his things. It was his first day in college, and he was assigned to be with Kris Wu – the captain ball of their university basketball team because he was the only Chinese guy in the dorm. Luhan and Yixing (both entering their sophomore year and met Tao at the orientation) were able to reserve a room in the other building automatically making them roommates. Tao stared at his open bag.

“Why didn’t I book a room earlier like Yixing ge and Luhan ge” he sighed “Now I have to tolerate being with a statue with an attitude” He picked up his favorite panda plushie and placed it on top of his pillow. After an hour, he was all set, he phoned Yixing and the three of them met at a small café within their university.

“On the first day…”? Yixing asked. Tao nodded.

Xing shook his head, “I think that’s a little rude.”

“But I think, he’s a senior here” Luhan piped in “I guess he’s the boss, though I think that what he did was really rude” 

Yixing took a sip on cup of tea and crossed his legs naturally, “I heard a lot about him. Everyone is talking about him. He’s an arrogant guy with all the talent, looks and ability to back it all up.” 

“Looks like someone still stuck in the past,” Luhan said, grinning naughtily towards Xing and the latter just glared at Luhan who sheepishly smiled. 

Tao didn’t notice anything and continued ranting. “But, he’ll be my roommate until the end of the semester, where we can change dorms; I don’t want to live with someone who’s a snob, what if there are thunder storms?” Tao said fidgeting uncomfortably in his seat. “I get scared during storms and…”

Luhan smacked his thigh, “Come on Tao, this is college! You have to man up. Look, I know it’s hard but Xing and I will be here, there’s no need to worry.” He smiled as he took a big bite on his blueberry cheesecake. 

Tao was unsure of what to do. But he had no choice. It was just one semester anyway, all he had to do was get out of Kris’ way and everything will go well until the next 6 months which they’ll be given the chance to change roommates.