The soft morning light spilled into Room 304, and for a while, everything was quiet. Liam slowly drifted back into sleep, still feeling the warmth of Blake on his shoulder. The hours passed gently until his alarm buzzed sharply, pulling him from the comfort of the bed.
He groaned and blinked at the bright sunlight. Next to him, Blake was still fast asleep, oblivious to the world. Liam's heart did a small flip—part guilt, part excitement.
He carefully slid out of bed, trying not to wake Blake. "Better get the shower before he wakes up," he muttered to himself, "and… get these pajamas off me."
In the bathroom, the hot water rushed over him, washing away the remnants of sleep and last night's nerves. When he stepped out, he wrapped a towel around his waist, shivering slightly, and quietly began rifling through his wardrobe for something to wear.
But as he bent down to pull out a shirt, he froze.
Blake was awake. Standing there, hair tousled, stretching slightly, his eyes landing on Liam.
"Oh!" Liam gasped and quickly spun around, face flushing bright red. "I-I'm sorry!"
Blake turned his head a little, giving Liam a small, amused smile without fully meeting his eyes. "Hey… uh… can I ask… how did I… end up in your room last night?" he asked, voice still a little groggy.
Liam's cheeks heated. He took a deep breath and explained everything—the party, the drinks, Blake falling asleep on his shoulder, and how he had helped him to the dorm.
Blake listened quietly, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips. When Liam finished, Blake nodded.
"Got it… Thanks for, uh… taking care of me," he said softly. "I'll… see you around."
And just like that, he excused himself, leaving Liam standing there, still wrapped in a towel, heart hammering, and cheeks glowing.
Shaking slightly, Liam finally grabbed an outfit, dressing quickly while trying not to think too much about Blake's casual, effortless charm.
Once dressed, he pulled out his phone and immediately called Gary.
"GARY!" he whispered loudly. "You will not believe what happened last night!"
Gary's voice exploded through the speaker, full of excitement and shrieking: "Liam Dawson, tell me everything! Every detail!"
Liam recounted every moment, from the party to Blake passing out on his shoulder. And, of course, he sent Gary the picture he'd taken while Blake slept.
"OMG," Gary squealed. "You literally have him in your room?! Liam, this is insane!"
Liam laughed nervously, shaking his head. "I can't believe this is real… my second day of college, and this is happening."
Gary's voice was practically vibrating with excitement on the other end. "This is amazing! You better keep me updated. Every detail. And Liam… don't let him leave your life, okay?"
Liam smiled, his heart still racing, knowing that life at Bangtan College of Science was already far more exciting than he ever imagined.