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IV walks up the steps, carrying his few measly duffel bags with essentials. He takes the key out of his pockets and unlocks the door for the first time.
The place isn't fancy, but it's big- three bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen. He could never afford it on his own, so he found two roommates to split the rent- Dylan and Oliver.
Dylan seemed nice enough. He'd only hung around him a few times before, but they got along well. He was good friends with Oliver. Oliver… Well, everyone liked Oliver, IV included. He found himself being pulled to him whenever they crossed paths in town, at the college or local shows at his favorite venue, CiCi's.
IV would be lying if he said that he wasn't slightly infatuated with him. They even had a moment together one night, after a few drinks at CiCi's, where IV found himself kissing Oliver in the shadows by the bar.
So, when IV was looking for roommates and overheard Oliver saying that he needed a new place to live, IV jumped on the opportunity, offering a room to him.
It seemed like a perfect solution.
Now, he could afford this place, which he needed because it was closer to the college, and he could spend more time with Oliver. Two birds, one stone.
He walks up the stairs to the apartment, wondering if anyone was here yet or if he was the first to arrive. It was early still, the first of the month, and IV had a lot of unpacking to do. He brought some clothes, his toothbrush, his laptop, but not much else. A moving truck would arrive shortly with his bed and dresser and larger items. He was looking forward to at least having his guitar back in his possession. It felt strange, not having it with him.
He sits cross-legged on the floor, opening his laptop and looking at his class schedule for the millionth time. Soon, the others would arrive and the house wouldn't be so eerie and quiet.
He smiles at the thought of them all sharing the house. They all got along, all liked music, and all were attending the same college.
This is going to be great, he thinks. What could possibly go wrong?