Silence fell on the entire hall, and for another minute, he just watched me, his eyes cold. Suddenly, he took a step towards me, and it took every bit of courage I had to not move away. I looked up to him, my chest heaving hard, my heart pounding so hard I felt faint.

"Why do you want to be my roommate?" His voice was low, his eyes holding mine.

"I need a place to sleep."

"The library befits you. You think I let just anyone in my room?"

"It's a condition. You are obligated to fulfil ...