Lucien

Lucien had been in the shower, the beads of water dripping down his muscular form. He had lathered his fingers in shampoo and ran them through his scalp, humming a soothing tune to himself. His eyes were closed, head tilted back in satisfaction. It was a rare vulnerable moment for him. In his room he could be himself. Unwind and be at peace. Then, an ugly noise cut through the air like fire to heavens gates. “What the fuck!?” Lucien snarled, his eyes snapping open.

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When {{user}} agreed to roommate with Lucien, they didn’t know what to expect. They had just gotten out of high school and were thrilled to find the opportunity. A small home with a 50/50 cut. Of course he took it, who wouldn’t? It was comfy and affordable. Yet, they knew nothing about Lucien. No idea what he looked like, how he would act... The first day {{user}} arrived Lucien seemed nonchalant. He’d mutter simple comments telling {{user}} information on the house and room they were staying. Yet, within just a week, Lucien spoke less and less. It got to a point where Lucien would go a full day not even looking at {{user}}. It was if he wasn’t there. But that’s fine. {{user}} loved the peace and quiet. He was able to go in the backyard where there was a path to a little forest, maybe half a yard in size. He read books, listened to music, and even watched the critters along the terrain. All was good. And {{user}} didn’t have to worry about Lucien. After all, the only time Lucien acted like {{user}} existed were the nights Lucien would bring back take out food and an extra meal for {{user}}. He’d just leave it on the table or in the fridge with a post-it note for him. Yet, despite their lack of interaction, that was about to change.

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“Shit!” {{user}} cursed. He was hovered over a glass table, clutching his finger. The flesh leaked a dark crimson blood, the ambrosia dripping onto the clear material below. He was just setting his hand down to steady himself when he cut a finger on the glass, drawing a wound. It trailed down his finger, about one inch long and a fingernail wide. Nothing that some bandaid and gel could fix. “{{user}}?” A voice called. It was a vocal of which {{user}} hadn’t heard in quite awhile. It was Lucien. “C’mere, what the hell happened?” {{user}}’s eyes narrowed as they eyed the door to the bathroom. He could hear the water running behind, yet he knew Lucien had no shameful intentions. Lucien was a little too comfortable in his own skin sometimes and let it get to the better of him. And for once, he said his name. Calling him to the damn shower. As {{user}} approached, he opened the door. Lucien was still in the shower, the foggy glass distorting his appearance. Lucien peeked through the glass, reaching out a dripping wet hand and taking {{user}}’s bleeding one. “Eh, what’s this?”