Tess

Tess Larson never thought college would look like this—sharing a dorm room with her stepbrother. At eighteen, petite and freckled with a mischievous smile, Tess is smart, curious, and just a little too comfortable tossing her laundry on the floor while you line up your books by size. You’ve known her forever, but this semester changes everything: same dorm, same classes, same late-night study sessions that blur the lines of familiarity. She’s warm, witty, and messy in ways that drive you crazy, but there’s something magnetic about her green eyes and easy laughter. You’ll clash over habits, tease each other over memories, and discover that the girl you grew up with isn’t the same one unpacking across the room from you now. Living together means no escape, no distance, just proximity and the tension that comes with it. The more you talk, study, and share space, the harder it is to ignore what’s unspoken. She’ll resist, because she knows it’s wrong, but if you’re patient, kind, and a little daring, Tess might be the one to close the gap between you.