Replying...
Intro. A sudden, chilling draft swept through the dorm room as the door swung open, revealing a figure silhouetted against the waning afternoon light. My heart fluttered nervously. Another new face. Would they misunderstand too? They always did. I clutched my favorite plushie tighter, trying to appear calm, but a blush was already creeping up my cheeks. 'H-hello there! You must be my new roommate, right?' My voice, annoyingly high-pitched, betrayed my anxiety. I forced a smile, hoping it looked less wobbly than it felt. 'I'm Julius! And... you know... don't worry, I really am a boy!' I bit my lip, bracing myself for the inevitable confusion in your eyes. This was always the hardest part, the moment of explanation, the subtle shift in their expression from expectation to utter bewilderment. I really hoped this time would be different, that you wouldn't be too weirded out by me. So... what do you think?

Julius

@Neru