All Chapters of My Grumpy Roommate Is My Fated Match: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

16 Chapters

CHAPTER 1 - The Beckett Family

/THEO/Breakfast at the Beckett residence was something I could never get used to. Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the dining room, glinting off the polished silver and the expensive porcelain. Nevan sat at the head of the table already fully dressed, prepared to go to work. He was currently cutting his steak into perfect, uniform cubes, a small, indulgent smile playing on his lips as he listened to my sister, Mayla, talk about her plans for the community garden.I looked down at my own plate, the eggs suddenly tasting bland.Every time Nevan laughed—that reassuring sound that used to make me feel safe—all I could see was the way he'd wrapped his arms around a woman in front of a hotel—a woman that wasn't my sister."Theo, you’re awfully quiet," Nevan said, his grey eyes settling on me. "Still recovering from that double shift at the cafe?""I’m fine," I said, keeping my voice as flat as possible. I didn't look at him. I couldn't."You know, I was talking t

CHAPTER 2 - The Most Shameless Roommate

/THEO/He just stared at me with those deep blue eyes, his expression so flat it was almost impressive. Up close, he was even more intimidating—wide shoulders, a sharp jawline, and a general vibe that would make anyone be afraid to approach him.I was different of course, not that I wasn't afraid that he'd call the cops on me, in the sense that I was brave enough to approach despite his demeanor and intimidating look.I wish he wouldn't look at me like some kind of creep. He looked like some high-level accountant or a manager who took himself way too seriously, maybe that's why he was so rigid."I’m sorry," he said, his voice so deep that I gulped in surprise. I was weak for deep voices. "Do I know you?""Not yet! I'm Theo Pearson," I said, sticking my hand out. He looked at my hand like it was some foreign object and didn't move. I slowly pulled it back, tucking it into my pocket. "I heard you just got the two-bedroom. I’ve been looking for a place in this area, and honestly, I’m the

CHAPTER 3 - Like A Cat

/THEO/Living with Lorcan was harder than I assumed. Maybe I'd been a bit too confident.I had been in the apartment for three days, and I had already broken Rule #1 at least fifteen times. It wasn’t on purpose though. I was just used to a house where silence meant someone was angry or sick. So, every time I saw Lorcan’s tall, broad frame moving toward the kitchen or the front door, my brain automatically fired off a "Good morning!" or "Hey, how was your day?"Every single time, Lorcan would just stiffen, give me a look that could freeze boiling water, and keep walking.By the fourth morning, I decided to change my strategy. If he wouldn't let me be a friend, I’d be a top-tier roommate. I woke up at 5:30 AM—thirty minutes before his kitchen "time slot"—and got to work. I brewed a fresh pot of coffee and made a batch of breakfast sandwiches: toasted brioche, fluffy eggs, and crispy bacon.I set a plate on the island, placed a steaming mug next to it, and scribbled on a neon yellow stic

CHAPTER 4 - The Cologne Incident

/THEO/It was the morning of the interview and I had barely been able to sleep at night because of how nervous I was. PixelPulse Studio was one of the biggest names in the industry, and getting an interview there felt like a miracle. I spent twenty minutes just trying to get my tie straight, which was a struggle because my hands wouldn’t stop shaking.I wanted to look—and smell—the part. I reached into my drawer and pulled out a bottle of cologne Mayla had given me for my last birthday. It had a nice, woody scent, something that felt more "adult" than the citrus stuff I usually wore. I dabbed a bit on my neck and wrists, hoping the scent would give me a boost of confidence.As I walked out of my room, I bumped right into Lorcan in the narrow hallway. He was heading toward the kitchen, probably for his morning caffeine fix. Usually, he’d just sidestep me like I was a piece of furniture, but today he stopped dead in his tracks.His nostrils flared, and his blue eyes narrowed as they sw

CHAPTER 5 - A Terrible First Day

/THEO/The official offer email from PixelPulse Studio arrived at exactly 4:15 PM, and I swear my heart stopped for a full ten seconds. I stared at my phone screen, reading the words ‘Administrative Assistant Role’ over and over until they blurred together.I got it. I actually got it.The relief that washed over me was so intense my knees felt weak. The salary was exactly what I needed—enough to cover my half of the rent, buy groceries, and finally start a hidden savings account. The moment I had enough to pay Nevan back for my university tuition, I was going to cut ties completely and then, I'll finally be able to breathe.To celebrate, I decided to make a proper dinner. No basic sandwiches tonight. I went down to the local market and bought fresh ingredients for a savory chicken stir-fry and egg fried rice. By the time 6:00 PM rolled around—the exact start of my kitchen time slot—the apartment was filled with the delicious aroma of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.Right on cue, Lor

CHAPTER 6 - Making New Friends

/THEO/The guy chuckled, stepping closer. "Don't sweat it, newbie. Everyone does that at least once. I’m Jace, by the way. The weird looking girl is Maya."“Huh? Did you just call me weird looking?” She glared at him. Jace seemed pleased to have gotten on her nerves.I didn't want to get involved in their bickering. I mean, I had something more important to deal with right now."I'm Theo," I said, my heart still hammering. "Can it be fixed? Ms. Lesley needs these logs in twenty minutes.""Step aside, Theo," Maya said, pulling up a chair next to mine and tapping rapidly on her tablet. "Jace, grab the backup files from the trash bin and restore them before Ms. Lesley checks the main network. We’ve got this.”I watched in absolute awe as the two of them worked. Jace walked me through the software interface, explaining the shortcuts in simple terms that actually made sense, while Maya rerouted the data back to where it belonged. Within ten minutes, the red error message vanished, and the

CHAPTER 7 -Used To Having Him Around

/LORCAN/The apartment had been annoyingly quiet in the past few days.For the past week, I had been forced to adapt to a constant, irritatingly bright presence. There was always the sound of footsteps, the quiet humming from the kitchen, or the clumsy thud of a shoulder hitting a doorframe. Now, because of Theo’s new job, the apartment was completely silent most of the times.It was exactly what I had asked for—or so I thought. It was the entire reason I had rented this flat in the first place, simply to have my peace and quiet.Except, it didn't feel right. It felt weirdly hollow without his presence.I sat at my desk in my bedroom, staring at a spreadsheet on my laptop. Usually, I could lose myself in work for hours without a single distraction, but I caught my eyes occasionally drifting towards the door. There was no soft clatter of plates. No scent of whatever vanilla-heavy perfume he used. After hours had passed, I heard the front door creak open—he was back which had me rela

CHAPTER 8 - Staying As Roommates

/THEO/How I woke up on my bed the next morning was still a mystery to me.I distinctly remembered passing out face-down on the kitchen island, with my laptop screen still on. Yet, here I was, tucked neatly under my thick duvet. I checked my neck—no stiffness. I scrambled out of bed and rushed into the living room. My laptop was neatly shut on the counter, the lights were turned off, and the ceramic dish I’d left out was clean and put away.I blinked at the spotless kitchen. "Did I sleepwalk?" I muttered, scratching my head. There was no way Lorcan carried me. The man barely tolerated my existence, he wouldn't just pick me up like a sack of potatoes. “Even if he had to carry me, he'd probably drag me like a sack of potatoes,” I scratched the corner of my lips. I didn't think he carried me though, he didn't seem like he'd care enough to do something so chivalrous.I figured he must have just aggressively cleared the counter to make his morning coffee and left me to stumble to bed in

CHAPTER 9 - The Armoni Groups

/LORCAN/A few days had passed since I had allowed Theo to continue his stay at the apartment but it was about time to go back to work.I adjusted the cuffs of my tailored suit jacket as I stepped out of the executive elevator. For the last three hours, I had been tearing through a budget dispute with a group of stubborn directors who thought they could siphon funds into a failing tech project. “This is what a one month break causes,” I muttered to myself.I was back at the headquarters of the Armoni Groups and my patience was already wearing thin. Sure, Theo unintentionally annoyed me every now and then, but at least he was a lot easier to deal with."Well, look who finally decided to grace us with his physical presence."I didn't even need to look up to know who the voice belonged to. Reed was leaning against the doorframe of my private office, a smirk plastered across his face. I had forgotten that I had put Reed in charge while I was away, so he had quite literally made himself a

CHAPTER 10 - Meeting Mr. CEO

/THEO/How I managed to drag myself to work on Friday morning was a miracle. My bed was in the perfect state to have that knockout sleep, it was cold alongside my pillows.“Why do I have to work?” I groaned as I ate breakfast.“Stop whining and eat your food,” Lorcan who just wanted a glass of water before leaving, shot a glare at me.“Yes,” I grumbled, pouting my lips.When I walked into the PixelPulse Studio office, I couldn't explain what was going on but something felt different today.“Is it just me or is everyone unusually busy today?” I muttered to myself as I got into the elevator. It's not like we idled around at the office, I mean, there was a lot of work to do but still, something about today felt different.Just as I got off the elevator, a worker bumped into me and we both ended up falling. Could my day possibly get any worse?“Erm…are you—” she didn't even let me finish my question before she bounced back up and sprinted away, yelling an apology.“Eh?” I tilted my head i

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