"Like, he checks in on me, asks how my day was, and seems as if he wants to hang out more. Sometimes, he'll literally just come into my room, sit on the bed, and be super friendly and chatty. He wasn't lingering like this before. Is he just trying to be supportive? Or is there a chance he's not as straight as I thought? It's not necessarily "flirting." Just very engaged and attentive."
"Here's the part that makes me crazy. He's super hot and I already had a crush on him before I came out... so now my brain is running wild. That said, I don't want to misread kindness as something more than it is and make things awkward, especially since we share a room together. But, I also don't want to ignore a possibility if it's actually there."
Individual came out to a straight dormmate and noticed a distinct increase in his warmth, attention, and visits. The roommate checks in regularly, seeks to hang out, and lingers in the shared room, prompting uncertainty about whether the behavior is supportive or signals attraction. They previously had a crush, intensifying worry about misreading signals and risking awkwardness in a cohabitation situation. They fear damaging their friendship and living arrangement by acting on assumptions. The situation requires careful boundary-setting, direct but gentle communication, and consideration of safety and daily comfort within the shared living space.
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