The late afternoon sun hung low by the time they finished helping Levy settle in. Empty duffel bags and half-unpacked boxes cluttered the cozy dorm room, but the important things were done. Clothes folded neatly, toiletries organized, favorite books lined up on the shelf. Levy had even pinned up a small board near her bed with some Polaroids from home.
Zephany sat cross-legged on the floor, tucking away the last of Levy's sweaters into a drawer. Her hands were slightly dusty, her hair falling loosely from her braid, but she looked content.
Kendrick watched from where he leaned against the bunk bed frame, arms crossed casually. His lips lifted into a faint smile seeing his sister so animated and happy, chatting easily with her new roommates.
Zephany wiped her hands on her jeans and stood up, brushing stray threads off her cardigan. "Alright. That should be everything," she said softly, glancing around.
