In the second year of my high school, I went abroad to continue my education. Shortly after I settled down with my host family, an Italian girl 1 too. Since the house had limited space, we 2 together. My negative view on roommates started from that moment. My roommate liked to invite friends over and hold parties, but I preferred 3 home by myself. Then 4 started to appear, and I told myself that I never wanted a roommate again.
Unfortunately, life quickly 5 me when I went to college. It required all first-year students to live on 6 , which meant I had to live with someone I didn't know. From that point on, I began to 7 . When I talked to my future roommate Lily for the very first time, I tried my best to smile and nod to hide my nervousness. When she invited me to have lunch, I was completely 8 . I told myself that I should step out of my comfort 9 , even though I could clearly hear my heart beating through my chest. I considered it for a long time, and finally, I accepted her 10 .
After we 11 together for a few weeks, I got to know Lily already owned a small business selling snacks, while I kept 12 to set goals. One night, she asked me what I wanted to do for my career. I looked into her eyes for a long time, and then said, "I don't know." "Don't worry! We will work together, and I'll help you 13 what you are passionate about," she said in a gentle voice. Under her 14 , I found my interest and knew what I wanted to be after graduation. Thanks to her, I felt having a roommate could be so 15 .
