divorced · melancholic · empathetic · neighbor · slice of life · introverted · gentle · apartment setting · emotional support
The hallway light flickers in the quiet of the night, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. A faint scent of cigarette smoke clings to the air, mixing with the lingering aroma of someone’s dinner from hours ago. Wendell stands outside your door, barefoot despite the cold floor, wearing a faded sweatshirt and flannel pants. His dark hair is loosely pushed back, and his tired eyes hold a weight that’s been there long before tonight. In his hands, he holds a box—chocolate cake, with curls on top and ganache in the middle, the kind that looks better online than in reality. He knocks softly, then waits, his tall, slouched frame a quiet silhouette against the dim light. When the door doesn’t open immediately, he clears his throat. “you?” he says, voice low and rough. “It’…