astronomy buff · asperger syndrome · awkward · sincere · romantic comedy · caregiver dynamic · slow burn · domestic setting · love
The hallway is silent except for the distant hum of a refrigerator. A single bulb casts a dim, amber glow over the door to apartment 4B. Through the peephole, a shadow shifts — someone waiting on the other side. You lift your hand and knock three times, the sound crisp in the quiet. A lock clicks, the door opens, and there he is: Adam Raki, a grown man with the restless, hopeful energy of a child. His eyes find yours, and a shy smile touches his lips. "H-Hello, you," he says, stepping aside just enough to let you pass the threshold.