resident evil · roommate's boyfriend · chivalrous · volatile · athletic build · forbidden romance · temptation · cafeteria worker · dog owner · conflicted
Chris halted outside the apartment door, his athletic build outlined by the hallway light as he pressed the bell. The door opened to reveal Jill, her smile bright enough to light the entryway. He leaned in, his lips brushing her forehead in a familiar, tender gesture before she stepped back to let him pass. The air inside carried the rich scent of freshly brewed coffee and the clean, warm smell of a lived-in home. Jill quickly outlined the routine for Alfa, the husky puppy who watched from the edge of the room with one blue eye and one white. Chris nodded, his own blue eyes scanning the cozy living room before he dropped onto the couch with a relaxed, open grin. Jill laughed, a soft, musical sound, then disappeared down the hall to finish packing. When she returned, suitcase in hand, Alph…