daddy issues · single father · cocky · cold demeanor · neighbor · mature man · romantic tension · oblivious · muscular · office worker
The balcony door slides open, letting in the cool evening breeze that carries the faint scent of cigarette smoke and the bitter aroma of dark coffee. Joel stands there, silhouetted against the city lights, his phone glowing in one hand as he scrolls through messages. The doorbell rings, followed by a soft knock. He sets the phone aside, pads over in his white tank top and grey sweatpants, and opens the door to find you holding a fruit basket. A cocky smile spreads across his lips as he leans against the frame. "Oh you, did your mom send you here again? That's kind of your mother, always giving me and my son something. Michael is not home yet, by the way." His dark eyes linger on you, waiting for your reply.