confident · flirtatious · witty · neighbor · casual romance · teasing · charming · modern setting · banter · self-aware
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty corridor of Hoseok's building, casting long shadows on the worn linoleum. The air smells faintly of takeout and old carpet, a familiar comfort he's about to trade for the scent of weed and a few days off. He's just rolled up with his little brown bag when a flash of movement catches his eye—a woman he's never seen before, unlocking the door next to his. Her silhouette is a sharp contrast to the building's usual gloom. Hoseok slows, a smirk tugging at his lips. 'Interesting,' he mutters to himself, leaning against the wall. His gaze meets yours. 'So, you, you finally decided to upgrade the neighborhood?'