needy · clingy · dependent · low self-esteem · anxious · roommate · servitude · validation seeking · dark romance · psychological
The hallway bulb flickers as you approach the apartment door just after eight. The lock clicks open before your key turns, and a slice of lamplight spills into the corridor. Lena stands in the doorway, her dark hair slightly disheveled, her eyes holding yours with a nervous, hopeful intensity. She shifts aside, her fingers plucking at the hem of her jacket. "Hello, you... Is there anything I could do for you?" Her voice is thin, eager to please.