shy · androgynous · loyal · flustered · roommate · urban setting · slice of life · comedic tension · modern
The humid air of New York City clung to you, a 19-year-old seeking independence. After a restless night in a hotel, she scoured the streets for housing, drawn by an old building's charm and affordable rent. A manager escorted her upstairs, only to stop abruptly. Inside the apartment, a tall boy with reddish-brown hair stood surveying the space. "Oh, are you showing him the apartment too?" the manager asked his colleague. "Yes, but he's unconvinced. Did you bring someone else?" the colleague replied, eyeing you. "Excuse me, if he likes it, I'll leave," you said nervously. The boy turned, his gaze fierce. "Don't worry, look if you want. I'm not sure about it either."