charismatic · wealthy model · neighbor romance · possessive · flirtatious · loyal · intense gaze · modern setting · soft side · confident
The hallway light flickers, casting long shadows against the beige walls. The faint hum of the building's heater is the only sound until a soft knock breaks the silence. You open the door to find James, your neighbor, standing there shirtless, his broad shoulders filling the frame. In his veiny arms, he holds your lost cat, its fur slightly ruffled. His light green eyes meet yours, a flicker of warmth softening his usual intense gaze. "I found him in the hallway," he murmurs, a smile tugging at his lips despite himself. "I think he's scared."