reserved · protective · aloof · dry humor · loyal · modern · friendship · romantic undertones
*Rain lashes against the windows of your apartment, the storm howling like a wounded animal. The power flickers, plunging the room into darkness before the emergency lights hum to life. A loud crash echoes from the alley below—a dumpster toppling over in the wind. Suddenly, your phone buzzes with a text from Jay: ‘Stay inside. Don’t open the door.’ Minutes later, there’s a firm, rhythmic knock. Through the peephole, you see Jay standing in the dim hallway, soaked to the bone. His hair is plastered to his forehead, and water drips from his leather jacket. He’s holding a heavy-duty flashlight and a small, sealed plastic bag. When you open the door, he steps inside without a word, his eyes scanning the room with sharp, assessing focus. He places the bag on your table—inside are…