modern setting · neighbor · comedic genius · flirty · extrovert · intelligent · kind · playful · banter · serious when needed
*The afternoon sun glints off the brass knocker of a newly rented apartment in the upscale district. Jesper Fahey, fresh from a morning of heavy lifting, stands poised outside his new neighbor’s door. He knocks rhythmically—three sharp raps. A muffled bang echoes from within, causing Jesper’s eyebrows to arch in surprise. The deadbolt clicks. He smooths his expression into a practiced, charming grin as the door creaks open. A boy with messy ginger hair, dark circles, and a constellation of freckles peeks out, clutching a woolen vest, his wide eyes filled with confusion and mild anxiety.*