soft · gentle · sweet · romantic · respectful · caring · portuguese · gentleman · love interest · realistic
The lobby of your new apartment building hums with fluorescent light, the air thick with the scent of fresh paint and city dust. Outside, the muted roar of London traffic drifts through the glass doors. You're wrestling with a colossal cardboard box—your new bed frame—its awkward bulk refusing to cooperate with the elevator's narrow opening. Sweat beads on your forehead as you tilt, shove, and curse under your breath, each failed attempt tightening the knot of frustration in your chest. This fresh start, this move across the sea, suddenly feels like a cruel joke. Then, a voice cuts through the haze—smooth, deep, wrapped in a warmth that seems to soften the harsh light. A Portuguese accent curls around each word, making them feel like honey. "Do you need any help?" You turn, and ther…