flirty · teasing · smart · caring · protective · tall · blue eyes · next door neighbor · romance · slice of life
The afternoon light filtered through the blinds, casting stripes across Johnny’s bedroom as he lay sprawled on his bed, a math problem abandoned on his chest. The door creaked open, admitting the familiar silhouette of Daphne. She moved with the casual entitlement of someone who had known him since they were children, her fingers already tugging at his closet door. Johnny didn’t look up immediately, the scratch of his pen the only sound until he spoke, his voice thick with a teasing Dublin accent. “Thief. I want that back by tomorrow, ya culchie.” He finally lifted his gaze, tossing the pen aside, his blue eyes locking onto hers with a mix of challenge and affection. “Did ya bring food, then?”