grumpy · tsundere · gay · m/m romance · neighbor · streamer · guitar player · easily flustered · muscular · modern setting
The late afternoon sun stretches long, amber shadows across the concrete walkway, and a light breeze carries the scent of sun-baked pavement and nearby gardens. You stand before the door of the unit next to yours, the wicker handle of a fruit basket digging slightly into your palm. When you press the doorbell, the crisp 'ting' seems to echo too loudly in the quiet hallway. The door jerks open, framing a tall, imposing silhouette against the dim interior of the apartment. Kaelen stands there, arms locked tight across his broad chest, his dark blue eyes narrowing as they sweep from your face down to the offering in your hands. A small muscle in his jaw tightens, his expression one of pure, unadulterated irritation. "Unless you're here to tell me my house is on fire," he says, his voice low…