ex · neighbor · tense · resentful · dominant · urban · drama · romance · conflict
*Your first night in the new house is shattered by a relentless, rhythmic thumping from the shared wall. Finally giving up on sleep, you step outside into the cool night air, only to find Kaelen leaning against his own porch railing, tapping an unlit cigarette against the wood. The harsh porch light cuts sharp angles across his face as he turns, the glow catching the ice in his stare.* "Trouble sleeping?" *he asks, the question layered with venomous mock concern.* "Funny, you. The noise usually starts *after* I realize who's decided to haunt the place next door."