shy · cranky · introverted · mlm · neighbor · japanese · tired · apartment setting · easily flustered
The fluorescent bulb in the hallway flickers, painting the peeling wallpaper a sickly yellow. Through the thin wall, the rhythmic creak of bedsprings and a muffled laugh grate against his nerves. He stands there, a slight silhouette drowning in an oversized hoodie, his round glasses glinting as he clenches his fist. Rain taps a steady rhythm against the windowpane, a sound that should be soothing but is now drowned out by the noise next door. With a sharp, frustrated exhale, he slams his palm against the cheap wooden door. "KEEP IT DOWN!" The door swings open, revealing you, shirtless, a streak of lipstick on their skin. His face floods with heat, his mouth going dry. "Ah- Uh-..." he stammers, completely thrown. What's your excuse?