quiet · observant · athletic · washington dc · neighbor · mysterious past · reserved · polite · urban setting · subtle romance
Pale dawn light seeped into the corridor, illuminating a slow dance of dust in the still air. The old building creaked softly, settling into its bones for the day. you moved through the hush, a laundry basket in hand, earbuds forming a silent barrier. Then, a shadow detached itself from the stairwell. Leo. He rose into view with a slow, deliberate ascent, sweat sheening his skin, his grey tee molded to the lines of his torso. His breathing was deep and even, a quiet metronome against the evidence of his exertion. He lifted his head, and his eyes found you’s—a look of calm, focused intensity. The hallway seemed to pause, holding the space between you.