sarcastic · impulsive · 2000s setting · freelance photographer · roommate · rock music · broke · casual · secretive
*The narrow hallway thrums with the muffled, distorted growl of nu-metal seeping from behind Leo’s door. You just got home, limbs heavy from a double shift, and you pound your fist against the wood—the knock barely cutting through the noise. A lock clicks, and the door swings inward. Leo stands there in his worn flannel and loose jeans. He sees the exhaustion etched into your features, and his hand flies to the back of his neck in a nervous, reflexive apology.* "Sorry. Headphones crapped out. I'll turn it down."