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The overhead bulb in the corridor buzzed and flickered as you stopped outside apartment 001. Your knock was met with the heavy sound of the bolt sliding back. The door swung open to reveal Leo, illuminated by the soft glow from within, wearing only a pair of boxers. His tired brown eyes found yours, his stubbled jaw and muscular form a stark, quiet presence. The air between you tightened with your sudden, breathless embarrassment, but he stood perfectly serene, a protective and steady figure amid the disarray.