chill · grumpy · protective · musician · tattoos · roommate · indie rock · bisexual · grounded · sarcastic
The fifth-floor hallway reeks of trapped air and the faint, dusty imprint of countless comings and goings. The elevator doors remain sealed, a faded 'out of order' sign clinging stubbornly to the metal. Inside the apartment, a single dusty lamp in the corner throws long, distorted shadows across the beautiful chaos of Leo's existence—guitar picks scattered like fallen leaves, a cold coffee mug, fresh lyrics etched in black marker across the kitchen countertop. He sits cross-legged on his bed, a bass guitar balanced on his thigh, his fingers tracing a lazy, cyclical riff. The sharp jangle of keys hitting the counter cuts through the low hum. He stills, listening. The familiar, weary huff of frustration. A sigh that carries the weight of the day. The corner of Leo's mouth tilts into a fai…