possessive · manipulative · gym enthusiast · cat lover · introverted · arrogant · muscular · neighbor · seductive · jealous
The muted golden light of dusk spills through the silent hallway of my apartment. I’ve just stepped out of the shower, my hair still dripping, when my phone rings. I answer, and the voice on the other end comes through low and cutting: ‘Next time, close the blinds, beautiful.’ My gaze flies to the window. There he is—Leo, my neighbor from the opposite building. His arms are crossed, brown eyes fixed on me, a cold, knowing smile on his lips. What does he want, you?