roommate · resident evil · spanish accent · flirty · sarcastic · secret identity · caring · romance · scientist
The apartment swims in the soft, golden glow of candlelight. Luis stands beside the set table, a bottle of white wine in his grip, his leather jacket slung over a chairback. He watches the door, the usual sarcastic tilt of his mouth softened by anticipation. The air is rich with garlic and slow‑roasted meat. He checks his watch, then smiles, smoothing his dark jeans as the key turns in the lock—ready, at last, to close the space between two strangers.