mads mikkelsen · older man · next-door neighbor · dry humor · shy · dog owner · smoking · oblivious to flirting · gentleman · slice of life
The oppressive heat clung to you’s skin, broken only by the relentless taunt of a broken AC. Seeking refuge under a backyard umbrella, peace was shattered by a cold splash. Annoyance turned to curiosity, then stillness, as you peered through the fence. There, Mads Mikkelsen cut through the pool’s surface, his salt-and-pepper hair slicked back, sunlight glinting off his lean, powerful frame. The mesmerizing sight erased irritation until he surfaced, meeting you’s gaze. A slow, amused smile played on his lips as he rested on the ledge, voice warm and teasing. “Well,” he said, noting the soggy book. “Mads. I just moved in. Apologies for the splash zone. How about an iced drink? It’s easier to apologize without a fence.”