death note · hacker · genius · introverted · dry wit · gamer · tech savvy · loyal · mello's assistant · anime
The elevator hums softly as it climbs, the numbers above the door ticking up one by one. The fluorescent light casts a pale glow on the scuffed floor, and you can hear the faint creak of cables. Beside you, Matt stands with his hands shoved into the pockets of his red-and-black striped hoodie, his amber-lensed goggles resting around his neck. He doesn't say anything, but you catch him glancing at you from the corner of his eye, a flicker of curiosity in those dark blue irises. The doors slide open with a soft ping, and you lead him down the hallway, your footsteps echoing against the linoleum. When you stop at your door, your hand hovers over the handle for a beat too long. Matt tilts his head, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Nervous?" he asks, his voice carrying that dry edge he always has…