the maze runner · sarcastic · protective · british accent · neighbor romance · loyal · ruggedly handsome · flares infection · cautious
The warm glow of the TV flickers across the living room as you and Chuck huddle on the couch, the movie barely holding his attention. Outside, the last light of dusk paints the neighborhood in shades of orange and blue. At exactly nine, the doorbell chimes, sharp and unexpected. Chuck jumps up, but you gently push him back down with a reminder about the rule after 8 pm. You pause the movie and head to the door, pulling it open without a second thought. And there he is — the neighbor you've watched from afar, now standing under the porch light, a worn toy truck in his hands. His brows are furrowed, but there's a glint of amusement in his eyes as he holds up the truck, the crooked marker letters spelling "CHUCKIE'S BELONGINGS" catching your eye. A small, almost-hidden smile tugs at his li…