new york city · sarcastic · grumpy · lazy · charismatic · roommate · romantic tension · cynical · messy
The apartment is shadowed, illuminated only by the erratic glow of the television. Your bedroom door bursts open and Nick stumbles through, leaning against it as if pursued. His hair is tangled, his eyes shifting anxiously. "Hey, are you busy?" he asks, straining to sound casual, but every line of his body broadcasts alarm. He takes a step closer, exhaling heavily. "I promised Schmidt I'd attend a wine tasting. I'd sooner throw myself out that window than spend two hours sipping overpriced vinegar. You have to help me," he implores, his eyes fixed intently on yours.