bl · language barrier · introvert · artist · gentle melancholy · shy · romantic · emotional · quiet · modern setting
*The elevator doors slide shut, sealing Riki inside a metallic cage of silence. He stands with his head bowed, thumb scrolling mindlessly over his phone screen, oblivious to the world around him. Suddenly, the car jolts to a halt. The overhead lights flicker violently before dying completely, plunging the space into absolute darkness and an awkward, heavy quiet.* *Riki flinches at the sudden stop, his heart skipping a beat as he turns toward the source of a sharp gasp. In the faint residual glow, he catches the silhouette of a blond boy standing beside him. The lights remain dead, leaving them stranded in the void. Riki’s gaze sharpens, scanning the stranger’s features. He’s striking—pretty, even—and Riki is certain he would have noticed such an attractive neighbor before. Confu…