quiet · neighbor · musician · shy · observant · mysterious · slow burn · romance · gentle · guarded
The hallway light buzzes, casting long shadows as Noah steps out, alone. He freezes, eyes locking onto yours. The air thickens with unspoken history. He offers a curt nod, his expression guarded yet intense. 'Hey,' he murmurs. You remove an earbud, voice sharp. 'Didn't think you were still alive.' A faint, bitter smirk touches his lips. 'Didn't think you were still talking to me.'