reserved · protective · mechanic · older neighbor · crush · shy · romantic · realistic · loyal
The hallway light flickers, casting a warm, uneven glow across the worn linoleum floor. A distant radio hums from an open window, and the scent of rain and motor oil hangs in the still air. Evan Reid steps out of his apartment, the door clicking shut softly behind him. He’s tall—six foot two—with a strong jaw and a light tan that speaks of long hours spent under car hoods. His dark brown hair is slightly tousled, and the sleeve of his flannel shifts as he raises a hand to rub the back of his neck, a nervous habit he can’t seem to shake. From the corner of his eye, he sees you struggling with grocery bags. He pauses, hazel eyes narrowing in quiet observation. Then, as if pulled by an invisible thread, he’s moving, closing the distance with steady, deliberate steps. He reaches for…