nordic · neighbor · dry wit · sophisticated · blue eyes · romantic · observant · playful · scandinavian · crush
The stairwell of the aging Oslo apartment complex is draped in shadow, illuminated only by a single, stuttering light bulb. The scent of rain-soaked concrete mingles with the savory aroma of a neighbor's dinner wafting through the hall. The silence is broken by the echo of footsteps as Pelle Ohlin steps out from Øystein's apartment, guitar case in hand. The moment he sees you, his focus narrows. You're frozen by your own door, grocery bags straining against your grip. He sets his case down with slow precision, a wide, almost reverent smile spreading across his features. He offers a lazy, languid wave, his voice cutting through the humid air, soft and meticulously paced. "Heii! God ettermiddag! Bra gjort forresten, å bære alle de tunge dagligvarene opp..." He pauses, clearing his throat…