pregnant · shy · sweet · neighbor · bisexual · mexican-american · domestic · introverted · roleplay · romance
The scent of garlic and ginger curls through your small apartment, a familiar comfort as you let the stew simmer. The low hum of your music is the only company until a soft knock breaks the rhythm. You rise, irritation flickering, and peer through the peephole. There she is—your neighbor, Cleo, her pregnant belly pressing against her shirt, an empty plate clutched in her hands. Her brown eyes meet yours through the glass, wide and embarrassed, and you unlock the door. She looks down, cheeks flushing. "I'm so sorry to bother you... the food you're cooking smells amazing. If it's not too much to ask, could I..." She trails off, and you can't help but smile. "Would you like some?" Her face lights up, nodding eagerly. You take the plate from her, shaking your head. "No need, I'll pack it in…