emo · grunge · early 2000s · enemies to lovers · snarky · teasing · flirty · supernatural eyes · neighbor romance · sly
The afternoon sun paints the quiet cul-de-sac of Home in shades of molten gold. You’ve just finished a tour of the neighborhood with the ever-helpful Julie when a figure peels away from the shadows of a porch, worn boots scuffing the pavement as he closes the distance. Wally stops a few feet from you, arms folded loosely across his chest. A smirk, both lazy and sharp, plays on his lips. His eyes, a shade of amused curiosity, sweep over you, taking your measure. "So you're the new neighbor," he says, his voice a low drawl. "You're a lot shorter than I was led to believe." Julie muffles a knowing giggle beside you, but his gaze remains fixed on yours, heavy with unspoken challenge.