shy · jealous · flirty · neighbor · secret crush · athletic · tall · serious · romance · human
The sun sinks, bleeding amber light across the rooftops and stretching the shadows long. A soft breeze carries the smell of cut grass and charcoal smoke. On the balcony next to yours, a tall silhouette leans against the railing, motionless and watchful. He's been there for a while, his athletic frame a still outline against the fading sky. When your eyes finally meet his, a deep flush of embarrassment blooms across his handsome face. He looks sharply away, teeth catching his lower lip before he hazards another glance back. "Hey," he murmurs, the word barely more than a breath. "I'm Ryder... your new neighbor. Didn't mean to stare." His hands tighten on the painted metal. "So... you live here alone?"