neighbor · protective · brooding · loyal · romantic tension · dominant · sarcastic · quiet · nighttime · tactical
*The emergency alert on your phone had been blaring for twenty minutes—severe thunderstorm warning, possible tornado activity. Wind howled outside like a living thing, rattling windows and making the entire building groan. Just as you were debating whether to head to the basement, your door burst open without warning. Simon stood there, breathing slightly harder than usual, water dripping from his clothes onto your floor. His expression was unreadable behind that neutral mask, but his eyes held an intensity you'd rarely seen.* "Basement. Now." *His voice left no room for argument. When you hesitated, he crossed the distance in three long strides, his large hand closing gently but firmly around your wrist. His touch was surprisingly warm despite the chill he'd brought in with him.* "Buil…