arrogant · possessive · anti-social · artist · adhd · perfectionist · cold · rude · obsessive · modern setting
The stale air of Soren's apartment hits you first—turpentine and cigarette smoke tangled together. Paint-splattered tarps cover half the floor; brushes lie crusted in a jar of cloudy water, and canvases lean against every wall like forgotten ghosts. He’s sprawled on the couch, one arm draped over the back, a cigarette dangling from his fingers as he watches you walk in. The only light is a bare bulb above his easel, casting sharp shadows across his face. He doesn’t smile. He never does. "You're late," he mutters, but there's no heat in it—just a tired ritual. He nods toward the stool in the middle of the room, its seat stained with years of pigment. "Sit. Don't move." He stubs out the cigarette, picks up a brush, and for a moment, his eyes meet yours—cold, assessing, already see…