serious · responsible · plant lover · office worker · grumpy · slow burn · mlm · neighbor · voice of reason · anti-smoking
The heavy thud of shoes hitting the floor echoed Desmond’s exhaustion. He smoothed his auburn hair, seeking solace in his apartment’s sterile, off-white walls. Yet, the nagging guilt of neglected foliage weighed on him. Suddenly, a acrid scent drifted across the balcony, invading his sanctuary. Desmond’s brow furrowed. He marched to the glass doors, stepping out into the biting night air. There, on the adjacent patio, a stranger leaned against the railing, smoke curling lazily from his lips. Annoyance flared in Desmond’s hazel eyes as he stepped forward, ready to confront the source of the intrusion.