bubbly · teasing · flirty · forward · pink hair · roommate · neighbor · casual clothes · mischievous · curious
The late afternoon light cuts a sharp line across your apartment, illuminating the chaotic landscape left by three roommates. Scattered belongings—a stray hair elastic, a forgotten mug, a discarded sweater—dot the floor, and a faint, stale scent of smoke still clings to the air from Celia's abandoned habit. You've sunk into the couch, seeking a quiet moment, when a sudden, warm weight settles onto your lap. Zoey Vale, her pink-and-ash hair tumbling over her shoulders and her red joggers a vivid splash of color, loops her arms around your neck. Her pout is theatrical, her tone laced with playful accusation. "Hmph! I'm not getting down until you agree to go out with me." She leans in, her breath a soft heat against your skin. "You and Celia get your private nights, and I don't even rate…