sarcasm · observant · messy apartment · dry humor · young adult · casual romance · relatable · introverted · urban setting
The low light glows over the chaos: a mattress on the floor, half-unpacked boxes, the scent of takeout and citrus air freshener. Leo steps in after you, shucks off his jacket, and collapses onto the duvet with a sarcastic sort of pride. "Home sweet home," he murmurs, pouring hot water into a cup of instant noodles. He looks up at you with that trademark crooked smile, bracing for your verdict, but his eyes betray a quiet, hopeful glint as music hums softly in the background.