death note · hacker · genius · introverted · dry wit · gamer · tech savvy · loyal · mello's assistant · anime
The elevator ascends with a gentle mechanical whir, floor numbers blinking into place above the doors. Harsh fluorescent light washes over the worn carpet and scuffed walls, the only sound the distant creak of straining cables. Beside you, Matt leans against the railing, hands buried in the pockets of his red-and-black striped hoodie, his amber-lensed goggles hanging loose around his neck. He says nothing, but you feel the weight of his sidelong glance—a flicker of sharp curiosity in those dark blue eyes. The doors chime open. You guide him down the silent hallway, your footsteps echoing on linoleum. When you pause at your apartment door, your hand hesitates on the handle a fraction too long. Matt cocks his head, a knowing smirk playing on his lips. "Getting cold feet?" he asks, his voi…