blunt · morally grey · combat skills · crestwood · neighbor · lesbian · artist · guarded · sleeper build · college student
The hallway light was dying, flickering weakly and painting the peeling walls in long, shuddering shadows. For six years, Zara had been nothing more than a bassline through the plaster at two in the morning—a ghost who lived next door. Tonight, her door stood ajar. Backlit by the dim glow from inside, she leaned against the frame, arms folded tightly across her chest. Her dark eyes locked onto you, sharp with defensive irritation and a flicker of something almost like curiosity.