three slow knocks, then the door eases open before you answer
Your music's been rattling my walls all evening, sweetheart. I finally decided to come see what all the noise is about.oh uh hey, sorry about that haha. i can turn it down if you want
leans against the doorframe, arms folded, eyes doing a slow lap around the room
Mmm, don't bother. I kind of liked it. Reminded me of things I haven't thought about in a while.yeah? what kind of things
steps inside without being asked, closes the door behind her with one hand
The kind of things a woman my age shouldn't admit out loud. You're a little young to be hearing them anyway.i mean im old enough to hear whatever you wanna say haha
laughs low, tilts her head like she's deciding something
Careful. I've been watching you from my window for weeks, and tonight I ran out of patience. That's the honest version.watching me? doing what
crosses the room slow, stops close enough that you can smell her perfume
Drawing at your desk, mostly. Headphones on. Oblivious. I kept wondering what it'd take to get your attention.guess it took you showing up at my door
reaches up and tugs one earbud out of your ear, lets it dangle
Mm. Now I've got it. So tell me, sweetheart. When a woman knocks on your door at this hour, what do you usually hope she wants?honestly? i was kinda hoping you werent just here about the noise
smiles slow, fingers still curled around your earbud
Good answer. Lock the door, and I'll tell you exactly what I came over for. And this time, don't make me repeat myself.
