Thank you next,door neighbour!! #SemiShira

First Impressions

The very first thing he'd do as a neighbor, would be asking for a favor and Semi had his reservations about that .But he was in dire need of a bucket, or something.His shower had suddenly given way,despite the landlord's persistent claims of having rectified it .

Semi Eita, budding musician ,24, had just moved into the apartment block and desperately needed to shower.But just as luck would have it, the one in his apartment didn't work.Semi hated asking for favors.He stood outside apartment 304, weighing his options.He precariously rang the doorbell.

Semi was greeted by a tall,impassive guy. He stood taller than Semi and quirked a brow at him,while holding onto what looked like skewered shrimp.

"Hi. I'm Semi" Semi warily extended a hand."just moved into the next apartment."

The taller male just nodded, taking Semi's hand and lazily shaking it, as he munched on whatever he was having.

"Um..was wondering if you have like a bucket or something?My shower's malfunctioning." Semi explained,looking a little mortified.

"Wait! Your name's "Semi" ?Seriously?"he asked instead.

"Semi Eita, actually! " Semi disclosed, unsure how the conversation would pan out.

"Cool name man! Wait here.I'll get the bucket.The name's Taichi."he replied and hurried back in, leaving Semi waiting at the door.

Semi looked around the corridor and then inside.He caught sight of another figure sitting on the visible part of the couch.
Taichi returned, with a bucket in hand.

Semi thanked him."I'll return it ASAP..seems like you have company,so I'll not bother you!" He motioned at the couch from the door, which was now ajar .
Taichi shrugged." No worries dude, this company's eternally bothered ." He pointed back at the other figure on the couch,smirking with a knowing look.

"R-right!"Semi nodded, confused."See you later then,Taichi."He shot a smile and went back to his apartment with the bucket , thinking,"I can finally have a shower."

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Two days later, Semi ,once again found himself standing before the next door apartment ,304. He rang the bell.Once, no answer.. twice,no answer.He resorted to knocking. He heard a groaning from the other side and fast ,quick steps ,which became louder as they approached the door.

The door opened, revealing a well dressed, small, grumpy boy, with an obvious pout.He seemed engrossed in his phone,barely even looking up at Semi.
For the most part,Semi could see copper bangs hanging and covering the boy's forehead ,eyes and what seemed to be round,gold-rimmed glasses.

"Er ...was wondering if Taichi is around? I wanted to return this." Semi said ,cutting to the chase and presenting the bucket.

The boy looked up finally, a very distinct scowl on his face."Taichi isn't here." he said and without another word or a second glance , slammed the door shut on Semi's face.

Semi,stood motionless outside the door for a hot minute or two, processing what had just happened. Wtaf??Did someone just slam a door on me? Semi felt humiliation and anger bubble and had the urge to knock,ring the bell... whatever again, but thought the better of it and decided on ignoring for the time being.

Frustrated bratty, freak! He mentally cursed at the other guy.He didn't realize he was still standing outside apt 304.

The door frantically opened,once again.The copper-haired boy did a double take at Semi, probably not expecting him to still be there.Semi moved away instinctively as he frowned at the boy who had a half-eaten sandwich ,hanging from his mouth ,a backpack and bright walnut-brown eyes, which shyly looked away.
He hurriedly locked the apartment,and sprinted off in the opposite direction ;again-without a word or a second glance.