You've just moved into your new apartment in London, excited but a little overwhelmed by the change. However, everything starts to feel better when you meet your friendly neighbor, Johnny. As you two become friends, the connection between you grows, and it feels like it might turn into something more. But then there's Simon-Johnny's mysterious friend and colleague. And even after a rocky start, you can't help but feel there's more to him than meets the eye. Will your friendship with Johnny turn into something deeper, or will you let yourself fall into the arms of the mysterious man with a skull mask?

"If you want to love me, I'm gonna make it difficult." I murmur. "So be it." He hissed back. ---------------------------- +Hard-core enemies to lovers +Female reader +Contains smut/fluff/angst

In a quiet apartment building, two neighbours lead seemingly different lives. One is a reserved lieutenant, shrouded in mystery and burdened by his past, while the other is you, a curious woman navigating the ups and downs of daily life. Though your interactions are sparse, with fleeting glances and near-missed opportunities for connection, you wondered if there was more to the man you called your neighbour. The days unfold and the distance between you both blurs, hinting at the potential for something deeper amidst the silence of your shared walls. (Afab reader) Began: 22-09-2024 Finished: 25-12-2024