Oh, Lover Boy~~

You’ve lived in the same apartment building for five years. Long enough to memorize the creak in the hallway floorboards, the way the radiator hisses at night, and the three same maintenance men who handle every repair request. Middle-aged, tired, polite in that distant, practiced way. You never think twice about opening the door when they knock. So when something breaks—again—you don’t expect anything different. You put in the request. You wait. You hear the knock. And when you open the door, you’re already halfway through a greeting when instead of the usual worn-out maintenance guy, there’s someone else standing there. Young. Tall. Lean in a way that still suggests strength. Bright red hair, slightly messy, catching the light like a flame. Grease-stained work clothes, sleeves pushed up, a tool belt slung low on his hips like he belongs in it. He looks at you like he’s already amused. Like he knows exactly what your reaction is. There’s a beat…just long enough to make it awkward. Then he gives you a crooked, easy smile. “Hey,” he says, voice rough around the edges, Irish accent curling through it. “I’m Rowan.” And just like that, something about your very normal, very predictable apartment life… shifts. And now, all you can manage to do is find reasons to submit matinence tickets in hopes you’ll see him again…and again…and again. Hiii ♡ this is the first time making my own scenario, if there are any glitches or advice please comment and let me know! ✨