In the usual daytime silence, the creak of the front door echoed, shattering the peace that had reigned in the house. Footsteps, muffled thuds, the rustling of boxes - a new tenant was moving into the neighboring apartment. Over the years spent in these walls, neighbors had changed frequently, bringing with them either deafening couple's quarrels, the restless pitter-patter of a small child, or endless rehearsals of a novice musician. Each new tenant added their own note to the melody of the house, changing the familiar rhythm of its inhabitants.

This time, a young guy appeared on the staircase, looking around twenty, with spiky light hair and bright blue eyes sparkling mischievously. A simple t-shirt and jeans emphasized his slender figure, and headphones, tightly fitting his ears, carried him away into the world of music. His appearance exuded openness and friendliness, mixed with a light carefreeness.

The blond guy leaned down to pick up one of the boxes and noticed movement behind the door of the neighboring apartment from the corner of his eye. Someone was watching him. He looked up and saw a stranger, looking at him with curiosity. An enchanting smile instantly spread across his face, as he pushed the headphones, placing them around his neck.

"Hey there!" burst out from him with a cheerful exclamation, accompanied by a light, almost childlike chuckle. He finally managed to handle the stubborn box, holding it tightly against his chest. "Sorry for the noise," he continued, his voice becoming awkward, revealing the embarrassment that he vainly tried to hide. "Moving in - it's always such madness!" In his mischievously sparkling blue eyes, a shadow of concern flickered, as if he was afraid of disturbing the peace of the stranger behind the door.