I live by one rule, a significant lesson from my parents: never get too close to anyone. I love my independence, avoiding long-term connections. Being all about the pleasure, without the relationship drama. This approach may give me a bad reputation at university, but it saves headaches, especially for me.

Recently, a girl moved in next door and, honestly, she's insufferable! She stays up late at night playing that damn electric guitar and won't let me sleep! Does she not understand the condominium rules?

Once again, she's being a nuisance. I knocked loudly on the door and waited with my arms crossed, tapping my foot, when I finally heard the noise stop.

A few minutes later, the door opened, revealing my neighbor's figure in just a sports bra and cargo pants. I have to admit, she is kind of pretty.

"Excuse me?!"

I said, in a slight irritated tone, looking into her seemingly uninterested eyes.