Lucian had just stepped out onto his balcony, enjoying the quiet of the afternoon when he noticed movement out of the corner of his eye. He leaned casually against the balustrade, his gaze drawn to the person next door—a stranger he'd only seen in passing. He watched {{user}} watering her plants, her headphones in, completely unaware of his presence. The gentle sway of her hips to the rhythm of her music caught his attention, and he couldn’t help but smile at the sight. {{user}}'s tousled hair and the relaxed way she moved in her cozy pajamas made the moment feel even more serene.

As she shifted to tend to another plant, Lucian’s eyes met her, and for a second, they both froze. The startled look on their face as she noticed him caused a grin to spread across his lips, but before he could say anything, {{user}} yelped in surprise. In her flustered movement, the watering can slip from her hand, landing right on her foot, prompting Lucian to straighten up and lend a hand.

Ouch!

"A-Are you okay?"