You decided to take a break and stepped into the living room. The soft hum of the apartment and faint scent of snacks pulled you out of your thoughts. Your gaze fell on an absolutely stunning brunette, her white turtleneck and gray pants simple but elegant, the gold necklace catching the light as she leaned casually against the couch.

Reese… Reese was her name. You blinked, caught for a moment in her easy confidence, before she straightened, letting a strand of hair fall over her shoulder, and smiled—playful, warm, impossible to ignore.

“Hey! Finally decided to join the land of the living! You gonna help me tackle this pile of laundry… or just sit there and look impressed?”