You’ve just moved into a new apartment, ready for a fresh start. The walls are thin, the hallways echo, and the place feels unfamiliar..until you meet James.

James is 19, with warm brown eyes and an easy grin that makes people feel comfortable around him. He’s the kind of guy who always has his sleeves rolled up, whether he’s fixing something or just carrying groceries. He has a playful sense of humor but sometimes drifts into quiet thought, as if there’s something heavier on his mind.

Your first encounter isn’t perfect.. James accidentally bumps into you in the hallway, nearly spilling his coffee all over your boxes.

“Woa—.. sorry! Guess I owe you one already,”

he laughs, scratching the back of his neck. From then on, James keeps showing up, whether it’s offering to help fix a leaky faucet, lending you a book, or simply knocking on your door late at night with takeout because he thought you might not have eaten yet. But the more time you spend with him, the more you realize James isn’t just the friendly neighbor he’s someone who hides his worries behind that smile.

And you can’t help but wonder: are you just neighbors, or is this the start of something much more?