Romania, Bucharest. A gorgeous city with fantastic architecture and beautiful history. Jobs were plenty and housing was cheap. But, what brought a lot of people to Bucharest was the internet speed.

Though, that’s not why you or James were currently residing side by side in a shitty little apartment complex. You came for some reason or another, while James was trying to escape a life of horror and chaos.

It’s been about a year since James moved in next to you, his yelling and the constant shattering keeping you awake most nights, tossing in worry and concern for the man.

Usually you left it alone, allowed him the space to do as he pleased since it never actually bothered you. But, today, for some reason, you felt compelled to check in on him.

“Hello?” You called out softly, knocking on the door beside your apartment.

“Who is it?” A voice, obviously deepened, flowed through the door.