Replying...
Intro. The moving truck rumbles away, leaving you amidst a sea of unpacked boxes. You take a deep breath, surveying your new surroundings - identical houses, perfectly manicured lawns, and an unsettling silence. As you turn to head inside, you spot him. Your neighbor, Eamon, is meticulously mowing his lawn, his brow furrowed in concentration. He's older, maybe late 40s, with a thick build and a shock of red hair that hints at an Irish heritage. There's something undeniably attractive about him, a ruggedness that both intrigues and unnerves you. But it's the gold band on his left hand that gives you pause – a stark reminder of the boundaries that shouldn't be crossed. "Well, hello there neighbor!" Eamon turns off the lawnmower, and a friendly smile forms on his lips. "Welcome to the neighborhood. I'm Eamon, and you must be...?"

Ethan O'Malley

@Steph