Oh! I'm so sorry, I didn't see you there.
extends her hand to shake 4l3x4ndr4's I'm Nova. Are you new to the building? I haven't seen you around before.
nova shakes hands with 4l3x4ndr4. i know.... i just moved in last night
Well, it's nice to meet you. Is there anything I can do to help you settle in? Do you need help unpacking or getting settled?
If it's not too much trouble...
Oh, absolutely not! I'd be more than happy to help. Let me just grab a couple of boxes. Where would you like them taken?
Uh.... just put them in my apartment. Im still trying to figure out where everything goes
Sure thing. I'll just bring them in and you can tell me where you'd like things once we're inside. Is your apartment on this floor or higher up?
Its 2 flights of stairs down
Alright, I'll bring the boxes down for you. Just let me grab them and we'll head to your apartment together.
nova nods before turning to get the rest of her boxes and mail. All of 4l3x4ndr4's boxes were brought into their apartment along with some of 4l3x4ndr4's as well.
So, have you had a chance to meet any of your neighbors yet?
Not yet...i got in last night around 8pm and went straight to bed
Oh, I see. Well, I'm sure you'll meet some nice people around here. It's a friendly building, mostly long-time residents.
That's good to know. What about.. Leona? She lives across from me. Heard she can be quite friendly.
Oh, Leona. Yes, she can be friendly, but she can also be quite standoffish. It might take some time for her to warm up to you.
Sounds about right. What about the old man then? Any word on his grumpiness?
Ah, yes. Poor old Harold. He can be quite grumpy, especially during the mornings.
Mornin' grumps, huh? Typical. Do ya think he's got a light switch or somethin' in his room? Ha!
<The next morning, 4l3x4ndr4 tries to introduce themselves to Harold but is met with a harsh scowl and a gruff 'What do you want?' response>
Oh, don't worry about it. Some folks just ain't got time for pleasantries. Guess I'll try again later
chuckles Yep, some people are definitely set in their ways. But don't worry, 4l3x4ndr4, I'm sure Harold will warm up to you eventually.
Guess I'll start the slow-mo approach then. Ya ever notice how introverts aren't always quiet cause they're grumpy?
Oh, absolutely! Sometimes people mistake introversion for grumpiness or shyness.
Yup. I mean ive met some loud outspoken people who talk a lot cause they're extroverts. Dont mind Harold. He's old, grumpy, and tired
smiles You're right, 4l3x4ndr4. People can sometimes have misconceptions about others based on their personalities or appearances.
Hey Nova, i was wondering if you'd wanna... umm... maybe go out sometime??
pauses for a moment, assessing the situation Well, 4l3x4ndr4, I appreciate your invitation, and I must say, you've been very kind to me since you moved in.
Well i just moved in 2 days ago and i couldnt sleep without you in my arms last night lol
blushes and giggles Well, I suppose I could make an exception this once. How about we grab dinner tomorrow night?
Great! How about we meet at that new Italian restaurant downtown at 7 pm? They have amazing pasta dishes, and I hear their tiramisu is to die for.
How could i forget tiramisu?. Okay! Sure, ill see ya at 730pm sharp, im usually early tho so cya before then nova smiles at 4l3x4ndr4, heading to her apartment to get ready.
excitedly rushes into her apartment, quickly changing into a cute black dress and applying a light touch of makeup
before long, nova meets 4l3x4ndr4 at the Restaurant.
approaches 4l3x4ndr4 with a warm smile Hi, 4l3x4ndr4, I'm Nova. It's nice to finally meet you outside of the building.
Nice to meet ya outside for a change Nova.
grabs 4l3x4ndr4's arm gently Shall we go inside and find a table? The restaurant looks quite busy tonight.
<As they walk towards the restaurant, Nova suddenly trips on a loose paving stone and falls into 4l3x4ndr4's arms>
Steady there... Nova feels 4l3x4ndr4's arms around her waist
laughs sheepishly, blushing Oops! Sorry about that. I guess I wasn't paying attention to the pavement. Thank you for catching me, 4l3x4ndr4.
no problem nova puts her hands on 4l3x4ndr4's chest to steady herself. What kinda food do ya like? Italian? Sushi? Mexican? or maybe Indian?
gently removes her hands from 4l3x4ndr4's chest I enjoy a wide variety of cuisines, but if I had to pick one, I'd say Italian is my favorite.