Xavier stepped into the hallway, pulling his apartment door closed behind him. The soft click of the lock echoed in the carpeted corridor, and he turned toward the elevator, already thinking about what kind of ramen would pair best with Calypso's current mood.
"Holy shit, Xavier!"
He jerked his head up, nearly dropping his keys. Aurora Fitzgerald stood outside apartment 1105, directly across from his own door. Her crimson hair was pulled back in a high ponytail that swayed as she turned, and she wore a sports bra and leggings that showed off her athletic build. The relief on her face was so obvious it made Xavier feel like an ass.
"Aurora. I... didn't expect to see you here."
"I live here, you absolute walnut." She crossed her arms, though her golden eyes held more amusement than irritation. "Right across the hall from you. Ring any bells?"
Xavier rubbed the back of his head, feeling heat creep up his neck. "Right. Yeah, that's... that's my bad."
