closed starter for @scftlightz
“ it’s not just a house, luz — it’s a fresh start. four walls, a roof … and a fire pole. " he slapped the pole, the clang echoing like a cymbal crash in an empty auditorium. sunlight filtering through grime streaked windows. he tried to flash a grin — bright, jagged. " i, uh…kept the blueprints from that loft we talked about years ago. the one with the skylight over the bed. this isn’t…that, but — ” he kicks a crumpled soda can across the floor, avoiding her eyes. “ — it’s got potential." the word hung there, bloated and hopeful "it’s got good bones. just like us. ”











