Writing Prompt Finish The Story: Your Neighbor

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Your neighbor, you damn neighbor, is at it again.

Loud music, loud voices, loud parties.

People coming in and out, sometimes only one, sometimes two, rarely more than four.

This time you were trying to study for your finals when it happened again.

Loud music reverberated on the walls to your bones.

It's over now.

You knocked on the door, trying not to punch a hole in it, calling for your neighbor.

The door opens.

"What do you want?"
 

MintiLime

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Startled by their combatant tone, you feel sad, the flame of anger in you snuffed out.

“Would you please keep it down a bit?” you say, exhausted.

“If I wanted the party to die, I would have invited you inside!” Your neighbor shouts out to both you and the crowd.

“Ha. Ha. Ha. I know, I know, I’m just the bore next door. Just keep it down.”

You stalk back over to your apartment. You don’t have time to feel hurt. You don’t have time to be upset.

Shove the feelings down, down, down. You swallow them with the lump in your throat. The feelings must be too peppery, you think to yourself, tears falling down your face without your consent.

You aren’t like them. You have three jobs to pay for that college degree you’re studying for. If you don’t do well in class, then all the sleepless nights and dreadful days will be for nothing.

You push onward, hoping for the light at the end of the tunnel. You will graduate with honors. You will get a good job. You will be able to pay off your parents’ mortgage and buy a lovely little cottage for yourself.

You will, you will, you will you tell yourself to the beat of the still pulsating music.
 

SRB

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"I challenge you to a dance battle!!"

You answer and break your neighbor's legs with a cool breakdance move. While your lovely neighbor is screaming in pain, and their guests shriveling in fear before your great skill, you get up from the floor and shake off your clothes from the dust.

"You lost, now crawl back inside and turn off the muisc. I have an anatomy exam in ten hours."

After ten minutes, you continued to study in complete silence.

You knew that breakdancing would be useful some day!
 

Raymann

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Your neighbour, you damn neighbour, is at it again.

Loud music, loud voices, loud parties.

People coming in and out, sometimes only one, sometimes two, rarely more than four.

This time you were trying to study for your finals when it happened again.

Loud music reverberated on the walls to your bones.

It's over now.

You knocked on the door, trying not to punch a hole in it, calling for your neighbour.

The door opens.

"What do you want?"
Immediately gets, intimidated by the gigantic figure that came out of the door and now stands towering before you
"Nothing.... Do you have any spare sugar.. Hehe... (fading fake laugh)"
 

Hasu_Riri

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With a casual wave, you greet the situation at hand,
"Ah, just a little drop-in for a dose of noise therapy, you know. Gives studying for finals a refreshing twist, doesn't it?"

Leaning with a nonchalant air, The Neighbor responds,
"Indeed, the harmonious serenade of my social gatherings, a delight for one and all, would you not agree?"

You feign enthusiasm in return,
"Oh, absolutely. I mean, who wouldn't trade those dull library hours for a front-row seat to this auditory extravaganza?"

The Neighbor chuckles at the exchange,
"Sharing life's auditory wonders with the entire building has always been my belief. A true sense of community, don't you think?"

You tilt your head and your eyes sparkle with mischief,
"Absolutely, communal is indeed one way to describe it. Why embrace silence and solitude when the joy of decibels can be collectively savored?"

The Neighbor grins in response,
"Precisely! Noise pollution stands as my gift to the neighborhood. A little offering to keep everyone on their toes."

You offer a sarcastic round of applause,
"Bravo, truly magnificent! Your commitment to ensuring a continuous supply of vibrant vibrations is truly commendable. The devotion is, well, quite resounding."

The Neighbor chuckles heartily,
"Well, it's a rare delight to find someone who appreciates my endeavors. Now, what brings you to my domain, O connoisseur of decibels?"

You smirk playfully back,
"Just a modest request, if you'd kindly consider lowering the auditory assault to a level that merely shatters eardrums, that'd be most appreciated. Finals week, you understand."

The Neighbor jestingly bows before you,
"Your noble wish, fair scholar, is my solemn decree. The volume shall witness a gentle descent, yet rest assured, the party's spirit shall remain invincible."

You offer a playful grin,
"Ah, the spirit of the party, an ethereal treasure indeed. With this auditory artistry to accompany my studies, I shall now return to my scholarly pursuits."

The Neighbor winks with a theatrical flair,
"And you are most welcome. Should the absence of clamor become unbearable, a simple knock shall summon me to save your ears from the horrors of silence."

You nod in agreement,
"Fear not, for your benevolent noise shall forever echo in our memory. Farewell, O conductor of cacophony!"

The Neighbor laughs with a touch of melodrama,
"Farewell, my companion in the realm of auditory exploration! Until our eardrums reunite in symphony once more!"
 

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"Uhn... It's too loud. My little sister can't stop crying..." I don't have a little sister, "Think you can tone it down a bit? My mom has been struggling with depression ever since she got a new baby. You know how hard those things are, don't you?" My mom is a bundle of joy.

"Come on, it's not that bad! No baby would be kept awake from this little!" The annoyance replied.

"My grandma complains about it even without her hearing aids, please..." My grandma doesn't live with us and she doesn't use hearing aids.

"... Bah, fine. I know how annoying the elderly can be. I'll give this one to you." Grandma is nice and kind. The annoying one is you.

But well, he closed the door on my face and toned down the volume, so... A job well done. Now back to studying we go.
 

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Your neighbor, you damn neighbor, is at it again.

Loud music, loud voices, loud parties.

People coming in and out, sometimes only one, sometimes two, rarely more than four.

This time you were trying to study for your finals when it happened again.

Loud music reverberated on the walls to your bones.

It's over now.

You knocked on the door, trying not to punch a hole in it, calling for your neighbor.

The door opens.

"What do you want?"
normally you wouldn't be this aggressive but it's been a long week, and when that asshole opened the door and spoke to you in that tone, you couldn't help it.
You punched him in the chest and when he's reeling you kick upwards with all the anger your study-starved body can muster, smiling in satisfaction at his high-pitched whine as he tried to catch his breath.
You lean in and whisper in his ear, "I have enough evidence of what's been happening in your parties so if you don't want me making some calls you're going to tell all your little buddies that the parties over."
Your neighbor stiffens and turns up to glare at you but pales after seeing your expression, then nods.
After the door closes behind him followed by an immediate lowering of the thumping bass, you hum to yourself before turning back to your home, with it's paper thin walls and piles and piles of work.
And to think, you were only going to ask him to lower his volume while you was studying; funny how things work out based on manners.
 

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Your neighbor, you damn neighbor, is at it again.

Loud music, loud voices, loud parties.

People coming in and out, sometimes only one, sometimes two, rarely more than four.

This time you were trying to study for your finals when it happened again.

Loud music reverberated on the walls to your bones.

It's over now.

You knocked on the door, trying not to punch a hole in it, calling for your neighbor.

The door opens.

"What do you want?"

"You fucked my studying session and since I'm already screwed give me a drink!"

***
You wake up the next day with a hangover in the neighbor’s dog’s kennel without knowing where you are or who you are.
 
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Your neighbor, you damn neighbor, is at it again.

Loud music, loud voices, loud parties.

People coming in and out, sometimes only one, sometimes two, rarely more than four.

This time you were trying to study for your finals when it happened again.

Loud music reverberated on the walls to your bones.

It's over now.

You knocked on the door, trying not to punch a hole in it, calling for your neighbor.

The door opens.

"What do you want?"
"You guys are being loud. Can you quiet down, please?" All of the people there looked at me and nodded.

"We will try to be more quiet, ma'am," the host of the party said.

They became quiet after that, and all was peaceful.

Yes, this is very realistic, and exactly how the world works. :blobrofl:
 
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