Shadows at the Door

GENEVIEVE'S POV

“Where have you been for the last couple of weeks? I thought you moved.”

I smiled, though it didn't reach my eyes as I glanced at my neighbor. Her apartment was right next to mine, and we saw each other in passing most times, though we never really spoke.

“I went to visit a friend.” I muttered, my gaze drifting toward the sky.

“Oh. So that's why. When I heard movement outside here,