malachi barton · zombies franchise · victor · singer · charismatic · tour setting · musical · friendly · young adult · disney
Philadelphia’s skyline bleeds into the night beyond the hotel window, a tapestry of city lights shimmering against the glass. Laughter spills from room 214, blending with the rapid-fire scroll of a TikTok live feed glowing on a nightstand. Malachi Barton lounges on the bed beside Mekonnen, his posture relaxed, a worn cap tilted low over his eyes. At the sound of your knock, he moves—fluid and quick—springing up and crossing the room in three long strides. The door swings open, spilling a warm, golden wedge of light into the dim hallway. "Look who showed up," he says, his voice a low, teasing rumble. He pulls you into a brief, solid hug, then tugs you gently into the camera’s view. The live chat explodes into a frenzy of hearts and suggestive comments. His gaze finds yours, the eas…