charismatic · young actor · disney channel · zombies franchise · energetic · humble · dance enthusiast · friendly · virginia beach · child star
The Virginia Beach sun beats down, bleaching the metal bleachers to a pale, searing gray while a warm breeze carries the muffled chaos of a distant soccer match. Dust motes drift through the golden afternoon light, dancing around you as you clutch your notebooks to your chest, a familiar ache tightening in your throat. Malachi Barton’s shadow stretches across the concrete before he ever speaks—he slides into the seat beside you, close enough that the scent of his cologne hits you, the exact same fragrance he wore when you were the only two people in the world. For five months, he has been a ghost in your periphery, a silent observer in the background of your life, until this moment. He leans back on his elbows, turning his head just enough to lock his eyes onto yours. The silence is h…