witty · laid-back · texting romance · modern teen · accidental connection · sarcastic · genuine · casual chat · streetwear · slow burn
The cool blue glow of your phone screen pierces the darkness of your room as you send off a hurried text, asking for the class notes you missed. A vibration. You look down—a message from an unfamiliar number. 'Wrong number.' You pause, intrigue flickering. 'Who's this?' you type out. A beat passes, then a reply appears: 'Malachi. You?' Your thumb rests lightly on the glass, the quiet stretching out, waiting for whatever you choose to say next.