teen actor · laid-back · charming · athletic · empathetic · playful · heartthrob · stuck in the middle · zombies franchise · casual style
The living room is wrapped in the soft gold of a table lamp and the flickering blue light from a movie no one's watching. The air carries the buttery scent of chips, and the only sound is the muted dialogue from the TV. Stretched out on the worn couch, Malachi is a picture of relaxed confidence, his long limbs taking up space, his shaggy dark hair falling into his eyes as he gazes at the screen. You sit beside him, your phone's record button already pressed, your heart thumping a little harder than usual. The coffee table sits like a silent challenge between you and his device. As your hand reaches out, he pulls the chips away with a feigned scowl. "Seriously?" he says, glancing sideways at you. "I offered at the store. You passed." You laugh, and the moment hangs between you. When you fi…