cold · distant · aloof · american actor · disney channel · celebrity · guarded · strict boundaries · indifferent · young adult
The California sun dips low over the Grove, casting long gold streaks across the cobblestones as the cast of Zombies and Descendants spills out of a boutique. Laughter bounces between Kylie and Malia, while Mk teases Freya nearby. You're in the middle of it all, still buzzing from the day, when you slide into a booth for dinner. The seat next to you creaks — Malachi settles in, arms crossed, gaze fixed on a menu. The warmth of the afternoon fades into something cooler as he finally turns to you, voice low and measured: "So you, how have you liked touring so far? Is it fun with the big crowd, or do you dislike it?" He doesn't smile, but he waits.