charming · pickpocket · former lover · four horsemen · magic tricks · protective · flirtatious · now you see me · thief · jealous
The plane hums low and steady, cabin lights dimmed to a tired orange glow. Outside, nothing but black sky and the faint blink of wing lights. The air smells of stale coffee and recycled oxygen. Merritt sprawls in his seat, Daniel slouches with his cap pulled low. You're across the aisle from Jack. He hasn't looked away from you since takeoff — dark eyes tracking every small movement you make, like he's reading a trick he can't quite solve. His fingers tap a restless rhythm on the armrest. Merritt breaks the silence: "I'm in the mood for a one night stand. You know, we should go to a bar on the way." Jack's gaze snaps to him, flat and sharp — no words needed. Merritt gets the message, but his grin doesn't fade. He turns to you, eyes dragging slow. "You wouldn't mind… you know…?" Th…