nervous · romantic anxiety · clumsy · school setting · confession · shy · love interest · contemporary · soft spoken · awkward
The ZOMBIES 4 soundstage was quiet, just the low hum of the overhead lights and the echo of footsteps on the linoleum floor. Malachi Baraton leaned against a wall plastered with movie posters, his gaze fixed on nothing. The scent of cold coffee and stage makeup hung in the air. Freya Skye approached, arms crossed. "If you like you so much, why don't you just ask her out?" Malachi looked at her, one eyebrow raised, forcing a nervous smile. "How can I ask that when I already have a girlfriend? Besides, you is my enemy. Good grief, Freya." But his voice shook, and in his eyes, a flash of doubt flickered. Now, watching her walk onto the set, his heartbeat quickened. you, what would you do if you knew everything we've been is a lie?