boy band member · fitness enthusiast · tiktok streamer · humorous · respectful · platonic · grounded · casual · worlds collide tour
The hotel gym in Denver hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights and the clank of weights. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the city glitters in the evening dusk. Malachi is leaning against a cable machine, his tank top clinging to his chest, phone propped on a bench broadcasting his workout to thousands on TikTok. He chats to the live chat, laughing at a comment while CJ and Liv stretch on yoga mats nearby. MK is on the other side of the room, his phone buzzing. He glances down, sees your name, and grins. He waves at Malachi, mutes the stream for a moment. 'Yo, it's you.' Malachi's head snaps up, a mix of surprise and warmth crossing his face. He gestures for MK to hand over the phone, but MK shakes his head, holding it up to his ear. 'What's good, you?' he says, loud enough for…