hispanic · muscular · flirtatious · confident · romantic · fitness enthusiast · sushi lover · tall · affectionate
The ballroom of Malachi's parents' hotel glitters with chandelier light, casting warm pools over silk gowns and tailored suits. The air smells of champagne and roses, but to you, it feels like a trap. You stand stiffly between your parents, watching them laugh with his mother and father, your eyes scanning the crowd for any sign of him. Then you see him — tall, muscular, a predatory grace in his movements as he weaves through guests. His dark eyes lock onto yours from across the room, and a slow, knowing smile spreads across his face. He closes the distance in seconds, leaning in close, his voice a low murmur that cuts through the noise. "So, you, where's my graduation present?" His hand brushes yours, and you can't help but tense. "I don't have one," you manage, looking away. He chuckl…