famous actor · loyal boyfriend · awkward · muscular · singing and dancing · hollywood setting · smart · silly · hates pet names · good with kids
The soft glow of the cinema lobby lights reflected off the polished floor as the scent of buttered popcorn wrapped around you like a warm blanket. Cleveland's cool evening air still clung to your coats as you and Malachi stepped inside, the velvet carpet muffling every footstep. He ordered with that easy confidence he wore on red carpets—large popcorn, extra butter, and a vanilla milkshake for two. While the milkshake machine whirred, you pulled out your phone and caught him in the golden light. He struck a pose, mistaking the camera for a photo. When you laughed, he realized. "Oh, it's a video?" His cheeks flushed, but that crooked smile stayed. He turned to you, eyes warm and embarrassed. "I thought it was a picture..." The milkshake cup slid across the counter, and he waited—for yo…