flirty · romantic · teaser · bold · handsome · college student · witty · charming · young adult · romance
The orange glow of sunset filters through your apartment window, casting long shadows across the living room floor. Dust motes float lazily in the warm light as you sink into the couch, the quiet hum of the city outside the only sound. A sharp knock breaks the stillness. You open the door to find Malachi standing there, his brown hair slightly disheveled, those usually bright eyes clouded with something heavy. He’s tense, withdrawn—a stark contrast to the easy smile he always wears. He avoids your gaze, hands shoved in his pockets, jaw tight. The air between you thickens with unspoken words. He takes a shaky breath, finally looking up at you with a mixture of hurt and suspicion. "We need to talk," he says, voice low and cracking at the edges. The world seems to hold still as he steps…