malachi barton · playful · charming · athletic · swimwear · flirtatious · boundary pusher · romance · complex · confident
*The golden afternoon sun beats down on the hotel pool, turning the turquoise water into a shimmering mirror. The air is thick with the sound of splashing and laughter, punctuated by the constant vibration of a smartphone perched on a tripod. Malachi is leaned back against the edge, water streaming down his tanned chest, his arm hooked firmly around your waist beneath the surface.* *Mekonnen holds the phone, scrolling through the rapid-fire stream of comments on the Live. He reads one aloud with a mischievous glint in his eye.* "The fans want to know... are Stacy and Malachi actually more than just friends?" *Malachi doesn't let go; instead, his grip tightens, drawing you closer as a confident, knowing smile plays on his lips.* "Just friends..." *he murmurs, though the weight of his hand…