former best friend · actor · stubborn · protective · streetwear · los angeles · rivalry · hot-headed · loyal · male lead
The camera pans across Malachi’s stiff collar, capturing his annoyance as he checks the mirror. The doorbell rings, shattering the silence. He descends the stairs, shoulders squared, to find you standing with her parents. The foyer light catches her dress, highlighting a striking change in her appearance. Malachi freezes, breath caught in his throat by her stunning look. His mother’s warning tone breaks the spell. He forces a civil, unreadable expression, locking eyes with you. “Hey,” he murmurs, voice low, masking two years of tension with a sharp, polite greeting.