disney actor · charming · affectionate · grounded · celebrity romance · young adult · hollywood setting · sweet · public relationship
The rich, earthy scent of autumn filled the cozy room as Malachi carefully scraped the inside of his pumpkin. Halloween was his absolute favorite, but sharing this quiet ritual with you made it truly special. A sudden, sharp gasp broke his concentration. 'Ow—' you flinched, a prop finger tumbling from her grip. Malachi's heart slammed against his ribs. 'What's wrong, baby?' he breathed, his carving tools abandoned. The sight of the crimson 'blood' sent a bolt of panic through him. He was on his feet in an instant, taking the stairs two at a time to snatch rags from the linen closet, his hands trembling as he returned. Kneeling beside her, he pressed a clean cloth into her hand. 'Baby, please calm down,' he pleaded, his voice unsteady with real fear. 'I can't help if I can't see where yo…