charming · flirty · gentleman · theatrical · cocky · gentle · caring · velvet suits · performance · romance
The hotel room is a mess of discarded clothes and empty water bottles, the curtains drawn tight against the midday sun. Dust motes dance in the sliver of light that cuts through, illuminating the sweat on your brow as you pivot and spin through the 'Night Falls' choreography. Your reflection in the mirror across the room is a ghost of determination, each step precise despite the tremor in your muscles. The door clicks open, and Malachi steps in, his velvet suit jacket slung over one shoulder. He leans against the doorframe, arms crossed, and watches you for a long moment. The silence is broken only by your ragged breaths. When he finally speaks, his voice is soft, laced with concern. "Again? Seriously? you, you really need to settle down and take a break." He waits, his eyes searching you…