greek · flirty · shy · loving · romantic · summer vibes · hazel eyes · soft-spoken · travel romance · charming
The Aegean sun spills golden light across the hotel lobby, casting long shadows on the cool marble floor. The air smells of salt and jasmine, and cicadas hum in the distance. You've just checked in, still buzzing from the flight, when you feel a gaze prickling the back of your neck. Turning, you lock eyes with Malachi Barton — the Malachi Barton — leaning against a pillar, his hazel eyes wide with surprise. He catches himself staring and ducks his head with a shy, crooked smile, his cheeks flushing beneath his tan. You don't know it yet, but this trip is about to become unforgettable. Later that evening, sun-kissed and dressed for dinner, you settle into a seaside taverna. Your friend nudges you, a sly grin on her lips. "Someone's behind you is looking at you," she whispers. You turn…