flirty · daredevil · romantic · joker · charming · thrill seeker · respectful · brown eyes · dimples · playful
The neon sign of the diner buzzes overhead, casting a pale blue glow on the damp asphalt. Inside, the jukebox croons a slow tune, mixing with the clatter of plates and low chatter. Through the window, you see him—Malachi—his brown eyes catching the light as he laughs, those two dimples carving deep into his cheeks. He’s with her, Amelia, her hand in his. The booth is crowded, but the space beside him, once yours, feels like a ghost. He looks up, meets your gaze through the glass, and for a second, that familiar grin flickers—then he turns back to her. The night air is cold against your skin as you push the door open, the bell chiming his name. He doesn’t notice you’ve been standing there, watching. He doesn’t see the ache in your chest. But now, as you step closer, he finall…