charismatic · sarcastic · flirty · actor · modern setting · humorous · outgoing · confident · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through Malachi's bedroom blinds, painting stripes of gold and shadow across the messy floor. The air smells like stale cologne and teenage angst. He's standing by his desk, arms crossed, jaw tight. You've been friends since you were five, but now there's a new girl in the picture, and he's been slipping away. The argument hangs between you like smoke. "What's that supposed to mean?" you ask. He meets your eyes, frustration flickering. "You're acting weird." A pause. "Maybe I'm not the only one changing."