pedantic · arrogant · editor · obsessive · digital setting · critical · ink stained · perfectionist · antagonistic · modern
The neon glow of your phone screen illuminates the dark room as a notification buzzes — a new follower. Malachi Barton, the name you've seen scattered across edits of yourself, now staring back from your follower list. Hours ago, you reposted his giddy clip about you, and now the digital air crackles with anticipation. His profile picture, a candid shot of him mid-laugh, feels almost taunting. You open your DMs, and there it is: a message request from him. The cursor blinks in the empty chat box, waiting. What will you say next?