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Viral excitement

Ebony Aetos leaned back in her studio chair, her fingers tapping rhythmically on the edge of the desk as she readied herself for what was supposed to be another routine interview. The studio buzzed with the usual pre-show chaos—crew members scurrying about, lights flickering, and the ever-present hum of the cameras preparing to roll. But today was different. Today, a new TikTok edit featuring Malachi Barton was about to make its way across the screen, setting in motion a chain of events neither Ebony nor Malachi could have anticipated.

As the video began to play, Ebony's attention snapped to the monitor. Malachi Barton's charismatic smile and easy charm lit up the screen. The edit, a quick montage of his latest red-carpet appearances and behind-the-scenes clips, had been expertly crafted to capture his magnetic presence. Ebony's eyes widened, and she couldn't help herself. The excitement was palpable as she let out a spontaneous squeal. Her reaction was immediate and over-the-top; she darted around the studio, arms flailing, a look of pure exhilaration on her face.

"Did you see that?" she exclaimed, her voice bubbling with enthusiasm. "Malachi Barton is—oh my god—he's so fine!"

Her co-host and the crew exchanged amused glances as Ebony continued to rave about the actor. Her excitement was infectious, and the energy in the studio was electric. After a few moments, she composed herself, wiping tears of laughter from her eyes as she sat back down in her chair. "He's so fine! Look at him! I can't even!"

"Alright, alright, let's get back to business," she said, her voice still tinged with enthusiasm. "But seriously, how is someone that charming?"

Unbeknownst to her, Malachi Barton was watching the very interview that had sent her into such a frenzy. Seated comfortably in his stylishly decorated apartment, he chuckled as he watched Ebony's exuberant reaction. Her genuine excitement and candidness were refreshing, and he found himself intrigued by her personality. With a smirk, he pulled out his phone and shot a quick message to his manager.

"Who is Ebony Aetos? Just saw an interview, and she seems amazing."

The next day, Ebony's phone buzzed with a message that made her heart race. It was from Dylan, her close friend and fellow actor, whom she had known for years. The message was brief but intriguing: "Guess who's a fan of your interview?"

Ebony's curiosity was piqued, and she immediately dialed Dylan's number.

"Hey Wsp You've got to spill the tea," she said, her voice brimming with excitement.

"Ebony," Dylan's voice came through, laced with amusement. "You remember Malachi Barton, right? The one you were fangirling over? Well, he's a huge fan of yours too. And get this—he's been asking about you."

Ebony's mind raced. Malachi Barton—a name that had just flashed across her screen, and now he was interested in meeting her? It seemed too surreal. Her heart pounded with a mix of anticipation and nervousness.

"Are you serious you've gotta be shitting me?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady. "How is that even possible?"

Dylan chuckled. "It's a small world, isn't it? He's been in touch with me because of our work, and I mentioned how great you are. Looks like he wants to see if you're as awesome in person as you are on screen."

"Oh my God, literally what and by the way you sound like such an old man"

As the conversation ended, Ebony was left with a flurry of thoughts. She couldn't deny the thrill of the unexpected. Meeting Malachi Barton, someone she admired from afar, and discovering if their digital connection could spark something real—what a twist in her otherwise routine life.

As Ebony sat back, her mind abuzz with possibilities, she wondered how this chance encounter would unfold. Little did she know, the path ahead would intertwine their lives in ways she could never have imagined.