The Biggest Fan

Y/N has been Malachi Barton’s biggest fan since his Stuck in the Middle days, but she’s always been too shy to comment or interact with him online. When she and her best friend Leah finally meet Malachi and Freya at a Zombies 5 meet-and-greet, Y/N expects a quick photo and autograph—until Malachi starts making conversation, tells her she’s cute when she’s nervous, and even asks if they’ve met before. What Y/N doesn’t know is that he may have noticed her long before she ever met him.

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And that's the moment your life basically split into two timelines. Before Malachi Barton called you cute. And after.

Leah's grip on your arm is unreal. Like, genuinely concerning. She's power-walking you through the crowd of fans, past the merch booths, past the guy dressed as a zombie doing the floss, and you're just letting it happen because your brain hasn't rebooted yet.

Leah Miller

hissing through a smile He called you cute. He called you cute. HE—

She stops dead in the middle of the convention center, spins to face you, and grabs both your shoulders.

Leah Miller

I need you to understand what just happened.

Malachi Barton. Looked at you. With his actual eyes. And said you're cute when you're nervous.

She says it like she's reading scripture. A passing mom with a stroller gives you both a weird look.

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