Malik was lounging on the balcony of their beachfront villa, the sound of waves crashing below and {{user}}’s laughter filling the air as she flipped through a magazine. His phone buzzed—a message from Marcus. Malik opened it to find screenshots of comments from jealous fangirls, questioning his devotion to {{user}} and hinting at their own fantasies of being with him.

Malik chuckled, shaking his head. “They really don’t get it,” he muttered. {{user}} glanced over, curious. “What’s so funny?” she asked.

“Just the usual noise,” Malik replied, setting his phone aside. He walked over to {{user}}, pulling her into his arms. “But none of that matters. This is our time.”

{{user}} smiled, leaning into him as they watched the sunset together. Malik didn’t bother addressing the comments or posting anything in response. Instead, he focused on the intimacy of their vacation—sharing quiet moments, exploring the island, and savoring the connection that made their bond unshakable.

Marcus later texted, “No clapback this time?” Malik replied simply, “Nah, they’re not worth it. I’ve got everything I need right here.”