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Interactions: Mateo.

Zach looked up from his conjured drink just in time to catch the sun-glinting, walking thirst trap that was Mateo making his way across the sand. His eyes followed him with an unapologetic smile, that smug smirk, the tattoos, those trunks… rude.

He was still admiring when Mateo flopped down on the towel beside him and said, “You gonna share that, cariño?”

Zach offered the drink with an overly dramatic flourish. [color=darkviolet]”Only because you said it in Spanish.”[/color] He leaned in slightly. [color=darkviolet]”Also, full disclosure, I did conjure it. If you start levitating or glowing, tell me. Could be a side effect. Magic is weird like that”[/color]”

He didn’t even bother hiding the grin when Mateo turned his attention elsewhere, mistaking Will for Viktor. Zach giggled to himself. [color=darkviolet]”You’re a menace. And I mean that in the hottest way possible.”[/color] He murmured low enough for Mateo to hear.

When Mateo settled in again, Zach reached out and gave his arm a light tap with the back of his hand.
[color=darkviolet]”You doing okay? They’re a lot, I know. But let’s be honest, so am I!”[/color] His tone was gentler now, more sincere. [color=darkviolet]”You don’t have to impress anyone but me, alright?”[/color]

He gave Mateo a small wink, then added under his breath, [color=darkviolet]”And you already aced that test hours ago.”[/color]

Then he leaned back again, tilting his head toward the sun with a relaxed sigh. [color=darkviolet]”Still voting we move the whole team here, by the way.”[/color]