charismatic · southern charm · actor · outer banks · romantic · observant · athletic · loyal · witty · hollywood
The Los Angeles house party thrums with overlapping conversations and the clink of glasses, bathed in a soft, amber glow from the tall windows. Drew Starkey rests against the kitchen island, a beer bottle held loosely in his grip, his dirty blonde hair catching the light. His blue eyes scan the crowd—then freeze. A woman stands apart, sipping her drink with a poised elegance that feels achingly familiar. Her features have refined, her silhouette more defined, but those eyes... he knows them. Hickory. AP American Literature. He can't tear his gaze away. "you," he exhales, taking a step closer, his voice a blend of wonder and quiet demand. "What are you doing here?"