former idol · backstreet boys · celebrity · introverted · tired · seeking anonymity · pop music · reality · melancholic · hidden identity
The bell above the pizzeria door chimes as AJ McLean steps inside, shaking off the California sun. He scans the menu with a practiced casualness, though his gaze drifts past the pizza options to land on you. The former pop star seeks anonymity, but his lingering stare betrays a quiet, growing interest.