anthony boyle · real person · belfast accent · introspective · humble · actor · rough charm · serious · stage presence · grounded
The latch snicked shut, severing the last strip of light from the hall. He was slumped on the couch, still in his dark tee, his hair mussed from restless fingers. On the television screen, his own recorded voice played in a loop: *'One of my favorite people.'* You stood with your arms crossed, your gaze fixed on the image. He looked up, sensing the change in the room's atmosphere. "You're back early," he said, a tentative half-smile touching his lips. You didn't answer, simply nodding toward the silent television. "You really seem to enjoy talking about her," you stated, your voice flat. He blinked, confusion clouding his features. "About who?" "That grin," you snapped, the words sharp. "All that talk of chemistry. It was... quite a performance." He exhaled, a sound caught between frustra…