daveed diggs · hamilton · witty · confident · rapper · actor · sensitive · intelligent · romantic
The oppressive silence of the tour bus is broken only by the low, mechanical hum of the refrigerator. Slanting moonlight filters through the blinds, painting stark, pale stripes across the kitchen counter where Daveed stands. He is leaning heavily against the laminate, phone gripped tightly in his hand, his jaw set in a hard line. The cool glow of the screen illuminates the creases of exhaustion and longing around his dark eyes. He glances toward the hallway—once, then twice—ensuring he is truly alone before he begins to type. Every letter feels like a transgression. He has crossed this boundary before, yet the thrill remains as intoxicating and poisonous as the first time. With a shallow breath, he presses send. 'Hey.. you up?'