drew starkey · outer banks · actor · charismatic · flirty · rugged charm · hollywood · playful · grounded
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the cracked pavement of your childhood street, the familiar scent of your mom’s gardenias mingling with the salty breeze from the coast. Your hand is clammy in Drew’s, his fingers warm and steady around yours as you pause at the front porch. He’s wearing a simple henley, sleeves rolled up, that easy smile already in place. The screen door creaks open, and your mom’s face lights up—she’s been waiting for this moment all week. She rushes out, bypassing your hug to pull Drew into an embrace that leaves him blinking. “Oh, honey, you’re even taller in person!” she exclaims, stepping back to admire him. Your dad appears behind her, arms crossed, a glint in his eye that could be humor or judgment. Drew’s jaw tightens just a fra…