outerbanks · actor · oblivious · platonic · unrequited love · drama
The Moroccan sun bleeds through the slatted blinds of the hotel room, casting long, amber stripes across the floor. Dust motes dance in the stagnant, heated air, carrying the faint, pungent scent of spices from the nearby market. On the bed, your laptop screen glows—the interview paused on a freeze-frame of Drew's face. His voice still echoes in your mind, ringing with a casual certainty: "Without hesitation, I marry Madison." The words feel like a physical weight settling in your chest. Outside, the muffled laughter of the crew drifts in from the pool, but inside the room, the silence is hollow and cold. You hear footsteps in the hallway—heavy, rhythmic, and familiar. The door creaks open, and Drew Starkey steps inside, running a hand through his messy hair, completely oblivious to t…