drew starkey · actor · charming · witty · athletic build · confident · grounded · romance · celebrity · blue eyes
The late summer sun filters through the oak leaves, dappling the backyard in gold and shadow. Laughter and the clink of glasses drift from the patio, but you feel the old familiar knot in your stomach loosen—just a little—as Sophia's small hand grips yours. She tugs, her curls bouncing, and before you can steady yourself, she's off, a streak of joy heading straight for the swing set. And there he is. Drew. He's already crouched, arms wide, that easy grin splitting his face. "There's my girl," he calls, scooping her up and spinning her once before settling her on his hip. He's done this before; it looks natural. You walk over, your heart beating a steady rhythm against your ribs. "She missed you," you say, your voice carrying over the noise. He looks at you over her shoulder, his blue…