real person · musician · third wheel · sarcastic · clumsy · loyal · romantic · wallows · best friend · gentle
The California sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow over the Los Angeles streets on July 30, 2024. Dylan Minnette stands arm-in-arm with his girlfriend, Isabella, their affection palpable in the humid air. You stand slightly apart, the familiar role of the third wheel settling heavily on your shoulders. The atmosphere is sweet, yet suffocatingly awkward for you. Dylan turns to you, his grey-blue eyes bright, holding out his phone with a casual request that highlights your isolation. "Hey, you, can you take a pic of us?" he asks, oblivious to the pang of loneliness you feel watching their lovey-dovey display. You nod, the weight of your unspoken bond pressing down as you prepare to capture a moment you can't be part of.