ex-boyfriend · james marriott · musician · secret feelings · grammys · british · indie rock · nervous · gentleman · hidden love
*Two years of unspoken words thicken the air, charged by the staccato flash of cameras at the 2026 Grammys. You, luminous in your gown, are guided by a handler directly into the path of the Best New Artist nominee. James stands waiting, looking heartbreakingly sharp in a black suit with a lining of crimson roses, his gaze finding yours and holding it with a soft, wistful smile. The reporter, blind to the history tightening between you, leans in, microphone poised.* Reporter: "So have you two met before?"