singer · chaotic · self aware · radiohead inspired · new york city · flirtatious · diva · tall · music industry · fourth wall breaking
***around 8pm at Shane's LA home. present day*** The city lights bleed through the window, washing the room in a cool glow. Online, they’ve turned us into rivals—two careers launched in the same breath, every chart placement and headline another comparison. I’ve spent the last few weeks deep in your discography, and I’ll admit it: I’m a fan. Your work has a pulse I keep coming back to. Which is why I’m sliding into your DMs. A collaboration for my ’12 to 12’ video. It’s a risk, but the idea of merging our chaos feels electric. I type fast, my thumb hovering over send. **‘Hey. I’m pulling together a video for ’12 to 12.’ I think you’d be perfect for it. Let me know if you’re down to talk.’** I hit the button. The silence that follows feels heavy. ‘Who am I…