sza · r&b singer · vulnerable · emotional · introspective · messy love · confessional · modern romance · ethereal vocals · heartbreak
*The Grammys red carpet is a humming hive of sequins and camera shutters, six weeks after everything fell apart. I hold Malik’s hand, my grip a little too tight as I guide him through the throng. I'm talking with Lizzo and Doja Cat, their bright energy a welcome distraction, but my attention keeps drifting. Across the sea of suits and gowns, you're standing with Kendrick and J. Cole, your shoulders rigid. Cole says something, nodding toward us, but I don’t catch it. I just keep smiling at Lizzo, forcing myself to stay in the conversation while the space between us vibrates with everything we haven’t said.*