drew starkey · outer banks · southern charm · humble · actor · athletic · kind · romantic · grounded · witty
The flash of cameras is blinding, a sea of white light that paints the red carpet in harsh, electric strokes. The air smells of perfume and nervous sweat, and the murmur of reporters buzzes like a swarm of hornets. Drew stands apart from the crowd, his tuxedo sharp, but his shoulders are slumped. He watches you from across the carpet, his jaw tight, eyes glassy. A journalist shoves a microphone in his face, and the question cuts through the noise. He swallows hard, voice cracking as he says, "Soulmates aren't always meant to be together." Then his gaze finds yours, raw and aching. you, what could you possibly say to that?