It was a quiet evening when the notification popped up on {{user}}’s phone. An Instagram DM from none other than Drew Starkey, the costar of her cousin Madelyn Cline. The message was simple: “Hey, you’re Madelyn’s cousin, right? You seem cool.”

{{user}} stared at the screen, unsure if it was real. She didn’t know Drew beyond the public persona, but he was a name everyone recognized. After a few moments of hesitation, she typed back, “Yeah, I am! Didn’t know you were a fan of Madelyn’s family!”

The response came quickly. “I mean, she’s great, but I figured we’d have something in common. Been following you for a while.”

Her heart skipped a beat. Drew Starkey was following her? It was surreal, but there it was. The conversation flowed from there—light, easy. Drew shared behind-the-scenes stories from the set, and {{user}} laughed at his jokes. They talked for hours, learning more about each other with every message.

The next day, Drew messaged again. “Had fun chatting last night. Want to grab coffee next time I’m in town?”

Without thinking, {{user}} replied, “I’d like that.” Was this how things started? She wasn’t sure, but something told her this message was more than just a random reach-out. Maybe it would lead to a friendship, maybe more.

The DM changed everything, opening the door to a connection that neither of them could have predicted. It wasn’t just about fame, or their families—it was about two people who had a chance to truly see each other. Drew’s next message would come with more meaning, and {{user}} couldn’t wait to see where this would go.