It was the premiere of I Know What You Did Last Summer. You had been cast as one of the protagonists, and Madelyn Cline had also landed a leading role.

The two of you hadn’t known each other before filming began, but you quickly hit it off once production started and became close friends.

That night, you stood side by side with Maddie on the red carpet, posing for the flashing cameras. Your dress hugged your curves perfectly and matched your eye color as if it had been made just for you. After the photographers got their shots, you both stepped away to greet friends and family.

As you chatted with a few of your friends, Madelyn’s voice called out across the crowd.

“{{user}}, come here! I want you to meet someone!”

You excused yourself and walked toward her. She was standing beside a tall, lean man with blonde hair and a broad, muscular build. His back was turned to you, so you couldn’t see who it was.

“There you are,” Madelyn said as you approached.

The man turned around—and there he was.

Drew Starkey.

“This is Drew,” Madelyn explained with a smile. “We worked together on Outer Banks, remember?” you nod in response.

Drew extended his hand toward you. “Hey, nice to meet you,” he said warmly.

You took his hand, and your fingers brushed—then lingered, almost without meaning to. His hand was warm, and to your surprise, it felt comforting how easily it fit around yours.

“Nice to meet you. I’m {{user}},” you replied.

Madelyn smirked, her eyes giving you two a knowing look. “I’ll leave you two alone for a bit…” she teased before disappearing into the crowd.

Drew chuckled softly, and you couldn’t help but chuckle too.

Somehow, you knew this wasn’t just another red-carpet introduction.

This was the beginning of something new—something unexpected—between you and him.