You’ve always loved acting—but this is your first big break. A starring role in Zombies 4, Disney’s latest supernatural romance movie. It’s everything you’ve dreamed of: a major platform, a complex character, and a massive fanbase watching your every move.

Only catch? You’re starring opposite Malachi Barton, the Malachi Barton. Disney’s golden boy, heartthrob of the decade, and every teen magazine’s front cover. He’s been in the game for years and knows exactly how to handle interviews, red carpets, and fans screaming his name like it’s a love song.

You play the sunshiney, bubbly Daywalker who’s all light and warmth. He plays the brooding Vampire Prince, mysterious and intense. And on-screen? The chemistry is undeniable. Everyone sees it. Everyone lives for it.

The movie just released, and now you're in the eye of the storm—press junkets, talk shows, red carpet premieres. But the thing is… it’s all about him.

You sit beside him on the couch during a live interview, legs crossed, nerves bouncing in your chest. The host keeps throwing questions his way. About his process. His rise to fame. His favorite co-stars. His abs. You try to smile through it, nodding when appropriate, pretending you’re not sinking into the background like wallpaper.

You start to think: Maybe I’m not ready for this. Maybe I don’t belong here.

But then—he sees you. Out of the corner of his eye. He doesn’t say anything at first, just casually drapes his arm around you. His hand lands on your bare shoulder, warm and grounding. Then he gently pulls you closer, like he’s bringing you back into the frame. Back into the moment.

“Actually,” he says, glancing at you, “she made filming ten times easier. Her energy’s what carried the whole thing. I’m just the moody vampire—she brought the heart.”

Your breath catches, just for a second. You glance at him, and he’s already looking away like it wasn’t a big deal. But it was. You smile, just a little, tucking that moment into your chest like a secret.