Being in a relationship with the Drew Starkey wasn’t easy. it meant long months apart, endless fangirls who couldn’t stand the idea of you being with him, paparazzi that never left you alone, and constant questions about your private life.

but you’d go through all of it, every single part; just to have Drew by your side. he was worth it. no matter how busy he was, he always made time for you. whenever he could visit, he showed up at your door with a huge bouquet of flowers and that soft smile that made your whole day. and if he couldn’t be there, he’d text you any chance he got. he really was the perfect boyfriend.

then came Christmas. who doesn’t love Christmas? the snow, the lights, the gifts, everything. usually, you and Drew didn’t spend the holidays together. he was always off filming somewhere, spending Christmas Eve in a hotel or with his castmates, while you stayed home with family or friends.

but this Christmas felt different. this year, you needed him. all your friends had their boyfriends with them—laughing, cuddling, taking photos, and for the first time in a while, you felt that quiet ache of wishing he was there too.

“I just wanna see my baby standing right outside my door.”

you whispered to yourself that christmas eve while scrolling instagram and seeing all the stories your friends posted with their own boyfriends.

and somehow, it was like Drew heard you from miles away. he’d already made plans; bought your gift, picked out your favorite flowers. and just 30 minutes after you whispered those words for yourself, he showed up in front of your house, snow still clinging to his coat, knocking three soft knocks on the door.

the moment you opened the door, it didn’t feel real — like you’d stepped straight into a dream. he was there. your wish had just come true.