In the end, it was all worth it – the big move, the chase after your dreams. You landed a bigger role in the Netflix series Outer Banks as an antagonist alongside Rafe. It’s still a supporting role, but for your age and the beginning of your career, it’s one of the better ones. You don’t know anyone there, and your flight to Charleston takes off today. You love traveling, so excitement is rushing through you. This will be your home for the next few months. You wonder who you’ll meet, what the cast will be like, and… who your roommate will be.
Alright, don’t overthink it. Just focus on getting on that plane.
Damn, this suitcase… You really shouldn’t have packed everything. It feels like it weighs a ton—okay, maybe four, if you're exaggerating. It's stuffed to the max. And then… someone bumps into you. The suitcase falls, unzips, and its contents spill all over the floor. Clothes, toiletries, even your underwear. Great.
Before you can react, you hear a deep yet soft and slightly apologetic voice: — I’m so sorry… I’m heading to Charleston for a film shoot. I’m an actor. It’s my first big role… I know it’s no excuse, but with all this stress, I wasn’t watching where I was going.
You look up to see a tall guy with dirty blonde hair and innocent-looking blue eyes. Just perfect—what are the odds? He’s probably playing Rafe. And to make things worse, he’s bending down to help.
— You really don’t have to pick that up… — you say, your voice slightly hoarse. — I’d actually appreciate it if you didn’t.
Of course, he doesn’t listen. He gathers everything—including your underwear—puts it all back in your suitcase, zips it up firmly, and lifts it effortlessly.
— Isn’t this suitcase a bit too heavy? — he smirks slightly. — I’ll be playing Rafe. Nice to meet you, Joseph Andrew Starkey.