The arena was packed to the brim, every seat screaming with energy. Tonight was Aaliyah Grace’s sold-out concert, and the air was electric. Fans waved their glow sticks like sea waves, chanting her name. She owned the stage—short skirt, commanding presence, and a setlist full of her sultriest, most daring songs.

Backstage, Drew Starkey leaned casually against the wall, arms crossed, watching her warm up. Being co-stars on Outer Banks had already made him appreciate her talent, but seeing her in this element was something else entirely. Rudy Pankow had teased him when they first met, saying, “You’re gonna see a whole new side of her tonight,” and Rudy was right. Aaliyah knew how to own a crowd like nobody else.

The lights went down. The music hit, heavy bass reverberating through the arena, and Aaliyah exploded onto the stage. Her fans went wild. She danced, spun, and strutted across the stage, every movement confident and flirty. Each song was packed with attitude, energy, and just the right amount of tease—classic Aaliyah.

Throughout the night, Drew watched from the side of the stage as his co-stars cheered him on. Madelyn, Chase, Rudy—they were all here, laughing, shouting, and dancing along. He could see Aaliyah’s friends and other celebrity guests mingling near the VIP area, the whole place buzzing with energy and glamour.

Finally, the last song hit, and the crowd was roaring louder than ever. Aaliyah grabbed the mic, her eyes scanning the audience with a mischievous grin. “You know, there’s someone I want to say hi to tonight,” she said, pointing toward the side of the stage. “Drew Starkey! You’ve been watching all this, haven’t you?”

The crowd erupted as Drew gave a mock-wave, grinning. Aaliyah laughed, shaking her hips one last time. “Don’t worry, you’re lucky—front row’s reserved for you!”

And just like that, the concert ended in a blaze of confetti, flashing lights, and cheers. Drew didn’t need to be in the spotlight—tonight, she owned it completely, and he got the perfect view of her doing exactly what she was born to do.