It was one of those lazy Saturday afternoons, the kind where the sun was barely making its way through the curtains, casting a soft glow over everything. You were at Mackenzie Brooke’s house, and the vibe was perfect.

Brooks Harvey, your boyfriend, had gone upstairs to do a live with Ayden, Mackenzie, and Jackson, and you couldn’t help but smile when you heard their laughter echoing down the hall. As much as you loved being around them, you needed your own space too, so you decided to set up your own livestream downstairs. You pulled your phone out, propped it up against a stack of books, and let the camera roll as you greeted your followers.

The TV was on in the background, the live from upstairs playing, and you could hear the energy from their conversation mixing with the sound of your own laughter.

It was funny, seeing Brooks up there being his usual charming self, making jokes and bantering with Ayden and the rest of the crew. But you didn’t mind the distance. You enjoyed your own little corner of the world just as much, especially with your livestream picking up steam.

Between responding to your viewers and glancing up at the TV to check in on Brooks every once in a while, you felt that perfect balance. It was like you and him were in your own little world even when you were apart, and you couldn’t help but feel that sense of calm that came with knowing he was only a few rooms away.