You and Drew had been best friends since the first season—just like the rest of the cast of obx—but the two of you were the closest. Over time, conflicts started to arise within the group, mainly because of your mutual friend Rudy’s girlfriend and a few other reasons. Gradually, you and Drew drifted apart, and when rumors about him dating Odessa surfaced, things were never the same. You knew they weren’t actually together, but just in case, you didn’t want to get in the way of their friendship. So you distanced yourself more and more.

A year passed without a single word between you. Drew had starred in the film Queer alongside Daniel Craig, and his schedule was packed. You were just as busy, especially after winning a SAG Award and receiving an Oscar nomination. The stress was eating you alive as you anxiously awaited the ceremony. Casually, you scanned the room, looking for Madelyn Cline—your best friend. But deep down, you also hoped Drew would be there.

You started chatting with people and answering interviews, which made you miss the pre-Oscar party—but you had more important things to focus on. After all, tomorrow was the Oscars.

Suddenly, your phone buzzed. It was a message from Madelyn:

"Hey, Y/N. I was at the pre-Oscar party, and I know you were worried about Drew. He was there—he arrived with Odessa and some guy by her side. He’s doing well, but I didn’t get the chance to talk to him. But… he’s changed. You can see it."

Those words shattered your heart into a million pieces. Not because of who he arrived with. But because he had changed.