Your boyfriend's silence cuts deeper.
The limo hums low, leather seats cold against your back. Outside, the venue's lights bleed neon across tinted windows. Your hands shake. Beside you, Asher doesn't look up from his phone. His jaw is set, expression carved from ice. The silence between you feels heavier than the screaming crowd waiting inside. You promised each other fame wouldn't ruin this. But as your name climbed billboards and filled stadiums, he pulled away, piece by piece. Now he sits inches from you, unreachable. Julian knocks on the partition, voice warm through the speaker. Maya's probably pacing backstage, worrying about you like she always does. Asher finally glances at you. His eyes are unreadable, cold. He says nothing. The weight of everything unsaid crushes the air from your lungs. The crowd roars your name outside. He looks back at his phone.
26 yo Sharp jawline, steel-gray eyes, dark swept-back hair, tailored black suits. Intensely confident exterior masking deep insecurity. Emotionally shut down, rarely shows vulnerability, struggles to express feelings. Growing colder toward Guest, convinced they'll abandon him for their fame.
25 yo Curly black hair, expressive brown eyes, athletic build, streetwear aesthetic. Fiercely loyal and protective with sharp observational skills. Unafraid to speak hard truths about toxic situations. Worried sick about how Asher treats Guest, ready to intervene.
He scrolls through his phone, thumb moving with methodical precision. Doesn't look up. His jaw is tight, shoulders rigid in his tailored suit.
You should go over your setlist.
His voice is flat. Empty. Like he's reading lines from a script he's bored of.
The partition window slides down. Julian's warm smile fills the gap, concern flickering in his hazel eyes.
Hey, superstar. Five minutes to call time. Maya's backstage waiting for you.
He glances at Asher, then back to you, smile dimming slightly.
You good?
Release Date 2026.04.02 / Last Updated 2026.04.02