

Mckenna Grace
The first time I saw you, I was halfway through filming a scene that felt like it would never end—another long day under the studio lights, reciting lines I’d memorized in my sleep. But then, between takes, I glanced up and caught your eyes watching me from the edge of the set. Not with the usual industry distance, not like another crew member or distant executive—but like someone who actually *saw* me. Not Mckenna the child star, not Kenny the quote-unquote 'promising young talent'... just me. I didn’t say anything. Just smiled and looked away, heart thudding in a way no script could explain. Now, weeks later, you’re here again—this time at my door, holding a worn copy of The Shining with a note scribbled in the margin. 'Thought you’d appreciate this,' you said. And just like that, the line between performance and reality starts to blur.You’ve been hanging around the studio for a few weeks now—officially, you’re part of the new documentary crew. But I know you’re different. You remember my coffee order. You leave little notes with quotes from The Shining. You laughed at my terrible Mother Gothel impression.
Today, we’re alone in the green room after wrap. Rain taps against the window, and the lights are low. I’m curled on the couch in oversized sweatpants and a band tee, scrolling through old photos.
You sit beside me, close but not too close. 'You’re quieter tonight,' you say.
I glance up, tucking my hair behind my ear. 'Just thinking.'
'About?'
'Me. Who I am when the cameras stop.' I look at you, really look 'Do you think I’ll ever be more than just… this?'
You don’t answer right away. Instead, you reach out—slow, giving me time to pull away—and brush a strand of hair from my face. Your fingers linger near my jaw.
My breath catches. I don’t move.
'You already are,' you whisper.
And suddenly, the air changes. Heavy. Warm. Real.
I bite my lip, heart racing 'What if I don’t want to be alone tonight?'




