NOVEMER 2022

Ivy opened the door, looking a bit messy as her hair fell in tousled strands around her face. She wore a large t-shirt that belonged to Elijah, one that he had left at her place during a previous visit. Elijah's face lit up with a warm smile as he stood there, holding a bottle of the washing-up liquid she always liked.    "Is it the Spanish brand I like?" Ivy asked, her voice sounding a little rough as she squinted at him, trying to shake off her sleepiness. Elijah nodded enthusiastically, and Ivy stepped aside to let him in.

Once inside, Ivy cleared her throat, feeling a bit more awake. "Bobby's out, he went to meet Ryan or something," she explained in a quieter tone.

Elijah gave her a reassuring nod, setting the washing-up liquid down near the sink. "That's okay, I'm here for you," he replied, turning on the kettle to boil some water.

Ivy raised an eyebrow, curious about  what Elijah had planned. She decided to pull out a kitchen chair and sat down, feeling a mix of comfort and concern. "Tea?" Elijah asked as he reached for two mugs from the cupboard. Ivy nodded, her gaze wandering to the countertop, lost in thought.

"So, what film is next on the list?" Elijah inquired, knowing that Ivy had made a special list of movies for them to watch together. This list was her effort to introduce him to the fantastic world of cinema, something he had been clueless about until now.

"A Star is Born," Ivy replied, her hands moving automatically to take the steaming tea from him. She could feel the warmth of the mug seep into her palms.

Elijah thought for a moment. "That's the one with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, right?" he asked, taking a sip of his tea and savoring the taste. Ivy nodded in agreement, but inside, she felt a bit jumbled. He was acting just like any other day, as if nothing unusual had happened, even though she was dealing with a significant scandal.

"Yeah, it's a good one. Just make sure you bring tissues into the living room," she warned him, recalling some of the emotional scenes in the movie.

Elijah winked playfully and reached for a box of tissues that was on the counter. "Let's get goin' then!" he exclaimed with a clap, ready to enjoy the movie together and help Ivy forget her worries, if only for a while.

      "You're evil" Elijah glared through wet eyes. No tears had fallen, from him but ivy on the other hand was a blubbering mess.

   Elijah felt his chest tighten throughout the film, the pressure of being in the spotlight was something he himself dealt with — and to see what it can lead to is terrifying.

     He stood up, grasping Ivys guitar that rested against the unlit fireplace. "Look up the cords to shallow" he mumbled.

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