My boy / Drew Starkey

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Mila

It's been quiet these past few days. Too quiet. I know Drew's been laying low, and honestly, it makes sense. After everything that's happened, it's no surprise he needs time for himself. The past few weeks have been a rollercoaster, and no one really saw this coming—not like this.

I mean, yeah, we all had our suspicions about Kiara and Drew, especially with all the rumors, but no one ever thought it would go public like this. But now it's out there. The photos, the truth. And it's all over the place. Drew hasn't said much since the news broke, which I get. He doesn't owe anyone an explanation right now. But that doesn't stop me from worrying.

I'm trying not to let it consume me, but it's hard. I haven't heard from him directly, and it feels weird. I know he needs space, and I'm giving him that. I've been trying to focus on the good stuff, like the weekend Madison and I just had. It's been nice, honestly—just taking a step back from the madness, away from all the drama, and just letting myself breathe for a minute. We've been so busy filming and everything else, so it's good to have some free time. But I can't stop thinking about Drew.

Rudy texted me yesterday, telling me that Drew was fine and that none of us needed to worry. Of course, I appreciated it, but worrying is kind of hard to avoid when you care about someone, right? Especially someone as important as Drew.

I know things have been... complicated. There's a lot of tension with everything, and part of me wishes I could just reach out to him and talk to him, but I know it's not the right time. I can't force that kind of connection when he's dealing with his own stuff. He needs to process all this in his own way. But still, the silence is deafening.

I think we all thought we were prepared for whatever drama came our way, but no one was ready for this. Not like this. The world knows now. Everyone knows the truth, and I just want Drew to be okay. It's a weird place to be in—caught between the tension of everything and the hope that he'll come out stronger on the other side. But for now, I'm giving him space... even though it's hard to do when all I want is to check in and make sure he's okay.

But, I guess all I can do is wait.

We've all been contacted by the OBX PR team, just making sure we're all on the same page about how to handle this situation. They've given us clear instructions about how we should approach any interviews or public appearances and how to avoid fueling the fire if the questions come up. It's honestly not surprising. We're all used to this kind of thing by now. We've been in the public eye for long enough to know how to handle ourselves, how to stay professional, and how to deflect those tough questions.

The PR team gave us some good reminders on how to talk a lot but not say much—answering without really answering. It's a skill you get good at over time. When you're asked about something personal, something that's heavy, you find ways to navigate the conversation without getting too deep. We've all learned how to stay calm and collected, how to maintain that 'public figure' persona without cracking under the pressure.

But honestly, none of us have done interviews since everything exploded. I think we're all on the same page about needing a break. There's been so much drama lately that it feels like the last thing any of us need right now is to be thrust into more of it. It's like we're all just waiting for the storm to pass before we get back out there, before we have to answer questions that we're not ready for.

I think, as a cast, we just need some time to relax. To breathe. This whole situation, the scandal with Kiara, the photos, the rumors—it's all been so overwhelming. It's a lot to take in, and we're all just trying to process it in our own ways. None of us want to be part of the drama anymore, but we also know we can't avoid it forever. We've got to get back to work eventually, but for now, it's just a matter of letting things cool off and giving each other space.