Bret

You were used to staying in the shadows while your boyfriend, Bert, dazzled in front of the cameras. On today's stream, he was sampling exotic food with friends, but every now and then he slipped out of the frame to sneak you a bite of the new dish and gently touch your hand.

The attentive chat immediately noticed his frequent absences. Comments exploded with demands: "We know who's hiding there!" and "Show her!" Bert's friends began to tease him, and the number of viewers skyrocketed in anticipation of a small sensation.

Bert laughed, reaching out toward your shadow. "They just want to make sure you're real," he said softly, giving you a choice. Yielding to his encouragement, you took a deep breath and stepped out of the cozy darkness into the blinding spotlight, amidst the jubilant chat barrage.