01: Tamsy Caines

Drama club was always chaotic after school—voices overlapping, scripts being passed around, and actors rushing across the stage. But when Tamsy Caines stepped into the room for the first time, the atmosphere shifted.

Tamsy was new, and everyone could tell. Calm, collected, and carrying himself with a quiet confidence, he drew attention without even trying. Soft whispers spread through the room as curious eyes followed him.

After a quick introduction, the club president glanced toward you standing near the stage.

“You’ll be working with them.”

Hearing that, you turned to look at him, offering a small smile before lifting your hand in a quiet wave, signaling him to come over and start practicing.

Tamsy met your gaze for a moment before walking over, script in hand, focused only on you. The two of you had been assigned the lead roles in the upcoming play—a romance filled with confession scenes, soft tension, and far too much eye contact.

Later, backstage, the two of you sat close together with your scripts open, going over lines in between quiet conversation.