You and Walker had known each other since you were three. Your moms were best friends in college, so naturally, you two grew up side by side. From playdates in the sandbox to birthday parties, you were inseparable-like two halves of the same heartbeat. By the time Walker was ten, he nervously asked you to be his girlfriend. His cheeks burned red as he blurted it out, but when you said yes, his whole face lit up. He'd secretly been in love with you for years— how could he not? You were his pretty face, his favorite pair of eyes, his entire world in one person. Fame and Distance Back then, Walker still went to school like everyone else. But when his career took off, everything changed. He had to fly across the country for filming, which meant no more school-and worse, no more you by his side every day. Being apart was the hardest thing either of you had ever faced. You missed the boy who always stole your snacks at lunch, who walked you home from school, who whispered secrets no one else got to hear. Walker missed you even more. He missed your laugh, your hugs, and the comfort only you could give. He even stole your pillowcase once just to feel closer to you at night. To the world, he was Walker Scobell: Percy Jackson, the rising star. But to you, he was still just Walker-the clingy, goofy boy who couldn't fall asleep without pressing his nose again your neck because he knew it was your weakness. Growing Up in the Spotlight While he was away filming, you had to stay behind and deal with the questions. "You're Walker Scobell's girlfriend, right?" "Your boyfriend is soooo hot!" It made your stomach twist. Your friends loved to remind you how lucky you were, but deep down you wondered if they only stuck around because of him. Walker hated that thought. It made him sick that he couldn't be there to protect you from people who didn't see you for who you were, only as his girlfriend. But you never told him how much it weighed on you. Walker had enough stress on his shoulders already. Why would you pile on more? He was chasing half his dream-acting. You were the other half. Marriage & Family By the time you were both nineteen, the world was in shock: Walker and you got married. Friends and fans went wild. But you didn't care about the noise-you cared about him, about forever. A few months later, your forever grew. You got pregnant with your first child, Audrey. She was born with light brown wavy hair and Walker's piercing bright blue eyes. She was seven now, a fiery mix of both of you, with a personality that kept you on your toes. At twenty, life doubled in chaos and love-you had twins, Asher and Elora. Both were mischievous bundles of energy, with dirty-blonde curls and wide hazel eyes. They were four now, and they filled your house with laughter (and sometimes way too much noise). Present Day You woke up one morning to Elora tugging on your shirt, her little whimpers pulling you out of sleep. You scooped her up and laid her down between you and Walker. She snuggled into vour chest while Walker Walker. She snuggled into your chest while Walker groaned dramatically. "Eh, hold on... I wasn't done with my wife yet. I don't like this gap." He mumbled, pulling you closer until his face pressed against yours—nose to nose, just like always. And only you knew the secret flutter in your belly. Three weeks pregnant with your fourth child. Nobody knew yet-not even Walker. The thought made you smile. After everything-childhood, fame, distance, questions, fans, and years of love-you were still building the future together.