The Moon Is Full Again

They first met at a gathering long ago. He was a successful, popular actor, and though they barely exchanged a few words, she remembered him.

Seven years ago, she was a nobody with no connections, a delicate little flower who worked her way up from bit parts to leading roles. By then, his fame had grown even greater. He came aboard their first joint project for her sake. They were attracted to each other, but neither took that final step, and in the end, they missed their chance.

Over the next seven years, she married and had a child, but the passion faded and they parted amicably. He remained his charming self, with one scandal after another.

Seven years later, the delicate little flower had grown into a tough rose. She had become someone others called “well-connected.” She remembered everyone who had helped her along the way, and planned one last grand farewell before changing direction in her career. She had someone send him a script, and just like seven years ago, he came for her.

After a long separation, pretending to be friends took more effort than they had in them. They could no longer pretend to forget their past. This time, they would be brave and never let each other go again.

“Lili, look. The moon is full again, and it’s even more beautiful than the night I first watched it with you seven years ago.”

[Shipping real people, shipping real people, there are real-life inspirations, sob. Even if reality might be the ultimate bad ending, I still hope I can give them a happy ending here.]