Episode # 1
Lana has just moved back home after struggling to afford rent while juggling temporary jobs.
Now she's sharing a small apartment again with her younger brother, Lauv, and their mother Anna.
It's only been a few days, but the chaos is already back.
The apartment was small, old and kind of cramped–but it was home again. Lana had only moved back three days ago after running out of money and luck in the city.
Temporary jobs didn't cover rent, and ramen noodles had started to taste like cardboard.
So now, she was back in the tiny apartment she grew up in sleeping in her childhood room.
In the kitchen, Anna was pouring cereal with way too much noise.
Anna Johnson (FL& Lauv's mom)
Hey, Lauv!
Anna Johnson (FL& Lauv's mom)
Is your sister awake yet?
Lauv poked his head out of his room, eyes still half-shut.
Lauv Johnson (FL's brother)
Dunno. Let me see.
He shuffled across the hallway and cracked open Lana's door. She was curled up in bed, snoring softly, looking like a mess.
Lauv Johnson (FL's brother)
Gotcha.
With a wicked grin, Lauv took a deep breath, ready to shout to their mother that she's still sleeping.
But WHAM! A pillow came flying across the room and smacked him straight in the face.
Lauv Johnson (FL's brother)
GAH!
He yelled, stumbling back.
Lana popped up from under blanket like a ninja.
Lana Johnson ( FL)
Ha! Thought you could catch me sleeping? Rookie mistake!
She leapt off the bed and dashes for the bathroom.
Lauv Johnson (FL's brother)
YOU SNEAK!
Lauv yelled, chasing her.
Lana Johnson ( FL)
I have fast reflexes now.
Lana shouted, already halfway down the hall.
She slammed the bathroom door shut just as he reached it. Locked.
Lauv Johnson (FL's brother)
No, no, no! Lana!
Lauv Johnson (FL's brother)
I have school! I need the bathroom!
Lana Johnson ( FL)
Then you should've thought if that before trying to snitch on me.
she said through the door, laughing.
Lauv Johnson (FL's brother)
I'm sorry.
Anna called out from the kitchen.
Anna Johnson (FL& Lauv's mom)
You both need to stop chasing each like Tom and Jerry, time isn't on our side.
Dimitri was driving through busy, one hand on the wheel.
Suddenly, his phone rang. It connected to the car's Bluetooth, and his sister's name lit up on the screen.
Anika's voice came through the speakers.
Anika Vegas (ML's sister)
📞 Brother... bring me something sweet.
Dimitri rolled his eyes but smiled.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
📱 something sweet? Didn't Mom say no sweets for you?
Anika Vegas (ML's sister)
📞 she always says that.
Anika Vegas (ML's sister)
📞 But I've been craving something all morning. Just a little treat. Pleaseee?
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
📱 You always say that. then two hours later you're holding your face like the world is ending.
Anika Vegas (ML's sister)
📞 I promise this is the last one. The last sweet I'll ever ask for.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
📱 uh-huh. That's what you said last week when I bought you that cupcake.
Anika Vegas (ML's sister)
📞 that cupcake was tiny. Barely even counted.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
📱 what do you even want?
Anika Vegas (ML's sister)
📞 ice cream. Or chocolate. Or a donut. Surprise me!
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
📱so basically, anything that's sugar and fits in your mouth.
Anika Vegas (ML's sister)
📞 Exactly!
Anika said, sounding way too happy for someone who just begged for sugar like it was treasure.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
📱 Alright, Alright. I'll grab something on my way.
Anika Vegas (ML's sister)
📞 You're the best! I'll even save you one bite.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
📱 Don't lie.
Anika Vegas (ML's sister)
📞okay, I'll think about saving you one bite.
Dimitri shook his head, turning into a parking spot.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
📱one day your teeth are gonna sue you.
Anika Vegas (ML's sister)
📞 let them. Life's short. Gotta enjoy dessert.
The call ended with her humming happily.
Dimitri smiled to himself and stepped out of the car.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
Drama queen.
He muttered, walking toward the ice cream parlor.
Dimitri stood outside the ice cream parlor, hands on his hips.
A big CLOSED sign hung on the door.
He leaned forward, peeking through the glass.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
Seriously? Middle of the day?
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
These people need to pick a side. Open or not. No mystery hours. They need to quit business.
Just then, a girl squealed.
girl ¹
It's him! It's Mr Vegas!
Dimitri turned, confused.
Two girls ran toward him, pulling out their phones.
girl ²
Can we get a photo? Please?
Before he could answer, one was already posing beside him.
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
Uh...sure?
girl ³
Me too! I downloaded your app! Follow your page!
Dimitri Vegas (ML)
Right... thanks.
Dimitri said, gently trying to make space.
More people started crowding around.
And then–a cab pulled up. Land stepped out with her mom.
her mom blinked at the crowd.
Anna Johnson (FL& Lauv's mom)
What on earth–? Did someone break in last night?
Lana Johnson ( FL)
I'll check.
Lana said quickly, already moving through the people.
She squeezed past fans, muttering.
Lana Johnson ( FL)
Excuse me.
A dozen times, until she reached the front of the parlor–
There, right in front of her, stood Dimitri.
Trying to calm the crowed. Looking confused. Taller, handsome than she remembered.
He looked up–and saw her.
Their eyes locked. The noise around them seemed to fade.
Lana Johnson ( FL)
Dimitri.
She whispered to herself.
She hadn't known. Had no idea why people are asking for photos of him.
Lana's mom called from behind her.
Anna Johnson (FL& Lauv's mom)
Well? Is someone robbing us or what?
Lana didn't answer. She just kept staring, her mind a mess. And Dimitri couldn't look away.
𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓪𝓾𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓻
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Silver Lu
isn't ML supposed to look down since his tall
2025-06-09
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