A/N: Okay, last one I'm going to post for the night. I still have like 15 more to go before I'm caught up. Thanks for bearing with me during this process guys!! ♥

You watched his performance on the television screen. Cameras cut to scenes of other celebrities cheering on his group, all jumping in time to the exciting beat. You rested your chin in the palm of your hand, a heavy sigh escaping your lips. Why did they all have to look so beautiful? Stick-thin and gorgeous, styled by professionals to look more perfect than anyone else could hope to be. You shifted on the couch, resting your head lazily on the armrest. Even when your phone rang, you refused to turn around, reaching your arm to grab it.

“Hello?” Loud voices from the other end muffled the sound of your boyfriend’s voice.

“Hey…” He sounded tired. “I might be late today. Sorry about that.” A woman’s laugh in the background cut off what he was trying to say.

“It’s alright,” you said, without much conviction. “I’ll see you later.” If he noticed the unhappiness in your voice, he didn’t mention it.

Trying to take your mind off of your faltering confidence, you began to wander aimlessly around the apartment. You walked past a countertop, accidentally brushing a number of items to the floor. Swearing under your breath, you crouched down and collected everything in your hands.

A familiar glint of gold caught your eye, and you reached forward to pick it up. You let forth another sigh and lifted it before your eyes. A thin but sturdy thread dangled in front of you, the tiny gilded star shaking with the movement of your hand. You held your other wrist next to it, shoulders heavy. The matching bracelet on your wrist felt suddenly heavy, and you leaned with your back against the counter. Did he forget it on purpose?

Normally this mistake would mean little to you, but your nagging doubts let it fester in your mind. What if he didn’t want to be with you anymore? You lowered your hand, dropping the wish bracelet gently into your pocket.

You spent a few moments sitting in a slump, moping quietly while your dormant thoughts were left to broil. The opening of your door and the arrival of a pair of legs in your line of sight awakened you from the blank stupor.

“Hey you. What are doing on the floor?” He crouched down to your level, forcing your head up with your hand. You hesitated, but finally voiced the concern tumbling around in your mind.

“Are you…going to leave me?” He looked surprised.

“What? Why would you think that?” You shook your head. “I would never leave you.” He lifted your head, cupping your face with both hands. “Why did you think that?” You looked away.

“Because… I don’t know. Why do you date me? You could have anyone. And they’d be more beautiful than me. Do you…not want me anymore?” He looked bewildered.

“I don’t want just anyone! I’m dating you because I love you. Not because I feel like I have to.” You reached into your pocket, looking down at the ground.

“What about this?” He let out a sigh of relief.

“Thank god you found it! I took it off to wash the dishes and forgot to put it back on. I was freaking out.” He grabbed you in a tight hug, his hand pushing back the stray strands of hair in your face. “I swear, I’d never leave you. I love you too much.” You smiled, your lips brushing the soft fabric of his shirt.

“I’m sorry for being so…stupid.” He shook his head.

“It’s alright. Just as long as you know I love you.”

“I love you too.” He smiled, reaffixing the bracelet to his wrist. “Why don’t we go somewhere?” Your eyes brightened.

“You mean out?” You jumped up at the idea. It wasn’t often you were able to go out in public. He laughed sweetly at your excitement, wrapping his hand softly around your wrist. He pulled up your sleeve to reveal your bracelet, leading you out the door. The gold stars on your bracelets caught the light, bright as the same ones peppering the sky.