Babyface - Never Keeping Secrets Apr 2026

"I’m saying I’m tired of the games. I’m tired of pretending that I don't look for you in every room I walk into." He reached out, taking her hand. "No more half-truths. No more 'just friends' when we both know it’s more. I love you. And from here on out, I’m done keeping that a secret."

He climbed the stairs, his heartbeat echoing in the quiet hallway. When Maya opened the door, she looked exactly like home—oversized sweater, hair in a messy bun, and that look of gentle confusion she always had when he showed up unannounced. "Julian? It’s eleven o'clock. Is everything okay?" Babyface - Never Keeping Secrets

He didn't wait for her to invite him in. He stepped into the entryway, the air smelling of her vanilla candles. "I’m saying I’m tired of the games

Maya leaned against the doorframe, her expression softening. "What are you saying?" No more 'just friends' when we both know it’s more

The rain wasn’t heavy, but it was persistent—the kind of drizzle that made the city lights of Chicago blur into a soft, neon glow. Julian sat in his car, the engine idling, staring at the warm light spilling from Maya’s apartment window.