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[sydbsweens]

Sydney jokingly rolled her eyes as he told her there was no ring. "I mean, I might just have to take back my confession now.." She continued to tease with a laugh. The dynamic between them had always been playful, and that wouldn't change in the midst of a serious conversation. They could be serious when the moment called for it, but the banter always had a way of seeping through.

"You guys were together for awhile. Were you.." She paused, wondering if this was an appropriate question, but given the honesty of their conversation, Syd decided to go ahead and ask. "..Were you thinking about proposing before we started filming?" It was the natural next step in a relationship and she knew Glen was a traditional guy. He was a family man, and seemed to be into the idea of marriage and kids. Especially kids. There was no better uncle on this planet than the actor. His nieces and nephews adore him.

In just a matter of minutes, their whole dynamic had changed. There was no taking back their feelings, not that Sydney would want to. It made her feel nervous and giddy all at once. Her head nodded as she carefully listened to Glen speak. Her eyes fluttered shut just for a moment as she felt his touch. She gently leaned into it, her blue eyes meeting his once more. A smile spread across her lips as he mentioned kissing her. "I think we can take things slow and still go makeout," She grinned. "I agree, though. Taking things slow without putting pressure on it sounds like the best route. At least we have the time and privacy to navigate all of this, since the world thinks I'm still with Jonathan. I'd say I don't want anyone painting either of us as cheaters or homewreckers, but it's a little too late for that.." Under the table, she placed a hand on his knee. "It's taking everything in me not to kiss you right now. How about we get the check and go up to my hotel room?" She suggested, eyebrows raised. "I promise to be on my best behavior," An innocent smile graced her features, hinting back at his mention of taking things slow. The blonde just wanted some alone time with him without worrying about who was watching.

[fyiglen]

Glen chuckled at Sydney's playful threat to retract her confession, shaking his head in amusement. "Oh, come on, you wouldn't do that to me, would you?" he teased, a twinkle of mischief in his eyes. Despite the weight of their conversation, their easy banter was a welcome reprieve, reminding him of the lightheartedness they shared. "Should I leave you here and go buy a ring instead? I don't know, I feel like you really want it." he laughed, licking his lips. Her question about his potential proposal caught him off guard, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of nostalgia for the life he had envisioned with Gigi before everything changed. "Yeah, I… I was," he admitted, his voice tinged with a hint of sadness. "We had talked about it, you know? We both wanted the same things – a family, a future together. But I guess things don't always turn out the way you expect," he said with a wistful smile, trying to push aside the memories of what could have been. "But honestly, it was for the best, I wouldn't be happy with her anyway."

But as Sydney leaned into his touch and met his gaze with a smile, Glen felt a surge of warmth spread through him. Her suggestion of taking things slow while still indulging in a bit of spontaneity made him grin, the butterflies in his stomach fluttering with excitement. "I like the way you think," he said with a chuckle, his heart racing at the prospect of spending some alone time with her. Her hand on his knee sent a jolt of electricity through him, and he couldn't help but lean in closer, the desire to kiss her almost overwhelming. "Sounds like a plan," Glen agreed, his voice low as he met her gaze with a mixture of longing and anticipation. "Let's get out of here."

With a shared grin, they flagged down the server to settle their bill before making their way to Sydney's hotel room, the anticipation of what lay ahead sending a thrill down Glen's spine. As they stepped into the elevator, he couldn't help but steal a glance at Sydney, feeling a surge of gratitude for the unexpected turn their friendship had taken. "You know what…" He whispered, looking at her and grabbing her hands, placing them around him as he licked his lips and looked into her eyes. "This is taking way too long." Touching his forehead on hers, he kissed her eagerly, pulling her leg over his thigh.

[sydbsweens]

"It doesn't help that I'm doing back to back press tours and going to all these events," Sydney admitted with a laugh, swirling her straw around her drink. Overall, the blonde took it all in stride but now with her breakup and not getting much time off, it was starting to catch up to her. She wouldn't allow the press or fans to see that, though. At Glen's words, she blushed softly. "I'm far from perfect. If I was, I would have been the perfect fiancee and listened to his concerns. I'd still be engaged." But Sydney knew this had to happen. Jonathan couldn't handle what her career required and it would have been a mess if they held on.

She bit down on her bottom lip softly, watching Glen's reaction. They had both felt this way for awhile, but seemed to be the last two people to know. "I guess we got so good at acting that we were acting like these feelings weren't here?" She suggested. "I felt awful for developing feelings for someone else as I was engaged but... we can't help how we feel, right? I was so busy with work, that made burying it all a little easier. I mean, not that it was easy but when your schedule is jam packed, you don't have much time alone with your own thoughts." She elaborated before picking up her drink once more. She barely swallowed the sip when he was making her laugh again. "What?! C'mon, you haven't been carrying a ring around this whole time in hopes I'd confess my undying love for you? That's so disappointing," She dramatically teased.

To this day, she never asked what happened with Gigi. The tabloids went wild, of course, and Gigi didn't help that either with her breakup posts. Sydney was never one to pry, unless given the liquid courage apparently. "Oh, Glen.. I'm sorry. I know you two were together for a few years before that happened so it still couldn't have been easy. She was a sweet girl and when I first met you two, I thought you were the perfect couple," She admitted. That was before any feelings started creeping in, of course.

There was a comfortable silence before the woman spoke again. "Now that these feelings are out..." She began. "..What do you suggest we do with them?" Her blue eyes searched his face as she waited for his response. It wasn't like she could exactly kiss him right then and there. She was still "engaged" to the public world, after all. And while the bar was dimly lit and fairly quiet, it wouldn't be safe to risk it. It seemed there were prying eyes anywhere they went.

[fyiglen]

Glen chuckled at Sydney's playful remark about him carrying a ring around, shaking his head with a grin. "Sorry to disappoint, but no ring here," he teased back, relieved to see her smile amid the weighty conversation they were having. Despite the seriousness of their confessions, their easy banter helped to lighten the mood, easing the tension between them. Sydney's apology about his breakup with Gigi touched Glen, and he offered her a grateful smile. "Thanks, Syd. It wasn't easy, but I guess some things just aren't meant to last," he said with a shrug, trying to downplay the lingering hurt he still felt from the end of his relationship. "And yeah, I thought we were the perfect couple too… until we weren't."

As they lapsed into a comfortable silence, Sydney's question about what to do with their newfound feelings hung in the air between them. Glen's mind raced with possibilities, but he knew that navigating their emotions would be far from simple, especially given the complexities of their public personas. "Well…" he began slowly, meeting Sydney's gaze with a mixture of uncertainty and determination. "I think the first step is to acknowledge that things have changed between us. We can't just go back to the way things were before, pretending like nothing happened," he said earnestly, his voice steady despite the nervous flutter in his stomach.

"And as for what comes next…" Glen trailed off, his gaze softening as he reached out to gently brush a stray strand of hair from Sydney's face. "I think we need to take things slow. We've both just come out of complicated relationships, and the last thing I want to do is rush into anything," he admitted, his thumb tracing a gentle line along her cheek. "But I also don't want to ignore what's between us. So maybe we can just… see where things go? Take it one step at a time, without putting too much pressure on ourselves," he suggested, his heart pounding in his chest as he waited for Sydney's response. "But I also want to get the fuck out of here and kiss you, I don't know what to do." He knew that their journey was far from straightforward, but with her by his side, he felt ready to face whatever came their way.

[sydbsweens]

"I just feel like it's been constant press the last few months, so getting back to set and hiding away a bit will be nice. Maybe people will forget all about me and my personal life," Her lips wrapped around the straw, taking another generous sip. Blue eyes on Glen, she knew the mood had now shifted from the previous playful banter.

Her blonde head nodded at his words. Jonathan was in the industry with being a producer, he knew what went into film and publicity. They always kept their relationship private anyway, so he wouldn't want her being all flirtatious in public with him either. The fact that he didn't trust her made her wonder, because aside what she had to do for work, she never gave him a reason to not trust her. "It obviously wasn't meant to be. You can't have a relationship, let alone a marriage, without trust.. At least we figured that out now before getting married."

It sure was a night for confessions. Sydney carefully listened to her costar and how he was feeling. Many would not be shocked, after all the time they spent together and all the chemistry, but Sydney was not expecting this. Glen could have anyone he wanted, not just because of his looks but because he had a big heart. He was a good guy, a gentleman. He was fun to be around. He was the total package. Hearing his little confession brought feelings to the surface she had been burying all along because she had been engaged. But hearing him say this out loud, just across the table? It gave her butterflies. "I care about you, too.. and admittedly, seeing you flirt with other girls makes me jealous too. Maybe Jonathan was onto something because even though I ignored how you made me feel and we didn't do anything, those feelings were still there. Are still there.." Her blue eyes stayed on his. "I... didn't hate when the cameras panned to you last night when I said my fiance was there supporting me.." She admitted, but quickly realized what she said. "..Not that I want you to get down on one knee and ask me to marry you!" She added quickly with a laugh, breaking the serious moment. "I guess I just didn't know you felt this way..." She paused, as a thought came to her mind. "Wait, is this why you and Gigi broke up after she came to Australia?"

[fyiglen]

Glen nodded in agreement with Sydney's sentiment about the constant press attention. "Yeah, it's been relentless. Sometimes a little bit of anonymity sounds like heaven," he admitted, his gaze drifting to the tabletop as he contemplated the prospect of escaping the spotlight for a while. Sydney's words about trust struck a chord with Glen, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of empathy for her situation. "You're right, trust is the foundation of any relationship. And if it's not there, it's better to find out sooner rather than later," he agreed, his voice tinged with understanding. "Maybe you're better off without him, though. He clearly doesn't know what he's missing, you're perfect."

As Sydney confessed her own feelings of jealousy and admitted to not hating the attention on him during her SNL monologue, Glen felt a surge of emotion wash over him. Her words echoed the feelings he had been grappling with for so long, and hearing them spoken aloud brought a sense of validation he hadn't expected. "Syd…" he began, his voice soft as he met her gaze. "I… I didn't know you felt that way either. And I definitely wasn't expecting you to say what you just did," he admitted, a hint of vulnerability in his tone. Her mention of the cameras panning to him during her monologue brought a faint blush to Glen's cheeks, and he couldn't help but laugh at her swift clarification. "Don't worry, I won't be popping the question anytime soon," he reassured her with a grin, the tension easing between them. "Mostly because I don't really have a ring here and I'm too lazy to get on my knee and be all romantic and shit." Of course he would end up joking around about a serious situation.

But Sydney's question about his breakup with Gigi caught him off guard, and he hesitated for a moment before responding. "Yeah, that… that might have been part of it, she wasn't very comfortable knowing we were spending a lot of time together, having people say we were basically a thing didn't help either," he admitted, his voice slightly strained. "It's complicated, you know? But I think deep down, I knew there was something missing. And being with Gigi only made me realize how much I value our friendship. Or… whatever I'm supposed to be feeling, or am feeling." He said, finishing his drink as he looked around.

[sydbsweens]

"Sorry, I kind of killed the vibe," She said with a nervous laugh. With her fresh drink in front of her, she took a sip and this one seemed stronger than the last. Maybe that was a good thing considering the alcohol finally gave her the courage to tell someone about the breakup. That person being Glen, who some would say was part of the reason for the breakup but Sydney didn't think that was fair. Glen was single and allowed to openly flirt for the cameras but Sydney was engaged to be married. It was nobody's fault but her own.

Glen's reassurance and his reaction made her feel more at ease. That wasn't a shock, since the blonde was always comfortable around her costar. The older male always had a way of making her feel safe and understood. "It's okay," She said as he apologized to her about the breakup. "All this pretending can end soon and it can fizzle out once Immaculate press ends. It'll be easier to break the news when I'm busy on the Euphoria set," She assured not only Glen, but herself.

"It's not your fault in the slightest, okay? Seriously. You didn't do anything wrong. Don't feel guilty. You were just doing what our publicists told us. Jonathan should have understood it was all part of PR for the movie, all the flirting.. He was a producer on the damn film. And anyway, I'm the one who was in the wrong. He wasn't comfortable with how close we got during filming and I didn't listen to his feelings.. I just, hopped back into it during press and that was it. He had enough and ended it." It was weird talking about it for the first time out loud and Sydney knew this conversation needed to happen with Glen. There was no doubt in her mind that he'd feel guilty and she wanted to reassure him. "Plenty of people wouldn't fall for me," She laughed his words off, not the type of person to think of herself in that way. Sydney sat back in her seat and looked over at her friend as he confessed something of his own that caught her off guard. "Wait.." She said softly. "You get jealous? Because of me?" Confusion was evident in her tone and written all over her face, her eyes staying on his, unsure what to say to that and waiting for him to elaborate.

[fyiglen]

Glen shook his head, a gentle smile playing on his lips as he listened to Sydney's words. "Hey, don't worry about killing the vibe. We're here for each other, through the ups and downs," he reassured her, genuinely touched by her vulnerability. As she mentioned the end of the pretense and the upcoming Euphoria set, Glen nodded in agreement. "Yeah, once the press dies down, things will definitely ease up. And having a new project to focus on will be a welcome distraction, it'll be a relief to have that weight off your shoulders, I'm sure" he added, feeling a sense of relief at the prospect of moving forward.

Sydney's reassurance that he wasn't to blame for the breakup brought a mixture of gratitude and guilt to Glen's heart. "Thanks, Syd. I appreciate that," he replied sincerely, his gaze softening as he met her eyes. "But you know, it's not all on you either. Relationships are complicated, and sometimes, things just don't work out the way we hope. It's nobody's fault, really."

Glen's confession about feeling jealous caught Sydney off guard, and he could see the confusion in her eyes. "Yeah, I do get jealous sometimes," he admitted, his voice softening. "Not because I think you're doing anything wrong, but because... well, because I care about you, Syd. You're one of the most important people in my life, and the thought of losing you scares me, the thought of seeing you acting like you act with me terrifies me, because... i don't want to share you with anyone else." he confessed, his vulnerability laid bare. He squeezed her hand gently, hoping she understood the depth of his feelings. "I'm not saying this to make things weird or put pressure on you. I just... wanted you to know," he added, his gaze searching hers for understanding. In that moment, Glen realized how much Sydney meant to him, and how much he wanted to take care of her, especially now that she was incredibly sad with the situation.

[sydbsweens]

"Very nice of you to think I would remember what drink you drink since we're hanging out every single minute," Sydney teased, essentially repeating his words back to him. She scrunched up her nose and playfully forced a smile to add to the joke. "Hey..Shirley Temples are good. Probably even better without the alcohol." The reason the actress hardly drank was because addiction ran in her family and it was just something she avoided. That, and she hated feeling out of control. Sydney was far too busy to partake in heavy partying anyway. Who has time for hangovers?

The blonde nodded her head, agreeing it was a good day. It was very needed after the week, month, and past year she has had and how busy her schedule was. The twenty-six year old liked to stay busy, though. "Tank said she'll give you a call later," She teased yet again. "I like how you're still feeling like you're the shit whenever the paps show up. You're a popular guy now, Hangman. Get used to it." While the pair often joked, Sydney did admire how humble and down to earth Glen was. He was in one of the biggest movies ever with Top Gun Maverick and yet he never acted like he was some hot shot. He was still just a guy from Texas who did everything with his family. "No way is Ryan Reynolds an asshole, you're making this up!" She laughed.

With one more sip, her drink was finished and she'd be lying if she said she wasn't feeling a bit buzzed. When you don't drink much, you can't really hold your alcohol. She was, in fact, a lightweight. It did give her enough liquid courage to switch the subject to why she had asked Glen to join her. "If you want some real gossip, you can get the exclusive.." Syd began, her blue eyes looking into his. "Jonathan and I broke up," She admitted, finally saying the words outloud. "Well, he broke up with me.. Called off the engagement." A laugh escaped her lips and she shook her head, despite the topic not being funny. The server came over to ask Sydney if she wanted another and she gave a nod of her head. When the server was out of earshot, she continued speaking. "It happened when we started Anyone But You press.. or well, not long into it." Her blue eyes drifted back over to Glen. "We've been pretending to still be together so it didn't egg on the tabloids even more. Hence the SNL monologue last night where I mentioned him and they joked you were my fiance. Which, he wasn't thrilled about but it's helping keep it on the DL." Her shoulders lifted into a shrug. "Sorry I didn't tell you sooner or before last night, especially with the SNL joke." Sydney looked over to the bar to see if her drink was coming. Letting out a sigh, she reached for Glen's drink and took a sip. Her face immediately turned into a look of disgust before she was reaching for her glass of water to chase the whiskey. "That's horrible..." She slid his drink back over to him. "So, yeah.. that was my confession." @fyiglen

[fyiglen]

Glen laughed along with Sydney's teasing. "Hey, I can't help it if I've got a memory like a steel trap." he quipped back, his grin widening as he watched her scrunch up her nose. "And you're right about Shirley Temples – they're a classic. Maybe I'll have to give one a try sometime." As Sydney mentioned Tank giving him a call later, Glen's smile widened. "Looking forward to it. Tank always knows how to make my day." he replied, touched by Sydney's thoughtfulness. The mention of the paparazzi drew a chuckle from Glen. "Ah, the joys of newfound fame," he joked, shaking his head. "But don't worry, Syd, I'll try to stay grounded. Can't let it get to my head, you know?" Despite the humor, Glen appreciated Sydney's reminder to stay true to himself amidst the whirlwind of attention.

When Sydney switched gears and shared the news of her breakup with Jonathan, Glen's expression softened with empathy. "Sydney, I'm really sorry to hear that. Breakups are never easy, especially when they're so public. You don't have to apologize for not telling me sooner – I understand the need for privacy," he reassured her, reaching across the table to give her hand a comforting squeeze. Listening as Sydney explained the complexities of pretending to still be together for the sake of the tabloids, Glen nodded understandingly. "That sounds like a tough situation to navigate. But hey, you're doing what you need to do to handle it, and that's what matters," he said supportively, offering her a reassuring smile.

As Sydney's drink arrived and she took a hesitant sip of Glen's whiskey, he couldn't help but laugh at her reaction. "Looks like whiskey isn't your thing, huh? Stick to what you know," he teased, sliding the drink back to her. With Sydney's confession out in the open, Glen felt a sense of closeness and understanding between them. "Thanks for sharing, Syd. You know I'm always here for you, no matter what. And if you ever need to talk, I'm just a phone call away," he said sincerely, grateful for the strength of their friendship in both the good times and the bad. "Well, to be honest..." He sighed, his eyes on hers. "I don't want to be the reason why he broke up with you, I'm feeling like shit and I don't know what to do..." He paused for a few seconds, drinking a little. "But at the same time, I understand him, he was insecure and uncomfortable, and seriously Syd, who wouldn't fall for you?" He said the last words looking right into her eyes, crossing his arms as he licked his lips. "I know for a fact that I get jealous when I see people talking about your body, how beautiful you are and you're not even mine."

[tylcrhocchlin-deactivated202502]

Believe me after this weekend you will be teased more than usual, Powell, I should have known you were going to show up on my television screen while I was watching SNL with Sydney hosting. I was talking about Maura, asshole, next to you and Molly she is my best friend. You behaving is what has me worried honestly cause I do not know if you actually can.

[fyiglen]

Excuse me, but I think I deserve a break from the teasing game, I am exhausted of everything and maybe I'm just needy and am begging for your attention. Did you like it? Was I looking incredible? Did you like my smile? Oh, of course you were talking about Maura. I can try to behave, is that better? TRY.

[jiwxong]

"We are a temporary group right now formed from a survival show... which is similar to X-Factor. We have a shorter contract than the groups around us and one wrong thing could cause the whole group to end. I don't want to be the reason that the group fails or- the reason I fail. I want to do well, to stay with my members and make our fans happy. Plus I really like performing as well. I- I would like to wear them. You shouldn't buy them though, just let me know how much they are. I've wanted to for a while but... I'm nervous. I usually wear soft pastels and pinks at home but I can't in public. You don't think they would be good brands for me? Why?"

[fyiglen]

I don't know if I would ever survive that, whenever I watch X-Factor I get anxious because I don't want people to leave, I don't want them to have their dreams ruined. I understand it all now, you're very worried about the group and yourself, but maybe when it's all over, you can be yourself? I don't know what I'm saying anymore. I don't have to buy them, but I want to, just for you. Will that bring a smile in your face? Because if it does, I'm buying them right now. It sucks that you really can't be yourself in public, it's almost ridiculous. I don't know, I think some other brand would be better, once I find which one, I'll let you know.

[paigexthorne]

Paige: 🤣 That is a brilliant idea and I wish I could take the credit for it! Flirt is a skill best learned face to face, so I could come to you or we can schedule our first lesson via FaceTime. I do require payment after every lesson is complete. Lucky for you, I'm running a great deal for first-timers.

[fyiglen]

Glen: Thank you very much, I'll be here all day if you need me! Seriously, I don't think I would take it seriously if it was through FaceTime, you MUST come to me so I can try to flirt like a decent person. Are you trying to take money from me? I'm poor, how about a dinner?

[sydbsweens]

"Right, right.. how could I forget?!" Sydney laughed as Glen reminded her of his drink order. It wasn't something she was willing to try. Straight liquor? No thank you. "I told you when you texted me.. it's a Shirley Temple, but with alcohol!" His reaction to her drink was priceless, only causing another fit of laughter. This was why the two of them got along so well: they were constantly laughing and having a good time. Glen had quickly become one of the most important people in Syd's life and she wouldn't have it any other way.

Once her drink was back in her hands, she took a sip. At Glen's question, she thought back to her day. "Well, for one? I slept in. Shock of the century, I know. Last night was a late night and I just wanted to do nothing after back to back events, rehearsals and the craziness of this week. I ordered room service for breakfast and then went and worked out. I took some meetings. Oh, I FaceTimed Tank! I miss her," She pouted, always feeling homesick whenever she was away from her dog. "It really hasn't been an exciting day, aside from FaceTiming Tank. How about you? Did you do anything besides some shopping?" Her tone full of curiosity.

It wasn't that Sydney was avoiding the confession; she just didn't want things to turn so serious so quickly. How did she even bring that up? She knew Glen would instantly feel bad for her and she really didn't want any pity. The actress certainly didn't want her best friend to view her different or for things to be weird. Even if they did nothing wrong, Jonathan did end the engagement because of how close the two costars had gotten. The last thing she wanted was for Glen to feel guilty or think this was in any way his fault. @fyiglen

[fyiglen]

"Yeah, Syd, how could you forget? I'm so disappointed, this is heartbreaking." He teased, rolling his eyes. Of course she didn't like whiskey and he wouldn't make her drink it, in fact, he thought it was cute how she was almost never drinking and taking care of herself instead. Glen chuckled at Sydney's laughter, thoroughly amused by her description of the alcoholic Shirley Temple. "Oh yeah! Also very nice of you thinking I would remember whatever we're texting since we text each other every single minute. Also, who in the world would drink Shirley Temple? You're different, you're weird." He shook his head, pretending to judge her, trying not to laugh.

As Sydney recounted her day, Glen nodded along, interested in the details. "Sounds like a well deserved day off. Sleeping in, room service, workouts, and catching up with Tank – not too shabby, but wait… you didn't invite me when you were facetiming Tank? Get out of here." He remarked, taking a sip of his whiskey. It must've been really hard for her being away from her dog, knowing she was completely obsessed with the animal. "And yeah, I did a bit of shopping, grabbed a coffee, you know, the usual. Even got some paparazzi's taking pictures of me, I thought I was the shit, Ryan Reynolds style, really. But honestly, it's nice to unwind and not have any big plans for a change." He told her. "Also, did you know Ryan Reynolds is supposed to be an asshole? It's all over the gossip, I'm shocked." He pretended to care about it, trying to make Sydney laugh.

Glen wasn't going to ask her what was going on, he wanted her to feel comfortable enough to just tell him when she was ready to. For now, he was more than fine drinking his whiskey and having a nice conversation with her. Besides, if it was really bothering her, she would end up talking and he would listen to her. "What are we doing after you get incredibly drunk with your amazing drink?" He laughed, biting his lips as he paid attention to her.

[sydbsweens]

The whirlwind of the past week was finally settling down, and it was the first time Sydney actually had a moment for herself. To say the last year had been hectic would be a complete understatement. Her career was thriving and she was as busy as ever, but things in her personal life had been shaky at best. From the rumors during filming Anyone But You, to the press tour and now SNL, the blonde's name had been all over the tabloids alongside her costar. In the beginning, her ex fiance had understood. He knew a little flirting and banter could really sell the film. Jonathan was a producer on the film, afterall. But after awhile, her ex wasn't so comfortable with it. There were conversations about it and Sydney did her best to understand and adjust, but she didn't want to change her friendship with Glen. The actress promised her soon-to-be husband at the time that she'd lay off the flirting, especially when press kicked into high gear, but it seemed to be a promise she couldn't keep. There were arguments, back and forths and ultimately, Jonathan had ended it not long unto the press tour.

Sydney, of course, had been devastated but her busy schedule helped take her mind off of things. The couple agreed to not announce anything too soon to Anyone But You releasing because if they had, it would spark the cheating rumors even more. So instead, they kept up appearances and Jonathan even attended SNL with her. In fact, it was such a secret that even her family and closest friends didn't know.

Finally, her brain was catching up with her body. Now that she actually had a moment with her thoughts, she felt emotional. She got dressed into a casual outfit and ditched the makeup, not wanting to be noticed as she headed downstairs to the bar. Since she wasn't a drinker and only really drank about once a year, she couldn't really stand the taste of alcohol, but Syd needed a drink. She ordered an alcoholic Shirley Temple and pulled her phone out to text Glen. He deserved to know what was going on, especially after the joke he so graciously went along with at SNL the night before.

When he arrived, she giggled lightly as he whispered in her ear. She looked over at her costar with a smile. "Alone all the time? I don't think I've had a moment to myself in... I don't know, ages?" Sydney half-joked, laughing lightly. If anyone knew how busy she was, it was the man beside her. She picked up her drink, taking a sip. "What are you drinking?" The blonde asked curiously. The confession wasn't something you just dive into. They had to make a bit of small talk and banter at first. @fyiglen

[fyiglen]

It felt like the actor was truly living the best life at the moment, everything felt perfect for him, he seemed to gain more fans, his schedule was insane, he was getting to meet a lot of people but to be honest, he had absolutely no idea people would end up liking Anyone But You but he was happy with all the reviews. Sydney, on her hand, was incredibly busy with her life, between filming a bunch of things and making people fall for her, which was obvious because who wouldn't like her? She also seemed to be living the best life ever. Of course, he had some idea that people would end up talking about him and Sydney, but he didn't know it would be too much, especially when people knew she was engaged to someone - he thought it was disrespectul, ridiculous and would make Sydney extremely uncomfortable.

When Sydney told him she had something to confess, he wasn't curious about it anymore, mostly because if it was something really serious she would end up giving him a call instead of asking him to come drink with her; maybe she was just tired of all the attention and wanted to relax, either way, he would be there for her as he always was and she knew he would support her no matter what happened. If she wanted to take a break, he would be there for her, if she felt like it was too much, he'd also be there for her.

Glen smirked playfully, raising his eyebrow as he leaned against the bar. "Well, Sydney, you know me – whiskey on the rocks. Always a classic." he replied with a wink, signaling the bartender for his usual. Taking a sip, he glanced around the bar, noting the subtle dim lighting and the low hum of conversations. "What are you drinking?" He asked, grabbing her glass and taking a sip of it, making a face at her. "Jesus Christ, this is fucking disgusting." He laughed out loud, handing her the glass again.

"So, spill the beans, Syd. What did you do today?" he asked, his tone light but filled with curiosity. He felt like he truly knew her, and they had become inseparable during the filming of Anyone But You. Despite the rumors and the tabloid frenzy, their friendship had endured, and Glen had always been there for her, both on and off the screen.

[fyiglen]

New York was one of Glen's favorite places to be, whenever he had the chance, he made sure to travel there just to walk around and explore a lot of places and even meet some random people. Now, even though he was spending a lot of his time with Sydney, he would never say no to see her once again, and by the second she had messaged him, he made sure to say yes to the encounter. It was a bit weird that she was at the hotel bar considering she didn't used to drink a lot, Glen wasn't going to ask her, obviously, but he was worried, especially when she told him she had something to confess. Glen stepped into the hotel bar in the heart of New York, the city's skyline glittering through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Dressed in black shirt and jeans, he looked around for Sydney. The ambient hum of conversation mingled with the soft jazz playing in the background as he made his way to the sleek bar counter.

Glen then made sure to ask for a whiskey as he looked around waiting for the drink. Minutes later, the drink was ready and he kept looking around, smiling when he finally spotted the blonde, taking a deep breath as he walked up to her. "Hey, what are you doing here all by yourself?" He asked, almost touching his lips on her ear and whispering. "You can't be alone and you know it." He laughed, looking at the actress and then sitting next to her. "The SNL star? Can't freaking be alone all the time, we must protect her all the time." He completed, making himself comfortable on the bench and drinking, paying attention to her. || @sydbsweens

[fyiglen]

[text from @sydbsweens]: lol I’m shocked that many people tuned into my episode! oh, not jealous at all, hm? well you won’t have to share me too much.

[text]: you’re going to laugh at my drink of choice. you know I hardly ever drink so I ordered an alcoholic Shirley Temple. kind of needed a drink, to be honest. I kind of have a confession to make but only when you’re here in person because it’s not something to text?

[ text ] i'm not shocked at all. people has been falling in love with you and i can't stop them because i understand them! not jealous at all. how do you know? [ text ] an alcoholic shirley temple! you're the cutest person i've ever met, really. why's that? why do you suddenly need a drink? a confession? what did you do, sydney? okay, okay, i'll be there soon.

[fyiglen]

[text from @sydbsweens]: I know, I know but still. it meant a lot. I’m just proud I didn’t fuck up or let my stage fright get the best of me lol

[text]: did you buy anything good? I’m at the hotel bar having a drink. care to join?

[ text ] i told you you were going to do great! now i have to share you with the rest of the world, it's not a big deal and i'm not jealous at all. [ text ] not really, just a white shirt and some jeans, nothing else. oh yes, now we're talking! i'll be there in 5 minutes. what are you drinking, hm?

[fyiglen]

[text from @sydbsweens]: hey, thanks for coming last night and doing the whole bit. it meant a lot to have you there supporting me.

[text]: any possible chance you’re still in nyc?

[ text ] you know there's no need to thank me. i'll always be there to support you, syd. and as you know, i'm incredibly proud of you. [ text ] yeah! i was just walking around, doing some shopping, where are you?

[tay-swifts]

SYDNEY SWEENEY Saturday Night Live: Monologue (2024)

[sydbsweens]

@fyiglen

[jiwxong]

"I wish I could be more like that, It's not- I wish I could explain more as to why things are this way. Maybe in the future, when ZB1 is more... stable. When we have a longer contract, I would like that. I can't ruin my whole team's chance at something big over heels. However, if you happen to have some in baby pink with butterflies in my size at your house... I wouldn't object to trying them on there. It was a silly thing to want to buy first anyway, I should want to go shopping at Calvin Klein or- Celine."

[fyiglen]

And I wish I could understand what is going on because I'm trying my best to make you happy and you're basically denying it, but I promise to be patient and wait for the day you are going to explain. I don't, but I could make sure to buy it and then I'll let you know its been waiting for you. Are you sure it was a silly thing? You were very excited at first. Calvin Klein and Celine? Doesn't suit you, Jiwoong.

[fylwoo]

"Oh? Are you ready now? I got you, Definitely can go for food at any time of the day."

[fyiglen]

I take free food very seriously, even more than a job. You don't know how much I love to eat, my dude. You haven't seen it yet and it's wild.