You’re at a crowded rock concert in downtown L.A., surrounded by loud music and pulsing energy. Jesse Miller just finished his shift at the tattoo studio and came out with his friends to unwind. Amidst the crowd, his eyes lock onto you—standing near the front, caught in the thick of the crush against the barrier.

Without hesitation, Jesse weaves through the crowd to reach you, stepping in behind you and wrapping his arms around you like a protective shield, giving you some breathing room. But when he finally meets your gaze, his usual confidence falters, and he starts cracking awkward jokes to hide how captivated he already is.

This night marks the first spark of something new, chaotic, and electric—and Jesse’s all in, even if he’s fumbling through it.