The song Something Just Like This came out in early 2017 and took the world by storm right away. It ended up being the most clicked and downloaded track globally for 2017-2018!
But here's the twist: Dunn—our guy—wrote it more than a decade early. He tweaked the lyrics a bit, swapping out the original names like Achilles, Hercules, Batman, and Superman for Marvel heroes like Odin, Thor, Daredevil, and Captain America.
Sure, it's just him and his guitar—no electronic beats, bass, or keyboard harmonies to back him up—but Dunn's got some serious skills. He's channeling the spirit of the "Prince of Pop," and his playing is so good it almost feels trippy.
You can tell just by looking at the four gorgeous listeners in front of him right now.
After a 30-second solo, Dunn moves into the second verse—
"I've pored over old books,
Those ancient legends and endless mysteries,
Like the Avengers they speak of,
Like the Midnight Sons under a full moon's eclipse,
And Iron Man, suited up,
Ready to take flight.
But that's not my fate.
She asked me, 'Where do you want to go?
How much more will you weather?'
I don't crave
To be gifted like Ant-Man,
Or invincible like a superhero,
Or even the fairy-tale happily-ever-after.
All I want is someone to lean on,
Someone I'll miss—
That's you.
That's all I want,
The only thing I need…"
The guitar fades out, and Dunn sets it down with a smile.
He's expecting applause, but it doesn't come. The four women—Natalie, Sayuri, Chihiro, and Pen—are still lost in the song, their faces stunned.
"So, how'd I do?" Dunn finally asks.
That snaps them out of it. They gasp and exclaim all at once. Natalie stubbornly wipes a tear away, her face a mix of shy joy and playful annoyance as she glares at him—like it's somehow Dunn's fault she got emotional and everyone saw.
Dunn walks over, plops down between Natalie and Sayuri, and throws an arm around each of them.
Sayuri's expression sours, her lips puffing out in a pout. Clearly, Dunn's blatant affection toward Natalie is rubbing her the wrong way. When it comes to singing, Sayuri's easily two levels above Natalie! Dunn wrote this song for Natalie and not her? That's just unfair.
"Cheer up, give me a smile. I'll write you a song too someday," Dunn whispers in Sayuri's ear.
She's got a big heart—unlike Natalie, who can be a little petty sometimes. Right now, Dunn's main mission is keeping Natalie happy and getting her to accept Sayuri as girlfriend number two without starting a family feud.
So far, it's looking good!
Natalie leans into Dunn's chest, resting her head on his shoulder, looking blissful. Even when he whispers to Sayuri, Natalie's all smiles.
That song? It was too good.
And the unfiltered love in it? It hit Natalie right in the feels.
"Did I sing it well?" Dunn asks, planting a kiss in Sayuri's hair.
Sayuri, dead serious, says, "I think it was amazing—better than Elvis! Dunn, honestly, even if you quit movies, you'd be a top-tier singer."
Dunn turns and kisses Natalie too, grinning as he asks, "What about you?"
Natalie smirks, "It was alright, I guess."
Dunn pulls an exaggerated face. "Alright? Your standards are way too high!"
Natalie huffs, "Well, Natalie Portman's boyfriend has to meet high standards and tough expectations!"
Dunn sighs dramatically, "Good thing you met a guy like Dunn Walker."
"Pfft!" Natalie shoots him a teasing side-eye. "Shameless!"
Meanwhile, Chihiro and Pen, sitting off to the side, exchange awkward glances. Watching this lovey-dovey trio is a bit much for them. They share a wry smile and quietly slip away.
Natalie lifts her chin proudly and hums, "What's this song called? Just Like This? Hmph, don't think I can't see through you. This is obviously The Song of Marvel!"
Dunn just smiles, saying nothing. With Natalie's smarts, it's no surprise she's caught the deeper meaning.
Sayuri, though, looks puzzled. "Song of Marvel? What's that mean?"
Natalie explains, "Didn't you hear the lyrics? Spider-Man, Daredevil, Iron Man, Ant-Man, Thor, Captain America—they're all Marvel superheroes!"
Sayuri blinks her clear blue eyes, still confused.
Natalie lays it out like a pro: "Spider-Man 2 hits theaters in six months. Next year, it's Daredevil. Then there's Iron Man, Ant-Man, and Thor—all key members of the Avengers' first lineup. Hmph, this sneaky guy wants me to sing it and help him hype up these movies for free!"
Dunn laughs, "Not just you—us. A Hollywood tycoon and a Harvard golden girl. We're the perfect power couple. Once this song drops, it'll be a massive hit."
Natalie nods, "People have only seen the Spider-Man movie so far. With this song building buzz, they'll get curious about Daredevil, Iron Man, and Ant-Man. Forget the films—even the comics will shoot up in value."
Sayuri finally gets it and gasps, "Dunn, you're so sneaky! Didn't you say this was Natalie's Christmas gift? Turns out it's for movie hype—to make money!"
Dunn huffs, "What are you saying? I'm earning money so you two can live better lives!"
Sayuri tilts her head, puzzled. "But life's already good enough. I'm happy as is."
Dunn nearly chokes.
Natalie flashes a toothy grin, barely holding back laughter. She whispers in his ear, "That's what you get for chasing women—serves you right!"
Dunn glares at her, then pulls both girlfriends closer, clears his throat, and says with manly authority, "Tonight, the three of us are sleeping together."
"No way!" Natalie snaps, her face flushing with a mix of anger and embarrassment. She's always hated him saying stuff like that in front of others.
Sayuri, unfazed, shrugs. She's already shared a bed with Dunn alongside Rose and Pen before—no big deal. She frowns slightly, "I can't, though. You know, I'm not feeling great these days."
Dunn nods, "Tonight, I'll stop by Pen and Chihiro's room first… just for a bit. I kinda ignored them earlier. After that, I'll come back and cuddle you two—no funny business."
Sayuri says, "Oh, okay," totally fine with it.
Natalie nearly faints. Sharing Dunn with another woman in the same bed? That's way too weird. "I'm not doing it!" she snaps. "I've been on a plane all day—I need rest!"
Dunn scoops Natalie onto his lap and waves Sayuri off. "Give us a sec alone."
Sayuri pouts but gets up and leaves.
Dunn holds Natalie, kissing her for a few minutes before whispering, "Baby, be good."
"No way!"
"Why not?"
"You know why!"
Dunn frowns, "Nat, listen. You're my girlfriend, and so is she. You're both super important to me. Sayuri's not like the others—she's a good, pure girl, just like you. You two should get along."
Natalie pouts, "That doesn't mean we have to sleep together!"
"Then what?" Dunn glares. "There's only one of me—I can't split myself in half!"
Natalie huffs, "Then alternate days!"
Dunn rolls his eyes, "Nonsense! Two of you means one day each—what about a third or fourth later?"
Natalie's eyes widen. "You… you… how many do you want?! Two girlfriends aren't enough?"
"Alright!" Dunn cuts her off, switching gears. "Look at Sayuri—she's three years younger and so chill about it. You're the older one, the number-one girlfriend. Set an example."
"Nope!"
"Don't you remember? Every time we're together, I can't fully enjoy it—I have to sneak off to another room. That's so awkward. With Sayuri joining, it'd be perfect."
"No, it wouldn't!"
"Nat, think bigger. The three of us are a family. You can't keep her at arm's length forever. Open up a little—accept it."
"Nope!"
"You should bond with Sayuri. Who knows, more women might come along later. Then you two could team up—take down anyone who challenges you. How great would that be?"
"Not great!"
Dunn's patience thins. He lowers his voice sternly, "Natalie Portman, am I your man or not?"
Natalie purses her lips, mumbling, "Yeah."
"Then as your man, I'm telling you: tonight, you and Sayuri wait for me in the room. Got it?"
Natalie bristles, "You can't force me!"
"No one's forcing you," Dunn sighs, softening. "I promise, unless you're okay with it, I won't touch you in front of her. Just cuddling—how's that?"
Natalie pouts, "You mean it?"
"Yep."
"No tricks?"
"No tricks."
She wrinkles her nose, muttering, "Jerk!"
Dunn's inwardly thrilled—practically bubbling with glee.
Man, a guy's gotta show some backbone sometimes!
Reasoning with her? Who knows how long that'd take.
Now she's agreed to share a bed with Sayuri.
The rest? It's only a matter of time.
A harmonious harem—future's looking bright!