"I'm Rey Johnson," she said softly into the mic. "And I'm here to sing Sondheim's Being Alive." Charlie blinked. That was the exact song he'd sung in this bar for his friends and co-workers. The piano player hit the opening bars of the song. Rey opened her mouth to sing. Charlie's eyebrows shot up at the sound. It was awful.

Attending classes at UCLA full time, you had to work hard unlike your other classmates. They partied and drank all night, while you were the one serving them drinks. They had their classes paid for by their family while you were there on a scholarship. You kept your nose down and did your work, after all, you had a plan to stick to. This was your senior year, looking forward to spending a year in Europe after graduation. You couldn't afford to lose focus and you were doing a hell of a good job of it too... Until you met your new professor, Charlie Barber. *cover done by demure.driver on tik tok *this will have MATURE CONTENT *THIS WILL ALSO BE A SLOW BURN!!!!!****

As Charlie Barber's marriage to Nicole grows more strenuous, the two seek out the help of a marriage counselor. What he expects to find is help. What he wasn't expecting was you. The girl he already knew from a night spent recklessly together. That night should have been a mistake, but Charlie knew you were his best mistake.

" Lights, camera, action....he didn't know he'd have this much fun..." Recovering from his divorce, Charlie had fallen into bad habits - smoking again, drinking again, and not prioritizing his time with his son, Henry. Charlie was desperate for any and all affection from a woman. You were a struggling young adult, just trying to pay your bills and make a living wage. You were desperate for a job, and you were willing to do anything for a pay-check. When Charlie hires you to nanny his son so he could manage his busy schedule at the theatre, an unlikely relationship forms between the two of you. But love is never simply, especially when family comes first. SMUT WARNING. CONTENT WARNING. 2021.

... You are a beautiful, accident prone, aspiring actor. Charlie Barber is troubled director, struggling with his unhappy marriage. After you audition for Charlies new play, you end up getting the lead role. You are instantly drawn to Charlie and he is completely obsessed with you. You quickly become involved in his life, and struggle to manage your own growing fame. Is life as a leading lady as good as you thought it would be? ...

Charlie Barber x Reader 18+ only. New cover, same story! "He didn't rush this time. His movements were gentle and deliberate. Like you were a delicate flower in the palm of his hand that he was afraid to crush. You kissed his neck, inhaling the musk of his skin. Everything about him was rousing. His scent, his voice, the way he moved his body." -Excerpt from Part 12 'Can I Call You?' You're a young up n' coming actress in New York who just landed the lead female roll in an abstract adaptation of Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'. Your director, a newly divorced Charlie Barber, is extremely hard to please but you're determined to secure your spot in his production company. However things quickly take a salacious turn when you and Charlie find yourselves alone after rehearsal one day. RANKINGS #1 in Charlie Barber #1 in Marriage Story #1 in I Don't Know What I'm Doing (self burn🤦🏻‍♀️) #1 in POV #1 in Theater #1 in Affair #1 in Relationship-Complicated #1 in Adam Driver **SMUT WARNING- contains graphic depictions of sexual situations **Cheating warning- if you are triggered by affairs, please proceed with caution. **Dubcon/mildly dubious consent warning- please remember that this is a work of fiction. Ongoing and enthusiastic consent is imperative in real life situations! This also includes descriptions of stolen orgasms and overstimulation. **(SPOILER) Reader gets pregnant but I promise it's not one of *those* fics. Give it a chance! **This is a work in progress so I'll be keeping up with content warnings as they (may) come up. **This is a self insert fanfic! Character descriptions (except for Charlie) are left purposely vague so you can let your imagination run wild!k

You're home for the holidays when a wrong number texts you on Christmas Eve. With a joyful heart and your better judgment out the window, you reply. Little did you know the stranger behind the screen would change your life forever. A Charlie Barber x Reader AU fic This story is a slow burn and takes place after the film. It contains mature themes. 18+ is recommended. *THIS STORY IS ONGOING* |SOME FUN FIC TAGS| Slow Burn Strangers to Lovers Eventual Smut Eventual Romance Dirty Talk Shameless Smut Shameless Fluff Texting Dad Jokes Pop Culture References Christmas and other holidays Complicated Relationships Real Locations You Can Visit SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6flLWjKh66LVgz4et1ox5M?si=fd659c9f7b8e4157&nd=1 HME READER GUIDE (FEATURES REAL LOCATIONS, RECIPES, ETC.) - https://www.wattpad.com/story/250745780-happy-musical-everything-locations-recipes-and Accompanying one shot series - The Chronicles of Dad (contains spoilers and takes places in the same universe) - https://www.wattpad.com/story/254165703-the-chronicles-of-dad #1 Charlie Barber (as of 1-28-2021) #1 Marriage Story (as of 1-23-2021) #1 Charlie Barber x Reader (as of 2-8-2021) #1 in Adam Driver (as of 3-27-2021) #3 in Director (as of 4-28-2021) #3 in Late Night (as of 5-05-2021) #4 in Theater (as of 3-28-2021) #7 in Theatre (as of 5-05-2021)

You're an aspiring director who just moved to New York City. You are inexperienced and eager and thrilled to get an internship with Charlie Barber's theater company and a job as his son's babysitter. You need these opportunities for your future career almost as much as you need Charlie himself. And he needs you. Of course, it's not that easy, it never is. { This fic is based off the 2019 film, 'A Marriage Story'. It takes place at some point before the film begins. If you are not comfortable with themes that revolve around cheating/affairs or getting involved with your boss, this is not the story for you! } *18+ only!