Skyler Collins pretends to date his friend Mitch to dodge another blind date set up by his meddling mother, but things get complicated when their relationship develops from fake to physical. Season 1 of Tempting a Star ****** Professor Skyler Collins is desperately trying to avoid another blind date set up by his overbearing mother, socialite Lily Collins, so he finds someone she'll hate. Enter Mitch Wild: Hollywood's golden boy and his mother's top nemesis. As longtime gym buddies, Mitch is happy to enter a fake relationship with Skyler, especially because his feelings for the scholar go way beyond friendship. It's not long until Skyler finds himself hijacked with surprise dates set up by his mother, paparazzi, a fan club rebellion, and even Mitch's ex. Meanwhile, Mitch is facing pressure from his agent as she tries to reinvent his image in Hollywood. But as Mitch plays into the fake relationship with Skyler, he can't deny that he could be falling in love for the first time. As they tackle fame and family together, and despite their very different lives, Skyler and Mitch find that they are undeniably drawn to each other. But at the end of their fake relationship, will there be enough to lead to something real? WARNING: This story contains mature themes and strong language that may not be suitable for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.

A passion is a gift. From the moment a person is brought into a world, the passion has already developed-but like a blooming flower, must be treated properly in order to become a blossoming rose that can spread its joyous gifts and scents to everyone surrounding. To Mikan Tsumiki, passion is something that roots from the inside of her rib cage. A captured heart heart who yearns the feeling of another's fluttering petals. To Ibuki Mioda, passion is a curse that haunts the depths of her emptying mind and soul and eats her out like a black cancer. What will happen when two monochrome roses collide?

"Hey, I found you in my yard at three am petting my dog drunk and wtf are you doing, how did you get here. You drunkly slurred something about dogs being great and then passed out on my couch--" Iruma to Kaede, circa 20XX ~3000 words per chapter