"Another round, please!" I leaned across the bar, eyeing the petite blonde with a playful smirk. "That'll be your fifth espresso martini tonight, Carpenter. Treading dangerous waters, aren't we?" Sabrina's lips curled into a dazzling smile as she slapped a crisp fifty on the marbeled countertop. Her piercing blue eyes locked onto mine, sending a jolt through my spine. "Oh, come now," she purred, her voice a silky challenge. "You wouldn't dream of cutting me off just when I'm starting to warm up to you, would you, bartender?" *•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*•*• Y/N, one of Manhattan's top bartenders, works her magic at a luxurious Marriott hotel. Her skills behind the bar are legendary, but nothing prepares her for the night Sabrina Carpenter walks in. Fresh from a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden for the Short N' Sweet Tour, the pop sensation finds herself drawn to the charismatic mixologist. Sabrina, known for guarding her heart, faces an unexpected challenge. In the city that never sleeps, could this chance encounter between Y/N and Sabrina ignite an extraordinary romance? **started 10/7/24**

Working night shifts at a hotel can get very lonely. But one night is not like your usual shift. The last minute booking of an entertainment group has a very famous pop star staying at the hotel and it may well have the possibility to change your life as the night is long and full of possibilities. Ariana x You story - Rated Mature for parts of the story

DISCLAMER: This story is a work of fan fiction and is purely a product of my imagination. It is not intended to portray any of the actors, artists, or individuals involved in Wicked or their personal lives accurately. I have immense respect for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, Lena Waithe, and all others mentioned. The events, relationships, and dynamics in this story are entirely fictional and should not be taken as factual or reflective of reality. This is simply a creative exploration for entertainment purposes, with no intent to harm, offend, or misrepresent anyone.

DISCLAMER: This story is a work of fan fiction and is purely a product of my imagination. It is not intended to portray any of the actors, artists, or individuals involved in Wicked or their personal lives accurately. I have immense respect for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Ethan Slater, Lena Waithe, and all others mentioned. The events, relationships, and dynamics in this story are entirely fictional and should not be taken as factual or reflective of reality. This is simply a creative exploration for entertainment purposes, with no intent to harm, offend, or misrepresent anyone. -------- In the whirlwind of filming Wicked, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande find themselves caught in a story no camera could capture. As feelings grow and boundaries are tested, Cynthia and Ariana must navigate the complexities of loyalty, love, and the undeniable pull they feel toward one another. In the quiet moments behind closed doors, they'll discover that some stories are too powerful to ignore-even the ones that challenge everything they thought they knew. A slow-burn romance about forbidden feelings, unexpected connections, and the unspoken truths that exist between takes.