Lucy Chen, a strong-willed psychology student, and her infuriating neighbor Tim Bradford, a grumpy bar owner and former military man. From the moment they meet, they can't stand each other - or so they claim. What starts as a neighborly feud soon evolves into something far more complicated and magnetic. With heated arguments, lingering glances, and unexpected moments of softness, Lucy and Tim are forced to confront a growing connection they never saw coming. Sometimes, love really is just across the hall.

She answers to two names-one behind a badge, one behind closed doors. By day, she's Officer Chen, fresh-faced rookie with a point to prove. By night? She's whoever the client needs her to be. But when her new training officer uncovers the truth, the real game begins- where rules blur, orders burn, and every call sign comes with a price. - 18+||‼️

Even though Tim Bradford is the best player on the L.A. Kings, his team might not renew his contract for another season because he is single. Lucy Chen, a world famous pop star constantly scrutinized for her dating life, thought her secret fiancée was the one, which is what she told the media in her excitement for her upcoming private wedding...that was canceled last minute. Their friends come up with a plan- Lucy and Tim should pretend to get married to help each other out. The only problem: faking it as a couple just might lead to real feelings.

Angela Lopez and Tim Bradford are best friends and step siblings, but they could not be any more different. While Tim's only concern is soccer, Angela wants to enjoy herself during her senior year of high school off of the soccer pitch. The new transfer student, Wesley Evers, shows interest in her immediately, and she would love to explore their connection further, but her stepdad has strictly forbidden her from dating in high school...unless Tim dates, too. The problem: absolutely no one is interested in dating him due to his gruff and grumpy demeanor. All hope of Wes and Angela being together seems lost until a plan is hatched to get Tim to date the nicest girl in school that he has absolutely nothing in common with aside from laser focus on her own goals: Lucy Chen. Title shares the name with a song by Letters to Cleo. Loosely based on the movie "10 Things I Hate About You".

Lucy Chen literally stumbled upon the only person in Los Angeles that did not recognize her from her various infamous movie roles. As a bookstore owner and book lover, of course Tim Bradford was not a fan of movies nor did he know who starred in them, so when Lucy came into his store, he had no idea he was talking to one of the greatest actresses in the world. One chance meeting, akin to the ones in the movies, brought them together, but their story could be better than the kind shown on the silver screen. Title is the same name as a song by Taylor Swift.

18+ | Contains explicit content. "If we do this, it's a one time thing. Tomorrow, I'm your TO again, and this didn't happen." Lucy nods, "Yes, sir." She takes a step closer to him, placing a hand on his chest and Tim can feel his willpower bottoming out. He closes his hand over her wrist, "Chen - I'm serious." She lifts her eyes to his, "So am I. Never happened," she repeats. OR Imagine if... season 1 Chenford decided to bang... Mature -- contains explicit content. Short story.

When Lucy falls in love with a little girl named Fiona that she meets on a call, she wants to foster her, but it would be difficult to get approved as a foster parent as a single woman, so she asks Tim to marry her on paper despite the tension between them after sharing a kiss "for work". Tim agrees for Fiona's sake, but their marriage of convenience quickly gives way to more. Canon divergent after 4x22

Tim and Lucy go to their home for the first time after getting back together. To mark their reconciliation and the fact that they're moving in together, they celebrate in their sheets. Missing scene from 8x1

What happens when the line between friendship and love begins to blur? Tim and Lucy share confidences, comfortable silences, and a connection that defies definition. But when unspoken feelings threaten to spill over, the two must face what they've long pretended not to see. Between crazy plans, friends' advice, and unexpected encounters, a delicate, funny, and deeply emotional journey begins - where the greatest challenge isn't falling in love, but having the courage to admit it.

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