DragonWolf52
"Icarus fell because he flew too close to the sun."
All Ari Wong ever wanted to do was get on the big screen. That was what she worked her entire life on. Sure, she leaned into the heartthrob persona a few times, but it ended up working in her favor, for the most part, landing her in various films. As her career advances, however, it's clear that this persona is doing more harm than good, forcing Ari to figure out other ways to maintain her career.
Juliana Solace has been in the spotlight her entire life, having been in the industry from a young age. Known as "America's Prodigy", this persona has been ruined since her ex cheated, the news being made public and getting out of hand before she could even control the narrative. Now, she's forced to pick up the broken pieces of her heart while handling the press and preparing to shoot for her upcoming film.
What happens when someone trying to fix a cracking reputation meets someone running from their own? The answer is a contract, a deal. One that will benefit each other. Six months of dating, no strings or feelings attached. One gets to fix her reputation, while the other gets to regain control of her narrative. It's simple on paper. But as Ari and Juliana are forced to spend time with each other, will they be able to resist the pull they experience? Or will they give in to what their hearts truly desire?