Business with Pleasure
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Ongoing, First published Sep 22, 2021
Mature
June Belle
         I have dreamt of becoming a famous singer-songwriter since I was a little girl. Every night after my Mom tucked me into bed, I would have dreams of singing my heart out on a stage in front of millions of people. Even after my Mom passed away, I still wanted to do it, matter of fact, I wanted to do it even more since it was also a dream of hers that she never got the chance to pursue.
         Now, after graduating from a four year college, while also working a part-time job at my local bookstore, I can finally focus on pursuing my music.
         I just need a producer... 
Hayden Grey
         I knew from a very young age that I wanted to make music, but I couldn't sing for shit, so my dream career slowly started to fade away from me. But then I realized that there was a way to make music and still get credit for it, producing. 
         I could help produce someone else's music, still get the credit, still get the chance to perform on stage, and maybe one day I'll even win a grammy, or two, for producer of the year.
         I just need a singer... 

         June and Hayden are so close to accomplishing their dream careers, they just need one more thing; each other. So, after a literal run in and finding out that they're exactly what each other are looking for, they immediately start working together. But the more they work together, the more feelings are developed.
         Should June and Hayden throw caution to the wind and start something new between them that could only just be lust?
         Or should they ignore their feelings to protect their careers and risk losing something that could be love?

[ONGOING]
[Started: 02|11|2022]
[Finished: 00|00|0000]
[The Grey Series Book 1]
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