* nah , 𝓃𝑜 .

— ❝ hear me out... a second chance romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 were two peas in a pod, married for over five years with a blissful, trouble-free life—except for one lingering issue: they longed for children but couldn't have any, due to 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛's low sperm or egg count. although treatment options were discussed, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 grew resistant to pursuing them. this unresolved ache gradually drove a wedge between them, leading to their eventual divorce. after their divorce, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 not only remarried but also welcomed a child into their life (meaning they went through with the treatments just not with 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚). tragically, their new partner passed away just months into parenthood, leaving 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 to raise their child. one late night, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 cross paths in a store. the chemistry between them is immediate and undeniable, from the moment their eyes meet. 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚, still childless, notices the baby in 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛’s arms, but before 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 can turn away or escape the moment, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛, desperate and pleading, begs for help. moved by an instinct they can’t ignore, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 steps in to support 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 - opening up a new chapter for them but only if they can move on from their past.

— ❝ hear me out... a stripper x customer romance. 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚, a stripper, has taken on the responsibility of caring for their young siblings. they rely on their work to ensure their siblings' well-being and provide for them. one night, they are sent to dance at a bachelor or bachelorette party. unexpectedly, they find themselves in a private room with 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛, the groom's best man or bride’s maid of honor. in a surprising turn of events, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 declines the private dance but instead pays for an hour-long conversation with 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚. they connect on a deeper level, sharing stories, dreams, and vulnerabilities. despite feeling a mutual attraction, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 declines 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛's offer to go out, knowing the complications involved. weeks pass, with both muses unable to forget the powerful connection they shared that night. fate intervenes, bringing them back together once more. this time, both 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 decide to explore what their future could potentially hold.

— ❝ hear me out... a runaway romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 were high school or college sweethearts that had a picture-perfect relationship. they had plans to get married but the week of their wedding, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 received a damning piece of information about 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛. utterly devastated, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 made the decision to leave town and ghost 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛. years pass, and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 have grown into different people. though each has tried dating other people, no relationship has ever measured up to what they had before. one day, a party for 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚's company brings the ex-couple back together. although they are hesitant at first, a deep sense of nostalgia draws them to each other.

— ❝ hear me out... a secretary x boss romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 have been working together as boss and secretary for several years, maintaining a strictly professional relationship. however, unknown to each other, they have both harbored secret feelings since their first encounter. afraid of ruining their working dynamic, they both unknowingly decided to suppress their emotions and keep it professional. during a work trip, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 find themselves at a local bar, sharing a few drinks. as the night progresses, the alcohol acts as a catalyst, lowering their inhibitions and prompting them to act on their suppressed emotions. instead of leaving it as a one-night stand, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 find themselves succumbing to their desires on several different occasions and forging a deeper connection.

— ❝ hear me out... a one-night turns into forever romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 are not friends, not even acquaintances — just two people who met at a mutual friend's party, had a one-night stand and went about their lives accordingly. never to speak or interact again. at least that's what they thought. about two months after their night together, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 learns that they are pregnant and reaches out to 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛. some back and forth later, they agree to raise their child together but as more than co-parents, wanting to try to give their soon-to-be family a chance.

— ❝ hear me out... a contract romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 are celebrities. 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 has a not-so-good image but it keeps them popular and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 has an amazing image but their fame is dwindling. the two either aren't the closest (no beef) or despise each other. after a bad outburst, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 finds themself in dire need of cleaning up their image. to help themself, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 approaches 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 with a proposition: pretend to be in a relationship for six months. this helps 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 revamp themselves while 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 is able to boost their status. the two come up with and sign a contract, and their fake relationship begins. however, when the six months are up, both muses realize they aren't quite ready to let each other go and decide to "extend their contract".

— ❝ hear me out... another celebrity x normie romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 is a rising star who’s been in a relationship with 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 for a long time but no one knows except their closest family and friends. the reason for the secrecy? 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 prefers their life to be out of the limelight. 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 isn't a fan of hiding their relationship but respect 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 enough not to push it. plus, it's worked for them so far. after an award show, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 is out at an after party, where they are seen walking out with a fellow star. it's harmless but the tabloids report is as hollywood's newest power couple. amazing for their career, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 is forced to continue the lie. at first it's just being caught on camera but soon it begins to take 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚's time from 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛. will their love be able to handle it? will 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 have to step into the limelight?

— ❝ hear me out... a 'loveless' romance. what if, three years ago, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 were married over something political, financial, or whatever. whatever the reason, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 wanted to make the best of it all regardless. easier said than done. as soon as the ceremony was over, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 returned to their home, making it clear where they stood with 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚. three years later, their marriage is still estranged. only hearing of each other through the whispers of others. reaching the agreed number of years they'd remain together, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 sends 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 a request for a divorce. certain they'd get a yes, they are shocked to find 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 standing at their front door with all their things, saying "now we can do this our way".

— ❝ hear me out... a chosen family romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 is a single parent after a one-night stand with an unknown person. somehow, by luck, they stumble across the person's social media sometime after and reach out to discuss their newborn child. unbeknownst to 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚, they had passed months prior so their sibling, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛, was the one to see the message. 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛, still grieving their loss, meets with 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 to explain the circumstances but, upon meeting 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and their child, also makes the request to be in the child's life in place of their sibling.

— ❝ hear me out... a pretending-to-be-a-couple romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 has had a crush on 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 for a couple of years but never acted on it because 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 is in a committed relationship. 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 has accepted their role as just a friend, not wanting to let 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 out of their life. during a gathering, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 drunkenly admits to 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 about breaking up with their significant other after catching them cheating... again. this time, however, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 wants payback. so, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 comes up with the idea that the friends should pretend to date to hurt 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛's ex, to which 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 agrees. their plan works but in more ways than one.