#- — ° ❝ 𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚊𝚜𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚙𝚕𝚘𝚝𝚜 ❞

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— ❝ 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.

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— ❝ 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".

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— ❝ 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.

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— ❝ 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.

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— ❝ 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.

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— ❝ hear me out… a royal arranged marriage romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 are from different royal families and have been betrothed since birth. their arrangement is the seal between the kingdoms' alliance. raised in different places, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 rarely saw each other or spent time together. thus never actually knowing just who the other was or became. when the time comes, the estranged couple is wed, and it doesn't take long for them to realize how incompatible they are. but, incompatibility then doesn't always mean incompatibility forever... especially when war is suddenly knocking at their door.

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— ❝ hear me out... a wrong person yet right person romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 has been talking to someone on a dating app for a little. after a week of chatting, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and the person decide to meet up to have their first date. when 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 gets there, to their surprise, it isn't the person from the profile but 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛, who is someone completely different. 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 is the friend of 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚's date and they came because 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛's friend was going to ghost 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 but 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 felt too bad to let that happen. luckily for 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 is actually much better looking and much more interesting than their original date. the best part of it all? they seem to hit it off amazingly...

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— ❝ hear me out... a celebrity x normie romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 met 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 online, through a forum, and the two become fast friends with one another. that friendship soon develops into a mutual crush. the catch is they have never seen each other on video, only through photos, due to 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛's anxiety about being on camera. one day, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 is in 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚's town and invites them out on a date to the movies. to 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚's surprise, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 looks nothing like their photos, in fact 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 is an a-list actor or actress, and their movie date isn't just any regular movie date but a movie premiere that 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 is the lead of. the craziest part 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 also introduces 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 to the world as their significant other.

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— ❝ 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?

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— ❝ 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".

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— ❝ 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.

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— ❝ 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.

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— ❝ hear me out... i want a redemption romance. i want a separated couple who haven't fallen out of love but haven't seen eye-to-eye in a long long time, which clouds their love. their divorce will be finalized soon but then wifey finds out she's pregnant with their first child and now their certainty for a divorce just isn't so certain no mo. it becomes a whole lot of figuring it out together and piecing back their relationship and all that stuff.

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— ❝ hear me out... a sorta forbidden romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 have crushed on each other for the longest. the issue is 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛's sibling has had a crush on 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 for even longer and, despite getting turned down, still likes them. one night, after seeing each other at a party, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 begs 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 to "stop running away from me" but 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 feels too guilty going against their sibling...

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— ❝ hear me out… a civilian x organized crime boss romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 have been in a relationship for six years. it's an odd yet beautiful romance that works for them. the day of their wedding, a shoot out occurs and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 disappears in all the chaos. believing 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 is dead, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 falls into vengeful despair, taking out most of their enemies and becoming notorious for their cold blooded ways in the following years. then, three years later, on the same date as their failed wedding, almost like the universe is playing a sick game, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 finds themselves staring at 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 again. only they no longer remember their old life... or 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚...**

** another idea is that muse b simply couldn't handle all the illegal activities and, with help, disappeared.

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— ❝ hear me out… a second chance romance. what if 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 and 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 have been together for a long time. their relationship was once something out of a fairytale but, as time went on, the flame wasn't as hot anymore. both muses were still in love and still wanted each other though. sometime in the year, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 lands a new job where they become close with another co-worker. their friendship is nothing more than a friendship. 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 never hides it from 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚, offering to let 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 read their conversations or inviting them to join them on outings. one day, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 decides to join them on an outing and notices just how well 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 and their co-worker get along, which then prompts them to read 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛's messages. although there is nothing inappropriate, it's clear there are feelings there. unwilling to lose their love to a stranger, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐚 creates a plan to reconnect and remind 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐛 just why they are meant to be.