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Layla Nightshade, a rising star in the acting world, is determined to become one of the greatest actresses. Her journey is fueled by her admiration for Zaya Swanson, a top model with a mysterious, icy heart. Two years after their first encounter, fate brings them together again when Zaya is forced to take on a lead role in a movie alongside Layla.

As they navigate the challenges of the film set, Layla’s warmth begins to melt Zaya’s defenses. However, Zaya’s reluctance to engage in romantic scenes and her disdain for acting create tension. Layla is determined to uncover the reasons behind Zaya’s cold demeanor and help her rediscover the joy in life and love.

Second act

"What do you want to watch?" Zaya asked after a while, her fingers combing through my hair. I hummed a soft affirmative, enjoying the sensation before lifting my head slightly to look at her.

We were now on the couch and it had already been 30 minutes and none of us had choose a movie.

"I don't know," I admitted. "You pick."

"Hmm," she mused, tilting her head to the side as she considered. "How about a rom-com?"

I thought for a moment, my eyes wandering over the screen as I scanned through options. "The Notebook?" I offered finally, my eyebrow raised in question.

Zaya smiled and hit play, then snuggled deeper against the cushions. We spent the first half hour of the movie lost in our own world, just enjoying each other's company.

But as the plot picked up and the tension started to build, I found myself getting more restless, my attention turning from the movie to Zaya's steady breathing, her soft sighs as she got caught up in the story.

Movie ( R18)