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"For what?" I asked.

Both women looked to me.

Taylor was the first to speak.

"The fans love a good romance story," she said with a shrug.

"Absolutely," Izzy agreed. "Don't you remember how well Hayden and Magnolia's went over?"

"Oh yeah"—Taylor's eyes were bright—"it still makes my heart flutter. Remember the way he used to dedicate that song to her?"

"To the girl in the elevator," all the guys said as one—except Hayden whose cheeks were red, but he was smiling wide.

"It had a ring to it," he said, "and Maggie loved every second—even if she'd never admit it."

"Of course, she did," Izzy said. "Whowouldn't?The person that captured this moment between Aurora and Felixhanded us a rare gift. You can't buy this kind of exposure.The fans will feel like they're with you from the beginning.People want something to root for."

I shook my head. "Andthat would be what?"

"True love," she said as if it should be obvious. "You and Felix. The shy girl and the rockstar."

My jaw dropped, and I looked at Felix for a reaction, certain he must be as shocked as I was. But his face was totally blank.

Belatedly, a laugh escaped my lips.

"You're joking," I said. "Right?"

"No, I'm totally serious,"Izzy retorted. "You have to admit it's perfect. Who wouldn't want to follow a whirlwind summer romance?"

Santino raised his hand. "I'd watch thatshow."

"Me too," Elliot said.

"Me three," Hayden added.

"I'd binge it," Ryker said.

I shot him a look. "Seriously?"

He lifted his hands in a 'hey, don't blame me' gesture, but my eyes landed on Felix.

"What about you?" I said. "Youmust have something to say about all this."

Felix crossed his arms. "It's not the worst idea."

What?!?

"I'd ship us," he said then threw me a half-smile.

Taylor put a hand on my shoulder. "This could be good for everyone, Aurora. Ticket sales already saw a bump after the video. If we play this right, we could sell out every show. HERSwouldgain an even bigger following. Felix will win hearts across the country. And you'll get famous right along with them."

"I just want to play music," I said softly.

"And you will," Izzy said, "but this way you'll also help HERS and Felix find even more diehard fans."

I swallowed.

"On top of that, you can give hopeless romantics everywhere a love story to end all love stories."

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