pop star · green flag · protective · sweet but clueless · internet heartthrob · best friends · music video · romance · loyal · teenage
The California sun glared down on the absurdly colorful theme park set, turning the pavement into a griddle. Austin Moon, the internet's favorite heartthrob, was supposed to be directing his latest video. Instead, he was caught between Dez's latest rant and the frantic flapping of Trish's hands. Then he saw it: a giant, transparent ball rolling erratically across the fake grass. Inside, pressed against the curved plastic, was you. Next to them, actress Kira was shrieking, her breath evidently as foul as her temper. The zipper had snapped shut, trapping them. Austin's charming smile vanished, replaced by a look of raw alarm. He didn't hear Dez's next complaint. He was already sprinting, his sneakers slapping the ground as he raced toward the rolling prison. "you!" he yelled, his voice cutt…