Nessa Barrett was lounging on her couch, her phone nestled in her hand as she scrolled through TikTok aimlessly. She had been spending hours in the studio lately, working on her latest project, but today she was taking a much-needed break. Her latest single, Passenger Princess, was just about ready for release, but something was missing-the music video.

Her team had been throwing out ideas for the male lead in the video, but none of them stuck. She needed someone who fit the vibe perfectly, someone who wasn't your typical actor but who could bring an effortless charm to the role. Nessa sighed as she swiped through her For You Page, hoping for some inspiration.

Then, a Love Island edit popped up on her screen. She hesitated for a second before the video grabbed her attention. It was a compilation of Islanders from Season 6, but one face stood out-the one everyone was talking about-Rob Rausch. The video was fast-paced, showing Rob lounging in the villa, laughing with the other guys, and flashing his signature smirk. He was one of those contestants that fans couldn't stop making edits of, even after the show had ended.

Nessa found herself watching the video on loop. Something about him was magnetic-there was a laid-back, carefree attitude to Rob that seemed to pull you in. He wasn't just good-looking; he had this undeniable presence, this casual confidence that made you want to watch him even when he wasn't the center of attention.

The thought struck her suddenly: He would be perfect for the music video. She could already see it in her head. The whole concept of Passenger Princess was playful yet intimate, and Rob seemed like the kind of guy who could capture that energy without even trying. She envisioned him sitting in the passenger seat, looking at her with that easy smile, and the chemistry between them lighting up the screen.

Without thinking twice, Nessa opened Instagram and typed his name into the search bar. His profile popped up immediately-he had gained a solid following since his second stint on Love Island. She scrolled through his photos: him on vacation, hanging out with friends, working out. The more she looked, the more she was convinced. Rob was the one.

She hesitated for a moment, biting her lip. She wasn't sure if he'd even respond, let alone agree to be in a music video. But she figured there was no harm in shooting her shot. Before she could overthink it, Nessa pulled up her DMs and started typing.

Hey Rob! I love your vibe on Love Island and I think you'd be perfect for my new music video for Passenger Princess. It's a super fun concept, and I'd love for you to be the male lead. Let me know if you're interested! - Nessa.

She stared at the message for a second. Was it weird to slide into his DMs like this? Would he even take it seriously? But before she could second-guess herself, she hit send.

Nessa tossed her phone aside, shaking her head. She hadn't even realized she was still playing the Passenger Princess demo on repeat in the background. The song was only a snippet right now, just a rough cut that hadn't been officially released yet. Her fans had only heard bits of it, but the buzz around it was already insane. She knew this song was going to be something special.

Her phone buzzed, snapping her out of her thoughts. She grabbed it, her heart skipping a beat when she saw the notification. Rob had replied already.

Hey Nessa! Thanks for reaching out. I've never been in a music video before, but I'm down to try something new. Sounds fun! Let's do it.

Nessa blinked, rereading the message. She hadn't expected him to respond so quickly, let alone say yes. She grinned to herself, feeling a surge of excitement. This was actually happening.

Before she could stop herself, she typed back:

Awesome! I'll have my team send over the details and we'll set up a meeting to discuss the shoot. Can't wait to work with you!

She hit send, then stared at her screen for a moment, feeling the adrenaline rush through her. This was going to be something different, something fresh. Rob had never been in a music video before, and that unpredictability added an edge to it all. She could already picture the fans' reactions when the video dropped-the chemistry between her and Rob, the effortless coolness of the whole thing.

Nessa put her phone down, leaning back against the couch. The song had only been a snippet in the public's eye, but once the full track was released with the music video, she knew it would blow up. And with Rob on board, everything was falling into place. She smiled to herself, her mind already buzzing with ideas for the shoot.