Author: Jen

Author's Note: Joey never met the gang and instead got his big break on Days of our Lives years prior, he never got written off the show and is a very famous actor now. Chandler's life also took a different turn and he became much more of a business man and started his own company. He is now very successful and has made some news headlines with his company booming. Both characters are open with their sexuality as well.

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I do not own anything or any of the characters

A/N: Famous actor Joey Tribbiani needs to clean up his image. A PR relationship with business man Chandler Bing feels like the perfect fix.

Am I really doing this? I can't believe I'm about to agree to a pretend boyfriend - a fake relationship with a famous soap opera actor. I guess, it's better than when I was ten years old and would actually pretend I had an imaginary boyfriend. At least, this guy is real.

This isn't like me at all, I don't care about the public's perception of my dating life. Yes, it's true, I haven't dated anyone in a year. I hear the rumors, it's crazy people even care. I'm a business owner, I'm not even a celebrity and still there are news stories on why my dating life is in the toilet.

My future "boyfriend's" name is Joey Tribbiani and he's on the show "Days of our Lives". It's super popular, but I hate soap operas, never was a fan. Yet, I'm about to allow the world to think I'm dating one of these melodramatic stars. It probably doesn't matter if I like this guy's show or not, nothing's real - it's all for PR.

Today's the day I meet Joey and we sign the contracts.

We're meeting at my company's office.

I'm walking towards the bathroom as I still have about ten minutes to spare. I suddenly overhear the name of my company and stop in my tracks.

"'Bing Corporations skyrockets to another level of success, marking only its fifth year in business,'" I hear a man reading a headline aloud.

I move closer to the slightly ajar door where I hear the voice coming from - I'm too curious. I peak in.

I see a man and Joey, my soon to be fake boyfriend.

"Who cares," Joey responds annoyed.

I hide myself behind the door, not wanting them to see me.

"Joey, we discussed this. This is the perfect PR relationship for you," the man pushes on the aggravated actor.

"He sounds boring," Joey criticizes.

That stings.

"His mother is a famous erotica writer," the unknown man shares.

I instantly get knots in my stomach at that cringy fact.

"Really? That's interesting - can I date the mom?" Joey asks.

I roll my eyes.

"No, Chandler is a smart, level-headed, successful guy. He will look great for you and he also agreed to this so, you're doing it," the man demands.

Joey spits out another long, frustrated sigh.

Now, I'm second guessing this whole thing. This is the guy I have to pretend to be in a relationship with? He's a bratty celebrity who has no interest in this at all.

I ditch this easedropping session and continue down the hall to the bathroom, rethinking everything.

We have five minutes until the meeting starts. I pull my publicist aside and tell him I'm having doubts.

"Doubts? How could there be any doubts? This is the easiest fix Chandler. All you have to do is make a few public appearances, go on a few dinner dates and then articles will surface and within a few months they'll get over focusing on your love life and get back to the business," he assures me.

I realize I won't truly have to get to know Joey. The worst we'll have to do is spend an hour at nice restaurants or smile and look happy as his date at an event once in a while. What do I have to lose? I already convinced myself, why back out at the last minute.

The meeting commences and we sign the contracts. When the meeting ends, Joey makes his way over to me to properly introduce himself. He smiles a bright, big smile at me when he does. I introduce myself as well and we shake hands.

"So... you spend a lot of time here?" he makes a corny joke to break the ice. It makes me smirk because it's the kind of joke I would make.

"Yeah, occasionally I stop by since it is my company and all," I respond lightheartedly.

"Actually, this place is awesome, congrats on everything by the way," he compliments.

"Oh, well thanks - congrats on your show," I return.

"Thanks," he replies with another smile.

"This is a pretty weird way of meeting huh?" he jokes at the situation.

"Sure is - just like a business deal," I reply.

"Which is what you're best at," he comments and I'm actually flattered by this.

"Heh, I guess so," I chuckle.

He keeps smiling widely at me... he's charming. If I didn't overhear him complaining about me earlier, I probably would have been impressed with him, but I can't forget how disgruntled he was at merely the idea of having to be seen with me.

"Well, I guess I'll see you... Friday night for dinner," he says while checking the schedule we were both given of our pre-planned outings.

"I guess I will," I say.

"See ya then," he nods and then walks off to join the same man I saw him with earlier when I was easedropping.

I hope I made the right decision. I just signed my next four months away to this guy.