The Fallen Idol and the Great Actor

Once there was an idol. Then he made a mess of dating. So he left the entertainment industry. Once there was an actor. Then his acting was so extraordinary it defied convention. So he swept every major award and won the heart of the woman he loved. "If you can't see what's in the darkness, that's okay. I'll make myself shine. No matter when you look at me, you'll be able to see me." "You don't have nothing. You still have me." [A story about two people healing each other, heartwarming (probably)] I was supposed to write the romance story first. But this idea came to me while I was writing something else. I think it was fate. Let's do this. [Before you read] 1. The author isn't very smart, so there may be all kinds of plot holes. They're unavoidable, so if that bothers you, run now. 2. No character is absolutely perfect or always on the moral high ground, so they may all have flaws. If you have a zero-tolerance policy for flaws in the protagonists, run now too. 3. The author is reliable about finishing stories. Once I start writing, I'll finish. 4. Welcome aboard! Theme: There's no such thing as a free lunch. Work hard!