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Bingo!
Jacob spotted his cousin s distinctive red hair across the crowd. Working his way
through the sea of people, Jacob headed towards where he thought he d seen David. He was
forced to stop several times along the way to slap intrusive fingers off his body.
Apparently no was code for grab my ass . It was an eye-opening experience for Jacob,
who usually worked long hours and didn t have a lot of time for bar hopping, no matter how
many countries he visited. It was never a good idea to show up for a modelling gig looking
tired and hung-over. Some of his co-workers partied hard and came to work looking less
than their best the next day.
There wasn t a quicker way to piss off a photographer.
Hoping to eventually work behind the camera instead of in front of it, Jacob tried not to
alienate any of the photographers or fashion designers he might want to work with in the
future.
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His reputation as an even-tempered model who always delivered the perfect picture
had served his career well.
Hey, David, he called out as he approached. Five other people sat around the
crowded table with his cousin.
They all stopped talking to stare.
Jacob tried not to feel too self-conscious. People usually watched him. However,
normally a camera lens or a rope stood between him and any onlookers.
Jacob. David jumped to his feet then rushed over to give Jacob a hug. Sorry to drag
you out here, but I really wanted my friends to meet you, he admitted with a shy smile.
Jacob knew David wanted to show off his cousin the model while desperately trying
not to look like it.
I m happy to meet your friends anytime. David was one of the few relatives who
didn t drive Jacob absolutely bonkers. He figured the least he could do was meet David s
friends since his cousin was letting Jacob crash at his place for a while.
David, introduce me. A short, dark-haired kid gave Jacob a slow, skin-crawling once-
over.
Shane, this is my cousin Jacob. He s a fashion model, David said proudly.
Shane s eyes widened. I know you. You did that ad where you stood on the beach
looking at the water wearing that tiny, tiny swimsuit. I wore out my hand jerking off to that
one.
Um. Thanks. He tried to sound polite since he doubted Shane really wanted to know
how much his comment creeped Jacob out.
No problem. I d love to do it with you sometime in person. Shane leered at Jacob as if
he were a blow-up doll one second from being used.
David shoved Shane away. Stop being a perv. You re going to freak out my cousin.
He gave Jacob an apologetic shrug. Sorry. I ll pay you back for the club cover charge.
There was a cover charge? Jacob wondered if he should ve paid something when he d
entered. The bouncers had waved him through with no mention of money. One of them had
groped his ass but so had half the other people he d passed. This was definitely the sort of
meat market Jacob tried to avoid.
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David laughed. Probably not for you. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a
key. Here. I made you a copy for your stay.
Thanks, man. Jacob snatched at the key like it was the answer to his prayers. All he
wanted was a pillow where he could lay his pounding head and find a moment s peace. I
appreciate you letting me crash at your apartment. I m so sick of hotels. I should probably
look into getting a place of my own again, but I hate paying rent when I m never home.
David slapped him on the back. You look tired. Go ahead and get out of here. I know
clubs aren t your thing. David glanced to the left, over Jacob s shoulder. But if you could
put your arm around my waist and pretend to be interested in me for about three seconds,
I d totally appreciate it.
Used to his cousin s odd ways, Jacob slid his arm around David s waist. Leaning over,
he whispered into his cousin s ear, I don t care who you re trying to attract, I m not kissing
you.
David burst out laughing. Deal. After a moment, he shoved Jacob away. He s not
paying me any attention anyway.
It was probably for the best. David had an abysmal track record with men. Jacob had
lost count of the number of men moving in and out of David s life. Luckily for Jacob, his
cousin didn t currently have a live-in lover, so there was no one to object to him staying there
for a few weeks.
If you need a gimmick to get him to come over here, he isn t the one for you anyway.
Easy for you to say. David rolled his eyes. You just show up, and they trip over their
tongues.
Sometimes that makes it harder, not easier, Jacob confessed.
With the key in his pocket, he kissed his cousin s cheek and headed back through the
mass of dancers, trying to limit the groping as much as possible. David hadn t introduced
Jacob to his other friends. However, if they were all as bad as Shane, he d rather not meet
them.
Jacob spotted the exit sign glowing like a beacon and zoomed in on it, the door to
freedom and migraine medicine almost in his grasp. A large man with dirty-blond hair
stepped in front of Jacob, blocking his path.
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Hello, gorgeous, the man said. A creepy smile crossed the stranger s face and Jacob
didn t like the odd light in the guy s eyes. He d probably consumed more than alcohol that
evening. It made Shane s leer look almost angelic in comparison.
Hello. Jacob moved to go around the stranger, too tired to put up with anyone s shit.
His flight from Paris had drained him, and he never did well with the time change. All he
wanted was a nice soft bed, a fluffy pillow and no more people trying to grab his ass.
The stranger clamped one hand on Jacob s shoulder, holding him in place. Why don t
you let me buy you a drink?
Jacob shoved the man away. He really hoped he wasn t about to get into a fight. He
didn t need any bruises for tomorrow s shoot. Stepping to the side to avoid the dirty blond,
he almost growled with frustration when the blond moved to block him again. The stranger
wrapped his meaty hand around Jacob s arm in a hard hold to prevent him from leaving.
You think you re too good to have a drink with me, don t you? the guy accused
Jacob.
Shit.
I just need to get home. I ve got a shoot tomorrow.
The big guy smiled, tightening his grip on Jacob s arm. Great, you can take me home
with you. I ll make sure you get a good night s sleep.
Before Jacob could come back with a polite, but definite no, a man even larger than the
one attached to his arm ripped away the blond s hand.
The man said no. The new guy s deep voice rumbled so low Jacob could have sworn
he felt the vibration in his chest, rather than hearing it over the loud music. Jacob s saviour
mumbled something indecipherable to the jerk. Jacob s assailant turned pale and rushed for
the exit, trampling more than one too-slow-to-move dancer.
Jacob found himself face to face with a big man in a tight T-shirt and painted on jeans.
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Dobre pomysły nie mają przeszłości, mają tylko przyszłość. Robert Mallet
De minimis - o najmniejszych rzeczach.
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Dobro to tylko to, co szlachetne, zło to tylko to, co haniebne.
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