Chapter 14

“So?” he asked. “We’ve already established that Finn’s my cousin, right? What’s the big deal?”

“The big deal is that this isn’t the first time you’ve been seen together. That incident in Long Beach was enough to spark a fire, and now that he keeps showing up in pictures, people are starting to question the story.”

A cold chill hit Ethan’s stomach. He ignored it. “Rumors are always going to start. Besides, it’s not like there’s a picture of us kissing or anything. We’re fine.”

“You are not fine, Ethan.” She took the phone back and stuffed it into her purse. “Your uncle told me what happened yesterday. All it would have taken was one wrong move by either of you, and bothof your secrets would have been out. Do you really want the press hounding you after they’ve figured out you’re gay andon meds?”