While trying to fulfill his dream of being a published author, Isaac works at a bookshop and tries to heal from the broken heart that his ex left him with.

Sean is a supermodel working for his famous father. After being saved from a mugger, Sean asks his freckled angel out on a date. Being caught by paparazzi, Sean’s father forces his son to date Isaac for the publicity, in return for his freedom after the Autumn Fashion Show.

Isaac struggles with the attention, and Sean’s guilt at using him threatens to tear them apart.
***
“I’m…kind of in a contract, with my dad. But he's willing to end the contract early, so for the first time I’m actually able to think of what else I want to do with my life.”

Isaac nodded. “That’s exciting and terrifying.”

It would be better with Isaac at his side, Sean thought, but once he was free, he didn’t know if he’d be able to look Isaac in the eye.
***
"Bookworms and Runways" is created by L.R. Weltmann, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

Bookworms and Runways

        Sean honestly couldn’t see what Isaac had ever liked about Beck. The man was pushy and temperamental. 


	For thirty seconds after Sean punched him, none of them moved. 


	His hand hurt way more than he’d expected it to, but it was worth it. 


	“Oh god,” Isaac muttered. “I’ll get an icepack.” He disappeared into the kitchen behind Sean. 


	Beck worked his jaw. “That’s how you want it? Fine.” He threw a wide right hook. 


	The closest thing to a fight Sean had ever been in was that day a mugger grabbed him, and that hadn’t even been a fight. He was not prepared for Beck to come after him.


	Isaac’s tiny apartment worked in his favor, though. There wasn’t room for a real fight, and after only a few jabs they tripped and grappled on the floor.


	“Hey!” Isaac yelled. “Knock it off!” 


	Beck’s elbow jammed itself under Sean’s ribs. Sean retaliated with a knee in Beck’s kidney. 


Chapter 20: Violence Solved Nothing