Page 96 of Wardrobe Malfunction

“Is Julian gay?”

His eyes flick to mine. “What made you ask that?”

“Because Logan thinks he is. He said Julian set his gaydar off when they met. But I think he’s straight.”

“Why does it matter?”

“It doesn’t. I just really want him and Sara to get married and have babies.”

He laughs, shaking his head. “Sadly, Julian won’t be having babies with Sara.”

“So, he’s gay?”

“Yes. But that has to stay between you and me, as Julian’s in the closet.”

“Why?” I frown.

“Because he has a hell of a lot of female fans who watch the show because of him and his pretty-boy looks. Coming out could damage the ratings, as his female fan base could drop when they realize that he’s not fishing in their gender pool, and the network doesn’t want that.”

“That’s stupid.”

“That’s reality, babe. Women like to see the men they watch on-screen as available.”

“Yeah, but it’s not like they’re ever really going to get with them.”

“You landed me, didn’t you?” He shrugs.

“Ass!” I poke him in his side.

“Hey! No need to go crazy and start attacking!” He holds his hands up in surrender.

“Drama king.”

“No, babe, your King.”

“God, you’re so arrogant.” I roll my eyes.

“Just the way you like me.” He chuckles.

Shaking my head, laughing, I settle back down beside him and start watching the show again.

“Anyway, it’s only like you and me,” he says.

“What is?”

“Julian in the closet. We’re in the closet, albeit together. People don’t know about us.”

“For a completely different reason.” I can feel my insides starting to tense.

“Yeah. But whatever the reason, we’re still hiding. Just like Julian.”

I don’t say anything because…what can I say?

I’m partly doing it for him—the movie and keeping his reputation clean, not attracting attention to his love life again—but I’m also nervous about us going public, which is the truth but not for the reason he thinks.

I feel like I’m deceiving him.

I am deceiving him, and I hate it.