[ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] though it had been carefully and painstakingly arranged to fall in a way that made the most of his physique.  Yes? Adrien asked, his tone guarded. Cristian jerked his gaze up to meet Adrien s and saw wariness there, too. He started to speak, but as soon as he did, all the words dried up on his tongue. With any other guest, it would have been simple, the words so practiced they d have practically fallen from him unbidden. Hello, I hope you slept well, I ve just come to change the sheets and make the bed for you. But he couldn t make himself speak those words now, not to Adrien Grant. The last thing he wanted was to do work for the man. He could sleep on the same sheets his entire stay, for all Cristian cared.  Did you need something? Adrien arched one brow when the silence had gone on too long. Cristian drew himself up.  I just came to ask if you wanted fresh towels, he said, resenting every word. He raked his gaze over Adrien again, only barely managed not to sneer.  But I can see you re still using yours.  Well, I m just about done. Come on in. Adrien turned away from the door and walked across the room.  I ll just put some clothes on and you can have it. His words were perfectly pleasant, but even that goaded Cristian. He said it so casually, like he just expected Cristian to wait on him, and be happy to do so. Cristian s hands curled at his sides. He glared at Adrien s back so hard it seemed impossible he could ignore it. Rage boiled up 84 DOUBLE FEATURE within him again. It didn t help at all that the man looked like a fucking god. They both had the same genetic code, they should have looked the same, shouldn t they? But no, of course he looked like he d just stepped off of some swimsuit calendar as he strode across the room, tanned and golden and perfect. Cristian was fit and strong, and he d never had reason to doubt himself, but Adrien made him look like a rough draft. If Cristian spent every day for the rest of his life lifting weights in a gym, maybe he d be that ripped. Probably not. It was probably something inherent in him that Cristian had missed out on. Fame and money and good looks all flocked to him like it was the natural order of things. Cristian worked to stay in shape, but Adrien made him look like a sloth in comparison. When Adrien reached for the edge of his towel like he meant to take it off right there, standing next to the bed with no concern at all for the fact that Cristian was in the room with him, Cristian groaned and threw up his hands.  For God s sake, is that necessary? If he was forced to witness just how good Adrien looked naked, he d lose it for sure. Adrien turned to look at Cristian, his brows furrowing.  Sorry?  Just because we share a genetic sequence doesn t mean there shouldn t be boundaries. Adrien s expression cleared, but it didn t become any happier. He faced Cristian squarely, arms crossing over his incredibly well- defined chest.  All right, let s get something straight here. How old are you, anyway? Cristian rocked back on his heels, startled by the question.  What? 85 DOUBLE FEATURE  How old are you? Adrien looked him over with a critical gaze.  Twenty-four? Maybe? When Cristian didn t answer, he continued on.  I was two years old when you were born. I don t understand why it s such a problem for you, but whatever it is, it s not my fault. So stop biting my head off every time I dare to be in the same room as you. If you don t want me here, just say the word. The temptation was nearly irresistible. The words rose up within him like a tide. Yes, please, get out of here, just leave us alone. But the anger rose in him, too, and it didn t want him to leave. Not yet. Not until Cristian had had a chance to speak his piece.  You don t know why it s a problem? He slammed the door closed and strode forward.  Of course, you wouldn t. You re not the one who s spent his entire life living in a stranger s shadow. You re not the one who s had to deal, every day of his life, with people s faces lighting up when they see you, only to turn crestfallen when you tell them the truth, because the person they actually wanted was someone else. No, you wouldn t know anything about that, would you? Everyone wants you, and I m sure you had nannies and servants and who-knows-what waiting on you since the day you were born. You can t even cook your own damn bread, but you re living a life of luxury and ease because you ve got a pretty face and a famous dad. Cristian came toe-to-toe with him, glaring, so furious he shook.  Well, I ve got both those things. I ve got exactly what you do, and what has it gotten me? Twenty-four years of pinching pennies just so I could buy this place, and then endless days of working my ass off to keep it running. So go fuck yourself, asshole. You don t know a damn thing about me or my problems. 86 DOUBLE FEATURE Adrien s brows lowered. His jaw hardened.  You think so? he asked, deadly soft.  Well, newsflash, Cristian. You don t know anything about my life, either, and if you did, you wouldn t envy it. Sure, I ve got money. I don t have to worry about keeping a roof over my head. But I also can t step foot outside my door without a dozen people shoving cameras in my face. Every move I make is instantly on the Net for millions of people to scrutinize and criticize. Have you ever had a stalker? Cristian drew breath to answer, but Adrien kept right on talking without waiting for a response.  Because I have, and it s awful. You have a home and a business and a place in this community, with people who like you for exactly who you are. You have Felix, who loves you. I don t have anyone. His hand clenched at his side.  Nobody loves me like that. Nobody cares about me beyond how many millions they sank into my last vid, or how I can advance their career. You ve got a nice life here, Cristian, and you shouldn t be so quick to envy mine.  You re wrong, Cristian snarled, outrage twisting beneath his breastbone.  I have to fight every day to get people to treat me like I m any other person, and not you. I don t have a place here. Everywhere I go, people are whispering about you. If they like me, it s only because I look like you. Adrien stared at him for a long moment, then laughed. He shook his head.  You re completely wrong about that, and I know it. I walked around this town yesterday, I saw it for myself. Everywhere I went, people were friendly and warm and welcoming, because they thought I was you. You have friends here, and if you don t even realize that, then you re doing them a disservice. 87 DOUBLE FEATURE Cristian snorted and started to turn away, but Adrien grabbed his arm and wrenched him back.  I m serious. 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