46 THIRD STAR

He'd become accustomed to the bright lights and familiar shutter sound of professional photography from reporters, and of his name being thrown around their circle. Wang Yibo's

popularity was different. Where Xiao Zhan was known throughout China, Yibo's name and popularity was widespread, throughout Asia, international. Maybe nothing would come out it, but the news sites would know of Xiao Zhan, some still following him to dinner parties and rare nights out. The fall out between him and Jason would come back, and just the thought of it, scared him. He could handle it, better than he had when the break up was raw, and his life's view and path had churned and changed. But the fear, though diminished, lingered.

His phone rang as he got out the car. Wang Yibo's name flashed on his screen.