Rory Holt is the best swimmer on the team at State U. and he knows it. Swimming is his life, and if Rory hopes to attain his dreams of Olympic gold one day, he can’t let anything distract him. Every morning finds him practicing at the campus fitness center, and every afternoon he blows his teammates away with his speed and finesse in the water. The new semester brings with it new tryouts, including the bright, up-and-coming Chase Cohen. Chase is sexy and sure of himself, both in and out of the pool, and seems determined to catch Rory’s eye. Rory doesn’t want to share the podium with anyone else, and he doesn’t like hearing his coach say Chase might even be better than he is when he already knows he’s the best. Chase’s attentions are annoying at first, but the more he persists, the harder Rory finds it to ignore him. Soon Rory can’t deny the growing attraction he feels towards his new teammate. But when that attraction costs him his top spot on the leaderboard, Rory is pissed. Is Chase after Rory’s position on the team, or Rory himself?

Playing the Field: Getting Wet

Because he isn’t. No way. No how. The message just hasn’t gotten from his brain to his dick yet, but it will.


Grabbing his towel, Rory turns away from Chase with what he hopes is a nonchalant, dismissive air. “Not interested.”


“Hey, no, wait. I’m serious.” Chase reaches out and touches Rory’s shoulder.


Rory whirls and shoves Chase back. He stumbles, then steps off the edge into the pool. For one comical moment, his mouth forms a perfect O of surprise, his eyes wide with disbelief. Then he falls back into the water with a gigantic splash, showering Rory’s legs and feet with cool spray.


As Chase sputters to the surface, Rory heads for the locker room. He’s going to have to talk to the coach about keeping the pool closed while he practices from now on.


Chapter 7