As a black belt, Tyler helps his students face their fears, but he has yet to come to terms with his own bisexuality. When he finds a new sparring partner in Jaime, an openly gay man struggling to find his place in the dojo, Tyler is surprised at how right it feels to be intertwined with him.<br><br>Determined to put his partying days behind him, Jaime returns to martial arts training and swears off one-night stands. He is finally ready to look for something more when Tyler approaches him with a request - help Tyler explore his new found sexuality. Their physical relationship intensifies in secret. It isn’t long before their time together becomes about something more than just sex.<br><br>Despite their growing closeness, Tyler refuses to acknowledge their relationship in public. Now Jaime must choose between returning to his former lifestyle and falling in love with someone afraid to embrace him in front of their friends. Tyler doesn’t want to lose Jaime as a student, much less as a lover, but can he overcome his fears and accept his new identity?

Spar

“I don’t want you to cut me any slack just because I’m a black belt.” Sempai Tyler rose to his feet. “You get me on the ground again, and you had better keep me there until I tap out. Otherwise, the match isn’t over.”


“Hai, Sempai.” Jaime was relieved. He was having too much fun sparring with Sempai Tyler.


The next time Jaime had the opportunity to take Sempai Tyler to the mats, he didn’t hesitate or take it easy. The more Sempai Tyler struggled, the tighter Jaime’s hold became until Sempai Tyler had no choice but to give up. There was nothing more rewarding than pinning a stronger opponent and forcing him to admit surrender. Much to Jaime’s surprise, Sempai Tyler seemed to enjoy it as much as Jaime did.Each time Jaime pinned him, Sempai Tyler waited longer and longer before he tapped out.


“Tap out already, Sempai.” Jaime’s breath was hot against Sempai Tyler’s ear. “I don’t want to hurt you.”


Chapter 5