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’m sure you will be.” Jaime couldn’t help flash his come-hither look and nip at his lower lip. Somehow, spending time with Tomas and getting to know him had more than made up for Jaime’s doubts about finding the man attractive. Even though he wasn’t Jaime’s usual fare, Tomas could put on the moves when he wanted to make his point known.


“I think a goodnight kiss would be appropriate.” Tomas moved in closer which only made resisting his allure that much more difficult. “As long as you promise me a second date.”


A quick glance around the parking lot assured Jaime there were no gawkers. Usually he was pretty discreet about his encounters. But this time he wasn’t sneaking out of a party for a quick lay or heading to the parking lot for a blowie. He was on an honest to god date and those weren’t clandestine affairs.


A second date would bring him ever closer to his third date vow.


Chapter 25