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

“Do you want me to come over?” Jaime asked.


Finally, Tyler looked at Jaime. There was something hopeful and vulnerable in his voice. Jaime wasn’t sure what would happen if he went home with Tyler, but he was willing to find out.


Tyler wasn’t as nervous about having Jaime in his apartment as the last time. The comparison brought to mind luscious memories that had kept him company every night since. Tyler tried his best to keep his thoughts hidden as he showed Jaime how to use the washing machine. To his credit, Jaime humored Tyler’s rambling; an amused smile never leaving Jaime’s face.


“So add clothes and soap then press start?” Jaime chuckled as Tyler closed the lid on the washing machine.


Chapter 45