Mahiro became a professional figure skater for one reason -- the object of his lust from the time he was a teenager, Alex Breschi. But he never advanced far enough for Alex to notice him. Now Alex is retired from skating and working as a thriller author, while Mahiro gracefully bowed out of competition to become a successful app developer and professional Dom in New York City.<br><br>Reality and fantasy collide at a penthouse play party when Mahiro meets his idol. Alex is researching a book, and he wants to learn more about the lifestyle. In fact, he wants to be trained as a submissive. By Mahiro.<br><br>Mahiro knows it's a terrible idea. He's hardly objective, and Alex is a novice. Still, all those years of longing shatter his reserve, and he cannot refuse to have the man of his dreams in his hands.  He's going to make sure Alex notices him now. It's only a business arrangement, and since Alex is returning to Russia in a few months, Mahiro can have some fun without divulging his past ... or his obsession. What does he have to lose?

Florentine

Adam 12:46 A.M.: What the fuck I am in the middle of a club you cannot do this to me now


Mahiro 12:47 A.M.: No. I don’t think I will. He’s going back to Russia in August.


Mahiro 12:48 A.M.: Over before it starts.


Adam 12:49 A.M.: You’re a grown-ass adult. Act like one and tell him. You’re always so ashamed of what is one of the most incredible things about you, and it pisses me off honestly.


Adam 12:49 A.M.: You have nothing to be ashamed of. You were a professional figure skater. You competed in a Grand Prix series event. You are an incredible dancer and choreographer on top of that. STOP BEING ASHAMED.


Mahiro 12:50 A.M.: I know. But if I tell him he’ll watch the Skate Am FS and I’d rather crawl into a hole and die.


Adam 12:51 A.M.: Sigh. Did you kiss him then or what?


Mahiro 12:52 A.M.: Yes. And “or what.” A lot of kissing. Lots of “or what.” Lots of it.


Adam 12:53 A.M.: Good luck, my friend. You’re going to need it.


Chapter 36