After a lifetime of devotion, Ben Thornton tries to focus on gold at the 2012 London Olympics. Unfortunately, a British tabloid reporter sets his sights on outing a famous athlete, namely Ben, who is just now accepting his sexual identity himself.<br><br>Meanwhile, someone crushing on Ben reveals himself via a mysterious love note. Is best friend and teammate Richie Stoker the one, or maybe Richie’s twin brother, Adam? Team members Steven, Vijra, or Cory could have authored it. Then, there’s Ben’s ex; the exe’s sibling; friend with occasional benefits, Booger Fisher; and also Ukrainian weightlifter Iggy, who follows Ben around the Olympic Village. It could also be a trick perpetrated by the gossipmonger, Ben fears.<br><br>Will the pressure of the media circus interfere with Ben’s competitions, or will Ben leave London with gold and the man of his dreams?

Double Flip

“Booger Fisher…” Kat wrote down the name. “He’s here. His second home. First home, I guess, and the XXX is a British thing, right? Like XOXO in the US.”


“Right. Considering where we are, anyone could have added that just because, though. On the other hand, Booger did take my virginity.” The pencil upside Ben’s head hurt. “Ow. You could put an eye out.”


“Now, I am shocked. When? Where? How?”


“The last time we were all in New York. In the back of that van your mom keeps at the rink. And the how…Look it up.”


They said it together. “That’s what the internet’s for.”


“I guess I should have known.” Kat brushed Ben’s cheek. “Considering you two were always naked around each other.”


“I’m naked around men all the time, but I’ve only ever fucked one.”


“I’m crushed.” Kat’s pout seemed put on. “How could you not tell me?”


“I get it.” Kat nudged him. “Have you done anything with a guy more than once?”


Chapter 5