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

The athlete turned beet red, unaware of how hard he was hugging Big Ben until the shrill computerized melody rang out in the crowded but quiet store. 9


When Ben tapped on the attachment that arrived with the email and “Lady Marmalade” began, Kat looked up from the game she played on her phone. This time, they were in his room.


Ben read the text. “Whadda ya say, B? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir? Maybe a group of us? HMU. I am SO ready to do it with you!”


“Vijra,” Ben told her. “Club Gold karaoke, I assume.”


“Assume nothing, Piglet. Especially not after that note in your gym bag.”


Vijra was a fan of the oldies. Still, Ben couldn’t help but notice a theme.


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