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

He waved back. “I owe her the truth. I really do.”


Ben hoped he could explain it from his perspective before Tyler spun the tale from his.


Adam Stoker dropped by the next time Kat and Ben took a dance break, “Hey, Shrimpy,” with a woman he didn’t bother to introduce.


“Hey.” Ben found himself all smiles, as Adam offered a tall-dude-standing, short-dude-sitting man to bunny nuzzle-hug.


“Doing good. How’s what with you?” Ben’s smile faded when he noticed either Adam or the woman smelled at least eighty proof. “Wanna hang?”


“We have other plans,” the woman said.


“Just wanted to hi ya.” Adam rolled his eyes as his date tugged on his arm, obviously anxious to leave.


“Let’s do a couple songs together.” Ben persisted. “Like we used to in the day.”


Chapter 14