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

“Cory,” he muttered. The guy could be a jerk, but…would one of my main competitors want to win all-around gold badly enough to try to screw with my head?


Ben doubted that was it. Teammates were teammates first and competitors second. That was how it had always been.


Booger Fisher? That was possible. As an ice dancer, Booger had a flare for the dramatic. He was sweet and silly. They hadn’t crossed paths. Not yet. Ben was hoping that would change.


Before he could dial Booger, he got a whole series of texts from Kat.


By the end of the thread, Ben had added another name to the list of possible alleged secret admirers.


It’s probably that bastard blogger trying to trick me into something. That pissed him off.


Someone at Club Gold had shown someone else Spinach Souffle’s latest headline.


Onion Quiche, whatever the guy’s name was.


Chapter 15