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

“One of us didn’t understand any of it,” Taylor said.


“I’d like to ask you to forgive me. Can you?”


“Honestly, I don’t know. This story, it’s about me in a way, too, you know. We were public. Together. Together publicly. So, now, I look like a fool, too, right? For not knowing my boyfriend is gay.”


“All I can say is I’m sorry, Taylor. I’ll say it as many times as it takes. I’m sorry.”


Taylor shrugged. “I don’t know, Ben. I don’t know.”


“I have no right to ask this, but…Can you keep what I just told you in confidence?”


“The whole world—not even—some peopleare just gossiping. No one knows, except the people I told.”


“I’d never want to hurt you.” Taylor smiled.


“Same. And I really am sorry I did.”


She allowed Ben to hug her before he had to take off to practice.


Chapter 19