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

“Bleh.” Ben shook himself, like a wet dog. “That whole thing was one giant nerve fuck. Competing is nothing in comparison.”


“Poor Thor.” Booger offered a soothing caress, the back of his hand against Ben’s cheek. “I was hangin’ on your every word, I was. Ready to make an honest man outta ya, love, had you said the magic words at that presser.”


“You were gonna ask me to marry you?” Ben feigned shock.


“Bite your tongue.” Booger stole a kiss, nearly biting Ben’s. “Booger Fisher is not a one man bloke.”


“Well…maybe for you, Thor. But unless you come out, no one’s putting a ring on my finger until I turn at least sixty.”


“Good to know. I’ll mark my calendar.”


“Just because I’m the only gay man you know?”


Chapter 22