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

“Turns out this is a good news/bad news situation,” Kat said. “The good news is that guy isn’t Igor’s father. The bad news, well, that’s actually threefold. One: you’re naked.”


“We had a water fight. I thought the AC and wet clothes wouldn’t be good for us.”


Iggy had on boxers, at least, though that didn’t seem to do much to soothe angry Ivan, who kept pointing at them and yelling.


“Sometimes, I don’t bother. You know how often we change clothes and shower in the course of a day here. If I put on clean underwear every time, I’d need a thousand pairs.”


“Sure.” Kat didn’t seem to be buying it.


“What’s the rest of the bad news?”


“Well, when Iggy said he was in love, he didn’t mean with you.” Kat took Ivan by the hand and brought him forward. “Iggy already has a boyfriend. Ivan. And now, I think you’re going to have to explain that water fight and underwear thing to him.” 35


Chapter 28