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

As Kat and Tanya hit the last ooh, ooh, ooohs, Ben headed for the john before taking off for home. As he stood at the urinal, a moist tongue licked the back of his ear.


“Vij?” He turned, grateful they were the only two present. “Oh. Booger. Hey!”


“You were expecting someone else, Thor?” Booger physically turned Ben and guided him toward a stall. “I thought I was your only secret lover, at least until recently.”


“Shh.” Ben giggled, “You are,” and wasn’t totally surprised by the kiss that came. “But…”


“Uh oh.” Booger pouted. “The bloody old ‘I’ll fuck ya, but I can’t kiss ya without feelings’ rule was just invoked against me, I fear.”


“I’m sorry.” Ben zipped himself up and took a step back. “We are in public, too.”


“You’d snog me if we weren’t?” Booger whispered.


“Don’t sweat it.” A dramatic sigh came before a more chaste kiss to Ben’s forehead. “Fuck buds should never get too attached.”


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