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

“Sometimes, it’s hard enough to tell someone you have feelings for them when opposite sexes are involved. If someone feels something for a friend of the same gender, and doesn’t even know for sure if that friend would be receptive…”


“Which one would you pick?” Kat made kissing sounds. “Richie or Adam? Adam or Richie? Richie andAdam?”


“Stop.” Ben laughed some more. “And I don’t know.”


“I think you do,” Kat challenged. “Oh! Check your e-mail. Maybe whoever left the gifts sent a note. Richie or Adam? Adam or Richie? Make the Shrimp kiss the clock.”


“Maybe later.” Ben sat at the small desk between the two beds—his and Richie’s—and booted up his laptop. “Richie’s mad at me, anyway.”


“Except, once you explain you turned Booger down because of him…Rich, I mean…I’m sure he’ll fall right into your arms.”


Chapter 34