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

It was as bad as the goddamned raining men song!


Richie covered his hard dick with a pillow. Ben still had all-around and event finals; bringing all this shit up was probably really selfish, anyway. He’d left the clock, Richie had. Passive-aggressive at the time, in all honesty, if second chances existed, maybe it could be considered a hint. 48


No Club Gold. Ben practiced, then went back to his dorm room to sleep. He woke up cuddling a clock and a shrimp. The first thing he did, after offering each one a goofy kiss, was sign online to check Morning Omlet, to see if he was on the front page.


Then he changed his mind. He’d soon find out one way or another.


He checked his phone to see if Kat had left a voice mail, instead.


There was one from his dad. The law firm where they practiced had managed to stop the video from going public.


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