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

“Maybe Pops would have edited the sound, since, of course, his goal was to make people think it was you and Richie Stoker.”


“I gotta explain all this to Rich and Adam.”


“Your eyes lit up like the damned Club Gold disco floor when you uttered those straighties’ names.”


“They’re my best guy friends—and you, of course.”


“‘Cept when I tried to kiss you last night, you wanted me to be Richie?”


Ben sighed. “Maybe. Or the brother.” He shrugged.


“Speaking of hot video, let’s revisit the topic of Stoker Two’s! You get with all that up in there, you’ll be one lucky little bugger! Either one, I guess, you will be, since I’m assuming from the waist down, they look pretty much ‘who is who.’”


“Pretty much. A bit more manscaping on Adam. Probably for the vid.”


Milo glanced meaningfully at Ben’s package. “Fond recollections, I see. Or, I suppose, anticipation.”


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