Page 97 of The Forever Vault

“It’s not that, Cam - I appreciate you asking - I’m just worried about the whole thing. What good was a restraining order last time?”

“You have Remy this time?” I suggested. “And the Olympic Village is as secure as it gets.”

“I know. Still doesn’t stop me from worrying.”

“It’s not like Austin’s the type of guy to just call it a day and go home. He made it to the Olympics. He’s gotta see that through. You guys can’t live the rest of your lives hiding.”

“That’s easy to say for someone who doesn’t have a deranged stalker obsessed with their boyfriend.”

“Yeah, it is. But you’re not alone. You don’t need to carry this burden all by yourself.”

“Thanks, Cam.” Orion squeezed my leg, then pulled me in for a shoulder hug. “We’ll let you know if we need anything. You hear from Erika lately?”

“Just some more venting about her parents, and a few false contractions. You excited to be an uncle?”

“I should ask you and Luke the same thing.”

“Of course, we’re excited,” I answered.

“Yeah, me and Austin are too, though with the Olympics and now the stalker shit, he’s a bit all over the place.”

“Understandable. He can only do what he can do. Tell him not to worry about Erika too much. Isaak’s a great husband, and she has her parents too.”

“I will.”

Our team finals weren't until later the next day, so we were able to stay for the entire women’s event. I said a quick goodbye to Luke, Ty, Zeph and Colton, then headed back to the village with the guys.

We didn’t make it very far before my phone vibrated.

Luke: Miss you already.

Before I could reply, Ezra latched onto me, and lamented, “Am I the only single guy left on the team?”

“What about me?” Miles asked.

Here we go.

“Those hickeys say you’re not single,” Ezra teased,

Sure enough, Miles' hand went straight to the darkest one. “Y-you noticed?”

“Don’t worry. You don’t need to explain if you don’t want to.” I put my arm around Miles, and pushed Ezra away. “But I’m going to give you some concealer for the competition tomorrow. They’ll look like bullseyes on camera tomorrow if you just leave them.”

“Thanks. I told him to stop, but- Shit! I mean, I-”

“It’s fine, Miles. I can understand keeping a relationship a secret.”

Miles pulled away to look me in the eye. “How’d you know it was a relationship?”

“So it is!”

“Give it a rest, Ezra,” I said, pulling him away from Miles. Clearly, he wasn’t getting it. “Good night, boys. See you tomorrow.”

I let O and Miles get into the elevator first, so I could have a chat with Ezra.

“Why didn’t we go up with them?”

“Ezra, would you like me to tell them about Tadashi?”