Stuck in the Middle With You

Marcello Donati

I'm 42, have ADHD and live with my mum. I've had the same job for twenty years and my love life is non-existent. I feel like I'm going nowhere fast. But that would be a lie because I don't do anything quickly, other than running for the Tube in the morning after I sleep in. Something's got to change, so when my colleague suggests I do a triathlon, I stupidly agree. Motivation is something I struggle with so it's a no brainer when vague associate, and super stylish, super buff, super confident Giles offers to be my training buddy. That is until spending time with Giles and his muscles and dancing moustache and short shorts starts to make me question if I'm as straight as I thought I was... or possibly having the most ridiculous mid-life crisis.

Giles Rivers

When I stopped having casual sex six months ago I did it so I could create space to meet somebody who will want to spend more than a few nights with me. This is what I do when things aren't going how I want them to; I take control. I did not do it so I could develop feelings for the straight guy who works down the road. But that's exactly what happens when Marcello and I start training together. He's funny, kind, and vulnerable in ways I'm not used to. So when he asks for me to show him the ropes when it comes to queer sex, I shouldn't agree, especially because it's because of a Speedos-wearing man at his swimming training. And yet, I do agree. I agree and I quickly discover that Marcello is warm and generous in so many other ways and I start to fall, hard. Just when I start to contemplate telling Marcello how I really feel, he discovers my dirty little secret and everything starts to unravel, including myself...

Stuck in the Middle With You is a spicy Bi4Pan MM/Achillean romance with gym bros to lovers, bi-awakening and queer sex lessons. There's ADHD (own voices) and OCD rep and both characters are in their 40s. Be sure to check the Introduction for content guidance.