"Balls to the Walls", as mottos go, is a good description of the situation the two main characters of this story find themselves in. A synonym for "intense, extreme, to the max, all out", it is a fitting name for David's one-man personal training company, as well as the way David himself approaches life. Callum is intensely attracted to the older man's controlled way of living, in fact it is an irresistible challenge for him, and he will do anything to be "seen" by his mentor.

Callum is used to getting what he wants, from his family as well as his fans. He has almost no self-restraint, and figured out how to get others to do his bidding years ago. Not so David, the man he hired to make him a better footballer. There is something about the man that attracts Callum, but wen he finally snaps and takes the initiative, one afternoon in the locker room, he has no idea what he is in for, both physically and mentally.

David is ex-military, rigidly controlled, and in charge of every aspect of his life. Or so he thinks. There appears to be one exception to this rule and that is Callum. David will not readily admit it, not even to himself, but he is insanely attracted to the younger man. Even if he will have to train him to be less impetuous and demanding – after all, that will be half the fun.

What follows are a couple of utterly hot scenes in which David shows Callum the meaning of delayed gratification, the extent of trust he expects, and a level of physical pleasure neither man has ever experienced before. Only when Callum opens up emotionally does David realize how far he still has to go.

If you like stories where men explore their limits, if you enjoy reading about total control meeting urgent need mixed with a willingness to learn, and if you're looking for a hot read with just enough background to make the characters come alive, then you will probably like this short story. ( )