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Chapter 17 : Deceptions
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Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 18 : Drink for One
*Lily*Too unsettled to remain in my bed, I tossed the covers aside and headed to my wardrobe to get changed. I couldn't stay cooped up in this suddenly too small of a room–not with the walls echoing my frantic thoughts, closing in on me as if they wanted to suffocate me. I needed air, some space to think—so I slipped on a pair of sandals and a loose dress, and made my way to a nearby coffee shop for a late breakfast.As soon as I stepped inside, I was greeted by a cheerful barista–a young woman with an easy smile that I envied at the moment. She nodded as I ordered a black coffee and a sandwich, her fingers dancing over the register.Securing a corner table by the window, I sipped the bitter coffee—its warmth sliding down my throat and my stomach, providing me with temporary comfort.My thoughts swirled as I grappled with the idea of confronting Adrian. Every logical sinew in me screamed that I should question him, especially since he had been so adamant about me digging into
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 19 : My Idea of Fun
*Lily*The cool night air did little to sober the heady buzz coursing through my veins as Adrian guided me towards his car—a sleek, predatory thing that seemed to crouch in the parking lot, waiting."Of course you'd have such a car," I mumbled, my words slurring just a touch as I traced the smooth line of the black hood with an unsteady finger. Adrian’s chuckle rumbled through the air as he opened the passenger door for me, his hand on the small of my back steady and warm."Watch your head," he cautioned, though it was unnecessary; my movements were surprisingly calculated for someone whose head was spinning. Adrian circled the vehicle and settled into the driver's seat, the door closing with a satisfying thud. He turned the key, and the engine purred to life. I was acutely aware of him—his every movement, every breath. After the dream I had with him this morning, being confined in the intimate space of his car felt like I was doing something really dangerous."So, what's the
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 20 : Blurred Lines
*Lily*"Wait, Lily," Adrian murmured against my lips, pulling back ever so slightly, his breath still mingling with mine. "This isn't right—not here."Puzzlement knitted my brows together, even as my chest heaved with shallow breaths. His fingers lingered on my waist, a silent plea for understanding. "We should go somewhere more...appropriate," he added, eyes dark with desire but underscored by a surprising gentleness. "I don't want to do anything with you inside a car."I pondered his words and slowly nodded, his chivalry catching me off guard for a moment. I slid off his lap with a sense of loss, the chill of the leather seat beneath me stark against the heat of my body. "Okay," I whispered, grabbing my shirt and pulling it over my head, unsure if my voice trembled from the cold or from the sudden shift in tempo.Adrian looked to be struggling with his instincts the same way I was, and that was enough to make me more relaxed, even though my body was aching with need for more of
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 21 : Next Morning
*Lily*My limbs felt heavy with an unfamiliar soreness when I woke up that morning. I reluctantly opened my eyes to find Adrian lying peacefully beside me, his chest rising and falling slowly.I was instantly burdened with regret. The sheets whispered against my skin as I shifted, the soft morning light casting a halo around his disheveled dark hair, those strands that always seemed to rebel against any attempt at order. I couldn't help but scold myself inwardly, chastising my lack of judgment for succumbing to a one-night stand. And not with just anyone, but with Adrian Sterling. But even as I berated myself, my gaze lingered over his features softened by sleep—so different from the sharp, calculated expressions he wore in the daylight. His beautiful blue eyes were hidden beneath closed lids, granting him an innocence that the waking world would never afford him. And despite the turmoil in my heart, I couldn't deny that he looked even more handsome now, stripped of his usual v
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 22 : Change in Dynamics
*Lily*Despite my best efforts to suppress my anxiety the next morning, it clung to me like a second skin as I stepped into the Bioethics and Medical Law Classroom. I had slept poorly, finally coming to a decision on what to do regarding Adrian. But that decision left my body exhausted and my mind grappling to focus on anything other than my feelings for him. Not to mention my bad mood that seemed to be worsening with each step I took.Yes, I came to terms with my heart. I was tired of pretending I didn't feel anything other than irritation and attraction for Adrian. After the time we spent together, I couldn’t deny there was something I felt for him, but I wouldn’t address that anymore. I could not feed that feeling anymore.Adrian was out of my reach. I shouldn’t expect anything more. There shouldn’t even have been a first time in the first place. Besides being afraid of being involved with someone from the Silver Wing, there was also the fact that Adrian had a bad boy reputa
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 23 : Uncharted Territory
*Adrian*"Hey, man, I'm gonna head out for a snack. You good here?" Kit's voice jolted me back to the present."Sure, take your time," I replied, barely glancing up from the monitor.The door clicked shut behind him, leaving me enveloped in a comfortable silence that settled over the editing room like a familiar blanket. My fingers danced across the keyboard, finalizing the edits on old projects that had been clamoring for completion since the end of the last semester.As the cursor blinked on the screen, awaiting further instruction, my mind began to drift – not to the looming deadline of the National Film Festival Submission but to Lily Everhart. Images of our sex night on Saturday seared through my thoughts, unwanted and unwelcome. The feel of her skin beneath my hands was a tactile sensation that refused to fade, igniting a trail of fire along my nerves. Her breathy moans rang in my ears like an intoxicating melody, and the taste of her still lingered on my tongue.It was an
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 24 : Temptation
*Lily*I scribbled notes mechanically, my handwriting a testament to inner disarray, as I tried to keep focus on class. The way Adrian's eyes had held mine with a trace of disappointment yesterday when I insisted we pretend our night together didn't exist still haunted me.Who was I kidding? I asked him to pretend it never happened when I couldn't stop thinking about it myself. What a hypocrite. Class after class unfolded in a similar fashion; I grappled with debates and analyses, all the while fighting the image of Adrian that seemed superimposed on every page of my textbooks. It was maddening.I should have been relieved at the day's end, yet unease clung to me like a second skin. I didn't revel in how I had handled things with Adrian, yet it was necessary. Wasn't it?I couldn't get distracted. I needed to focus on my grades, my classes, and fooling around with Adrian was not a good idea. Not to mention I had to keep reminding myself that Adrian belonged to the Silver W
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 25 : Backing Down
*Lily*I lingered for a moment longer in the deposit room's semi-darkness, my breath still catching in uneven hitches. The air was thick as I gathered myself—my clothes now righted, but my composure frayed. I felt an odd blend of satisfaction and shame churning within me as I walked out of the room.There weren't any students walking through the hallways, so the coast seemed to be clear. I was grateful because I had no idea how I looked. Judging by the way my legs were still weak beneath me and my cheeks burning with heat, I could guess it would at least catch the attention of some passersby.The walk back to my dorm was a blur. My mind was a battleground where insistent desire clashed with the remnants of rational thought. The diary Jenna had given me now seemed useless and uninteresting. I wasn't in the mood to dig into the story of the Order anymore–not at that moment, not when my body was still feeling Adrian's touch, my senses a complete mess.Once inside my room, I collapse
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