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Chapter 22 : Change in Dynamics
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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
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 26 : Giving in to Her Feelings
*Lily*"Sure. About what?" Adrian asked curiously."I was hoping we could talk somewhere..." I added hesitantly. "Private."Adrian considered me for a moment, an unreadable expression crossing his face. Then he nodded, a subtle movement that appeared to express agreement or consent. "Do you want to step off campus?" he offered, his eyes searching mine for some hint of what was brewing within me."Yeah, that would be great," I agreed, a little too quickly, a shot of adrenaline coursing through me at the thought of being alone with him again. My mind was a whirlpool of thoughts, each one colliding with the next, creating ripples of uncertainty.As we reached his car, the sleek lines and dark tinted windows seemed to promise something dangerous. I remembered the last time I was inside it, and things ended up escalating to something I couldn't control.Adrian held the door open for me, and I slipped into the passenger seat, waiting for him to join me. The engine purred to life as s
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 27 : Seeing Stars
*Lily*As I straddled Adrian, both my legs trapping him into the lounge chair, his lips claimed mine once more with a fervor that left no more room for doubt—this was where I wanted to be. Where we both wanted to be.Adrian's hands sketched trails of fire across my skin, deftly divesting me of my shirt. The fabric fluttered away, insignificant compared to the heat emanating from us both. His fingers were nimble as they unclasped my bra, and a shiver coursed through me—not from the cold night breeze that brushed against my newly bared flesh, but from the anticipation glittering in his eyes. I could feel the tightening, the pebbling of my nipples under the weight of his stare."Shit, you're so beautiful," he murmured, voice rough like gravel. I barely had time to savor his words before his mouth descended on me.His lips were warm and insistent as they encased one nipple, coaxing it into his mouth. The contrast of hot and cold—the warmth of his tongue, the chill of the air—was
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 28 : The Name in the Diary
*Lily*Waking up in Adrian’s bed, I was immediately aware of his gaze upon me. My eyes fluttered open to meet his intense stare and a flush warmed my cheeks. For a fleeting second, I felt exposed and embarrassed, but his smile, soft and unexpected, eased the taut strings of my embarrassment."Good morning," he whispered, his voice a low murmur. His words were a gentle greeting, but they felt like a proclamation, solidifying the reality that I was here, in his bed."Good morning," I replied, my reply barely audible. I shifted closer to him, his arms encircling me with a protective warmth that made the world beyond his embrace seem inconsequential.His fingers traced invisible patterns along my back, and I closed my eyes momentarily. "So...what now?" he asked, his voice carrying a weight that belied the simplicity of the question.I opened my eyes and blinked at him, the question catching me off guard. "What now what?" I managed, my mind racing to catch up to the implications of h
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 29 : First Date
*Lily*Louise was blocking my path, a human barrier between me and my morning lecture."Is there something you need?" I asked, my voice steady despite the confusion and wariness that gnawed at me. Her lips curled into a wry smile, and her eyes narrowed ever so slightly, scrutinizing me with an intensity that set my nerves on edge. "I wonder what could've possibly held up the illustrious Lily Everhart.""Nothing that concerns you," I replied bitterly, trying to sidestep her, but she matched my movement with a dancer's grace, maintaining our uncomfortable proximity. Louise leaned in, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper, "Just remember who you are, dear. Don't ever fool yourself by thinking you're more than that."Her words slithered through the air like smoke, too vague to grasp yet suggestive enough to cloud my thoughts with uncertainty. What was she implying? Did she know anything about Adrian and me? The possibility made the blood in my veins freeze, though I coul
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 30 : Hungry
*Lily*"What do you want to do?" Adrian asked as soon as we stepped into the coolness of his apartment."I don't know. Maybe we could watch a movie?" I suggested while he locked the door, and a nervous flutter tickled my chest. The idea seemed innocent enough, but I knew better than that."Sounds good to me," Adrian replied nonchalantly, heading towards his bedroom. I followed him, getting rid of my heels on the way. Adrian opened the door to his bedroom–a place I was starting to be too familiarized with. Adrian headed to his wardrobe and fumbled through it, grabbing an oversized t-shirt and handing it to me. "Since you didn't bring any change of clothes, I thought you'd want to put on something more comfortable than that...dress," he explained, his stare taking in my body from head to toe. "Which by the way, was a fucking good choice."I chuckled and took the shirt from his hand. "You should thank Rachel for that." "I definitely will," he added as I stepped into his bathroom
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