Chapter 4

Lilith’s POV

After Mr. Patel, our math teacher, finished his first-day introductions and what to expect from the class, he started the painstaking introduction of each student. One by one, he called out a random student’s name and they would stand up and deliver a presentation about themselves. I was truly hoping to skip having to do this today, but clearly, luck is not on my side. Thankfully, he was going by alphabetical order of everyone’s last names, which meant I would be close to the end. To add to my relief, the sexy Connor would present himself before me. 

“Ms. Reigh, would you be so kind to stand and introduce yourself?” Mr. Patel asked, glancing around the room. 

A red-headed girl stood. She was nervous and started fidgeting with the helm of her pink T-shirt. “Hi, I--- I’m Opal Reigh. I just moved here from North Carolina. I look forward to getting to know my classmates and making fresh memories with the new friends I make here.”  

By the time she finished her introduction, it appeared her confidence had gone up. She was no longer playing with her shirt but had a small slouch on her shoulders. Opal sat down fast enough to miss her chair, causing some students to snicker. 

The teacher called Ms. Rose next, and Susi almost bounced out of her chair. “That’s me! Hi, I’m Susi Rose! I’ve lived here all my life and I’m SUPER excited about prom and all the other things that come with being a senior! Oh, and BOYS!”  

She started giggling, which was contagious to me and others in the room. “If you ever have questions, or need someone to talk to, Opal,” she started as Opal blushed, “I would LOVE to help you!”  

After doing a quick curtsy, she jumped back into her seat. 

“Thank you for that lovely greeting, Susi. That will be a hard one to beat. Ha-ha… Now let’s see, who’s next?” as he skimmed his list trying to find his place, Su spun around and gave me a thumbs up and wink, causing me to laugh as I shook my head. “Mr. Skogen, it’s your turn.” 

Oh gosh, that’s Connor! I spun in my seat to see him already standing. He is the epitome of perfection. I mentally reminded myself not to drool when he dropped his eyes to me, giving me a jolt. As my heart picked up the pace, he smiled at me with a somewhat devilishness to it. I felt drawn to him. I wanted to know what was behind that smile. Why he gave me such a deep yearning? I don’t even know him yet and here I am getting horny thinking of where I could shove that mouth of his… 

His eyes darkened as my thoughts went south. A small rumble sound came from him as he straightened himself and changed his direction of gaze to the classroom.  

“Hey, I’m Connor. Most of you all know me all the way back to grade school. For those who are new,” he continued after sending me a sideways glance, “I enjoy keeping to myself, so please do not get the idea of dating me.”  

He sat down and rolled his eyes as Talia looked at him with her mouth dropped. Clearly, he intended that for her. Or was he implying something to me? 

Our eyes met again before I had the chance to adjust myself in the seat for the next student. His eyes were no longer dark, and he had put up a shield offering me no way of communication. Internally, I groaned, wanting him to give me a chance to talk to him. 

“Ms. Sky, please stand and do your thing.” The teacher announced, waiting for the correct student to stand. 

Taking a deep breath, I stood with confidence and began speaking, “Hi all, I’m Lilith Sky. I’m new to Georgia from Michigan. I’m looking forward to this new year and meeting new people.”  

I bowed a little and sat back down. Nothing special, right? 

Susi piped in after my bottom hit the seat, “Her nickname is Lili, with an I.”  

She giggled and winked at me again. I truly appreciate this girl and I’ve only known her for a few hours.  

“Finally, we have Ms. Valiant. Please rise.” The teacher requested. 

Talia stood, placing a hand on her hip, and poking it to the side. She raised her other hand and looked at her nails and without addressing the class; she began her speech.  

“I’m Talia Valiant. My name says it all. Oh, and I’ll be Prom Queen, so don’t bother running for the spot. You’ll lose.” She finished with a know-it-all smirk and gracefully sat back down.  

She crossed her legs and turned to Connor, blowing him a kiss. I did not turn to see his reaction, but a surge of jealousy flowed through me. 

I couldn’t help but feel Connor’s eyes on the back of my head, burning a hole through me. I debated whether I should turn around and look at him, but if he wasn’t, what excuse would I use for looking at him? 

The bell rang, and we scattered like a hoard of flies out of the classroom. I glimpsed Talia hanging on Connor as they proceeded to their next class. A tinge of anger fumed over me. Were they having sex? He said he didn’t date, but that doesn’t remove the possibility of fooling around. I would think…

With Susi next to me mumbling something about our next few classes, all I could think of was this guy. Is he a player? I’ve never had sex before, mostly because of the things my uncle has done to me. I couldn’t fathom any kind of sexual attraction to anyone until now. 

I have this strong desire to have Connor embrace me. I want to feel his lips on mine and going down my neck. Him grasping my breasts… would he be rough or gentle? My guilty pleasure begs for him to be rough. Talia hanging on his arm makes me want to second guess everything I am feeling, though. I don’t want to just be a booty call or side meat. I want, no, I need, him to be mine.

Susi had stopped walking and was silently watching me with a bit of humor in her eyes.

“What are you thinking about? Your face is super red!”

I gasped, “What!? No way!”

I shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. She put her hand on her hip.

“Were you thinking dirty thoughts?” Her smile widened. “Oh, are you having dirty thoughts about Mr. Connor?” she asked as she dragged out his name.

“Shhhh!” I leapt and put a finger to her mouth.

She busted out laughing with her hand on her stomach.

“Heeheehee, okay, okay, I’ll leave you and your thoughts to yourself. I’m heading to the ladies’ room and then I’ll see you in our next class. See you soon.” She joked as she headed off, waving back at me. 

Walking through the students rushing to wherever they needed to be, I stopped dead in my tracks when I came upon a classroom with a window on the front door. It was Connor, sitting in one of the front seats, and none other than Talia, who was sitting on his desk with her legs crossed, leaning into him. I couldn’t see her face, but I could see his.

It glazed his eyes over in lust as she kissed his neck. Her hand had slid down his torso and was doing something in his lap with a back-and-forth motion. He threw his head back and opened his mouth in pleasure as she took it over with her own. Grabbing her hips, he spun her to face him and opened her legs to dangle at his sides. I watched as he pulled up her skirt and dropped his face between her legs. She grabbed onto his hair with one hand while steadying herself on the table with the other, and threw her head back. She arched her back as a moan echoed through the door.

Flushed at what I was witnessing, I peered around the room to find it was empty except for them. So, I was correct in assuming he was a man-whore. As I put my attention back on them, I came eye to eye with Connor staring back at me. I don’t know what reaction he saw on my face, but he returned my gaze with a look of frustration. Peeved at the sight I had stumbled upon, I turned on my heel and stormed off.

I urgently made my way down the hall to the Science room and gave a peek at the already seated students through the window. I made a mental note to use this class as a time to cool my head. Confidently, I went to find a table that had at least two seats left to save one for Su. Opal from math class was sitting at the table I chose. There was an extra seat for a fourth person. Susi came in not even a minute after I had taken a seat, and behind her was another student. 

He stood about the same height as Connor, almost the same muscle build, but slightly less bulky. Having no other place to sit but with us, he joined Su at our table. The bell rang and our teacher started his introduction.

My thoughts wouldn’t stop circulating around what I saw Connor and Talia doing. I shouldn’t focus on that asshole and the priss. Maybe this guy would be more enjoyable.