Desire and Temptation

A taste of love, a taste of ecstasy and a taste of forbidden warmth. How long will the yearning of one’s heart and body be able to hold on to what’s into its grasped as emotions and covetousness continued to intoxicate the whole mind?

This is a tale of friendship, love and sex circled among six different people strangled into an inexplicably wicked relationship only for each of them to fall into the depths of sin and poisonous pleasure. How far will they go to fulfill their desires? How will they be able to handle the temptations luring them down to their destruction?

“Any moment now, our souls are going to fall apart.”

PROLOGUE

He was gentle and kind. The smiles he always casted towards me were so beautiful, it burned an image into my eyes. With every touch of his soft fingertips, I felt peace. I was happy with him and with every warm kiss and care; I fell so deep into love. He would whisper sweet words upon my ear that could make me flush and shiver. Everything was so perfect and quixotic.

“I love you so much” He would say.

“I love you too” And I would claim.

With him, I was satisfied. My despairs and problems in life didn’t matter anymore. As long as he loves me and as long as I love him, nothing mattered any longer.

Yet little by little, time had changed him. His eyes slowly turned cold and precarious. It was sometimes full of malice and lust that it scared me. He would still claim that he loves me yet all I could see was his hunger for my beauty. With my lovely innocent face, he succumbed into a deep obsession of monopolizing me and I had let him. I had let him for the only reason that I was unconditionally in love with him. I didn’t want to lose him even though I knew that those feelings were forbidden. Yes, everything was forbidden in the first place.

In my young age of fifteen, I entered into a relationship with my stepbrother. It went smooth at first; we were so in love and all. He was seventeen and had just started college. That time I was still a second year student. Yet there was no problem at all, except that our relationship remained clandestine.  

Little did I know, everything was nothing but deception. The kindness and gentleness, the warmth and the smiles and  I love you’s; they were all a trick to deceive me.

One day, I excitedly went home to surprise him with a present, a brand new cell phone he had always wanted. I had intentionally told him that I’d be home late. I smilingly entered the house and silently crept towards his room. The plan was flawless that I had even imagined how surprised he would be after receiving the present. But the one who ended up surprised was me.

There he was with his friends laughing scornfully about something inside his room. They were talking about some stupid girl who had fallen into their game innocently. That she had completely believed everything was out of love and devotion towards her and that his so-called boyfriend had just recently started to date a beautiful woman from his college. Everything was just a betting between them for when he would be able to have her body. And the game was almost to its end.

The girl they were talking about was me.

I felt my blood rose to my head and anger crept through my whole body. My heart was utterly crushed into a million pieces that all my feelings for him flew away with the cold air. What’s left was my burning rage and repugnance.

Everything went dim and there was nothing anymore. The forbidden love was never been there to begin with. I ran away from home, ran away from his charming yet disgustingly evil laughter, I ran away from the false love we shared.

The coldness of the night and the noises from the insects created a lonely eerie as I sat alone in the icy metal plate of the swing in the middle of the park. My heart ached so much that I couldn’t even cry. Hands shaking with hatred, I smashed the present to the ground and contemptuously stared at it as it crumbled into pieces.

In that deep night, I tried to compose myself as I thought of ways to end everything. It would have been easy to just let him know that I had found out about the game but that would be too boring. I wanted to hurt him and make him suffer for deceiving me. As my thought wandered profoundly and vengeance ruled my heart, the darkness inside me had started to wake from its deep slumber.

I was so occupied that I didn’t notice what’s happening around me. Startled as voices approached me, I raised my head and saw four young men in front of me.

Chapter 1

“See no evil, think no evil”

The students flooded the hallway as the bell rang for the start of the homeroom. Noise was everywhere, talks about their summer vacation and the excitement of the start of the new class made the students livelier than the early morning sun. As soon as the teacher entered the classroom, everyone became silent and surprised when someone appeared behind the homeroom teacher.

“Wow! Is it a new student?” said she.

“I think so. Lucky! He’s such a beauty”, replied the other.

The young man was tall and neat. He had a little golden brown hair that reached up to his ears but not too long and disturbing to the eyes. It seemed natural for his body hair was of the same color as well. It gleamed attractively under the beam of the morning sun. He had a deep brown pair of eyes, well-formed nose and slender pinkish lips that curved into an appealing smile. He was undeniably handsome yet there’s a touch of softness in his character.

“Good morning class, I’m Jonathan Evans, your homeroom teacher. This is Peter, he’s a transfer student and he’ll be in this class. Please be good to him.”

“You can call me Peter. Nice to meet you all.” With a charming smile he spoke.

Giggles and whispers immersed from the class, the girls were delighted to have him while boys exchanged looks with the other. They might have thought of him as a treat however, it didn’t matter to Peter. For seeing things as it was, he was satisfied with his new school.

“Okay everyone; I’ll check the attendance now. Peter, sit at the vacant chair at the back.”

“Yes sir.”

“So let’s see, there are two people here in my lists that aren’t here. Where are Matthew and Leila? It’s first day of school and they’re already slacking off. Such troublesome kids… Anyway, we’re going to elect your class representative. Who wants to be one?”

In the middle of silence, a student raised a hand in everyone’s surprise; Peter volunteered to be the class representative. With an enthusiastic voice, he said. “I want to be the class representative Sir. I promise I’ll do my best!”

“Well, that’s great Peter. Thank you for accepting the job willingly. Everyone, please help Peter from now on.”

“Yes sir!” the class responded in unison.

Peter walked indulging himself with the beautiful surrounding of the school. Huge trees grow along the side of the school grounds giving it green scenery and refreshing feeling. The school grounds were wide that accommodates different sports field. In no doubt, with the high and grand buildings and surroundings, it was one prestigious private school ran by aristocrat families.

“Well, this school isn’t bad. I guess I could make more friends here. And the first step is to do my class representative job well. Today should be the first meeting of the student council with every class representative right? I wonder why they didn’t call a meeting. Guess I’ll just wait for further announcements.”

With satisfaction, he returned to his classroom for the afternoon classes. His classmates were very entertaining to him that he was able to become closer to them. He could talk normally with each of his classmate now and those who thought of him as a treat at first even started to like him. They found him very kind and charming and came to adore him. The class ended without him hearing any announcement so he asked his classmate about it.

“Isn’t there going to be student council meeting with the class representatives now? Well, from the school where I came from, we held the meeting in the first day of class.”

“Oh—right. It’s because the student council president isn’t around.”

“Eh? But it’s the first day of school!”

“I supposed we have the same system as your old school Peter. The SC president and the staffs are elected in the end of each school year, but in our case we still have the same President from last year.”

“Really? How come?”

“Since our President is so capable and it seems that he still doesn’t want to leave his post. And it’s obvious that he’s not around because Matthew and Leila aren’t around as well.”

“I don’t get it. Why would be those two who were absent in our class involved with this?”

“Don’t worry too much. You’ll soon learn everything. For now, let’s go home already. Bye Peter!

“Oh—okay. Bye!”

Really, this is so confusing. Well, as what she said, I’ll learn everything soon so I guess I’ll just wait. Guess I’m just too excited.

In a huge apartment that his father bought for him, Peter lived alone. They might be rich but his father had been always busy with his work and traveling everywhere for business. However, despite the situation they were in, he understood that it was his father’s way of showing his love for him. That by giving him a steady and resourceful life, they could be happy even without his mother.

As he reached the door of his apartment, a deep sigh escaped from him. “At least my first day isn’t bad. Really, father should understand that I don’t like changing schools. It’s the third time already, each year I had to leave my school for another and I’m already a graduating student. I hope this won’t happen when I enter college.”

He languidly strode as he enters his apartment and went to his room directly. In that large space situated a big bed in the middle and adjacent to it was a floor to ceiling glass door directed to a terrace. The moon’s light illuminated the room giving it an eerie feeling. Nevertheless, with much disinterest, Peter just jumped on the bed and closed his eyes as he drifted to a deep sleep.

“I arrived earlier than expected.” Peter muttered as he walk past some classroom on his way to his. However, despite the time, it seems that more students came earlier than yesterday. Laughter and talks were everywhere enveloping the place with energy just like the morning sun in the early sky. As he arrived in his classroom, his classmates greeted him sweetly and with much flirtatious smiles.

“Good morning Peter! Did you sleep well last night?” started the girl with a curly hair as she pouted her lipstick-stained lips.

Peter, being used to this kind of things replied charmingly like the usual. “Good morning! Well, I was kind of tired when I got home so I forgot to eat dinner and fell asleep quickly.”

“Eh?! You shouldn’t sleep without eating.”

“Yeah. Well, you can eat at our house if you want to.” said the other girl giggling.

“Thank you for worrying about me but I can handle it.” he sat in his chair comfortably as some of his classmates gathered around him to chat. But before they became deep into chattering, crowds gathered along the windows in the hallway and students started squirming like some fans calling over their adored idol. Even the students from the other classes were there. Noises and girl’s screams echoed throughout the place louder and louder. Soon the ones gathered around him joined to the group along the windows as his confusion roused as to what was happening. In perplexity he asked, “Hey! What’s happening?” He struggled to get a sight of what were they looking but failed to go in between the girls flooding the area.

“Oh my gosh! They’re still as handsome as ever.” One of the girls spoke between her squirms.

“Well, we’re lucky to have Matthew in our class though I prefer Mark. Kyaaah—“replied the other.

“What’s happening? Why are students acting like this?” He asked again.

“Peter! Come! You see them?” she said pointing at a group of students walking gallantly towards the school building.”They’re the cause of this whole uproar. Every school opening, the students are excited to see them after a long time of summer vacation. You can say they’re sort of the school stars. Looking at them seems like a fantasy to us you know.” With a giggle, she explained.

Looking through the window, Peter examined the group of student causing the trouble. They were five of them with only one girl in between the boys who were acting like bodyguards as if she was some princess in a fairytale. If he’s though as handsome, in no doubt compared to those boys, his face was no match to them. They were outrageously striking and charismatic. As what her classmate told him, the person on the left was Matthew; one of their classmate and to his right was Mark who’s wearing glasses. Behind Matthew was Luke, the longhaired one and beside him was John, the somewhat delinquent-baby-faced guy and the shortest of them all. And the only girl of the group in between all four, with her long straight hair dancing with the wind as she enchantingly moved was Leila, the so-called “ice princess” of the school.

“She came in this school last year and unexpectedly became closer with those four. We were surprised as to how she was able to inflect the group. You know, those four back then seems not to care of anyone here and gives off this feeling of “Don’t come near us” to all but to Leila’s case it was different. Nobody knew how she did it. It just happened then one day they appeared with her and that’s it. Well, she’s also different like them to begin with.”

“Different? In what way?” he asked confusedly. The whole story interests him unexpectedly.

“She doesn’t like interacting with anyone except those four though she still participates in the class but she’s aloof and indifferent to us. Well, that justifies why she’s called ice-princess but still she became famous because of it and she didn’t budge an inch even with that fame of her.”

What a complicated girl. Peter thought.

The girl he was talking to was about to add more but the students already took off inside the classrooms and to their seats as she did as well while one of them announced. “They’re getting near! They’re coming!”

A moment later, the whole room fell silent like a cemetery in the midst of a desert with everyone holding their breaths for the arrival of the two; Matthew and Leila. The whole scene appeared comical to Peter for he saw it as overreacting. A lively crowd before became so silent as if their tongues were cut off just because of those two was so eccentric.  

A big guy, almost six feet in height appeared in the classroom door complaining with his knitted brows.

“So noisy early the morning, my ears kept ringing with all the squirms and cheers.” He even made his voice louder for all to hear. Some of the girls bit their lips.

How arrogant. Came Peter’s thought.

“Say no more Matthew.” Leila spoke in a gentle sweet yet commanding voice. Her face showed nothing but a flat expression.

“We’re heading to our classroom now, Matthew—hey be good! Okay. I don’t want you being reported in my office.” Mark demanded that brought small chuckles from the class.

“Che!—“The offended Matthew strode towards an empty chair in Peter’s left side nonchalantly. Peter became nervous all of the sudden for no reason. Leila walked towards the chair in Matthew’s left which was beside the window. There, she slumped with her long slender hands supporting her chin as she leaned to the glass windows. Peter unconsciously stared at her for a moment and when Leila noticed his gaze, he nervously abated his eyes in embarrassment. That moment, Peter didn’t notice that in Leila’s pink thin lips a quick smile spilled.

Just as what they said, Leila interacts mostly of the time to Matthew alone. She always stared to nothingness outside the window even with the teacher in the front of the class. Surprisingly, the teacher didn’t even bother to call out for her attention. Peter seldom found his gaze wandering towards their direction. She had a porcelain white skin that radiates with every touch of sunlight and her eyes were of deep black over her long eyelashes. In every gust of wind, her hair danced in an enchanting manner showing its silky smooth texture. At the height of five seven, the distinct shape and curves of her body showed perfection and allure. Yet despite the magnificent appearance she has, the coldness and the expressionless façade she wore never left her face. Or so most of them thought.

Matthew on the other hand had all the egotism in the world. If Leila’s a mute for keeping silent most of the time, he was the complete opposite. He would usually complain over some trivial things and blame it on random people who’d caught his eyes. His classmates would evade him most of the time but still adore him like some prince in his white horse. That could be much justified because of the looks he had. He had a rotten mouth that never stop sprouting vicious words yet those reddish luscious lips were all it takes for a girl to fall for him. It was as if inviting anyone to have a taste of it. He had silky black hair and his tall body frame was well muscled, someone could mistaken him for a model or something. Then there were his appealing brown eyes that could draw someone to look at it, shapely nose, perfectly aligned white teeth, and a manly complexion any girl would love. He’s beauty was so striking that it’s somehow intimidating.

No wonder the girls kept squirming and idolizing such guy and even most boys envy him despite his rude attitude. Just being around the two of them made Peter nervous but he still kept his calm and acts normally inside the classroom.

The bell rang for the lunch and the students raced their way for the cafeteria. It sure became crowded just a little after the bell rang but Peter didn’t feel like pushing his body between the flooding people so he waited for some time to pass. Daniel, one of his classmates who he has been chattering and getting close with then arrived with some packed meal.

“Here! I got you one.” He offered with a pleasant smile.

“Woaah! Thank you! You’re quick! I didn’t even notice you were gone. How much is this?” Peter replied gladly reaching out for the food.

“I quickly dashed out when I heard the bell. It gets so crowded when you don’t move quickly and I don’t like eating leftovers. I bought you one as well. I’ll be so sorry if you ended up with some scratches just from buying food among those hungry wolves in the cafeteria. And oh— my treat!”

“You my knight in shining armor?” Peter Jokingly responded as he opened the lunch food.

“Well, let’s just say I’m the protector of the new found Prince of this class.”

“Idiot!” With that they both laughed. Peter felt nice now that he already gained someone as a friend. Daniel was a nice guy and a thoughtful one. Their personality matched up with each other that Peter became comfortable being with him quickly.

“How annoying.” Their laughter halted when they heard Matthew grumbling beside them. Peter almost forgot that just beside him was the arrogant and rude prince. He was about to open his mouth to apologize when out of nowhere a voice called out.

“Mama!”

All heads turned towards the door where the voice came from. It was from John, holding a packed-lunch and gasping for breath. He looked like he just came from running. Behind him in small approaching steps were Luke and Mark. Suddenly, Leila roused up from her seat and approached John with elegance like the usual. As the two of them stood beside each other, the height difference became evident. John stood as tall as Leila stand, and with his small baby faced face, he spoke passionately towards her.

“Mama! We’ve bought the lunch. Let’s go and eat it together now.” Just like a kid pleasing his mother, he smiled adorably and childishly despite the people around witnessing the scene.

In a split of second, the spectators witnessed a rarely charming beautiful smile from the so-called ice-princess. Almost all didn’t believe what they saw and remained flabbergasted for a moment. Then Matthew broke the fantasy with his remarkable rudeness and woke everyone from their astonishment.

“Quit acting sissy! You’re too big to call her mama, it’s creepy. My ears are bleeding with all of these annoying things I’ve been hearing.”

“Oh? I didn’t notice. It seems like the one bleeding wasn’t your ears but your dirty mouth! Bleeh! “John answered sarcastically and gave Matthew a tongue. Matthew leapt to his feet to reach for John but he had already run off to the hallway.

“There they go again. What a pain in the ass. Both of them always act so childish, it’s getting tiresome sometimes.” Said Mark with a meek smile.

“Let’s go, they’ll be there in a moment now. Those two can’t live without their petty childish fights.” answered Luke as he guided Leila to walk between them. They treated her tenderly and protectively as if she’s some kind of a fragile priceless doll. It somehow felt suspicious to the outside. But no one knew the real reason behind. As the three of them disappeared from their site, murmurs and giggles enveloped the whole room.

“Wow! What was that just now?” The perplexed Peter then voiced out.

“That’s already not new to us here. They put up scenes like that often whenever and wherever they want though I was very surprised when Leila smiled. I felt my heart leaping out my chest! That was one helluva sight!” Daniel joyfully said.

True. Even Peter didn’t expect to see such smile that could lift something inside. Perhaps because it’s a rare thing for the ice-princess to smile but there was something in those lips that when it curved to a smile, Leila’s beautiful face shines to the fullest.

“Anyway, why did that guy named John called her mama?”

“Oh—I didn’t know when it stated but his been calling her that since last year. Leila seems to not mind and even indulged him to his whims. Well, they’re some pretty weird bunch of people all along.”

 “Somehow, I feel like I want to know them deeply.” Peter unconsciously mumbled but the words traveled clearly to Daniel’s ears.

“Don’t worry. Everyone felt the same too! “He answered with a grin.

When the bell rang for the afternoon classes to start, Matthew arrived with Leila and it seems that he was now in a good mood. He kept his mouth shut all the time ‘til the classes ended for that day. As soon as the student started packing for their way home, announcement came for a meeting to all the class representatives.

“Peter! It’s your time to shine!” blurted out Daniel with a smack on his back.

“Hahaha! Quit it!” he took his things, said goodbyes with Daniel and the others and took off for the meeting.

As he left the classroom, nailed upon him was Leila’s gaze following his movement with a vague expression until she could see him no more. Much to everyone’s oblivion, a sweet mysterious smile crept up from her lips.

 The student Council occupied the whole 5^th floor of the building. Peter wondered as to why they had wasted a whole floor just for the use of the council but didn’t pry about it. Much to his benefit, he was only a floor away if ever he had to do something or deliver his reports to the council. That building consisted of five floors in which every level had ten classrooms. The first floor was for the whole 1^st year student, the second floor for the 2^nd year students and so forth while the entire 5^th floor was the territory of the Student Council.

The western sun was bathing the hallway in an orange glow through the large windows. Some students were also walking ahead and behind Peter. They might be the other classes’ class representative. A large room probably two classroom wide was where the students entered. When Peter reached the door, on top of it was a metal plate saying: Student Council Conference Room. He entered, looked for an empty chair and waited for the President to show himself. A moment later, as everyone had arrived; two tall guys entered the room followed by four average in height students. Peter didn’t expect to see that one of them was Mark.

“Good afternoon everyone! Most of you probably know me already but to those who hadn’t meet the Student Council President, I’m Mark.” with a light smile he spoke in hegemony. Seeing him, he somehow suites the position well. He stood with elegance and superiority in front of everyone, with his nicely groomed hair and clear eye glasses that made his shining eyes more attractive; even more his lips were of natural red. He wore a thoughtful expression as he spoke. His fair skin and facial features, including the high bridge of his nose where his eyeglasses rested, led one to imagine that foreign blood coursed through his veins.

Next to him who stood as tall as him was the Vice-President who introduced himself as Cray. He’s attractive and good-looking as well. He had his black hair laid back with a few strands dancing against his forehead and dark calm eyes that could draw someone to stare at it. The other four were the two secretaries, the treasurer and the P.I.O. The meeting ended quickly and everyone was out. Soon the school was empty and the day had ended for everybody.

The following school days went on normally. Several days and Peter already became used to things in school and at his new home. Interaction between his classmates and teachers made him feel comfortable in his new school. Morning commotions were still there but not as big as like the first day where he was brushed off just by the presence of those adored school idols. The routinely petty childish fights of Matthew and John every lunch and the representative’s jobs he’d been doing had completely gotten into his system. Moreover, stealing glimpse of Leila’s face while she’s completely spacing out always made his heart beat fast.

The thought of him harboring feelings for Leila confused him. He couldn’t get it together why but he was sure that it wasn’t the case. It was just that her presence alone disturbs him. In what way he didn’t know. He must be just thinking too hard. So, he dismissed the thought and put it behind his mind.

A classmate called out for him. She was asking for something and then started they’re lively conversation with the girl giggling happily and flirtatiously. Soon, a few students joined in and they had created a group of chattering people beside the blackboard.

“Sheeesh. . .look what we have here. A transfer student being Mr. nice guy or as what they said, the new found Prince.” Matthew annoyingly whisper under his breath.

Leila on the other hand, with her eyes fixated on Peter, answered in a little passionate voice.

“But isn’t he cute? He smiles and treated everyone so nicely just like a real prince charming should.”

“What? I can’t believe what I’m hearing. . . Hey, don’t try something funny.”

“Oh? Why? Don’t tell me my little Teetee is jealous?”

“Why would I? Stop fooling around already. I don’t want you doing something unnecessary. And don’t call me in that name here.”

“But I wasn’t doing anything. However, I’m planning something. This is going to be interesting.” With that, a small giggle escaped her lips. Nobody except Matthew saw how Leila eccentrically grinned while staring at Peter. It was as if she’s plotting something bad or good towards him.

“Quit it. Someone might see that weird face you’re making. Sheeeesh! Really, I can’t understand you.” Matthew cautioned.

“Hmmmmm. . . But you noticed it too right? How he keep stealing glances of me. He might think I hadn’t notice but I could see through him clearly.”

“Yeah. Just like how all the students here do. It’s not news to me anyway, someone staring at you. It’s not like it doesn’t happen all the time.” Then he paused and continued. “If only they knew—“

“Oh~ If only they knew what?”

“Nah! Nothing. I’ll just keep it to myself. I don’t wanna have trouble with the ice-princess.”

“Hmmp! . . . But hey, it won’t hurt if I play even just once right. Teetee?”

“Whatever! As if I could stop you from doing anything you want.” The truth that even what Matthew says, Leila remained stubborn to her whims irritated him. He felt contemptuous with the thought of her having interests with someone else. “Just don’t overdo it.” He added.

“Don’t worry. You’ll be participating in the show.” She replied vaguely that Matthew didn’t hear it clearly.

“What?”

“It’s nothing.”

Let the game begin.

Peter too immersed into interacting with the others while smiling pleasantly remained oblivious as to what’s coming.

The next day during lunch, Matthew entered the classroom after having his lunch in a foul mood that everyone did their best not to get to his bad side. He might had eaten something that made his face frowned, annoyed. Unfortunately, Leila wasn’t around to calm him down so his mouth started with his never-ending complaints and banters. And much to everyone’s apprehension, Peter was his first victim.

“Hey, Mr. nice guy! How’s the “I’m the new prince charming act of yours”? Man, you’re so good I could cry!  So, have you gathered your knights in shining armor already? Better do it fast or else—oh wait! Isn’t the one who needs protection the princess? Hahaha! Don’t tell me you’re a princess and not a prince?” Matthew scorned. His beautiful red lips curved into an impudent smile that even made his banters more taunting.

Peter who was so shocked as to what Matthew had said froze. He couldn’t grasp what was happening. It was the first time Matthew talked to him and on top of it, he was making fun him. Had he done something to offend him? Even the whole class was silent and couldn’t speak. It might be because they were afraid to interfere in Matthew’s tantrum.

“What? You got your tongue cut or something? You were so engrossed talking to the whole class then why not answer me? What a moron!” As if he hadn’t said something bad, Matthew added.

He flushed. How red his faced had become, he didn’t know. The embarrassment was killing him. What more why he couldn’t answer Matthew. Things happened in a flash that his mind blacked out and he remained seated, flabbergasted.

“Sheeesh! What a wimp! I can’t believe Leila—“The following words were cut off when Luke suddenly appeared from nowhere and called Matthew’s attention. He signaled him to come with him and Matthew, in much dismay walked towards the door. But before he completely left the room, he shot Peter a long glare. When he was totally out of sight, Daniel burst out with concern.

“Shit! What was that? Did you do something to piss him off? That was out of the blue man!”

Relief came and his body relaxed. “T-that was shocking. Or more like scary. I didn’t expect it as well! Hey, I didn’t do anything to him.” Peter stuttered. His voice was a little hoarse and he was sweating hard.

“That guy really lost it. I wonder why he snapped like that. You should avoid getting to his bad side. He didn’t even consider you’re a transfer student and then he talked like that to you.”

“Ah~ gawd! What’s wrong with him? He scared the hell out of me. Phew!” Peter slumped his body to his table. Soon his worried classmates came comforting and raising up his spirit. Talks like “It’s alright”, “Sorry for not standing for you” and “Just keep cool and avoid him” reached his ear and merrily left in the other. He was so confused he couldn’t get his self together. Matthew’s pissed off and scornful face kept appearing repeatedly in his vision.

“What the hell was that?”Blurted out Luke all of the sudden as they reached the fifth floor of the building.

“What was what?” Matthew asked feigning ignorance. He walked leniently with his hand clasped behind his head. The hallway was empty so they had the liberty to talk whatever they want. After all, the fifth floor belonged to the Student council, which was under Mark’s supervision. Coming in and out of that place was not a problem for them. Somehow, it could be that Mark remained in position so that the place continued to be under his power and territory.

“You were fooling around with that transfer student. Cut the crap out! You’ve been acting stupid recently.”

“Why would I? That guy’s face irritates me to the bones.”

“Oh really? I thought it’s because Leila’s been talking about him. You’re being unreasonable. Isn’t it why you rushed down from the rooftop after eating? So you could release your frustration to that young man?” Luke said hitting the head of the nail. Leila was talking to them a while ago about the transfer student in their class who had gotten the class’ admiration when Matthew left stomping.

“Why Luke? Aren’t you worried? I mean Leila’s planning something for goddamn sake! She might be a little weird but involving someone is out of the subject!”

“In a normal person’s point of view, this relationship of ours is already abnormal Matthew. And Leila’s free to do what she want. Stop being so paranoid, it’s not as if she’s discarding you for that guy. What? You scared or something?”

“Hell no! Sheeeesh! I can’t understand you too! You’re spoiling her too much.”Matthew was gritting his teeth and hands on the pocket when they arrived at the student council office.

The wide room was covered with chic carpet and a fashionable European sofa set was arranged on top of it. Ahead of it was a long writing table with a metal plate saying Mark’s name as the President and a comfortable office chair to complement the furniture. The heavy curtains were set aside for the natural light to pass through the big windowpanes.

Sitting happily on the edge of the long sofa, Leila’s head turned towards them as they entered the room. On her lap was John, lying quietly. Leaning against the table was Mark checking his schedules.

“Teetee! Come here.” Leila called in a passionately sweet voice and a gentle smile. One of the things they love about her is this. Her soft sweet voice was like a melody to their ears especially when she’s calling them out. Matthew hesitantly complied and walked towards her, pouting.

Matthew stood awkwardly in front of Leila, eyes averting. Then Leila reached for his face and told him to face her. She looked at him with gleaming eyes as if she was trying to erase his anxiety. As if he’d understood, he leaned and closed his eyes. A short kiss on the lips from Leila calmed his mood. Now he was just like a scolded puppy asking for a master’s petting. The irritation and anger he had a while ago disappeared and there he was, sitting on the carpeted floor leaning against the sofa. John, understanding that it wasn’t a good time annoying Matthew kept his mouth shut.

“Good boy. You’ll get your reward later.” Leila coaxed as she fondled Matthews’s hair.

“And that’s it.” Luke said with a sigh of relief as he sat comfortably at the opposite sofa.

“Thanks Lu.”

Peter felt relieved when Matthew didn’t bully him again as the afternoon class started. Maybe because Leila was there that he’s keeping silent. He never even glanced at him again and acted as if he didn’t exist. Peter, too afraid to get to his bad side again, tried not to get near him. Even the class wondered as to what made his foul mood disappear but nobody dared even to open their mouth about the incident before.

The lessons for the whole afternoon ended smoothly. After the last subject, Matthew disappeared quickly from the classroom much to Peter’s relief. He couldn’t stand it if another confrontation happens. Peter sighed. He couldn’t concentrate on the report he was going to pass later to the Student council. Students were going home one by one and a moment later, he and Daniel were the only ones left.

“Hey! Still not done? It’s almost five already.”

“Not yet. I have to pass this today. You can go home first.”

“You sure? I could wait you if you want.”

“Nah! I’m fine. And besides, I don’t know when I will be able to finish this.”

“Okay! But make sure to finish and pass it before five thirty. The fifth floor becomes off limits from that time onwards.”

“Sure. Thanks!”

Peter took time to finish his report and didn’t notice the time. It was already five thirty five when he gathered his things and gone his way to the Student council office to pass his report. The hallway was empty as well as all the rooms in the fourth floor. Slowly, he ascended the stairs in silence. He was tired. He could hear the clicking of his own heels and his breathing. The sun had set and the sky was starting to get dark. The long hallway greeted him in silence. Somehow, it felt like he was walking into a path he didn’t know where to. They might have gone home already. Then I’ll just put this into the conference room. He thought.

As he got nearer and nearer to the conference room, strange noises reached his ears. In confusion, he continued to walk only to hear that the strange noises were actually voices. His ears rang. He could hear hoarse panting and moans. Should he continue or just leave? He gulped. To Peter’s mortification, he couldn’t get his feet to leave. And much more, it continued to walk towards where the voices came from, the conference room.

Slowly he moved. Sweats started to gather on his forehead. He was so nervous yet his mind only contained one question. What’s going on?

“Uhnnnn. . .Teetee. . .aaaah!” it was a woman’s voice.

Teetee? Who’s that? Peter wondered. Now he could see silhouettes of two people through the glass windows. The lights were off so he couldn’t clearly see who they were. I can’t see visibly. And why the hell am I doing this? I feel like a peeping tom! Peter groaned. At times like this, he should have back away and left that place. But out of curiosity, he wanted to know what was happening and who were the people making those strange noises. He took a few more steps forward and stood against a huge post. By that, he could almost distinguish the scene while the dark shadow of the post slightly hid him.

“Aahh. . . Fuck! So good. . . Lala.”

“Uhmmm. .  aah. . .aah. . .haa!”

As he looked again anxiously, his eyes widened. The remaining light from the outside illuminated the place enough for Peter to recognize them. There inside the conference room were Matthew and Leila. Creaking sounds echoed all over the room. Matthew was behind Leila, pinning her down against the table.

“Aaah! . . .Teetee. . . more. . .” Leila purred. She was breathing hard and sweats fell like waterfall from her. Matthew kissed her back while repeatedly thrusting inside her.

Peter couldn’t believe what he was seeing. His whole body quivered. The sweet voice of Leila as she moaned felt like a melody to Peter’s ears. It shot to his mind like a sweet poison making his head swam in awe. She was so sexy and alluring underneath Matthew’s masculine body. She still had her uniform on while Matthew’s unbuttoned shirt revealed his muscled chest. Matthew looked so hot and seductive. They were so stunningly beautiful and luscious having sex.

All of the sudden Peter felt strange. He could almost see his whole face reddening. He felt his body burning and unknown feelings crept up. The embarrassment of how his body reacted mortified him. He was aroused. He felt like he was being indecent yet he found the sensual scene before him intoxicating. Legs stiffing, he grabbed his groin as if it could stop his member from responding. 

The moans and panting became faster. Matthew moved even deeper inside Leila, invading every nook of her body. His face contorted as overflowing pleasure rushed over him. It was too much to bear—he felt himself dripping away like honey.

“Ah! Ah! . . .no more. . .” Leila muttered, quivering.

“Me too. . .I’m near! Haa. . haa. . . Uhhgg. . .ahhh!” Matthew, grunted as they both climaxed in ecstasy. He slumped forward; embracing her from behind while feeling the moment they had just shared.

As he witnessed what had had just happen, Peter’s eyes gleamed with admiration and lust. Leila’s enticing face and Matthew’s trembling wet body as they reached euphoria together was so perfect it mystified him. He shouldn’t be there. What he had just witnessed was very private. On top of that, it was Leila.  The Leila in that room was completely different from the Leila inside their classroom who didn’t even have any facial expression. Peter couldn’t believe his eyes and was still in confusion. The burning sensation inside him still hadn’t left. He didn’t know what to do.

Then, much to Peter’s horror, Leila raised her head from slumping against the table. Their eyes met. He couldn’t abate his gaze and his body froze. It was like he was drawn into a deep abyss. Trembling, he tried to move but his legs failed him. Peter’s heart skipped and his eyes opened wide. Even with the dim surrounding, he saw it clearly and unmistakably. With few strands of stray hair sticking over her pretty face, Leila’s lips curved into an ambiguously deviant smile. 

Afterword. . .

I’m happy that I was able to finish the first chapter of my story. This had been in my mind for some time now and I really wanted to share this somewhat bizarre story. It’s just that I was really lazy typing it but now that it’s done, I’m so excited to share it! When I type or put my story into words, I needed inspiration. If not, I couldn’t do it like how I wanted it to be. The way I made this story was completely different from those 30 pages that I made but didn’t finish. That one was more tongue twisting with all those words that even I myself couldn’t believe I used them.  I must have had an overflowing inspiration back then.

I still hadn’t introduced all the character, like Luke, Mark and John’s characters. Somehow, this chapter sort of focused on Peter and how he had started to get into the weird sides of the other characters. I really like how my story went. (laughs) There’s so much mystery that even I myself felt excited as to what would happen next. Like, what was Leila planning? Moreover, what’s the relationship between Matthew and Leila? And of course, that thrilling devious smile she just mysteriously casted towards Peter! It’s starting to get exciting!

Matthew’s rude and scornful attitude incited me. I wanted a bad ass in my story so much, so I created Matthew that way. Come to think of it, what I planned him to be at fist was completely the opposite from his personality here. Did you like Matthew’s nickname? Oh~ I so like the name Teetee! I wanted each of them to have a cute nickname but it’s hard to choose. Well, it’s a long way to go so I still have enough time to play with their names and invent cute nicknames.

Daniel on the other hand was made on a whim. At first, not all those whom Peter interacted were given a name or any importance. They were just random people but then I thought that it might be better if there’s someone who would constantly act as a supporting character beside him. And so, Daniel was born! (Laugh) Even the name just suddenly pooped out from nowhere then I said, “Well, that’s fine enough.” But maybe as the story continues, Daniel would be a great help to shape up Peter’s character. What do you say?

To those who read this weird and somehow lewd story of mine, thank you! Please feel free to comment and ask questions. I would be glad to receive feedbacks from my readers.J See you in the next chapter!

SCARLET