“No. I want everyone to know you are mine.” He pulls out a chair, sits, and pulls me into his lap.
“I’m not sitting in your lap.” I start to get up.
“Yes, you are.” His arms lock around me.
“I’m not your lap dog nor am I one of the Titan obsessed sycophants that crawl the halls of this school.” I glare at him. “Let me up.”
“No.” He glares back.
“She doesn’t want to sit on your lap, Volkov. Let the lady up.” Owen says standing over us.
“This is none of your fucking business, Owen.” Connor tenses under me.
“Where I come from,” Owen gets in Connor’s face, “we respect women’s wishes and treat them with respect.”
Levi and Griffin stand up. Connor taps my hip to get me to stand up.
“Fuck you,” Lev says.
“You really want to do this here, Owen?” Connor says as he takes his jacket off.
“I’ll fight you anywhere, anytime.” Owen pulls his jacket off.
I step between them, facing Connor. “Ignore him.” I pull his face down so he’s got me in his sights. “I need you here.” I step into him and link our fingers together between us. “He’s not worth it.”
“Call me when you’re interested in spending time with a true gentleman.” Owen leans down and whispers to me loudly enough for Connor to hear.
“A true gentleman?” I spin in place, making sure to keep leaning into Connor. “I don’t see any of those in front of me.” I narrow my eyes like I’m searching.
I turn back around effectively dismissing him and hoping it diffuses the tension. “Con, I’m not very hungry anymore. Walk with me?”
I take his hand and we leave the room.
“He’s a dick.” I squeeze his hand. “What’s the story with you two?”
“Just family stuff.” He grunts and checks his watch. “I have an idea. Come on.” He starts dragging me toward the science building. He looks over his shoulder with a wicked smile for me as we go up the two flights of stairs.
He pulls me into Mr. Jameson’s classroom and shuts the door behind us.
“What are you doing?” I ask him as he stalks toward me.
“I really hate you being in this room alone for him for an entire period.”
“I told you,” I roll my eyes, “he’s never done anything inappropriate.”
“Yet.” He grabs my hand and walks to Mr. Jameson’s desk. He gently pushes me on top of it and then takes my lower lip in his teeth biting just enough to make it sting. Then he swipes his tongue to soothe the pain away.
He sits down in Mr. Jameson’s chair and rolls between my thighs. “I know you said you weren’t hungry but I am.” He looks up at me, his eyes twin pools of emerald desire. “I’m going to have my lunch right here.”
Before what he’s planning to do even registers with me my legs are spread wide open by his shoulders. I gasp and start to try to get away when he slips a finger into my panties and moves them to side. His tongue flicks out and runs the length of my slit and up to my clit. He repeats the motion a few times and my head spins. It feels so good, but it’s so bad. I moan loudly when he adds one of his magic fingers and starts working me with both.
“Ride my face, Lily.” He whispers against my thigh before diving back in. I grab the edge of the desk as my hips grind my pussy against his face and I reach my peak.
“Fuck.” I whisper as I come back down, running my hands through his hair. “I can’t believe I just let you do that to me here,” I laugh.
He fixes my panties, winks, and runs his hands up and down my thighs. “Now when you are in this room all you’ll ever think about is my face buried between your legs.”
20
Lilith
I fumble around in the dark for my phone. I already know who it is and why he’s video calling me at 4:47 am on October 1st. I blink a couple times at the screen as my eyes adjust to the light. I swipe accept.
“Hi Dad.”
“Happy Birthday, sweet pea!” He’s already dressed and chugging a protein shake. “You’re 18 which means I can kick you out of the nest. Adios!”
“You are insane.” I smile through sleepy eyes. “Are you going to keep doing this forever? Waking me up at the ass crack of dawn every birthday.?”
“Yes. Don’t complain, you did this to yourself. You could have picked a decent hour to be born but, oh, no. Not Lilith Marie Nelson. Nope, she had to come storming into the world in less than hour, in the middle of the night.”
“In the middle of the hospital parking lot, I know. I’ve heard the story once or twice.”
“Seriously though, sweet pea, I’m sorry I’m not there this morning. Go back to sleep. I’ll see you tonight. Love you.”
“Love you, too.”
I put my phone back on the charger and fall right back asleep.
When my actual alarm goes off I get up and text Connor that I’m about to shower so he knows to come help me put the cream and gauze back on after I dry off. We’ve been doing this all week while dad has been in the city with Victor. I’m not sure who dad thinks is helping me but he doesn’t ask and I don’t offer. I bet the thought of me in nothing but a towel with Connor is not something he wants to dwell on.
I’m brushing my teeth when Connor comes in. He’s already dressed which is unusual, he usually comes in before he gets ready. He walks up behind me and kisses my neck.
“Happy birthday, Lily.” He whispers along my jaw. I never liked being called Lily before but I really love that Connor uses it in private moments.
“How did you know?” I smile, meeting his eyes in the mirror.
“Griff told me last week. Good thing, too, I’m annoyed you didn’t tell me.” He scowls at me.
“Birthdays aren’t usually a big deal to me.” I shrug handing the cream over my shoulder to him.
“This is looking better.” He rubs the cool cream over my heated skin, making me wince. “Sorry.”
“It’s okay. I haven’t looked at it since Saturday.”
“All done,” he says as he tapes the gauze down. “Come down to the kitchen after you get dressed. There’s a surprise waiting.”
“Okay,” I draw out the word. “Should I be afraid?”
“No, you’ll like it.”
“Hmmm, we’ll see.” I shoo him out. “Get out then, so I can get dressed and dry my hair.”
Since it’s my birthday I decide to dry my hair straight instead of letting it dry in it’s wavy natural texture. I even throw on some lip gloss and mascara. I grab my bag and head downstairs.
I can hear muffled voices and when I step into the kitchen I see Connor, Levi, Ivy, Griffin, and Edward sitting around the island. Delores is frosting cinnamon rolls.
“Happy Birthday!” they all shout in unison.
I’m so touch and surprised that I have to fight back tears. I blink a few times to clear them. “This is so nice and unexpected.”
Levi and Griff each give me gentle hugs. Ivy almost tackle hugs me. Edward pats my shoulder in a very proper British way and Delores gives me a big hug and kiss on the cheek.
“Michael said your favorite breakfast was coffee and cinnamon rolls so here you are.” Delores sweeps her hand over the island. “You get first pick.”
We all sit around and eat our cinnamon rolls together, including Edward who I had to beg to stay.
“We’re all going to ride together today,” Connor says to me.
“The five of us?”
“Yeah.”
“Why?” That’s weird considering Ivy and Levi drive separately every day from the same house.
“Togetherness?” Connor smirks at his answer.
My eyes narrow in suspicion.
“We just want to spend the day celebrating our hood rat together.” Levi gives me one of his golden boy grins and I cave. I miss Z and my dad so I’m just going to soak them all up today and enjoy this.
Ivy takes a selfie with me and posts it on The Ridge. Then we gra
b our bags and head outside to Levi’s G Wagon. Griff rides between Ivy and me in the back seat, Connor takes shot gun.
“At least I don’t have to worry about you running me over on the side of the road,” I deadpan.
“I never came close to hitting your fine ass, hood rat.” Levi laughs when Connor lets out a little growl.
Connor opens my door and takes my bag for me after we park. We walk into the building and few people smile and tell me happy birthday. I’m guess they must have seen Ivy’s post on the school app otherwise they’d have no clue. My new football friends all come over and tell me happy birthday before they pull Levi aside for a conversation about the game tomorrow night.
The rest of the day goes by generally uneventfully. Darcy swung her bag into my back at lunch, opening up several blisters so I had to go to the nurse’s office for new gauze. I also ended up borrowing one of Levi’s extra shirts because some blood had soaked into mine. It was so long it hung out the bottom of my skirt so I had to tie the ends up in a 90s naughty school girl way. Connor gives me an absolutely lascivious look and licks his lips as soon as I come out the bathroom from changing.
He’s walking me to class when he opens the door to an unused classroom and pushes me inside.
“What are you doing?” I laugh.
“It’s time for your birthday orgasms.” He turns around after flipping the lock and strides toward me. He reaches me and starts unbuttoning my shirt.
“We shouldn’t be doing this here,” I say against his lips. “I can sneak out to your room tonight.”
“No. Now.” He growls when he sees my breasts pushed up from the bustier I have to wear. “Fuck, Lily.” His mouth covers mine as he devours me. His hands cup my breasts and tease my pebbled nipples through the lace. Then he lowers his mouth to nip one nipple while he continues to roll the other between his fingers.
“Connor,” I moan as I pull his face back up to mine. He pushes my shirt and jacket all the way off my shoulders.
“Are you wet for me, Lily?” One hand slides up my thigh and runs along seam of my panties. “Is this pretty pussy,” he slides a finger inside me, “ready for me?” He slides another finger in and hooks his fingers against my g-spot.
“Yes,” I gasp as he gets to work on building my orgasm. I reach down and unbuckle his pants belt and pants. I wrap my fist around his heavy length as my climax tears through me. I drop to my knees in front of him and pull his cock out. It’s not the first time I’ve touched it but it is the first time I’ve seen it. A bead of precum waits for me and I slowly lick it off the tip while holding eye contact. I’ve only given head once before and it only lasted about 20 seconds before he pushed me off and came all over my chest.
“You don’t have to do this,” he cups my cheek and runs his thumb over my lips.
As soon as those words fall from his mouth I wrap my lips around his length and take him as deep as I can. He’s so big I can’t get him all the way in so I use my hand on his base and cup his balls with the other hand. His hand moves from my cheek to the back of my head and his hips start to gently thrust. I swirl my tongue over his head and then along the vein pulsating on the bottom of his shaft.
“Fuck,” he hips start moving faster and I increase suction, “Lily I’m gonna come.” He tries to nudge me back but I shake my head and hold on to his hips as he comes, filling my mouth and shooting his warm cum down my throat. I lick him clean and stand up.
Neither of us speaks for a moment. I’m nervous I wasn’t good, I know he’s been with a lot of girls and I’m so inexperienced. My insecurity must be showing because after he tucks himself away and fixes his uniform he studies me. “Have you ever done that before?”
I nod my head. “Once.” I busy myself buttoning up my borrowed shirt when he puts his hands over mine. “Was it,” I swallow heavily, “was it okay?”
“Better than okay.” He pulls me against him and gives me one of his deep, intense kisses. “So good.” He takes over buttoning my shirt and fixes my tie. I retie the bottom and we go back out into the hallway where he walks me to class.
* * *
I’m flanked by Connor and Griffin as we walk out of the building at the end of the day. We’re discussing a physics project we partnered up for when I look up and see my dad’s truck in the parking lot. I’m hit with a bit of confusion seeing it but then I look over and see the most welcome sight I’ve seen in almost two months.
“Z!” I squeal and take off running across the perfectly manicured yard. His arms open wide and I launch myself into them, wrapping my arms around his neck and my legs around his waist. “Holy shit! I thought you weren’t coming until tomorrow night?” I lean back a bit and kiss his cheek before burying my face in his neck taking comfort in his coconut scent. I feel a tear roll down my cheek and squeeze him harder.
“I couldn’t not be here for your actual birthday.” he holds me just as tight. “I fucking miss you, Lil.”
I hear a throat clear and then Connor’s voice. “Hey, I’m Connor.”
“Griffin.”
“Zion.” He shakes their hands but keeps ahold me with one arm. I give him one more big squeeze before I lower my legs and let him set me down.
“Do I get a hug?” Dad asks with a goofy grin. “I mean, I am the one who caught you from dropping to the pavement as soon as you were born.”
I roll my eyes but give him a big hug. “Love you, dad. Thanks for bringing him a day early.”
“Like either of us would miss seeing you on your 18th birthday,” he says giving me one more squeeze. “How’s your back doing?”
“It’s getting better.” I don’t tell him about Darcy at lunch, at this point what’s one more omission about my safety.
“Well, shall we go home?”
“Yeah.” I climb into the middle of the bench seat and Zion slides in after me.
“So this is your new school?” Z says as we drive past the athletic compound.
“Yep. Pretty over the top,” I say as I soak up the comfort of being pressed against my best friend’s side.
“Do they know I’m gay?” he asks still looking out the window.
“No. Not my information to give.”
He chuckles. “Connor did not look happy to have you go all koala on me.”
Dad laughs, “he’s got a thing for Lil.”
“Can we have a little fun with him?” Z gives me mischievous look out of the corner of his eye. “I think he deserves some payback for being a dick to you.”
I hold my fist up for a bump. “Hell yes. He’s crazy possessive but also trying to make me trust him, a little teasing won’t hurt.”
Zion lets out a low whistle when we pull up to the Volkov estate. I know exactly what he’s thinking, the same thoughts I had not two months ago driving up toward this monstrosity. “Holy shit. You guys really leveled up here, didn’t you?”
“I mean, yeah. Our apartment is about the same size as our old place though.” I wait for Z to unfold himself from the truck and pull his bag out of the bed. “Hi Edward, this is my friend Zion.” I introduce the two as Edward holds the door open for us.
“Good afternoon, Lilith. Nice to meet you, Zion.” He points to Z’s bag. “Can I take that for you?”
“Nah man, I’m good.” Z smiles and nods at Edward, who honestly looks a little intimidated. “Show me where I’m staying?” Z grabs my hand just as Connor walks up the steps.
“Edward, can we get a room ready for Lilith’s guest?” Connor stands right against me.
“Oh, I’ll just stay with Lil in her room.” Z grins down at Connor. I want to say it’s all in good fun but my bestie is definitely infusing his good naturedness with a bit of a bite. Connor lets out a low growl in response.
“Come this way,” I tug on Z’s hand and he follows me up the stairs.
“I’m going to go change then I’ll meet you in the kitchen for a tour?” Connor pulls me away from Z and kisses me way too passionately considering my dad and best friend are feet away walk
ing down the hall.
“Sounds good.” I shake him off with an amused smile.
When I get down to our apartment dad is giving Z the brief tour. I take his bag and bring it into my room. “At least we get a king size bed to share here. Beats that little twin I used to sleep on.” I laugh as he flops onto the bed. Even with it being a king size his feet still hang off the edge. “Someday when you’re making bank in the NBA you’ll be able to buy a custom bed that fits you.”
“After I buy mom and auntie a house.” He smiles. That’s always been his goal. To be able to take care of his mom, aunt, sister, and cousins. He’d be fine in a cardboard box as long as they’re safe and provided for.
“I’m going to change and then I told Connor we’d meet him in the kitchen to give you a little tour. There’s a half court outside. I bet Levi’ll want to play you when he gets here from football practice.”
I grab a pair of cropped leggings and tank top before throwing my hair up in a messy bun. Z does a double take when he sees he the bandages on my back.
“How are those burns doing?”
“Getting better.” I shrug dismissively. I don’t want to waste our time together talking about the nasty bitch that did this to me. She’s not worth it. “Let’s go downstairs.”
We meet up with Connor, Griff, and Ivy in the kitchen. I make introductions for everyone. Connor takes over giving a low key run down of all the rooms in the common wing. Then he takes us down to the lower level with the indoor pool, bowling alley, and shooting range. Levi shows up and we meet him out on the half court.
Levi’s shirtless and shooting from the free throw line, making every shot. Golden boy must be good at every sport not just football. I lean over to Ivy, “it’s kind of gross how athletic Levi is.”
“Girl, yes. His dad is just as bad, too. They turn everything into crazy ass competitions. Who can launch an empty bottle furthest with the most precision. Who can take the trash out the fastest.” She shakes her head back and forth.
“Was his dad an athlete too?”
“Yeah, he was the quarterback at some university. Michigan? Ohio State? Something like that.” We watch as Z walks over and introduces himself. “It’s crazy to see someone so much taller than Levi.”
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