We fell in love in math class

Chapter 17 "The Tension in the Library"

Xyleme's POV:

It was Tuesday, and the sun peeked through the classroom windows, casting a warm glow over my desk. But it wasn’t the sunlight making my heart race. It was Ethan.

After another mind-numbing math class, Mrs. Marivic announced, “You have thirty minutes to work on your assignments. I suggest you utilize the library if you need more resources!”

The moment she finished, Ethan turned to me with that mischievous grin that sent butterflies fluttering in my stomach. “Want to head to the library? I promise I won’t let you get distracted... too much.”

X: “Is that a challenge or a promise? Because I think I’m quite good at getting distracted.”

E: “We’ll see about that.”

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(Time Skip - Library)

The library was eerily quiet, filled with the faint rustling of pages and the occasional whisper. We found a secluded corner, far from prying eyes. I took a deep breath, trying to focus on the stack of math problems in front of me, but my mind kept wandering back to Ethan.

E: “So, Xyleme, let’s see if you can actually focus on math for once.”

X: “I’ll have you know I’m a master at multitasking—math and thinking about you!”

E: “Ah, so I’m a distraction then? I’ll have to work on that.”

With that, he leaned in closer, his breath warm against my ear, sending a shiver down my spine.

X: “Ethan, we’re in a library...”

E: “Exactly. No one will hear us if we make a little noise.”

Before I could respond, he reached out, gently grabbing my wrist and pulling me closer. My heart raced as our faces were mere inches apart.

X: “W-What are you doing?”

E: “Just testing the limits of this library.”

He pressed his lips against mine, and my mind went blank. I melted into the kiss, feeling the warmth spread through me. I was about to pull back, but something inside me wanted more. I deepened the kiss, and it felt electric.

Ethan's hand moved to my waist, pulling me even closer, our bodies fitting together perfectly. The kiss grew more passionate, and I felt his tongue brush against my lips, teasingly asking for permission. I opened up, and our tongues danced together, igniting a fire within me.

X: “This is... um, not what I expected for a study session.”

E: “Who said anything about studying?”

He pushed me back against the wall of bookshelves, and I gasped as the books rattled around us.

X: “Ethan! What if someone sees us?”

E: “Let them see. I don’t care.”

Ethan’s hands began to wander, tracing my sides and sending shivers down my spine. I couldn’t help but moan softly, the sound echoing in the quiet library.

E: “See? You’re not distracted at all.”

X: “Not at all...”

Just then, the sound of footsteps echoed nearby, making us freeze in place. I held my breath, trying to stay silent as we heard someone pass by.

E: “Guess we have to be a little quieter.”

X: “Or we could go somewhere more private...”

E: “You’re reading my mind.”

With that, Ethan grabbed my hand and led me to a secluded nook at the back of the library, hidden from view.

As soon as we were out of sight, he pinned me against the wall again, kissing me deeply. The thrill of possibly being caught only heightened the desire surging through me.

X: “Ethan, we really shouldn’t...”

E: “But we want to. You can’t deny that.”

I felt his hands gripping my hips, his body pressed firmly against mine. I responded to his urgency, my fingers tangling in his hair as I pulled him closer.

E: “Tell me to stop, and I will.”

X: “I... can’t.”

Ethan smirked, clearly enjoying the fact that I was losing myself in the moment.

E: “Good. Because I don’t plan on stopping.”

He kissed me fiercely, and my back arched against the wall as he pressed himself against me. I could feel his heat radiating against my body, igniting a desire I had never experienced before.

E: “You have no idea how long I’ve wanted to do this.”

X: “Maybe I have an idea...”

Ethan’s hands traveled lower, teasingly brushing against the hem of my shirt. I gasped, and he chuckled softly, clearly enjoying my reaction.

E: “Easy there, I don’t want to get us kicked out of here.”

X: “Well, maybe we should hurry then.”

E: “You’re right. I don’t think we have all day.”

He leaned down, capturing my lips once more, the kiss deepening with each passing second. I could feel the world outside fading away, our breathing becoming more frantic.

X: “What if we really do get caught?”

E: “Let them catch us. I don’t care. Just focus on me.”

Ethan’s lips trailed down my neck, and I gasped, my head falling back against the wall. The sensation was intoxicating, and I found myself grinding against him, seeking more friction.

X: “Ethan...”

E: “Shh! Just enjoy it.”

He pulled back slightly, his eyes dark with desire as he looked at me.

E: “You’re so beautiful like this, all flustered and needy.”

X: “I can’t help it when you do that!”

Ethan smirked, clearly pleased with himself.

E: “Then let’s see how far we can take this.”

With a swift motion, he lifted me slightly, my legs wrapping around his waist as he pressed me against the wall. The thrill of the moment consumed us, and I couldn’t help but cling to him tightly.

X: “Ethan, we really should—”

E: “Shh! Just let it happen.”

And just like that, we found ourselves lost in a whirlwind of desire, every stolen kiss and whispered moan echoing in the quiet library, reminding us that we were treading a fine line between bliss and chaos.