Eyes Don't Lie

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The sunlight gleamed through the windows of Incarnate Lord, casting a warm glow across the small, sparsely decorated room. The air was thick with a blend of tension and unspoken desire, the kind that beckoned one closer, daring them to succumb to its allure. Lexy and Nadine were ensconced in their little world, oblivious to the outside world. The thought of someone walking in on them, particularly Sister Ruth with her stern gaze and heavy footsteps, sent a shiver down their spines. The heavy door creaked ominously in their minds, imagining how Sister Ruth would disapprove of their entanglement. Soon, those negative thoughts eradicated once Nadine's lips crashed into Lexy's, igniting a fire that seemed to explode within the confines of that small sacred space. In a swift, deliberate motion, Nadine grasped Lexy's tie, a symbol of restraint and propriety amidst the chaos of their reality. With a flick of her wrist, she loosened the knot and eased the fabric off Lexy's neck, letting it dangle loosely from her fingers.

"Why do we even wear these?” Nadine breathed

"They're supposed to keep us in line." Lexy giggled

"I wasn't made to fall in line. I break the rules; I don't follow them." Nadine whispered

"You always were a little rebellious." Lexy replied, tilting her head back to meet Nadine's gaze

"Don't act like you're not turned on by it." Nadine smirked, her lips curling into a mischievous grin

"What if we get caught?" Lexy asks

"I'm willing to take that risk. Besides, risks make everything more exciting." Nadine smiled

Lexy gently cupped Nadine's face, her fingers tracing the outline of her jaw as if she were memorizing every contour. The thrill of their secret, the possibility of being discovered, only fueled the fire between them. It was silly, really, to think they could keep something so passionate contained within these walls, but the danger only added to the thrill.

"Nadine, I don't want to lose you." Lexy whispered, her voice cracking

"You won't, I promise." Nadine assured her, the warmth of her gaze steadying Lexy's beating heart

"If they find out, they'll tear us apart. They'll never understand that what we have is real. They'll try to convince us it's wrong, that we're just playing with fire." Lexy panicked

"Let them try." Nadine replied, her confidence fierce

"Nadine..." Lexy gasped

"Do you really think I'd let them take you away from me? I'd fight for you, for us. I'd fight for our love, no matter the odds." Nadine declared, her dark eyes glinting with an intensity that sent shivers down Lexy's spine

"My heart will always belong to you, Nadine, now and forever." Lexy rubbed their noses together

"You're truly one in a million, Cinderella." Nadine pressed their foreheads together

While Lexy and Nadine were perched on the edge of a world that expected them to obey, Delilah was in her room, sitting on the bed while watching her roommate strip down the last remnants of the restrictive uniform they both loathed. Setting down her magazine, Delilah bit her lower lip in anticipation as she watched Blair take down her ponytail, letting her dark waves cascade down her back. Delilah swallowed hard, her gaze tracing the curves of Blair's figure as she revealed the soft fabric of her tank top, followed by the comfortable shorts that replaced the stiff, starched uniform they wore all day. There was something intoxicating about Blair, a certain allure that drew Delilah in deeper than she ever expected.

"Are you going to stare at me all day?" Blair teased, spinning around to catch Delilah’s eye

"Fuck you." Delilah retorted

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