章 7: What is this

Kevin could still vividly remember the electricity in the air between him and Linda. As he approached the classroom, the excitement grew stronger, pulsing through him like a rising tide. He knew something was going to happen—it was inevitable, and he welcomed it.

Stepping into the classroom, he spotted Linda sitting quietly, unaware of his presence. She didn't turn her head immediately, lost in her own thoughts. But when Kevin quietly slipped into the seat next to her, Linda noticed. Her body jolted slightly, like she had been caught off guard.

She glanced over at him, and that one look changed everything. Her breathing became shallower, more ragged, even though he hadn't said a word. Kevin didn't miss a beat. Her reaction was all the confirmation he needed.

"How are you doing?" he asked, his voice calm but with a hint of something deeper. It sounded sweet, almost honeyed.

Linda blinked and looked away for a moment. "I'm fine," she managed to whisper, but it was clear she wanted to say more. Her cheeks reddened slightly, betraying the thoughts racing in her head.

**[Reach out your hand and say: "Won't you ask about how I'm doing?"]**

Kevin didn't hesitate. He gently reached for her hand and, without missing a beat, spoke softly, "Won't you ask about how I'm doing?"

Linda's eyes flicked down to where his hand met hers, and, to Kevin's surprise, she squeezed it. She didn't pull away. She didn't laugh nervously. She simply held on, as if that was the most natural thing to do.

Her voice wavered when she spoke again. "How are you doing?" Her cheeks flushed as soon as the words left her lips.

Kevin could feel the moment stretching, filled with an electric silence. He was about to say something, but then the system interrupted.

**[Say: "You could make it better if you walked with me for a bit."]**

He followed the command, leaning slightly closer. "You could make it better if you walked with me for a bit," he whispered, his voice so low only she could hear. Linda's breath hitched. She didn't even need to respond—her expression already gave him all the answers he needed.

Without waiting, Kevin stood and gently tugged her along, their hands still entwined. She didn't resist; in fact, she moved closer to him, like she was drawn in by his gravity. The two of them left the classroom together, their quiet footsteps the only sound in the empty hall.

Linda's heart raced as they neared the quiet corridors outside the classrooms. She didn't ask where they were going. It didn't matter. What mattered was the anticipation—the silent thrill of the unknown.

They stopped at a secluded part of the school, where no one would likely pass by for a while. They turned to face each other, and Kevin could see the mix of excitement and nervousness in her eyes. The tension was thick between them, like an invisible rope pulling them closer together.

He leaned forward, but instead of rushing, he kept it slow, teasing. His fingers brushed a strand of hair away from her face, and Linda's breath hitched again. His touch was light but deliberate, testing the boundaries.

Kevin smiled, sensing that the buildup was almost as intoxicating as anything physical. He didn't need to rush this moment. Linda's reactions told him all he needed to know. She was just as caught up in the thrill of this as he was.

"More?" Kevin whispered, his lips barely inches from her ear, the word almost lost in the air between them. Linda didn't reply out loud. Instead, she nodded ever so slightly, biting her lower lip.

The system pinged in his mind, but this time, Kevin didn't need it to guide him. He already knew the power he had over her, and right now, he was savoring every second of it.

Kevin felt the heat between them grow with each passing second. Linda's flushed cheeks, her rapid breathing, and the way she clutched onto him all told him that she was as caught up in the moment as he was.

After gently kissing the tip of her nose and her eyes, Kevin's lips found their way back to hers, but this time, the kiss was deeper. It wasn't rushed, but it carried more intensity now. Linda responded eagerly, pulling him closer, her fingers clutching the fabric of his shirt as if she was afraid to let go.

As they kissed, Kevin could feel her body pressing against his, and the sensation only fueled his desire to explore the moment further. Slowly, he broke away from her lips, leaving her breathless, and moved down to her neck. He kissed her there softly at first, his lips trailing along the curve of her throat, lingering on the sensitive skin.

Linda let out a soft moan, her head tilting slightly to give him more access. She tugged at his body, her fingers curling around his back, pulling him closer as if she wanted him to be even nearer. Kevin's breath was hot against her skin as he kissed her neck again, this time with more intention, more passion. He nibbled gently on her skin, sending shivers down her spine.

His hands, which had been resting on her waist, began to move more freely now, exploring her body with a mix of curiosity and excitement. One hand slid up her back, his fingers grazing her skin just beneath her shirt, while the other hand stayed on her waist, holding her firmly yet gently.

Linda's body responded to every touch, her breathing growing heavier, her hands tugging at his shirt as if to pull him even closer, to bridge any gap between them. Her need for him in that moment was clear, and Kevin could feel it—her desire, her vulnerability, and the way she trusted him to take control.

Kevin's lips lingered on her neck, alternating between soft kisses and gentle nibbles. He could feel the way her body trembled beneath his touch, the way her hands held onto him tightly as if afraid to let the moment end. He took his time, savoring every reaction, every small sound she made, letting the intimacy of the moment stretch between them like a taut string.

He pulled back for a moment, just to see her face. Linda's eyes were half-closed, her lips parted as she tried to catch her breath. Her fingers still held onto him, as if reluctant to let him go, her entire body leaning into his.

"More…" she whispered, her voice barely audible but filled with need.

Kevin smirked slightly at her words, his confidence growing with every second. He leaned back in, his hands still exploring her, feeling the way her body responded to his touch. He kissed her neck again, this time more firmly, feeling her shiver in response.

As he continued to kiss her, Linda's hands moved too, tugging at his body, her fingers tracing the lines of his back, pulling him even closer. Her reactions only encouraged him further, and he let his hands roam freely, exploring the curve of her back, the softness of her waist, and the way her body molded against his.

The moment felt endless, the connection between them deepening with every kiss, every touch, every soft moan. They were wrapped up in each other, lost in a world where nothing else mattered but the closeness they shared.

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Just then, footsteps echoed down the hall towards the girls' bathroom.Unfortunately both Kevin and Linda didn't notice.

It was the girl Kevin had noticed earlier at the other end of the classroom when he had first walked in. She seemed to be headed right toward them.

'I wonder what's happening,' she thought as she approached, her curiosity piqued.