Chapter 53

The searing heat that coursed through Khai, as he watched Ana walk out of the shower, made his breath snag. Her usually pale skin was now glowing in a subtle pink from standing under the hot shower. Tiny drops of water kissed her bare shoulders and her milky white thighs, dripping down to her long thin legs. The towel that was wrapped around her, barely covered her buttocks, teasing him into a wild frenzy. Her damp hair clung loosely to her face and back, giving her the appearance an alluring siren.

The heat settled on his groin and the intense passion that shot through him was close to bursting. His want for her was starting to reach a point of hurt. When his dark eyes met her quivering ones, he looked away, gripping the sheets tightly to hold back. He rubbed his eyes aggressively with his thumb and forefinger, until he heard some rustling.

As if transfixed by his gaze, Ana felt her whole body being pulled towards Khai. A strange sense of throbbing had started between her legs, turning her vision slightly blurry. As her foot moved to take a step towards him, she saw him grimace and look away.

Embarrassed, Ana ducked behind the wall dividing her room from the closet. Had she become undesirable to him?

"I'm going to go take a shower Ana." She heard his gruff voice. He then cleared his throat before he continued to speak. "I have some things to take care of, I'll see you for lunch."

He darted out of the room before Ana could respond, leaving her crimson with heat and embarrassment. Ana hit her against the wall, producing a soft thud. She had brought this upon herself. Although she'd been scared of being touched before, she now yearned for Khai's touch. A swirl of emotions overtook her as she thought about their weekend getaway. Had she scarred him too much? Did he still want her physically? The idea of seducing him made her shiver, given her lack of experience and growing insecurities.

After changing into a pair of shorts and her favorite black t-shirt, Ana powered up her laptop, hoping to find answers to her dilemma. She typed 'How to seduce a guy' in the search bar, took a deep breath, and clicked on the first result.

As she read the article, her face flushed and the pulsing between her legs intensified. Unable to stand the discomfort any longer, she snapped the laptop shut and opened the window to cool her face.

She wasn't sure she could even follow the advice she'd read. Nervously biting her nails, she wondered if her thoughts were futile and if she was being too bold. Deciding to ask Meghan for advice, Ana stepped out of her room and asked her friend to meet her alone for breakfast.

"Come on, Ana, what's going on?" Meghan said impatiently. "We've been sitting here for thirty minutes now and you haven't said a word. You have to talk to me."

They were at their usual table, having filled their plates with blueberry muffins and freshly baked croissants. While Meghan devoured her food quickly, Ana struggled to eat even half a muffin. She felt uneasy and restless, both from her unsatisfied desires and from the thought of talking about them.

Before Meghan became any more frustrated, she made a decision to just come out and say it.

"How did you… did you ever, you know…" she gestured her eyes towards her shorts, adding confusion to Meghan's growing impatience. "Did you ever need to seduce George?" Her whisper came out in a rush.

Meghan eyes went round. She blinked at Ana before bursting into laughter. "We're twenty-one, not thirteen. We should be able to talk about these things!"

Ana hid her face in her hands, vigorously shaking her head. In hushed tones, she explained what happened in her room earlier this morning.

"Oh poor Khai! He must be dying to touch you." Meghan exclaimed. Ana covered her friend's mouth with her hands, frantically looking around to check if anyone had heard her.

"Please be quiet about this, Meg!" She pleaded. "Just tell me how I can show him that I'm ready."

"Well first, you need to explore yourself and stop being so shy about intimacy. Understand what you like and learn to satisfy your own desires." She explained. "Leave everything to me! I'll give you some presents to help you."

Ana nodded, glad that she didn't have to speak about the topic anymore. Though she did not understand what Meghan meant by exploring herself and satisfying her own desires, she decided not to ask anymore questions. She should have thought about this better. The dining hall was not the place to discuss such matters.

The next few days flew by at an incredible speed as Ana fully threw herself into her classes. Despite studying with Meghan and meticulously reviewing her notes, the missed week had left her trying to play catch-up. She devoted all of her free time to studying, only taking brief respites for meals or training sessions with Khai. By the time he came to see her at night, she was so worn out that she dozed off before they could discuss their day.

Thursday arrived in a blink, and all classes and trainings after lunch were cancelled so everyone could attend the much-anticipated soccer match. Ana was taken aback by the level of excitement and fervor shown by every student in the school.

The students displayed their team spirit with faces painted in red or blue and dressed in attire that matched their team colors. Ana and Meghan chose to show their support for the Raiders by wearing red. As they made their way to the makeshift stadium, the energy and anticipation was palpable. The steps surrounding the grounds had been transformed into seating, filled with students and staff eager to see the game.

Together with Maeve, who had arrived earlier to save seats for them, Ana and Meghan joined the throngs of fans who waited with bated breaths for the match to commence. The atmosphere was charged with excitement and anticipation.

Khai entered the grounds with the other raiders, as the school welcomed them, clapping and loudly cheering as they waited for their opponents.

His eyes searched for Ana. He spotted her, dressed in red and seated between Meghan and Maeve, waving at him with his favorite smile. He shot her a wink as Gordon's whistle rang in his ears.