Sky’s P.O.V.I return from my father's private island, where I spent a week clearing my mind. During that time, I came to a realisation—I can no longer see Zoe in the same light. Every night, I had intense dreams of her, and my desire to feel her body against mine, to hold her close and to bury myself deep inside her, has grown stronger.Despite feeling guilty, I can no longer deny the physical attraction I've developed for Zoe. It's overwhelming and uncontrollable.I'm longing to share my feelings because we've shared everything since school times. However, I must keep the truth hidden to protect our friendship. If I have to resist my desire or lie to her, I will. I'll do whatever it takes to save our friendship.I didn’t talk to Zoe much this week because I wanted to clear my mind. I gave her the excuse that I was busy with work.Now I don’t know how I’m going to face her in college. Will I be able to hide my growing feelings from her?Anyway, I miss spending time with her.Although
Every fibre of my being desires to devour Zoe’s lips as she sits in front of me, licking her lips while enjoying her favourite ice cream, completely unaware of what she’s doing to me.We came to her favourite cafe after our last class because I promised her I would make up for not giving her time last week.I wonder how her hair would feel wrapped around my fingers when I yank her towards me before capturing her lips and finally knowing how my best friend tastes.Fuck! I want to taste her so badly that it’s driving me insane. Every time she licks her lips, it sends a jolt of electricity through me, making it harder to resist the urge to lean over the table and kiss her.I can’t get the image out of my mind—her beneath me, her lips swollen from my kisses, her body arching towards mine.Zoe is my best friend. My feelings for her were so pure until that night, when everything changed. Now, these wild desires feel so forbidden, so wrong.“Sky…” Zoe snaps her fingers, pulling me out of my
Zoe's P.O.V."Just stop it, Zoe. You can't always behave like a child."As his shout echoes in my ears, tears roll down my cheeks. I'm seated in the backseat of a cab, heading back to my apartment.Although I understand Sky is going through something and is stressed out, his outburst at the cafe is still hurting me.For the first time, he treated me so harshly when I was just trying to cheer him up. Maybe it's my fault for not giving him space.But what am I supposed to do? I can't keep myself away from him when he's going through something. It was so hard to spend my days without talking to him when he was out of town for a week. I was hurt and worried about why he wasn't texting or calling me, and when I finally saw him after a week, all bruised, my heart nearly skipped a beat.I still can't believe that he got involved in a fight. It's a mystery why Sky is behaving so out of character. What's bothering him so much? I'm not convinced that it's just business-related. I feel like he's
Sky's P.O.V.A Week LaterTwo weeks have passed since the day my life turned upside down. Everything was going great between Zoe and me; we were content with our friendship, but that night changed everything. Now, no matter how hard I try, it's becoming increasingly difficult to resist Zoe.Whatever she does or wears drives me insane, and I can't stop myself from fantasising about her.My desire to touch and kiss every inch of her body, to taste her lips, to spread her legs, and to feel myself inside her grows more intense with each passing day.However, whenever I see her, I act normal. When it gets too hard to control myself and wild thoughts consume my mind, I give her the excuse of match practice or a business meeting.Zoe has been giving me space after my outburst. She doesn't question me much now. I still feel guilty for shouting at her when she was just trying to help me that day.I'm hiding the carnal desire I have for her to protect our friendship, but I fear I'm losing her.
Zoe's P.O.V. Two Weeks Later Finally, everything is back to normal with Sky. We've been spending more time together, and he's been less distant. However, I still sense that he's hiding something from me, but I've decided not to press the issue. I also can't get Selena's words out of my mind: that I should look beyond Sky. It's true—my life has revolved around him for so many years that if Sky gets too busy or distant, I feel lost. I've realized that I need to have a life outside of our friendship. The thought of looking beyond him feels impossible, but I'm trying. A few days ago, I started talking with a guy. He's in our college but in a different course. I met him in the library while I was searching for a book. His name is Liam, and he's sweet and kind. We've had a few coffee dates since then. Although I don't enjoy it as much as I enjoy being with Sky, it feels refreshing to have someone new to talk to. Now I know I can't let my happiness depend solely on him. Flashback As
Sky's P.O.V.Right now, my entire body is seething with intense rage as I watch Zoe dancing with that man, Liam.I sit on a bar stool next to Alex, gulping down whiskey, my eyes blazing with fury, fixed on Liam. It's a coincidence that Alex happened to come to the same club where Zoe and I are.The way Liam is holding her waist, pulling her close, feels like someone is ripping my heart out of my chest. I want to push him away from her, to claim what's mine, but I can't. Not without revealing my desire for Zoe, and certainly not without causing a scene."Getting jealous of seeing your best friend with another man? Amazing." As Alex notices my gaze on Zoe and Liam on the dance floor, a smirk plays on his lips."What the fuck are you talking about? Nonsense." I shoot him a glare.Even though he's right, I can't bring myself to admit it in front of him, especially since I'm not ready to fully acknowledge it myself."Nonsense, really?" He raises his brows at me. "But your look says otherwi
Zoe's P.O.V.I had always imagined my first kiss to be a tingling excitement, with butterflies in my stomach and a racing heart. But as Liam leans in to kiss me, I feel nothing—no flutter in my chest, no skipped beats, no spark or passion.I turn my face away, avoiding his lips. "Liam, I'm sorry," I say, gently pushing him back. "I can't do this."He looks at me, confusion and hurt written across his face. "Did I do something wrong?"I shake my head. "No. It's just that I want to take things slow. I hope you don't mind."His face softens, and he nods. "Of course, Zoe. I respect that.""Thank you for understanding," I say, giving him a small smile.Liam is kind and sweet, and I do like him, but why didn't I feel anything when he was about to kiss me? Maybe I just need more time.Liam had brought me to his place from the club to show me his library, which led to this moment.As we step out of his library, my phone dings in my sling bag. I take it out and see a text from Sky.As I read i
Sky's P.O.V.In the hospital, I sit in the wardroom as a nurse cleans the wound on my forehead. Zoe stands beside me, holding my two fingers like always, her worry etched deeply in her furrowed brows and her lips pressed into a thin line. Whenever she is worried or stressed, she holds my fingers like this.I'm relieved that Zoe is with me now, not with that fucking Liam. But deep inside, I feel guilty for deliberately putting myself in trouble and calling Zoe. I made her so worried about me. If she ever finds out that I intentionally did this, I'm certain it'll certainly be my last day on Earth.To be honest, I can't recognise myself now. I'm doing things I've never done before in my life. I can't believe I crashed my car because of jealousy.But I don't have any other option. I can't tell Zoe about my feelings right now because I'm scared of losing her forever. And there's no way I'll let any man get close to her. I'll do anything in my power to keep my Trouble away from Liam and any
Selena’s P.O.V.As I collapse onto the sleeping bag, I press my fists against my ears, trying to block out the sound of my own heart pounding, trying to convince myself that I did the right thing. I can’t let him get close to me. Not now, never. I hear Mr Luther’s footsteps from outside and then his deep voice. "Selena. Let me in."I squeeze my eyes shut, ignoring him. "There’s a vacant tent nearby, Mr. Luther. You can sleep there." I respond, feeling a deep ache in my chest. All I want right now is to sleep in his warm arms like last night, but I can’t—and it hurts so much.Silence.I imagine him standing there, probably running his hand through his hair in frustration. I bite my lip, not ready to change my mind.“Selena, please,” he requests, making my chest even more heavy with pain. I know I’m not doing right with him, but I’ve no other choice. “I need space.” As I force myself to say these words, fresh tears trickle down my cheeks. I need him. But how can I say this? “I’m no
Selena’s P.O.V.After dinner, Mr Luther and I sit outside our tent, staring at the sky full of stars. The view is breathtaking—so peaceful. However, his presence brings an even deeper peace.The way he gazes at the stars, it’s as if he adores them deeply.“You like the stars?” I ask, breaking the silence.He turns to look at me with a small smile on his face and nods at me, his eyes sparkling. “Yes, I do. I love them because they shine even in darkness... just like you.”His unexpected words leave me speechless. Will he just stop doing this? It’s getting hard for me to control my heart.He moves closer and gently cups my face, locking his eyes with mine. My heart is beating so fast that I’m sure he can feel it. Like always, his proximity is sending shivers down my spine and making my breath heavy.“My life was completely dark, and then you came into it like a ray of sunshine, illuminating everything,” he whispers, brushing his thumb against my cheek. “You’re my little star, Selena.”H
Selena’s P.O.V.We return to the campsite, and at night, there’s a party going on. Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves, but my mind is stuck on the blowjob I gave to Mr Luther. Damn, that was so hot. His groans and moans are replaying in my head, giving me a strange sense of pleasure. I don’t know why, but I get another kind of satisfaction knowing that I please Mr. Luther.I stand, leaning against a table, sipping alcohol. Mr Luther is inside the tent, but I can’t stop wondering about him. I know what we’re doing is wrong, but it doesn’t feel that way.I return to the earth as a guy approaches me.“Remember me?” he asks in his casual tone. I shake my head, not recognising him at first.But as I look at him from close, I suddenly remember that he’s one of my past hookups. “I just recalled. But look, I’m not interested,” I say firmly, taking another sip of my drink and looking away.He smirks. “Come on, Selena. We had a great time back then. Thought you might want a repeat.”If
James's P.O.V.We reach the ice mountains by bus, and it’s a beautiful place. I’ve never travelled just for fun, but Selena gave me the chance, and honestly, I don’t regret it at all.We all step out of the bus, and Selena's eyes are fixed on her friends, who are busy with their boyfriends, getting romantic in the beautiful atmosphere. I can see the desire in her eyes—the longing for love that she craves so deeply. I want to give her that love, more than she could ever imagine.God! I don’t know why, but I fucking want to fulfil this woman’s every hidden desire, even the ones she isn’t aware of. I want to give her all the happiness she deserves, and I am willing to go to any extent to make it happen.But I know that if I start showering her with all the love I have, she’ll run away from me, and I can’t let that happen.That’s why I’ll take it slow and carve a place for myself in her heart so that she won’t even think of running away from me. She has no option but to stay with me.Damn
James’s P.O.V. I wake up in the morning, feeling something different, something special about today. There’s a warmth in my arms—a presence I’ve never had before. I glance down and see her. Selena. A small smile instantly spread across my face. Her bare boobs are pressed against my chest and our legs are entangled beneath the comforter. I’ve never shared my bed with any woman before, but having her here, in my arms, feels so right. As I gaze at her sleeping face, I feel contented. I run my hand through her silky hair, admiring the angel. She looks so beautiful while she sleeps. I can watch her like this for hours. It’s so peaceful. Her gentle breaths tickle my bare chest, sending shivers down my spine and making me horny for her again. Last night, only I know how I controlled myself—how I controlled myself from not fucking her. My dick throbbed painfully inside my pants, watching her cum with her bra inside her mouth, her eyes closed. Fuck! That sight was heaven. As the i
Selena’s P.O.V. I pant from another intense kiss. The memory of him kissing that girl in front of everyone still hurts. “It was just a dare, Selena,” he explains to me, a bit irked. “You were the one who forced me to play that stupid game.” “But you could have kissed me, not her.” I avert my eyes, showing my anger to him. He takes my chin in his hand and turns my face to him, making me meet his gaze. “I didn’t kiss you because I care about your reputation. Think about it—what would people think if I kissed you? And this...” He gestures between us. “What we have is our little secret, Selena. I never want to put you in a position where people will question you. I’m sorry if I hurt you. But that was never my intention.” His words make me look at him in amazement. The honesty in his voice and the way he thought about my reputation touch my heart. My anger dissipates like smoke, replaced by a warmth that spreads through my chest. No one has ever thought about me like this. Nobody has
Selena’s P.O.V. Mr Luther slowly stands up and walks closer to me, fixing his intense gaze on me. My heartbeat quickens with each passing second. Is he really going to kiss me in front of all the students? God! My cheeks are burning, and I clench my fists to stop myself from trembling. As he reaches in front of me, I glance at him with a shy smile before closing my eyes and waiting for his lips to touch mine. But it doesn’t happen. I open my eyes in confusion, only to see him leaning toward another girl sitting beside me. My eyes widen, and my face turns pale as he plants a quick kiss on her cheek. I can’t believe what just happened. He should have kissed me. How could he kiss someone else? Then he straightens and his expression is unreadable. The girl giggles, flattered, and I just stare at him, my eyes getting wet. I feel both hurt and anger at the same time, struggling to keep my face neutral. How could he do that? How could he kiss another girl? And why? I glance at
Selena’s P.O.V.After a quick nap, I wake up to find James working on his laptop, sitting beside me. His brows are furrowed, his sharp jawline clearly noticeable in the glow of the screen.How does he always look so effortlessly hot and handsome?I shake my head, trying not to stare, but it’s impossible.As my phone vibrates, I pick it up from beside me.It’s a text from Stella.Stella: Bonfire and dinner are ready.“Let’s go, Mr. Luther. Dinner is ready,” I tell him, getting up. He shuts the laptop and sets it aside after nodding.As soon as we step outside the tent, the mountain night air hits me, and I realise my hair is a mess from sleeping. Before I can fix it, James stands in front of me and smooths it down. A shiver runs down my spine, not because of the chilly breeze, but because of his touch. I gaze at him in admiration.The walls I’ve built around my heart—he’s breaking them so effortlessly.The words he said to me during trekking constantly ring in my head. ‘You don’t have
Selena’s P.O.V.After reaching the camping site, we get busy setting up our tents.In the midst of it all, Stella gets injured while working, and Alex immediately rushes to her side and sucks on her finger where she got hurt. It’s such a sweet gesture. I smile at them. They're cute. When they met, they were step-siblings who were always ready to fight with each other and look at them now—madly in love.But suddenly I feel a pang of longing. I crave that kind of love.Almost instinctively, my gaze shifts to Mr Luther.No. No, Selena. Just don’t go there. That’s completely wrong.I shake my head, trying to dismiss the ridiculous thoughts entering my mind. He’s off-limits in every way possible.Still, my eyes steal glances at him while he helps carry some supplies to the main tent. His shirt clings to his broad shoulders, and even in casual clothes, he looks so tempting. I force myself to turn back to help Zoe tie up her tent properly.Once our tents are ready, the three of us crawl in