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Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 30 : Hungry
*Lily*"What do you want to do?" Adrian asked as soon as we stepped into the coolness of his apartment."I don't know. Maybe we could watch a movie?" I suggested while he locked the door, and a nervous flutter tickled my chest. The idea seemed innocent enough, but I knew better than that."Sounds good to me," Adrian replied nonchalantly, heading towards his bedroom. I followed him, getting rid of my heels on the way. Adrian opened the door to his bedroom–a place I was starting to be too familiarized with. Adrian headed to his wardrobe and fumbled through it, grabbing an oversized t-shirt and handing it to me. "Since you didn't bring any change of clothes, I thought you'd want to put on something more comfortable than that...dress," he explained, his stare taking in my body from head to toe. "Which by the way, was a fucking good choice."I chuckled and took the shirt from his hand. "You should thank Rachel for that." "I definitely will," he added as I stepped into his bathroom
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 31 : Suffocating Truth
*Lily*The weekend had stretched out like a languid cat beneath the sun as I spent it watching movies, eating, enjoying the pool and having sex with Adrian inside his apartment. On Sunday morning, when his car curled away from the curb and left me on the corner outside Elysium, I wasn't really ready to go back to my boring student life. Adrian had provided me with such good moments during the last couple of days, that it was hard to go back to my routine.The campus was relatively empty, taking into consideration that it was a Sunday morning, so I assumed everyone was still sleeping or inside their dorms. Yet, I didn't want to risk having someone spotting me getting out of Adrian’s car and making assumptions.An invisible shawl draped over my shoulders as I navigated the familiar path to my dorm. Upon entering Rachel and I's room, I immediately headed to the shower and let the stream of the hot water wash away Adrian's scent from my skin. I wasn't fond of the idea, but I knew it
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 32 : Warning Note
*Lily*"Adrian, can you please focus?" I whispered, my voice barely audible over the low hum of our classmates discussing their own projects. The Bioethics and Medical Law classroom felt smaller than usual, as if the walls had inched inward over the weekend Adrian and I spent together.Adrian's gaze lingered on me with undeniable warmth. "I am focused, Lily," he replied, his voice smooth like dark velvet, his eyes intent on my face. "Very focused..."My heart fluttered—a betraying response to his relentless flirting. I couldn't help but feel on edge, aware of the other students who could turn their heads at any moment and witness this private exchange between us. My fingers fumbled with the papers in front of me, trying to organize the notes we had gathered for our project, yet failing miserably under the weight of Adrian's intense stare.I was glad he was distracting me from the intrusive thoughts about what I read in Emory's diary, but I was also worried that someone might sp
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 33 : Moving Forward
*Lily*"Of course! Meet me under the bleachers in five minutes." Adrian's voice held a note of urgency too as it crackled through the phone, mirroring my own anxiety. I snapped my cell shut and raced across campus.Elysium's sports field was deserted as I ducked beneath the iron skeleton of the bleachers. "Adrian!" I called out softly, my voice barely more than a whisper against the stillness.I spotted him then, his figure unfolding from the depths of shadow as if he were part of the darkness itself. Adrian's eyes met mine, and they instantly widened with palpable alarm. "Lily, what happened? You're pale as a ghost," he said, closing the distance between us with urgent strides.I took a breath, the cold air biting at my lungs, and the words tumbled out before I could stop them. "The Order left me a note."Adrian's face contorted with worry and confusion. His hand reached out, hesitantly at first, then settled on my arm with a gentle pressure as I told him what happened. Eve
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 34 : Campus Trip
*Lily*I stirred from my bed, my eyes heavy with sleep betraying the reluctance of my body to rise.I tiptoed past Rachel's bed, where she lay in undisturbed slumber, her chest rising and falling peacefully. I moved to my wardrobe, selecting my outfit with care; practicality was paramount for the outdoor excursion, but I couldn't suppress the desire to look presentable—after all, Adrian would be there."Make sure you pack something warm," Rachel had advised yesterday, her words now echoing in my decision to grab a snug sweater. One night away seemed a mere blink, yet the meticulous part of me triple-checked each item Rachel and I had packed before going to bed last night. After I made sure everything was settled, I stepped into the shower to start getting ready.An hour whisked by in silence, and with a gentle shake, I roused Rachel after I got ready. "Morning, sleepyhead," I chimed, a playful lilt in my voice."Is it time?" she mumbled, rubbing the sleep from her eyes and b
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 35 : Gone Girl
*Lily*The morning sun had only just begun to breach the horizon, the rays peeking through the cabin window in the secluded valley. I squinted against the light as I surfaced from my bed, feeling the residue of weariness clinging to my limbs.We had stayed up late into the night, huddled around a flickering fire sharing stories. Not to mention my little rendezvous with Adrian in the woods and the games we played during the day.I was exhausted. "Morning, Lily," Rachel greeted me as she rose from her bed and stared up at me. "Ready for the trip back?""I could use another few hours of sleep, but well, what choice do I have?" I replied, lazily rubbing the remnants of dreams from my eyes.We packed our belongings with mechanical movements, the lethargy weighing on us all. After breakfast, which was a subdued affair of sandwiches and fruit, we boarded the bus that would shepherd us back to Elysium. The hum of tired conversations faded as the vehicle swayed rhythmically, lulling
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 36 : Final Notice
*Lily*The Bronze Wing dormitory had always been a place of vibrant chatter and echoing laughter, but now it lay under a shroud of silence. The question on everyone's lips—what had happened to her?—seemed to float in the air, unanswered and increasingly ominous.I couldn't shake off the creeping sense of dread that snaked its way into my thoughts. The Order was involved; I could feel it in my bones. I just didn’t know how.It was a cold Friday morning, two days after Jenna's departure, that I found myself trailing Iris, Jenna's roommate. She was the key, the sole connection left to Jenna, and the only option I had to try and contact her."Excuse me, Iris?" I called out as I spotted her walking out of a classroom, catching up to her just before she could disappear into the throng of students milling around between classes. "Hi, Lily," Iris greeted me as I stopped by her side. She halted in her steps to look at me expectantly."Can we talk for a second?" I asked, hoping my voice
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 37 : Shattered
*Lily*I tapped my pencil on the book consistently, breaking the profound silence that had settled over the weekend in my room. My phone kept buzzing with calls and texts from Adrian, but I ignored it, pretending to be deeply focused on the complicated biology stuff in the book, acting like I was really into it."Are you really going to ignore him all weekend?" Rachel's voice sliced through the quiet, her eyes curious orbs above the rim of her coffee mug. She sat cross-legged on her bed, knee-deep in her own books, yet undeniably attuned to the undercurrents swirling around us."Exams are breathing down my neck," I lied without looking up, my voice emotionless. "I don't have time." The words felt hollow, even as they left my lips.Rachel frowned, setting her mug down on her desk with a gentle clink. "Lily, he's called like twenty times. Something's up, isn't it? You never ignored him like this ever since you two started going out.""Nothing's up," I said, a little too quickly, s
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Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 56 : Glimpse of Future
*Lily*Two months had flown by since the exposé went viral and Elysium turned into a scenario of apocalyptic chaos. Each day that passed ever since pulled Adrian and me even closer together.So much changed ever since that it was hard to keep track of everything. The more important thing was that the Order of Elysium was now part of a dark past, no longer active thanks to Adrian, Chris, Jenna, and everyone else who accepted to risk their lives to end that madness.I was so proud of everyone that it was hard to put into other without shedding a tear.I felt proud of myself too, although I hadn't done the dirty work of gathering evidence and exposing anyone. But knowing I had encouraged Adrian to start this, somehow was enough for me.Lots of students were expelled and many people--parents, professors, members of the board, staff--were arrested for several crimes such as corruption, defamation, harassment, forgery, to name a few.Adrian didn't win the Festival with the exposé, bu
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 55 : Safest Place
*Lily*As soon as the bedroom door closed behind us, Adrian's arms wrapped tightly around me, instantly melting away any remaining tears and igniting a wave of longing within me. His kiss was fervent while his hands roamed with purposeful intent, cupping my ass and solidifying his hold on me. He moved with a blind confidence toward the bed, each step he took resonating with an unspoken urgency.My arms were tightly entwined around his strong, broad neck as I leaned into him for support. His muscles flexed and rippled beneath my touch, providing a solid foundation for me to lean on.With a fluid motion, Adrian tossed me onto my back on his bed, and I bounced slightly upon the mattress. My eyes drank in the sight of him as he hovered above me, his presence commanding every ounce of my attention. He pressed his face against my neck, his warm lips tracing a scorching path along my throat, igniting fire with every touch and nibble of flesh. I squirmed beneath him in an instinctive
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 54 : My Best Work
*Lily*As we settled into his car, the seatbelt clicking into place, anxiety crept up on me. Normally, I would have been exhilarated by the rush toward the unknown, but today, apprehension constricted around my heart like ivy.With the impact of the news, I had forgotten to let Rachel know I was going back to the city to try and find Adrian. Retrieving my phone from the depths of my bag, my thumb hovered over the screen before pressing call. "Hey, girl," she answered after a few rings. It didn't escape me the way her voice was strained and cautious."I'm going to the city to find Adrian," I told her. "Please let me know if you see him," I pleaded into the phone, my voice a thread fraying at the edges.Rachel's voice crackled through the speaker, her tone a mix of reassurance and surprise. "Yeah, I got you, girl. I haven't seen his face around campus today, but... Oh, wait—" A pause snagged the conversation, and I tensed."What? What happened?" The question shot out of me, shar
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 53 : Detonating the Bomb
*Adrian*The semester's end was so near, I could almost hear the collective sigh of relief from the entire campus. But for me, it was a race against time, the final stretch in a marathon that had tested every fiber of my being. As I sat at my desk, fingers poised over the keyboard, I was reminded of how everything had changed since that fateful day when Rachel, bless her, had been the bridge between Lily and me.And through that storm, finding Lily again had felt like grasping a lifeline in turbulent seas. She'd been wary, understandably, but as the days warmed into something resembling trust, I promised her that I would not let her down. Not again.After guaranteeing Lily wouldn't run away from me again, I felt more encouraged than ever to put my plan into action.Perched within the confines of my apartment, away from the incessant chaos of campus, I clicked the button with a finality that seemed to echo in the suddenly quiet room. The screen flickered as the documentary began t
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 52 : Unexpected Encounter
*Lily*When Rachel left on Sunday morning to return to the city, I felt a sense of loss as she walked away. And there I was again, in the kitchen of the coffee shop, back to my routine, scrubbing away at the espresso machine, lost in a rhythm that didn't require thought. My movements were mechanical; wipe here, rinse there, all while my heart wrestled with a puzzle that refused to be solved.The distance between Adrian and me was more than just miles—it was this gaping rift filled with uncertainty. Could we go back to what we were once? Would he be mad at me for ghosting him for so long?The whirring grinder and the hiss of steam from the milk frother became the soundtrack to my internal debate. Long distance wasn't something I believed in, or so I'd convinced myself. Yet, as I stood there, the possibility of not fighting for what Adrian and I once had was even more unbearable.The day faded, and with it, the bustle of customers slowed to a trickle before the doors closed behind
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 51 : Friendly Visit
*Lily*When the final chime of my shift sang out, I untied my apron with a sense of finality, the fabric heavy with the scent of roasted beans and sweet syrups. As I stepped into the brisk evening air, a shiver chased up my spine from the chill and I wrapped my coat tighter around me to prevent the wind from cutting through.Before I turned the corner, I felt the familiar buzz of my phone in the pocket of my jacket. Rachel's name flashed across the screen, piercing the veil of avoidance I'd carefully crafted around myself. Perhaps I was finally starting to let the grief for losing my dreams behind me, or maybe I just really missed her, but I swiped the answer icon before doubt could reclaim me."Hello?""Li-Lily?" The voice on the other end trembled. "You answered," she breathed, relief coating her tone."Hi, Rachel..." My heart constricted, guilt taking hold of me as I heard how desolated she sounded. "I'm sorry. I just—""No, don't... I understand." Her words hitched, and I p
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 50 : Changing Plans
*Adrian*After hearing that Louise was behind Lily's expulsion, I felt a hatred take over me in a way that I could barely control, threatening to erupt in an uncontrolled deluge of fury whenever I thought of it. I envisioned myself storming towards her, demanding she revoke the injustice she committed. But every time my mind was consumed by that idea, I clenched my fists, swallowing the acidic bile rising in my throat until I could think clearly. I couldn't do anything hasty. This wasn't anything small, a mere girl confrontation within college life.If this was it, I'd have wasted no time to run after Louise and demand she did something, anything to fix what she had done. But I had no such luck.This felt like climbing a mountain with no summit in sight.Now, more than ever, I understood Lily's fears. How could someone live like that, constantly watching over their shoulders? She had been right to be afraid. I blamed myself for not seeing it sooner, not taking this more serious
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 49 : Home
*Lily*The world outside had continued its relentless spin, but within the walls of my father's house, time seemed to have slowed to a gentle crawl. Two weeks since the expulsion had reshaped my existence into something unrecognizable. I'd traded classrooms and libraries for the comforting monotony of domestic life, finding solace in the simple rhythm of household chores.I could tell my father wanted to say so much to me, but after I returned home carrying my luggage, my cheeks stained with tears, I knew he was trying to respect my space. He offered me words of comfort, of course, but I could see it in his eyes how upset he was for my situation.He didn't doubt me for a second; he knew I was innocent. In my opinion, he shared my frustration with the injustice I suffered, but we both understood that, as mere pawns in the chessboard of wealthy and influential people, we were powerless to fight the system.That's what probably bothered him the most.Whenever Dad wasn't working, my
Fragments of Elysium: Love on Campus Chapter 48 : Putting the Pieces Together
*Adrian*The world seemed dull and lifeless since I heard Lily had gotten expelled from Elysium. Chris had been the bearer of ill news, saying he heard someone saying they saw Lily walk into an Uber with her luggage. I didn't believe it at first, but when I tried to find her and couldn't, realization hit me like tons of bricks.I called and texted her countless times, but she never answered me, and that's when I knew things were indeed true. The realization settled like lead in my stomach; she was truly gone.Days had gone by ever since, and I couldn't come up with a plan. I didn't know what happened, other than that the Order was behind her expulsion. But that's all I had, and even though I had told Lily that I'd figure out a way to take them out of her tail, I hadn't had the time to think it through before they made their next move.When I realized, she was already out.The door to the editing room creaked open, pulling me away from my tumultuous thoughts. Chris’s voice cut th
