In the elite halls of Heldon College, secrets and scandals lurk around every corner. For Alex Mongroove, a foster child turned scholarship student, the stakes are high. When a one night stand with Professor Tristan Walker sparks a forbidden romance, Alex must navigate the risks of exposure, jealousy, and heartbreak. As their secret relationship intensifies, Alex and Tristan must confront their own desires and fears. Will their love prevail, or will the secrets and lies tear them apart?
View More“I don’t get it,” I tossed my phone on my bed and groaned in frustration, “He isn’t replying my texts and he’s not answering the phone either.”
Nico, my college roommate and one of my best friends sighed as he spun himself around on the spinning chair placed next to the study desk. “Dude, it’s obvious that he’s blowing you off and probably blowing on some other guy while he’s at it” I tossed a pillow at him and he laughed as it made contact with his face. “Don’t say that” I scolded, “Julius likes me way too much to do any of that” Nico shook his head and hugged the pillow. “You know you can do way better than him, right?” Better than Julius? He was the golden boy of Heldon college and indisputably one of the wealthiest and most attractive guy on campus. Not to mention how he touched me the way nobody else could. It was so easy for him to see through me and turn me on. So who exactly is supposed to be better than him? I could hardly think of any other person. Plus, I had feelings for him. “I don’t know why you keep acting like he’s the spawn of the devil. Julius is a good guy” I defended my boyfriend. “I don’t know many good guys who act the way he does. Has he decided to make your relationship official and open yet?” “Not yet, but he….” “And he’s blowing you off on top of all of it” “These things take time, Nico. It’s not exactly easy to come out of the closet. Plus, his folks are super strict and religious” “I bet they are” Nico responded sarcastically. “They actually are. He just doesn’t want to get in trouble with them because of me. He’s really a good guy if you take the time to know him” “I know Julius and he’s an arrogant prick,” he tossed the pillow at me and i caught it, “You, on the other hand need to get to meet new people. Who knows, you could meet a cute guy that doesn’t hide you” “Julius isn’t hiding me” “I bet you a thousand dollars that he is” I scoffed at him and rolled my eyes. “Get off my dick, Nico. You’re not exactly the best at this love thing seeing as you and Rita still don’t know what you are” “Rita and I are a completely separate situation and you know that” I folded my arms. “Yeah right. You’ve been in love with her for years and all you two do is make out. Hello, give it a tag already” “I want to. She’s the one whose scared of commitment. Her sister’s divorce did a number on her” “Was it that bad?” “Bad enough for her to never trust a word that comes out of a man’s mouth” I sighed and lay back on one of the two large beds that was provided for Nico and I in our standardized dorm room. Rita was a wonderful person and an even better friend. It sucked that she was not willing to take a shot at love especially with Nico. He may be a tad annoying but he was a great guy with even better intentions. “So what really happened?” I asked. He shrugged. “Don’t know, man. Not my story to tell” I understood. “Hey, maybe I should stop by his dorm and see what he’s up to” I blurted out. “Stop by where?” He asked like he didn’t already know. “Julius’ private dorm” I replied Nico scoffed and shook his head. “And the asshole even has a private dorm” he murmured. “Don’t be jealous, Nico. Your family is pretty rich as well” He shook his head. “It’s not about that. I told you that he was an arrogant prick.” It was my turn to roll my eyes. Nico always had something negative to say about Julius. He was usually nice to other people but it was a load of criticism and accusations when it came to Julius. “Do you think you can take me there?” I asked and Nico froze and stared at me. “What?” “I… well, look, Nico I don’t want to go alone” “You’re about to make me very uncomfortable, Alex” “I know and I’m so sorry but…” “You do know that I really don’t like this guy right?” I hated that i was dragging him into this but i was losing my mind here. I needed to know if my boyfriend is trying to silently dump me.. “I just want to find out what’s wrong with us and why he’s been avoiding me” Nico rose to his feet, his curly hair bounced on his shoulders. “Or I could tell you what is really going on and we could save us so much time” I got up and picked up my jacket and wallet. “It’s fine,” I said as I put on the jacket, “I’ll see you very soon” Nico called out for me as i was headed for the door. “Dude, are you serious? You really could be chilling and watching demon slayer right now” I turned to face him; there wasn’t a smile on my face. “Will you help me or not?” Nico studied me for a moment and slumped his shoulders in defeat. “Whatever, dude. Let me grab my keys” My face lit up as I watched him grab his car keys and throw on a hoodie to ward off the cold outside. “Thank you, thank you, thank you” I was glad that I didn’t have to go alone just in case my intuition was right and Julius was over what we had. I really did hope that I was wrong though. Besides, I don’t think I’m ready to live a life without him in it. “Yeah, yeah, yeah. I’m not walking you into his so called private dorm just so you know” He dragged the words private dorm. “It’s fine. Can we please leave already?” “Yeah, come on” I grabbed Nico’s hand and pulled him out of the dorm room and he followed with very little resistance.The door flung open after the third knock and Rita was standing at her dorm door step wearing a large nightgown that looked like something out of an old movie. “You look stunning” I said and she sighed, rolling her eyes at my obvious sarcasm. “Boy, don’t start” “What? Someone has to tease you” “Now that Nico isn’t going to huh?” I sighed. She looked so unhappy and it hurt. The entire situation was weird and was hurting both my friends. Nico was not willing to let me in and help out but I was hoping that Rita would be more open and receptive. “Can I come in?” I reached into the bag that i held in my left hand and pulled out a bottle of brandy that I made Collin buy and a bag of weed, “I come bearing gifts” She chuckled and shook her head. Usually she was the plug of the group but I didn’t mind switching roles for the mean time. “How did you manage to find weed, Alex?” Her voice sounded lighter albeit still sad. I shrugged. “I have my ways and a magician never rev
The first thing that I felt was the warmth. Not the one from the expensive, wool blanket, but from the heat of his body. I cracked my eyes open, the rays of the morning sun and the blur of a strong arm and a handsome face was the first thing I saw. Toby snuggled closer, he was still fast asleep, his dark hair, which was usually was silk and laid back was a mess on the silk pillow, a faint smile playing on his lips.He looked so adorable and I smiled as he pulled me in and buried his face in my neck. I remembered the previous night. We had talked so much over wine that I didn't even remember when I fell asleep.I shifted slightly, trying to get a better look at him. He looked a lot different than I was used to. He looked so much more natural and it was nice to see. It felt like I was staring at the real Toby."Morning, sleepyhead," he mumbled, his voice rough and sexy, "How long have you been looking at me""Morning," I replied, my voice a little breathless. "How can I tell?""Cause
The Bentley glided to a stop, outside one of the highest ranking boutiques in the state. Toby had asked me to clear out my schedule that weekend because he wanted to take me somewhere nice. I sank into the plush leather seat of the car, the relaxing feel enveloping me. It was like being cradled in a very expensive, very soft cloud. Toby sat beside me, his eyes glued to his phone even though he did look up a few times to smile at me. He looked as handsome as ever.He was dressed in very casual yet expensive attire. “We’re here, Master Toby” the chauffeur announced. Toby turned to me, his smile radiating warmth. "Ready to help me spend my money, darling?" I managed a small laugh. It felt nice to laugh for the first time today. I had been under the weather a lot lately. I really liked Toby but I hated that being with him meant that I had to sacrifice my friendship with Nico. Three missed calls. Five unread texts. I had heard absolutely nothing from Nico. I pushed th
“Hey” I peeked my head into Nico’s room. He had moved out of my room back to his and according to him he just needed some time alone. He still had not opened up about what happened with Rita but I knew that was the reason. He most likely wanted to cry without any interference. Nico was sprawled on his bed, face buried in a textbook; literally. He placed the textbook on his face and lay unmoving, My friend was definitely depressed. I wish that he would let me in. "Hey, man," He replied without moving. I walked into the room, my shoes almost sinking into the overpriced carpet. “I haven’t seen my buddy in a few and you haven’t come to bug me in a minute,” I began trying to keep my voice casual. "How's it going?" He didn't move or take the book off his face but replied. "Fine." "Just...fine?" I pressed, sitting on the edge of his bed "It’s just that I’ve been really worried about you” “I just told you I was fine” I sighed. I might as well just spill the beans. “Rita told
The lecture had ended, but I lingered behind as I usually did. To everyone else, I was putting a few things in order but that was just a facade. Hiding under the pretense of tidying my notes I used the chance as an excuse to watch him. Alex. I had my eyes on him the entire time during class and sometimes I had to pause and write on the board whenever I felt his eyes on me. I had never been so immersed in another human being the way that I was with Alex. He was gorgeous and so smart. He moved with an effortless grace that made my breath hitch. He had such a beautiful smile that made his eyes sparkle. Even if I knew that I only did it out of fear of the being exposed and punished for sleeping with a student, I still mentally kicked myself for telling him to forget about happened between us. I watched him say hello to a few of his peers a smile playing on his lips before walking out with Nico, his friend. Even if I was aware of their platonic relationship my chest still
I sat in Professor Tristan’s archeology class, surrounded by the hum of students chatting in low voices, flipping pages, carefully texting and stressing over our upcoming midterms. Today, Tristan was diving into the intricacies of ceramic analysis and how it made up a crucial aspect of understanding ancient cultures. Professor Tristan spoke in his usual loud, commanding and passionate voice. He was always this way when it came to teaching. On a regular day he appeared very passive and lacking in emotion. It made him very desirable yet highly unapproachable. The only time to catch him with passion in his voice and eyes was when you were around to hear him speak on a subject that he liked. Whether it was the way he spoke about it or his body language, I found his passion for the subject was contagious. As usual, I found myself captivated by his enthusiasm. But then again, I had always been captivated by him. It didn’t matter how much I tried to push him out of my mind, h
“That must have really broken their hearts” I said with a smile as the three girls that had approached Collin walked away. “Serves them right,” Alex said folding his hands, “They didn’t even say hi to the both of us. How rude can a bitch get” “You sure that’s why you’re upset, Alex?” I asked with a mischievous smile on my face. He frowned and scoffed. “What? You think I’m jealous?” He asked. “I mean, they were flirting with your baby boo” I replied. “I’m not jealous” “I don’t mind if you’re jealous,” Collin placed his arm around Alex’s shoulder, “I think it’s kinda cute” Alex blushed and slapped Collin’s arm. I won’t lie it was really sweet to see. I glad to finally see my friend so happy and in love. I was glad to see the way that Collin looked at him, talked to him, smiled at him. It made it ten times better that he was a huge upgrade from Julius. A loud bang on the table startled all three of us. I looked up to see two of Collin’s pals. Larry Myers and Har
“I’ll be at the cafeteria later. Nico and Rita will be there waiting” I smiled at the text from Alex that popped up on my screen. He had spent Friday night and the whole of Saturday with me. It felt like heaven when I had him next to me, my arms wrapped around his small frame. His smile was so bright and infectious. Every kiss, every touch, every laugh was pure bliss. When he went back to his dorm earlier this morning I wanted him back. He was so addictive and I wondered what Julius was thinking when he called their relationship off. Lucky me I guess. “Okay then,” I replied, “I miss you already” “Lol. Come get me then” That was all that I needed to hear, I leaped off my bed, took a quick shower and began jogging to the cafeteria. I almost laughed at how I was half running to go meet Alex. I was no playboy but I had not exactly been with anyone that made me excited to be around them. Nico was on his way out when I had arrived, he looked upset. “Hey, Nico” He smi
I ran into the somewhat noisy cafeteria; one of my friends and I’s favorite hangout spot at Heldon. I spotted Rita seated at our usual spot when our eyes met she smiled and waved me over. “Hey Riri” I said as I settled into the booth, grinning from ear to ear, and dropped my bag onto the floor. The soft thud of the bag hitting the floor was a familiar sound, one that announced the start of a relaxed morning with friends. Nico arrived a few seconds after I had and settled into the booth of the cafeteria next to me. It was a bit odd that he didn’t sit next to Rita like he usually would but I didn’t think too much of it. “Hey, Nico” I said. “Hey man,” he replied, his tone low and perhaps tired, “You look like you’re in a good mood” I sighed dreamily. “I really am” “Was it really that good?” Rita asked and I nodded. “It really was” I replied. I noticed that Nico had not said a word to Rita since he arrived but before I could draw any attention to it, Nico said. “Y
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