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She gasps, her fingers tangling in my hair. “Renzo,” she breathes, her voice barely a whisper. “We can’t... Elio...”

I pull back, cupping her face in my hands. “Elio doesn’t have to know.”

She hesitates, torn between desire and loyalty. I can see the conflict in her eyes. What she doesn’t realize is Elio is playing her, and so am I. Elio doesn’t care if we share. Hell, he’d enjoy it.

“I won’t force you into anything,” I say, my thumb stroking her cheek. “But I want you to know that I’m here for you. Whatever you need, whenever you want. I’ll be there.”

She nods, biting her lip. “This is all so overwhelming.”

I smile, pressing a soft kiss on her forehead. “Take all the time you need, bookworm. I’ll be waiting for you.”

Elio thinks being the knight in shining armor will get her to open up, but he’s wrong. Camila craves the forbidden, the dangerous, the thrill, and I provide that.

“Renzo, I can’t hurt Elio.”

I shake my head. “Did you forget what I told you? He doesn’t mind sharing, baby. And fuck, it would be so hot to share you with him.” I kiss her once more before standing and giving her one lingering look. “Think about it, bookworm.”

I turn and walk away, feeling her eyes on me as I leave. Slowly, I’m breaking down her barrier and making her consider the tempting proposition of being with both me and Elio.

15

ELIO

The sun beats down on my neck as I lean back on the bench, chilling with Finn and Tyler. Tyler and I have been tight since freshman year, even though our families run in different circles. Guess that’s the beauty of college - you can be friends with whoever you want.

“Did you see that brunette in Econ today?” Tyler asks, a smirk playing on his lips. “The one with the legs for days?”

Finn chuckles, shaking his head. “Nah, man. I was too busy trying not to fall asleep. That professor’s voice is like a damn lullaby.”

I can’t help but grin. “You’re both blind. The real prize is Camila Aguilar.”

Finn’s eyebrows shoot up. “Oh, yeah? How’s that going, by the way? She’s hot as hell, bro.”

I shrug, trying to play it cool. “It’s going. We’re taking things slow, you know? Don’t want to scare her off.”

Tyler leans forward, a mischievous glint in his eye. “Slow? Since when do you do slow?”

I shoot him a look. “Since now. Camila’s different.”

Finn nods, a knowing smile on his face. “I get it. Sometimes, you gotta play the long game. But be careful. Girls like that can get under your skin before you even realize it.”

I wave him off. “I got this. Trust me.”

But even as the words leave my mouth, I can’t help but wonder if Finn’s right. Camila’s already gotten deeper into my head than I ever intended. The way she looks at me, the way she laughs... it’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced before.

Tyler’s voice snaps me out of my thoughts. “Speaking of getting under your skin, did you hear about the party at the frat house this weekend? It’s gonna be wild.”

I force a grin. “Can’t make it, I’ve got plans with Camila.”

Finn sits up then. “What kind of plans, and why do you look so fucking smug about it?”

“Booked the opera, dinner, and then a hotel.” I shrug. “She’s ready to take it to the next level. And did I tell you she’s a virgin?”

Finn grins and punches me lightly on the arm. “You lucky dog! Popping Camila’s cherry, huh? I bet she’ll be tight as hell.”

“No doubt,” Tyler chimes in, his eyes gleaming with envy. “What I wouldn’t give to be in your shoes come Saturday night.”

I can’t help the smug smile that spreads across my face. Yeah, I’m fucking lucky. Camila’s not just some random girl - she’s special. And the fact that I get to be her first? It’s a heady feeling.

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