---- Chapter 3 I wrapped my arms around Raymond's neck, brushing my lips against his chin. "Raymond, will you kiss me?" He disliked me, so naturally, he hated my touch. I'd tried asking him for a kiss before, but he'd pushed me away in disgust. "Don't do this," he'd said. "I don't like kissing." I felt wronged. I clearly saw him kissing Cora back then. It wasn't because he disliked kissing-he just didn't like kissing me. Back then, I didn't dare act out of line, afraid that he'd call off this game in advance. So when his warm lips brushed against mine hesitantly, I deepened the kiss on my own. After that, I stopped studying and shamelessly spent all my time hanging around him. ---- When Cora once again became top of the class, she shot mea smug look. But I couldn't be bothered with her provocation. "Raymond must be thrilled," I thought. Sure enough, he was absolutely delighted that day. He pulled me into his arms, twirling me around. When he set me back down, he pretended to complain. "You still did too well on the test this time. It makes me look like an idiot." I quickly promised him that I would never study again. At the same time, I slipped a hotel keycard into his hand. "Today's my 18th birthday. Will you celebrate with me?" That night, I let myself go completely. Raymond's thrusts into me never ceased, overwhelming me with waves of desire. I was addicted to this young, powerful body of his, and he too couldn't help but want more of me. ---- Even after our first time, I barely had time to catch my breath before he pinned me against the bed again. He clung to me the whole night, draining me dry. The next day, even Raymond, who was usually unmatched on the field, showed signs of fatigue during his first play. From that point on, I'd realized that for men, physical intimacy and love were inseparable. Raymond was young and impulsive. He was insatiable in bed, but even off the bed, he started showing me subtle signs of affection that he himself didn't seem to notice. Cora soon picked up on the change between us. After another wild night with him, she cornered me in the bathroom. "You're such a shameless woman," she spat through gritted teeth, glaring at the hickeys on my neck. "Is sleeping with Raymond what you do all day?" I adjusted my collar. "What else should I do if I don't ---- have fun with my boyfriend? Study?" That immediately shut Cora up. But I could see the hatred burning in her eyes. I knew she was about to get back at me soon. When I went to find Raymond after class, I saw Cora in his lap. She wrapped her arms around him, her voice dripping with a desperation she probably didn't even notice. "Raymond, don't forget about our bet. Ruin it for Adeline, and I'll be with you." She leaned in to kiss Raymond, but he instinctively jerked his head aside. Bewilderment crossed his face. Even he was confused by his own actions.