Page 14 of A Lesson in Deceit
Right, my dad’saccident. It wasn’t an accident, and I was going to prove it. I pushed my coffee away from me, the smell all of a sudden nauseating. “Well, that’s perfect.” Sarcasm oozing from each of my words.
She slapped her hand on the table, startling me. “If anyone gives you any shit, bring them to me and I’ll fuck their world up. I don’t need magic to cause some serious damage.”
I pressed my lips together, failing at holding in my laughter. “You met me a few hours ago and you sound like you are ready to go to collegiate war for me.”
Corrin shrugged, pushing her glasses up her nose. “It’s what I do, babe.”
I considered her for a moment, choosing my words carefully. I flung a few of my braids over my shoulder. “Do you know if they’re planning on replacing him?”
She clasped her hands together on the table. “I’m not sure. I overheard while I was waiting for my academic advisor that they were going to do interviews, but I don’t think they’ve hired anyone yet.” She looked out the window to her right as students walked past, completely engrossed in their own conversations. “They need to though. I don’t know how this school is going to fucking survive without a middleman.”
I stared intensely at my coffee cup, thinking that if I looked hard enough, I could release all my tension into it. “Do you believe it?”
Corrin tilted her head to the side, her eyebrows turning in with confusion.
“The accident and all that?” I tried to make my voice sound flighty and nonchalant, but I had a feeling she could see right through that.
She licked her lips, looking around as if she was afraid someone was listening. Her voice got low when she leaned against the table. “I don’t, and I’m not the only one.” She leaned back, nodding as if she was so secure in her beliefs. “Accidental falling, my ass,” she mumbled, scoffing.
My heart wanted to leap out of my chest. I wanted to divulge my thoughts and pick her brain.
No, Riley. Someone was nice to you for two fucking seconds, get a fucking grip.
I opened my mouth to change the subject when my phone vibrated on the table. I brought the screen to my face seeing an incoming text from River.
RIVER
Heard they brought up your dad in the assembly.
I furrowed my brow. Corrin wasn’t lying. This school did gossip.
I’m fine. Don’t worry.
RIVER
Very convincing. I can come over.
No, I have a whole roommate, River. You can’t just show up.
RIVER
Then I’ll pick you up. I’ll take you out, bring you back home for a nice little massage and then you can stay the night with me.
I rolled my eyes. He was sweet, but I needed to be by myself. Well, as by myself as I could get with a roommate. Corrin seemed like the type that if I told her I wanted my space, she would find a way to make it happen even in our less than private living arrangement.
Stay put. Seriously. I knew shit like this would happen, so I have to deal.
RIVER
Oh, look at you…barking orders. You come over and use that mouth for something much better. Then I’ll let you ride out your frustration on my cock. We both know I enjoy it when you’re a little wild.
My cheeks burned from the heat forming in them.
Maybe tomorrow. You’ll have to sleep alone tonight.
RIVER
I guess it’s just me and my hand. Good thing your taste is still right on the tip of my tongue.
