Segment: Confession

School Out

Lyle's P.O.V

"Good morning," the school had announced that there was a morning assembly in the gymnasium. 

The students are gathered here, everyone, for the closing remarks of the Principal. Well, not really closing. It's just that the students all needed that finish before Christmas comes. Now we're here, some sitting, some laying on a bed - yes, they brought their own bed, some were sitting and some were recording the ceremony. That's what it means to be one of the rich. 

I look to my left and there I saw Amelia at the last of the line. I was sitting with some girl that I think I've had a one night stand with before. I don't really remember since it was ancient history but still, this feels like a d**k move. Forgetting a girl that I've bedded with, it is utterly outrageous. 

"Lyle?" she spoke to me with a hushed tone, making me lean closer so that I can hear what she was saying. 

"What is it?" 

Even if I am now exclusive, I still have a duty to uphold, and that is to be friendly to everyone and assist them with everything that I have. I am just exclusive sexually, and emotionally, not physically and I hope Amelia can understand this as I am not trying to cheat on her nor am I finding someone else. 

"What's the deal with you being exclusive?" I could hear in her tone that she was somewhat upset, which makes sense. 

A lot of them are but really, if they know that I can exclusive, I think they'd already done it. I'm glad Amelia was the first one to do it. 

"Oh," I chuckle nervously.

One thing I wouldn't want to do is anger a woman because God knows how much a woman is worse than a man when angry. 

"Well, that, it just happened." I awkwardly answered, not really knowing what to tell her. 

If they knew that I was with the person they were so cautious about me being with that person, I just know that they'd flip. Everyone had gone to measures so that me and Amelia wouldn't stay in the same room alone, not sit together and they always want us to keep our distance from each other. I know because they always drag me somewhere whenever Amelia is near. 

They feel threatened by Amelia's presence and I'd understand and relate if I weren't me. Amelia already has everything. Amelia has the power, the money, the social status, the parents, the looks, the body, and the brains. She's a whole package. That's why they suck on her for fame or keep their distance. 

"All the girls want to know who this is. Is it Amelia? Chrelia?" 

I laugh awkwardly again. I can't believe she got it right the first time. Amelia and I are quite strict about us being close, so I don't know why they think of Amelia. Amelia doesn't even look my way when there's someone else. Although a bit hurtful, it is understandable. I was the one that wanted it. I deserved this. 

"Why would you think of them?" 

"Everyone knows that Amelia likes you." 

Was I born in the wrong world?

"What? I didn't know about that." 

I can't believe everyone knows except me. Did I look at Amelia wrongly before? Was I so hard-headed that I didn't listen to Jamie? Yes. I know that. But everyone also knows? Like, how come they knew and I didn't? Oh, because of the bridge between us. Her being an elite, and me being me. 

"You're different. You're a little dense." 

Okay. That hurt. 

"I am not." I defended myself without any facts to offer. I was blindly charging in without any knowledge.

"Really? Then did you know that Chrelia was also secretly looking at you?" 

I would really like to correct her on that. Chrelia was looking at me before because Chrelia was told to watch me. But if I try to correct that, I'd have to explain to her everything and how she's partially right and wrong. That would take up too much of my energy. 

"Now, the Student Council President will give out some closing remarks." that was my cue to get on stage. 

I was saved by the Principal. Thank goodness. I excused myself from the conversation and I make my to the stage with poise and confidence. Michelle had prepared the speech for me. Like I said before, I fulfill Michelle's duty as her face and use her own words like it was mine to relay to the public. 

"Good morning, everyone, I-"

"Good morning!" they cut me off and responded to my greet. 

They didn't respond to the Principal earlier, that's why it made me laugh. 

"The school is happy to serve such young and beautiful students, such as yourselves, as this has been a great, we, the Student Council, wish for your happy Christmas and happy family gatherings. A lot has happened since the first day and I'm thankful to everyone that I met. You guys give me so much inspiration to bring fame to the school and represent the students as my fellow classmates or schoolmates." 

I memorized every word, it was sticking in my brain like glue. Michelle had prepared such a long one and she only gave this to me this morning. She was teasing me to see if I were really shard and had superior brain activity, which was bull. 

"You make the Student Council thrive to what we are today. It's an honor to be serving the students of System High School."

"WOOOOH!"

"Yes, President!"

"Thank you, too, President!" 

"Things happened and some things changed, but even though that's our situation for the past weeks, I want you all to know that we, the Student Council, is still one call away. Have a great Christmas, everyone!" 

"Merry Christmas, President!"

"We love you, Student Council!"

"WE LOVE YOU!" 

I got off the stage and was met with a riot - not really riot, but with ragged students. They were pushing and trying to hug me. They were fighting amongst themselves. That Michelle, manipulating everyone by giving me love through her speech. 

I duck and crawl, getting myself out of the situation. I saw Michelle giggling and Jamie too. I shot her a glare before shaking my head and sighing. 

I walk out of the gymnasium and Cameron Allie. I approach her and sat beside her, on the cold ground full of snow. It was so cold that I shivered. I didn't stand up though. 

"Why the long face?" 

Allie was looking at the gray sky with a melancholic face. She's thinking so deep, so far that it seems like my voice can't even reach her. But she responded before I could ask her again. 

"We're graduating after this, President." so that was she was so worried about. 

"You still have a couple of months left." 

"But President, I don't know where I'll go." 

I look at the gray sky. 

"Your path changed when we investigated?" she sighs, her icy breath evident in the air. 

"I'm doing these horrible things right now for a better future, for a more peaceful one. But now that we've uncovered some secrets, I don't think I'll have what I've been fighting for." 

I understand her struggle as I am thinking too. There is an endless train of what ifs in the air that I can't seem to find a solution to. It was so unsure that I don't even know what to think anymore. If I stop now, what will I have that will be deemed worthy for me to take Amelia and ask her to live with me? If I won't be a part of System in the future, then me being a rebel will automatically mean that I can't be with Amelia. 

There are so many factors, so many variables - I can't just pick which side carelessly. 

"Who are you fighting for then?" 

That was the question that I always ask myself. 

"My family." Allie says.

"You're also weighing how much you can take?" she nods before looking down at her hands. 

"I've killed many and sacrificed many, I don't think my life is enough for repent." I pat her shoulder. 

"I don't know what to do too, Allie. I don't know what to believe anymore." 

"If I were you, I'd be crazy right now. With your father being alive, you being targeted and a love that shouldn't be." 

I can't even tell her how much I'm suffering right now but whenever I do feel down, I can just hug Amelia and embrace her for hours. I don't want to let her go, but I don't want to stick too close to insanity. I can only take so many lives in my hands. 

"We're just in the same boat." 

"Tell me, President, how does it feel?" 

"What do you mean?" 

She looks at me and I look at her. She has this pained expression. She was so tired already and so was I. If things continue for me like this, I doubt I'd be running in the next year. So many things are happening at once, I can't keep track of everything. 

"Life has been so unfair." 

With what she said, my tears fell. 

"I'm tired too. I don't know if I can continue anymore." Allie pats my back while I bawl my eyes out. 

The exhaustion crept in and resurfaced. All the horrible things I've done are now back to haunt me. All the lives that I've taken, my hands tremble at the number. The facts, and the lies, all weigh in and that was what my entire existence meant. I don't know anything. I have nothing. And I deserve nothing, not even Amelia. 

"I don't know what to think."

"We had someone like you before, it was our Historian. She fell in love with someone in here, she did everything she could but she snapped and broke. The next day, she didn't come to school and a week after, System told us that she committed suicide." 

I can see myself committing suicide too. 

"I'm hoping you won't end up like her, President, please rest." I wipe my now cold tears away.

"I'm hoping for you to find a way too." Allie sighs.

"President, after I graduate, I want to keep in touch with you." Allie's face was showing determination that I haven't seen before. 

"I wanted to talk to you too, about that. Guess we have the same thought." 

"I'm going to find a way to reach out to you. If things in System doesn't work out, can I come back?" she was hopeful for a better future, for another answer if the answer she picked wasn't the right one. 

"Let's join the Defect Organization together." Allie smiles. 

"Oh, and one more thing, President." 

"Hmm? What is it?" she scratches the back of her neck, feeling shy all of a sudden. 

"How do I make a woman experience a strong orgasm?" 

I laughed hard. This must be that girl that confessed at the confession the other day. Wow. They do work fast. 

"Are you telling me that she didn't orgasm the first time you did it?" she shakes her head aggressively, defending herself. 

"No, no. She said it was enough but I think it wasn't. I want to make her feel it more than all she's been with." 

"Do you like her?" 

"I don't but she's the kindest customer I have and I want to impress her. She's experienced and I want to be that too." 

"Alright." 

And so I told Allie how to make a woman scream her name. Of course I didn't just blindly give out information, I had asked for specific favors before actually giving out tips and advice. Allie sometimes nods in understanding and sometimes say, 'so that's what it is'. After our conversation, she suddenly stands up and ran. She yells thanks before completely disappearing. 

I chuckle to myself before standing up and pat out the snow from my wet butt. I turn around see a Cameron. 

"Are you really going to join the Defect Organization, President?" 

"If things come to worst, then I guess I will." he thinks about it for a second. 

"Can I too?" 

"Don't you want your sister to live a great life?" 

"My sister's definition of a good life is me not taking a man's life." 

"Huh. That makes sense."

"I want to avoid that auction thing happening again." I nod my head and walk closer to him. 

"Are you sure?" 

"Yes, President." 

If Allie does go to System and Cameron to Defect Organization, then we'll have informants on both sides. Since Jamie and I are first years, we still have three more years to fulfill our duties. 

"Then Allie, you and I will talk later regarding this matter." he gives me a smile. 

"Thank you, President." 

Cameron excuses himself to go back to the dorm since he has a mission tomorrow. I went back to my dorm, changed clothes and lay in bed, staring at the ceiling while thinking of what the future holds. 

"Will this be too much for me to handle? Will I attempt suicide?" I shake my head. 

"I don't want to be a stupid person. I want to at least try." 

I didn't hear the person that committed suicide try to make things right, but whether she did it or not, I will try to make things bearable for me. Things are more hectic than ever. We now have information that the previous council didn't. With little information, I don't think our answers will get answered any time soon. 

Allie and Joyce are graduating soon, who will System recruit next? Will I be able to trust them like how I trust Allie and Joyce? Will they be great with their work? Will they be disciplined enough? Because I personally want no more conflict. I'm just half a school year through and I'm already tired. Being the president comes with responsibility and that's something that I don't have before. 

Before I entered System, I only had mother and mine's lives in my hands, with little money stealing and food stealing. Now that I entered System, while in battle, my decisions are what will be the cause of many lives. From my members to the targets. Honestly, I think I've had enough. 

A knock on my door stopped my train of thoughts. I get up and opens the door. I smile at the person in front of me. It was Amelia with food in her hand. 

"Come in," I stepped aside for her to come in. 

She comes in, places the food on the mini table and sits on my bed. I sit beside her and her strawberry scent immediately invades my nostrils. But it wasn't only strawberry, she smelled of peach too. 

"How's the life of a celebrity?" she teases with a smile. 

"Meh, same old." I tease back. 

"Daddy wanted to ask you to come with us," 

Mr. Taylor? Where? 

"As a?" 

Mr. Taylor knows Amelia and I's relationship so I doubt he'll not bring me along as a guard only, but also an entertainment to Amelia. It's not really that bad if you think about it. Free lodging, free food, new place and unlimited free time. 

"As both my partner and a guard," 

"Sure. Where to?" 

"New Zealand," 

Oh, New Zealand. Where was that again? But other than where it is, is my schedule free? Wait, I think I have a mission. 

"When?" 

"Next week for a week," 

"Okay, I think I'm good." Amelia smiles before pushing me to the bed. 

She sits on top of my stomach. I giggle under her and sat up. 

"Are you hungry?" she asks me. 

"Depends on what food are we talking about." she rolls her eyes and giggles before hugging me. 

"You're so warm," she says and squishes our bodies together. 

I could feel her breasts on my chest and her scent more strong now that we're close. 

"Thanks," 

"And skinny," she added.

"Huh?" she breaks the hugs and inspects my body. 

"Have you been eating properly? And I meant food." her stern voice coming out.

"I think so?" 

"You think so? What do you mean?" 

"I eat breakfast and late dinner?" 

She hums in response. 

"Are you hungry now? I brought food." 

"I saw and I'm not hungry," it wasn't late right now so I'm not hungry. 

"Alright," I thought she would insist, but she didn't. Which is suspicious. 

She takes my lips in hers, making me melt right in. Her warm and soft lips kisses mine with so much force that she made me think she wanted me. She grabs a hand of mine and brought it to her breast. She fondles her own breasts with own hands, making me smile in the kiss. 

"I thought you weren't in the mood," I tell her but she just smirks. 

She presses her forehead on mine and let me stare deep into her electric blue eyes, captivating me in every second that passes by. I took initiative and pinches the hard n****e, making her moan softly before biting her lips and seducing me further. My drive skyrocketed at her reaction. 

I kiss her again let my hand travel inside her upper clothing, cupping her flesh. Her breast was firm, erect and with volume but smooth. I fondle her breast some more and pinches her n****e. I take her mouth in mine as she moans. Her hands found their way to my hair and pull on it from the back. She grinds her upper body on my groin. 

I bite her lower lip and entered her mouth with my tongue. We battle for dominance before gasping for air. She looks at me with those deadly sexy eyes before smirking and getting up, grabbing the food and places it in front of me.

"Wha?" 

"We won't do it unless you eat and you finish that." 

"But we were almost there!" I argued.

I was flustered and disturbed so much that my core was aching. 

"Then just finish faster, or else you won't have some of.." she twirls and messes with her hair, dancing to a non-existent music, "this,".

So sexy.