First Semester (Elton Hall Chronicles Book 1)

by Sarah Fischer

Annabelle, David, and I walked toward the parking lot. “What do you want to do, Violet?” Annabelle asked when we were all alone. “We really can go to my house for the weekend.”

  “Or you can come with me. Please, Violet, I can’t bear the thought of you being out of my sight right now.” David took my hands and kissed the knuckles. There were tears in his eyes as he looked at me. “I lied in there. As soon as I heard the scream, I knew that was you. My heart was broken at the thought of him hurting you.”

  “David…” I started before he quickly cut me off.

  “No, Violet, it’s you. I need to be with you. There is nothing going on with Nat, or any other girl for that matter. I didn’t realize you needed me to say it. Since I saw you at Casino Night no other woman has even crossed my mind. Please come back to my flat tonight. Let me take care of you, and not just for the night.”

  “Okay,” was all I managed to say before the tears started flowing again. He reached out and gently brushed the tears away with his soft thumb.

  “Well, Violet, give me your key and I’ll get you some overnight stuff.”

  I handed Annabelle my wristlet and smiled at her.

  She turned to David. “Thank you for finding her. Take good care of my friend,” she ordered, and I was so grateful I’d made friends with the shy girl across the hall.

  “Thanks for coming,” I said, and tried to keep from crying.

  “Oh stop. Of course I’m here. Let me know if you need me for anything.” She turned to David again and then hugged him tightly.

  “I will, Annabelle. I’ll have her text you later to let you know she is doing all right.” He helped me into the car.

  I jumped a little when he started the engine. I was a little on edge.

  We just sat there in silence for a few minutes while Annabelle packed me a bag. She returned quickly and we said goodbye. Then David stepped on the gas and we drove in silence.

  ***

  We walked up to his apartment and David let us in without a word. He pulled me into a deep hug and kissed my hair over and over. Finally, he pulled away.

  “What do you want to do, love?” he asked, putting my bag on a kitchen barstool.

  “I want to forget,” I said and looked out the window.

  “Okay, I can help you do that. I purchased the three Matrix movies and there are two containers of ice cream in the freezer. I even promise not to say anything if you eat it like a porn star.” He forced a laugh and I appreciated the effort.

  I smiled and turned to look at him. This was the man who had rescued me. He made me feel safe, and right now I needed to feel safe. I went to David and kissed him.

  At first it was a hurried kiss where I was pushing the intensity up, but then I slowed down. I kissed him passionately and wrapped my arms around him. He pulled me close and held me against him. I melted instantly. He pulled away from the kiss for a second.

  “Are you sure?” he asked tenderly.

  “I need to feel safe again. Make me feel safe,” I pleaded, and kissed him. That was all he needed. He picked me up and carried me into the bedroom. He placed me on the bed and then climbed on top of me. I panicked for a moment because this the was position I was in when Finn had attacked me. Sweat began to build up on my upper lip and my breathing grew hard.

  David seemed to pick up on this and then pulled me on top of him. I bent down to kiss him and he responded. He was careful not to take me by surprise and slowly slid his hand under my shirt and unhooked my bra. I sat up and pulled his jacket off, and then proceeded to remove my shirt and bra. Then I got David to sit up and took his shirt off. I fell into him, begging to be held. Feeling his skin against mine made me start to cry. He kissed the tears away, holding me tightly.

  We stayed like that for a few minutes until I reached down and unbuttoned his jeans. He lifted his hips up and helped me pull them off. It was my turn but I did not want him going up my skirt so I took it off myself. I slid my panties off and tossed them aside. David seemed to realize that I needed to be in charge tonight so he followed my lead.

  I reached for a condom in the bedside table and slipped it on him. Then I climbed on top of him and tried to slide him inside me but I could not do it. David picked me up off of the bed and placed me against the wall. He wrapped my legs around his waist and pressed inside me. I held on tightly and started to feel the pressure building up. I started to moan and my head fell back against the wall. Instead of joining my whimpers, he started whispering in my ear.

  “I’m here, love. Nothing can happen to you tonight. I will keep you safe. I’m not going anywhere. It is all going to be okay.” He repeated this over and over again until I felt the orgasm wash over me. I let it take me over the edge and closed my eyes. When I opened them again, I saw him staring back at me. He had done it. I felt safe, and maybe even loved.

  ***

  I wanted to clean up but I was definitely not ready to go in alone. Before I could even express this concern, David was there. He carried me to the bathroom and turned the water on. I felt the hot steam start to rise and I took it in. My muscles still were not relaxing though. I looked up at David and he met my gaze.

  “I can come in and help you or you can take a minute to yourself. Whatever you want,” he said, kissing my forehead. I took his hand and held it close to my chest.

  “Don’t leave me,” I insisted, and pulled him into the shower with me. We had sex again under the steaming hot water in almost complete silence. I wanted to replace the memory of Finn with a better one of David and that was exactly what we did. I knew that the memory was not gone forever but at least for now it was. There was no way I was going to let Finn ruin sex for me. David was reminding me how good it felt to have a man touch me. A man who I wanted to touch me. A man who would never raise a hand to me.

  We dried off and climbed into bed. Tonight had been one of the worst days of my life. I had never been so scared, but here I was lying with a man who always defended me, even when I was not his to defend.

  David kissed the inside of my palm and interrupted my thoughts. “I realize that my timing may be awful but there is something I need to ask you. Winter holiday is coming up and I was hoping you would spend it with me in England. This is more than just sex to me. I have been thinking that we need to give this a real go with no rules or police looking over our shoulders. In England, there are no restrictions on us being together. I’m buying my ticket soon and I was hoping I could get you one as well.” He smiled, meeting my gaze. “If this is too much, we can discuss it another time, but I just didn’t think I could look at you a moment longer without at least bringing it up.”

  I took a deep breath and went over the options. This would be a really big step for us. It would mean defining the relationship and choosing to risk my education, my future, and my heart. I thought that was the real reason I was scared to dive into my feelings. If I loved him and he left, I would be devastated.

  I closed my eyes for a second and imagined walking the streets of London hand in hand. I thought about what it would feel like to sit across from him in a restaurant, or to laugh with him at the movies. There would be no sneaking around or secret cabs. We could just be together. It was a no-brainer.

  If I didn’t give this relationship a try, I would regret it for the rest of my life. I had real feelings for him. It may have been a little too early to know if it was love or not, but it could be. Ignoring those feelings was no longer an option for me. If we were careful, there would be no reason to risk my education. I could have both.

  “Yes, I want to take this step with you,” I said, and he kissed me softly and talked all about his hometown. It sounded perfect. I drifted off to sleep dreaming of a time when Berneli and I could actually be together. This time it was possible.

  ***

  The rest of the semester went on with very little excitement. David and I managed to keep our relationship a secret. I was spending four or five nights a week at his place and he even let me have two drawers.

 
The first time he found a pack of tampons in the bathroom, though, he did freak out for a few minutes. I just reminded him about the benefits he experienced when I visited and he calmed right down. Plus, the tampons meant I wasn’t pregnant.

  We decided to live each day as it came. There would be a time when he would leave Elton Hall University for good and I would stay here. But today, he was mine, and that was all I needed. However, David was right, I didn’t understand the third Matrix movie.

  ***Sneak Peek***

  Elton Hall Chronicles:

  Second Snowfall

  Chapter 1

  Annabelle

  He had a girlfriend. It was what I told myself on an almost daily basis. It was what my best friend, Violet, liked to remind me. Though I thought she did it more to see my reaction than out of true concern. Nevertheless, Jason and I had spent a lot of time together over winter break.

  Violet was in England, and each time I invited Janice to hang out, there was always an excuse as to why she could not go. I really didn’t like her. In fact, I wasn’t even sure Jason liked her. But as long as they were together, I would not knowingly cross that line. That very thin line that Jason and I grew closer and closer to as the days went on.

  This next semester was going to be an interesting one.

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  Acknowledgements

  I’d like to thank Kelsey McKnight. You’re not only one of my best friends but one of my biggest fans and supporters. You’ve been there for me since I first told you about the story and you’ve read every draft. I wouldn’t be here without you.

  I’d also like to thank Limitless Publishing and my editor Gillian Leonard for bringing Elton Hall University to life.

  About the Author

  Always the avid reader, Sarah Fischer found it frustrating that there were so few books following the struggles and joys that a typical college student faces. While recovering from surgery, she decided to write one. Elton Hall Chronicles: First Semester is based on real events that happened to Sarah and her friends over the years. When she isn’t unveiling long held secrets or working as a government drove, Sarah likes to go to the movies with her husband and spend time with her three furbabies.

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