Page 205 of Their Cruel Play
As soon as our lips touch, everything in the office fades away. There’s a small part of me that’s aware of the room around me, but most of me is focused on the electric buzz generated between us.
He doesn’t deepen the kiss like he normally would, but as I pull away, he follows me, keeping us connected. A throat clears, and we part. My cheeks burn, but Eli’s smile is cocky as he turns toward Margaret.
She smiles like he’s a little scamp and not the player he used to be. “He’ll see you now.”
Eli draws me up with him and leads me through the door to the office area. He knocks on the doorframe and grins.
“Mr. McGrath.”
“Mr. Jacobs, come in.” The principal stands and holds his hand out to Eli. He’s probably in his fifties, but with a nice smile and thinning hair. As they shake, Mr. McGrath looks me over, probably trying to figure out why I’m here.
Eli gestures to me. “This is my girlfriend, Harper Davidson.”
“A pleasure, young lady.” He nods in my direction and motions to the chairs across from him.
I cross my legs, waiting for Eli to start the process.
“How’s your mother?” The principal leans back in his chair and temples his fingers against his lips.
“She’s good.” Eli smirks. “How’s your wife?”
“Good. Good.” The principal leans forward and appears all business. “How can I help you today?”
Eli glances at me and the look on his face is almost upset. “Unfortunately, Harper is being cyber bullied. We thought we should alert you to it since it’s being spread around the whole school.”
Mr. McGrath gives me another look. “What kind of cyber bullying?”
“There’s a picture of me circulating. My head cropped onto someone else’s naked body.” My cheeks heat just thinking about it.
Eli lifts his phone and sets it on the desk. “We don’t know who sent it, but we want to make sure you know the situation.”
The principal takes the phone. I squirm in my chair when he seems to take too long looking at it. Finally, he passes the phone back to Eli and glances at me.
“I’m glad you brought this to our attention.” Mr. McGrath clears his throat. “We take bullying very seriously, including cyber bullying. If you’ll forward the information you already have regarding this incident to my email, I’ll look into it.”
“Already done.” Eli leans back. He seems to be getting more comfortable instead of getting up to leave. I’m ready to leave.
“Do you know who might have done this?” Mr. McGrath glances at me again, and I cross my arms over my chest. I didn’t realize how uncomfortable it would be after he saw that image. It’s not even my body, but it’s still like he can see me, imagine me naked.
“There are a few people who have been causing trouble lately for us.” Eli takes my hand and squeezes it. “Tanner Lewis and Zach Gray are the ones who come to mind, but it could also be Sidney Brown or one of her people.”
Mr. McGrath nods. “I see. We’ll keep an eye out. If anyone has this picture on their phone, we’ll be sure to make them delete it and give them detention. And you take care, Ms. Davidson.”
I feel like I should say something. “Thank you.”
Eli pulls me up with him and shakes the principal’s hand again. Eli’s arm wraps around my waist as he leads me through the outer office. When the girl from before gives him a flirty smile, he smirks and turns me into him before sliding his hand into my hair and kissing me.
An open mouth, devouring kiss in front of everyone. My insides tangle in embarrassment and need, even as I rejoice in the possessive claim of it.
He draws away and gives me a soft smile that he doesn’t give to anyone else. When he propels me out of the office, I turn and deliver a smug smile to the other girl.
Her eyes narrow, but the doors close on her. I immediately forget her as we head to the cafeteria.
“If we had time, I’d drag you into a closet and fuck you so hard.” His words are dark and gritty in my ear, creating a throbbing need between my thighs.
“Promises, promises.” My gaze collides with his. I swear I can see the internal war over the closet or the cafeteria inside him.
When the cafeteria doors open, we step inside. The noise is almost overwhelming today. Kind of wish he’d chosen the closet. Everyone must be excited about the game or the party tonight. The party we’re not attending.
