Theo's POV
I had just finished my afternoon class when I spotted her near the exit of the building. Lila was standing there in her normal clothes, looking a little tired but still cute with her wavy hair tied back loosely. She had her backpack slung over one shoulder and was checking something on her phone. Perfect timing.
I walked straight over, a grin already on my face. She didn't notice me at first, so when I stopped right beside her she jumped a little.
"Oh, sorry for startling you," I said quickly, holding up my hands. "I'm Theo."
She looked up at me, eyes wide for a second before she relaxed. We shook hands, her palm soft and warm against mine. "Yes, I already knew your name from the boys in the dorm. The one who's great at games is Theo, and that's you. I'm Lila," she said shyly, her voice quiet and sweet.
I smiled wider. "Oh, news spreads fast, but I'm not that good. And yeah, I already know your name — better than my roommate does." I gave her a playful wink, watching her cheeks turn a soft pink. She was even prettier up close like this.
"Are you going to the dorm?" I asked.
She nodded.
"Come on, we can walk there together." I started walking without waiting, giving her a bit of space so she wouldn't feel crowded. After a couple of steps I heard her quick footsteps as she caught up and fell into pace beside me.
We walked in comfortable silence for a minute. The campus paths were busy with students heading in different directions, but I kept my focus on her. She kept glancing at me sideways, like she was nervous about something.
Finally she spoke up, her voice hesitant. "Is this okay? I mean, walking with a fat girl like me. They'll probably talk bad about you behind your back because of me."
I stopped walking and turned to face her directly. She looked surprised, blinking up at me with those big expressive eyes. I stepped a little closer so I could look straight into them.
"Who cares?" I said simply, keeping my tone light but honest. Then I smiled and added, "And you're sexy. Isn't that your charm? Besides… you're my type."
Her cheeks instantly turned tomato red. She looked down at the ground, clearly embarrassed, but I caught the small smile tugging at her lips. It was adorable.
We started walking again, side by side toward the dorm. The sun was starting to set, casting a warm glow over everything. I kept the conversation easy at first, asking about her classes and how her day had been. She answered quietly, but I could tell she was relaxing a little.
As we got closer to the dorm building, I decided to turn up the flirtation. I slowed my pace so our arms brushed lightly every few steps. Each time it happened, I noticed how she reacted — a tiny intake of breath, the way she pressed her thighs together just a bit.
When we reached a quieter part of the path with fewer people around, I gently placed my hand on the small of her back, guiding her around a small puddle on the sidewalk. My fingers rested there for a few extra seconds, feeling the soft curve of her body through her clothes.
"You know," I said casually, leaning a little closer so my voice was near her ear, "I saw you passing the lounge the other night. You looked really cute standing there."
She glanced up at me, surprised. Her face was still flushed. "You… you noticed?"
I nodded, keeping my hand lightly on her back. "Hard not to notice a girl like you." I let my thumb move in a slow, gentle circle against her lower back, just enough pressure to be felt but not too much. "Especially when you have curves like these. Soft… warm… makes a guy want to get closer."
Lila's breathing changed. It became a little quicker, a little shallower. I could feel the way her body tensed under my touch, but she didn't pull away. Instead, she swallowed hard and kept walking, her steps a tiny bit unsteady.
I smiled to myself. Jax was right — she really did get aroused easily. The thought made the game even more fun.
We continued walking, my hand staying on her lower back a while longer before I finally let it drop. But I stayed close, our shoulders brushing now and then. Every time I leaned in to say something quietly, I made sure my voice was low and playful.
"You're fun to talk to, Lila," I told her as the dorm came into view. "And I like how you blush. It's cute. Makes me wonder what else makes you react like that."
Her cheeks went even redder, if that was possible. She bit her lip and looked straight ahead, but I saw the way her thighs pressed together again as we walked. I could almost picture how wet she must be getting right now — just from a simple touch on her back and a few flirty words.
When we finally reached the entrance of the dorm, I stopped and turned to face her fully. I reached out and gently tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, letting my fingers brush the side of her neck on purpose. The touch was light, but I felt her shiver.
"See you inside later, sexy," I said with a grin. "Don't work too hard tonight."
I gave her one last wink before heading toward the stairs, leaving her standing there at the entrance. As I walked away, I glanced back once and saw her still watching me, face flushed and hands clutching the strap of her backpack a little too tightly.