As the kiss deepened, Sylvia could feel Eric's hands sliding under her sweater, exploring her bare skin with eager fingers. She moaned softly into his mouth, arching her back against him as he caressed her breasts through her bra. Their bodies were pressed tightly together, heat radiating from both of them, making the air around them seem to crackle with energy.

Finally, Eric pulled away, gasping for breath.

Their faces mere inches apart, his eyes fixed on hers, he whispered hoarsely, "I want you." The words sent a shiver down Sylvia's spine, making her nipples harden even more against his palms. She swallowed, feeling the weight of his desire pressing down on her.

"So do I," she breathed, leaning forward and kissing him once more. This time, their tongues tangled together as they explored each other's mouths in a frenzy of need and hunger.

Eric groaned into your ear, feeling her words echo through him like a drug. His other hand moved to cup the back of your head, holding you closer as he deepened the kiss even further. His hips began to move against yours, grinding his arousal against your own.

With a soft moan, Eric pulled away, breathing hard and staring down at you with hungry eyes. "We should probably stop," he said hoarsely, voice barely recognizable as his own. "We don't want to get into trouble..."

The rest of the night passed uneventfully. In the morning, you woke up feeling slightly disheveled but oddly content. As you got ready for class, a strange sense of anticipation filled your chest whenever you thought about seeing Eric later that day. Maybe there would be more opportunities to explore this newfound attraction between you...

As you danced with Eric, you couldn't help but feel his strength beneath your fingers and his warmth pressing against you. The smell of his cologne filled your nose, making it difficult to think about anything else. You glanced over at Kyle, who was watching the two of you with an expression that shifted between anger, jealousy, and something else entirely.

The music seemed to grow louder, more intense as it wrapped around you both, drawing you deeper into its rhythm.

As the night wore on, you found yourself dancing with Eric several more times, each time becoming more and more comfortable in his arms. There was something about him that made it easy to lose track of everything else when he was around. You couldn't help but wonder what would happen if you gave into the attraction between you...

Finally, the party began to wind down, with people slowly filtering out as exhaustion set in. Ryla walked up to you, looking a bit tipsy herself. "Hey,"

Finally, it was down to the last few questions. Kyle's eyes glinted with anticipation as he waited for his turn to come around again. He leaned in close to you, his breath warm against your ear as he whispered, "Truth or dare?" The challenge in his voice made it clear that this was his chance to win you over once and for all.

Your heart raced as you looked into his eyes, trying to decide what to say or do.

"Truth," you replied, not wanting to back down now that it was his turn. You trusted Kyle enough to know he wouldn't ask anything too personal or embarrassing.

Kyle grinned widely at your answer, leaning even closer so that their noses were almost touching. His eyes searched yours intently as he asked, "Do you really like me... or is it just the game?" There was a vulnerability in his voice that surprised you, but it only made him seem more attractive somehow.

Ophelia perks up when she hears her name. She bounces over to Rianha, practically skipping with excitement. "Hiya! I'm Ophelia!" She says, grinning widely and showing off a pair of adorable buckteeth. Her expression suddenly turns serious as she eyes Rianha up and down. "So... you're the new girl huh? What kind of shark are you?"

Kai also walks over, giving Rianha a friendly smile. "Hey there. I'm Kai. Nice to meet ya." He extends a hand for a shake. Mia the Snowy Owl hops closer, regarding Rianha with keen interest. Her ice-blue eyes seem to bore right through Rianha's skin as she tilts her head to one side. "Mia," she says softly.

"Thanks, Luka," Kyo says as he closes the door behind their dorm headmaster. "Now that we're alone..." Toru glances at Shion before looking back to you, "There are a few things we should discuss." He takes a deep breath and continues, "As Rianha is a new addition to our group, there will be some adjustments for everyone involved. We just want to make sure that everything goes smoothly."

Rianha listens carefully, not wanting to upset the balance between them. "I understand completely," Rianha says, nodding in agreement. "Just let me know what I can do to help keep things running smoothly and make sure everyone's comfortable."