Distracted by a DM

As the lecture continued, Bianca found herself zoning out, her mind drifting back to the way Dr. Davis's eyes crinkled at the corners when he smiled. She fidgeted with her pen, her fingers brushing against the screen of her phone hidden under the desk. A subtle buzz caught her attention, and she glanced down to see a notification from a social messaging app she rarely used. Curiosity piqued, she opened it, her heart skipping a beat as she saw the name "Chadknight69" flashing on the screen.

Bianca's cheeks flushed as she hesitated for a moment before opening the message. "Hey there, beautiful," the message read. "Saw your profile and couldn't help but reach out. You look stunning." Bianca's innocence shone through as she smiled to herself, flattered by the compliment. She quickly clicked on his profile, her eyes widening as she took in the photos of a handsome young man with chiseled features and a charming smile. "Who is this?" she wondered, her gullibility leading her to believe every word he said.

Without a second thought, Bianca began typing a response, her fingers moving quickly across the screen. "Thank you! That's really sweet of you to say." She hit send before she could overthink it, her heart racing with excitement. The lecture hall around her faded into the background as she waited for his reply, her phone buzzing again almost immediately. "Sweet? You have no idea how beautiful you are. Would love to get to know you better," Chadknight69 responded, his words dripping with charm.

Bianca's face grew hotter as she read the message, her mind racing with thoughts she couldn't quite process. She glanced around the room, ensuring no one was watching, before typing out another reply. "I... I don't usually talk to people I don't know," she admitted, her innocence shining through. "But you seem really nice." She hesitated for a moment before hitting send, her heart pounding in her chest. Little did she know, this innocent exchange was only the beginning of a series of events that would change her life forever

As the lecture concluded, Bianca gathered her belongings, her fingers brushing against the phone she had discreetly kept under her desk. The earlier messages from Chadknight69 lingered in her mind, each compliment echoing like a gentle whisper she couldn't ignore. She glanced at Robert, who was packing up his notes, oblivious to the turmoil brewing inside her. A wave of guilt washed over her, but she quickly suppressed it, convincing herself that a little harmless flirting was acceptable. After all, she was committed to Robert, and this was just a fleeting distraction.

As Bianca and Robert walked out of the classroom, the weight of her secret pressed against her chest like an invisible hand. Robert, oblivious to the storm brewing inside her, glanced at her phone clutched tightly in her hand. "Who were you texting?" he asked casually, adjusting his backpack over his shoulder. Bianca's heart skipped a beat, her mind racing for an excuse. "Oh, just a friend," she replied quickly, forcing a smile to reassure him. Robert nodded, seemingly satisfied with her answer, and began discussing the lecture they had just attended. Bianca listened half-heartedly, her thoughts drifting back to the mysterious Chadknight69 and the flutter in her chest whenever she thought of his charming messages.

The memory of his profile picture flashed in her mind—strong jawline, piercing eyes, and a confident smile that made her feel seen. She hadn't seen it clearly, but her imagination filled in the blanks, painting him as the perfect man. Why was she even thinking about him? She had Robert, after all, her sweet, dependable Robert. Yet, the excitement of talking to someone new, someone who made her feel desired, was intoxicating. She pushed the thoughts aside, focusing on Robert's voice as he talked about their plans for the weekend.

As Robert's lips met Bianca's in the hallway, the world around them seemed to pause. It was a brief, sweet moment, filled with the promise of young love. "I'll see you later, baby," Robert whispered, his voice warm against her ear. Bianca nodded, her cheeks flushing softly as she watched him walk away. The familiar comfort of their relationship wrapped around her like a shield, yet the memory of Chadknight69's messages lingered, a quiet hum in the back of her mind.

She turned and made her way towards the campus café, the crisp afternoon air offering a welcome distraction. The sun filtered through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the path ahead. Bianca's thoughts drifted to the mysterious stranger, her curiosity piqued by his charming words. Who was he, really? And why did his messages make her feel so... seen? She pushed the thoughts aside, chiding herself for being foolish. After all, she had Robert, and that should be enough.

Unbeknownst to Bianca, Ethan sat in his dimly lit apartment, his eyes fixed on the screen as he crafted his next message. He wasn't the man he pretended to be—far from it. But he knew exactly how to weave a web of charm and deceit, tailored to Bianca's innocence. His fingers flew across the keyboard, each word carefully chosen to draw her in deeper. "Hey again, beautiful," he typed, a smirk playing on his lips. "Can't stop thinking about you. When can we meet?"

Bianca's phone buzzed as she reached the café, and her heart skipped a beat when she saw the notification. Her fingers trembled slightly as she opened the message, her breath catching at the flattery. She glanced around, ensuring no one was watching, before typing out a reply. "I... I don't know," she wrote, her hesitation evident even in the text. She hit send, her pulse racing with anticipation, unaware of the storm she was stepping into.