Scumbag Fate System-Chapter 43: Discipline (2)

"Oh? I thought you didn’t know anything."

"I just remember."

"Right~"

Victoria stared at Reinhard before she moved closer, close enough that he could feel her warmth.

"But you think that one interesting fact... is worth all the favors I’d have to call in?" She asked, tilting her head as a lock of dark hair slipped down her shoulder. "Helping your friend would cost me a lot of favors."

Reinhard smiled as he reached for her hand. He took it gently but firmly, his thumb making small circles on her skin.

When he spoke, his voice was quiet but sure.

"Of course not. That would be unfair to ask." He paused while his thumb continued its path. "But this knowledge isn’t just information. It’s a very nice weapon for you as well."

Victoria raised one eyebrow while leaning in closer until their faces were only inches apart, and her free hand came to rest on his chest. "How so? Explain that reasoning to me."

"This secret can give you leverage over the right people if used correctly," Reinhard said while his other hand moved to her waist in a gentle touch. "And it’s an excellent bargaining chip for trading with others in the future when you need something they can provide. Information like this doesn’t lose value; in fact, it grows over time."

Victoria’s lips curved into a small smile while her fingers on his chest traced slow patterns. "I suppose I can agree with that logic to some extent. But that still depends on how much opposition there is that exceeds what you’re offering. If half the faculty wants your friend expelled, then even this secret might not be worth the trouble."

Reinhard’s hand moved from her waist to cup her cheek, and his palm was warm against her skin, and his thumb brushed along her cheekbone. "Then I can offer more than just that one secret."

"Oh?" Victoria’s voice was almost a purr. "And what else could you possibly offer me?"

"My time," Reinhard said while leaning closer until his breath touched her lips. "My assistance with anything you need. My complete discretion about matters you’d prefer stayed private. And my gratitude is shown in whatever ways you find most satisfying."

Victoria’s hand slid up from his chest to rest against the side of his neck while her fingers traced the edge of his jaw. "You’re being very bold for a first-year student in my office."

"You haven’t stopped me."

"No." She admitted with a smile that held danger and promise. "I haven’t."

They stood there close together while the afternoon light painted golden patterns across the office, and neither moved to increase the distance between them. Reinhard’s hand on her cheek slowly traced down to her neck while his fingers followed the line of her throat. Victoria’s breathing changed just slightly in a way that showed she was affected, even if her expression remained controlled.

"Your hands are very presumptuous," Victoria said while her voice carried mock scolding that held no real disapproval. "I should probably tell you to stop touching me so casually."

"Probably," Reinhard agreed while his fingers continued their exploration along her collarbone. "Are you going to?"

"I’m still deciding," Victoria replied while her own hand moved from his neck to thread through his hair at the base of his skull. "Though I notice you’re not asking permission."

"Would you prefer I did?"

"I prefer men who know what they want and aren’t afraid to take it."

"So, I’m a man now in your eyes~"

"You aren’t a student after all, and last time I checked, you haven’t joined a class." She said while tugging lightly on his hair. "But I like guys who also know when to stop if told."

"But you haven’t yet." Reinhard said as his other hand returned to her waist and pulled her a bit closer.

Victoria laughed softly, and the sound was rich with amusement. "No, I haven’t. I’m curious how far you’ll push this."

"That depends."

"On what?"

"Are you the type to get scared when paradise presents itself?"

Her fingers tightened in his hair while her other hand slid down his chest to his hip. "You’re playing a very dangerous game with someone who has much more experience than you."

"I like dangerous games," Reinhard said while his smile turned into something more heated. "And I learn fast."

They stayed pressed close together while trading touches that grew bolder with each passing moment. Victoria moved her hand on his hip before pulling him closer against her. While Reinhard’s fingers traced patterns on her lower back that made her arch slightly into him.

"If I agree to help your friend." Victoria murmured while her lips were close enough to his that speaking made them almost brush together. "You’ll owe me so much more than you can imagine."

"I’m aware," Reinhard replied while his voice was rougher than before. "I’ll pay whatever debt you set."

"Dangerous words to say to someone like me."

"Don’t worry, I have always exceeded the expectations of those I owe," Reinhard said softly. "And I can already tell, you will be another satisfied customer."

Victoria pulled back just enough to look him in the eyes. "I’ll speak to the other professors. But the information about your Sigil better be as valuable as you’re suggesting."

"It is," Reinhard promised. "I swear it."

"And you," Victoria continued while her fingers traced along his jaw again. "Owe me favors that I will collect. Multiple favors. Do you understand?"

"Completely."

She smiled, and it was sharp and satisfying. "Good. Then we have an agreement."

Reinhard gently caressed her cheek while his thumb brushed across her lower lip in an intimate touch. "Now then, can I cash in one of those favors I owe you right now?"

Victoria chuckled, and the sound held genuine amusement mixed with desire. "That wouldn’t even come close to accounting for a small portion of your debt."

"Then that just means I need to work harder to pay you back." Reinhard said while closing the remaining distance between them.

He kissed her, and Victoria responded immediately. The kiss started slow but quickly deepened as the heat built between them.

All pretense of distance evaporated completely.

Reinhard’s hand slid into her hair while the other tightened on her waist and pulled her body against his. Victoria made a small sound of approval while her fingers gripped his shirt and her mouth opened to let him deepen the kiss further. His tongue traced her lower lip before exploring her mouth, and she met him with equal intensity.

While her nails scraped lightly against his hair.

Victoria’s back pressed against her desk, and Reinhard’s body followed to keep them connected. Her leg hooked around his hip to pull him even closer. He groaned against her mouth while his hand on her waist slid lower to grip her thigh through her skirt.

Victoria broke the kiss to catch her breath while her chest rose and fell rapidly. Her lips were red and swollen, and her silver eyes were dark with want. "This is highly inappropriate."

"Do you want me to stop?" Reinhard asked while his lips moved to her neck and traced a path down to her collarbone.

"No." She admitted while tilting her head to give him better access. "But we should. Anyone could walk in."

"You locked the door earlier."

"Did I?" Victoria’s voice was breathless.

"Yes," Reinhard murmured against her skin while his teeth scraped gently. "Right after I came in."

"I suppose that would explain why I also sealed the room off."

"I hope that means no sounds." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"Why don’t you find out~"

"... Fuck."

Victoria laughed and pulled his head back up to kiss him again, while this one was slower but no less heated. When they finally pulled apart, they were both breathing hard.

"As I said before, you should go... Before I decide to keep you here longer."

"Would that be so bad?"

"Depends on whether you want to leave here walking properly."

"That should be my line. But I do like a challenge, let’s go~"