I Can Help You Keep Them Away

Peggy placed extra emphasis on the phrase "familiar female friends." Iris did not need to think too hard to understand the implication, and her smile changed slightly.

Link, who had suddenly been exposed beside them, felt his heart skip a beat, but he quickly regained his composure. In the United States, having no experience was what was embarrassing. Being experienced could sometimes even be a plus, for both men and women. After all, in plenty of American dramas, even when the heroine was a female driver, the hero still risked his life for her.

Iris was somewhat interested when she heard that. "Was Link popular at school before?"

"Of course. He was a key player on the baseball team, and he was also very familiar with many of the girls on the school cheerleading squad."

"How did you know that?"

"Because the town we lived in wasn't very big, and many things weren't secrets." Peggy said, "I even saw high school girls driving Porsches to take him to parties before."

Seeing the two of them drifting further and further off topic, Link studied Iris's expression and felt that continuing would affect his plans for this event. He said, "It's about time. We should go eat. I heard they have my favorite Texas Smoked Meat today."

As he spoke, Link shot Peggy a look.

Noticing the warning in Link's eyes, Peggy cooperatively blinked and said, "I like Texas Smoked Meat too. Let's go see."

During dinner, Peggy finally stopped steering the conversation in strange directions and instead said:

"A few days ago, my mom said she was planning to transfer me to Wilmott Academy for Gifted Children after summer break. I'll most likely start in twelfth grade, so maybe we'll become classmates."

"Really?" Iris said. "Coming to Wilmott Academy for Gifted Children is absolutely the right choice. I'm looking forward to seeing you too."

Link was delighted when he heard that. No matter what, it would mean Peggy would not have to listen to their parents arguing every day, and it could reduce the psychological harm she suffered. "Really? When did Aunt Linda say that?"

"My mom has already contacted the school and submitted my information. They're very interested in me and will arrange an interview before school starts."

"I believe that won't be a problem for you."

"Mm. I know everyone will like me."

After dinner, Peggy returned to her school dormitory. Once Link and Iris returned to their own school dormitory, he said, "Iris, do you want to come take a look around my room?"

After hesitating slightly, Iris nodded. "Sure. I happen to want to know about some things from your previous high school too."

Because of Peggy's words, Iris remembered that Link seemed never to have publicly acknowledged that they were boyfriend and girlfriend at school. She wanted to take the opportunity to confirm their relationship, though she needed to give him a warning first.

However, her threatening glare clearly could not truly make Link panic. The moment they entered the room, he kissed her, leaving her no chance to speak again.

Link had always believed that these minor problems could be solved with a single drive, so he quickly put that belief into action.

As a skilled driver, Link quickly got the car warmed up and the circulation system accelerating. Then, in a standard posture, he took the driver's seat and entered driving mode.

Since he had no roommate, there was no need to worry about anyone interrupting the driving process. As the driving officially began, the car stereo, as piercing as a dolphin's call, was switched on as well.

The entire dormitory was made of wood, and wooden boards could hardly block such penetrating sounds. Dinner had only just ended, and many students had not returned yet, but there were still people in the dormitory. The first was Jessica, Iris's roommate.

She had seen Link and Iris return to the dormitory together. Driven by gossip, she quietly followed them and watched Iris enter Link's room with him.

Not long afterward, she heard Iris's dolphin-like cry. In shock, she covered her mouth. She was surprised that Iris, who usually seemed like such a well-behaved girl, could make such beautiful sounds. At the same time, she could not help moving closer to the door to listen carefully.

Jessica was an above-average beauty. By Western standards, she could even be considered stunning.

With long legs, a slim waist, and a perky butt, she had an exceptionally attractive figure. Combined with her healthy wheat-colored skin and the beautiful muscle definition brought by long-term exercise, she was unquestionably a gorgeous athletic beauty.

A girl like that naturally had no shortage of admirers, and she had experience herself. Yet listening to Iris's voice, she could imagine that the pleasure Iris was feeling at that moment was far beyond anything from Jessica's previous experiences.

More than half an hour passed without Jessica noticing. When she finally came back to herself a little, she discovered that a circle of people had gathered around her, most of them girls.

Vicki, who was fairly familiar with Jessica, asked with a hint of excitement, "Jessica, who's in that room?"

"I remember that's Link Bennett's room," another girl said.

"Right, so it's Link. Then who's the other person?"

"It's Iris!" Jessica replied.

There were boys among them as well. Upon hearing this exchange, one of them blurted out, "Fuck, that Link is really that good?"

"Shh!"

The moment he finished speaking, the girls around him all gestured for him to be quiet.

Although private high schools were relatively strict, adolescent hormones still gave these young men and women restless hearts.

Hearing that beautiful music, most of the boys were filled with envy and jealousy, while the girls were more inclined to imagine just how happy Iris must have been to sing such a lovely song.

And the song lasted a long time, continuing for more than an hour. After the singing stopped, another half hour passed before Iris, having recovered some of her strength, opened Link's door and prepared to go to the bathroom to wash up.

After returning to her own room and opening the door, she saw Jessica sitting on the bed. Seeing Iris return to the dormitory to get her bathing supplies, Jessica immediately sat up, closed the door, and asked:

"Iris, you were with Link just now, weren't you?"

"Jessica!" Iris had always been rather well-behaved, and for a moment, she did not know how to answer.

"What's wrong with telling me? Your voice just now spread through the entire dormitory. I'm sure others will come ask you soon. Tell me first, and I can help you keep them away."

Looking at Jessica's excited, expectant expression, Iris, who felt somewhat embarrassed, suddenly sensed that something was not right.