However, he didn't receive an answer. He had wanted to provoke her into talking to him, one way or the other, but nothing was working.

His body was reacting to her in the most unsettling way. His fingers itched to touch her, stroke her hair, and play with those silky strands. He was dying to caress those cheeks. His primitive hunger was crushing him inside and churning emotions that were making his blood flow to the place between his legs. He was becoming uncomfortable by the second. Gazing at her made him crazy; what would happen if he touched her? All his life, he had been in self-control. No one could stir up feelings within him, not even Keisha. Keisha had shown a lot of interest in him and he had acknowledged her; she had fought so many wars with him that it was not easy for him to just overlook her. But ever since he had met Adrianna, he would lose his willpower whenever he was around her. Thinking about her and Niiya together was infuriating. ​​

"A girl taking chemistry? Do you really plan on being a scientist?" he asked after a while as if looking down on her. "It must be hard on your brains," he teased.

"A man taking philosophy? It can't get more ridiculous," she answered. "There are tons of girls taking chemistry, but how many boys are there taking philosophy? Wait, let me count – three?" she said, looking at the three of them.

Nate and Liam's faces fell. They looked like imps who were just accompanying their boss.

Okashi was extremely embarrassed at her. Why couldn't she pretend to be nice and friendly? She nudged Adrianna's elbow and said quietly, "Adrianna, what is wrong with you? Please be nice to them."

Adrianna grunted at her for putting her in this situation.

"I think you lack hormones Adrianna," said Dmitri. "And the lack of hormones really shows in your overall personality," he added to further provoke her. "Why don't you go to a doctor and get a checkup?"

Adrianna fumed, and Okashi gaped at Dmitri with wide eyes. He was overstepping his boundaries!

"Don't worry, I can give you the number of a fantastic doctor who can help you improve your femininity," he continued to torture her verbally.

He was furious with her for being with Niiya, avoiding him, and not understanding his intentions. He believed this was a great way to show his displeasure.

Keisha's uncontrollable laughter was like fuel to the fire. Nate and Liam remained tongue-tied as this was the first time they had seen Dmitri lose his temper at a girl for no reason. They were really at a loss of words. Nate looked at Okashi, feeling as if she was slipping from him before he could even get near her.

"It seems to me, that you have been watching a lot of porn or playing around with too many girls," Adrianna answered acerbically, not backing down even once.

"What the-"

Before he could say anything, she raised her voice, and said, "Seems you have never been in a steady relationship."

Dmitri became angry and rose to sit on his knees. With the coffee cup in one hand, he clenched his other hand into a fist and hit the ground asking, "Have you been in one?"

His movement was so jerky that the coffee from the cup spilled over Adrianna's shirt and onto her breasts.

Everybody stared at the two of them.

"I am sorry," said Dmitri, his anger dissipating immediately. He proceeded to take out a hanky from his pocket and started rubbing the stain on her shirt.

Adrianna gaped at him as she saw him wipe her stain in inappropriate places. She clenched her fists, and in one swift move, swatted his hand violently enough to cause sprain. Dusting her hands, she walked away.