The Alpha Chose Me

I wasn't as tired as I thought. My gran wasn't in when I woke, already set of for her garden club that she had failed to mention she had joined. A book club and a garden club. I now had no way of getting to school. Catching sight of Jake's hoody that was thrown over my chair I smiled. I forgot to give him that back.

Slipping my feet into my sneakers I grabbed my bag and slung it over my shoulder. I could always text Alanna and see if I could car share with her. Unplugging my charger I made sure everything was switched off. Grabbing my cup I finished the rest of my coffee just as my phoned vibrated.

'Had a really good time last night princess. You needing a lift to school? noticed your gran leaving early'

Well that was my excuse out the window.

'No it's okay I'll find a way. Thanks though'

I couldn't bring myself to accept his offer. It was like half of me wanted to but the stubborn part didn't. Opening up a new message I sent it to Alanna.

'Hey do you mind giving me a lift to school?'

Giving myself a once over in the mirror I headed downstairs. I still had half hour before I needed to leave but Alanna hadn't texted me back yet and I was starting to worry. I didn't want to be late again and I wasn't sure if a bus stop was near or even went past the school.

Alanna messaged me back and it turns out she wasn't going in today. I was screwed. I didn't want Jake taking me to school. After what happened last night I didn't need anymore unwanted attention. I mean what was it about Jake. Yes he was good looking but what did he hold over this town?

I was running out of time.

'Can you still give me a lift?'

..

He didn't message me back and I was already an hour late for my first class. I needed a car and fast. I couldn't depend on my gran anymore.

Why didn't I just accept his offer the first time?

I had phoned the school and told them I'd be in after lunch. That gave me enough time to get there by bus. I googled times and stops, I just had to walk 20 minutes down the road to the bus stop. I hope google was up to date.

It wasn't very warm outside but I was prepared with my hat, gloves and my coffee. Sticking my earphones in I pressed play and set off down the street.

I had sent my gran a message earlier asking if she would be able to pick me up when school finished but she had yet to reply. I did wonder why she was so busy nowadays. I mean we hadn't been here long enough for her to make friends. Something felt off.

I could hear it but I chose to ignore it. The car horn wouldn't stop but I already knew who it was. I wasn't interested. He could toot his horn all day if he wanted too. He wasn't taking me to school. Yes he did offer and I declined but in my head I could still be annoyed at him for ignoring my text.

Coming to a stop I pulled my earphone out and glared at him. "What do you want?".

"Get in". He sighed.

"No" I huffed.

"And how do you plan on getting to school?".

"Bus". I shrugged.

"Busses don't run in this part of town so please just let me take you to school".

"Jake". I sighed. "I'm new here and I'm trying to fit in. You seem like a big deal around here and you taking me to school is just going to throw unwanted shade at me".

"You're overthinking Leah. No one-..."

"Last night". I stated cutting him off. "The way those girls looked at me". I had never in my life had any issue with other girls but this town was different.

"Babe-..."

could just miss school today. But I already told

Damn it.

How does that sound?". I must admit it sounded great considering

option

put my seat belt

people think?". He

from my point of view. I don't want girls to hate me because they think I'm ruining their chance with you. And that's what

He started laughing.

rather the last 6 months I have to be here be pleasant and

I could see the grin he was

easy time here and for people not to think I'm trying to steal their potential husband". Shaking

need me to pick you

seat belt I opened the door

lift home

walked the short

2nd period. Sitting in English I could feel the stares already. This is what I was talking about. They

focus on yourself. I want you to write a personal statement. I want you to put in your goals, your motivation, likes and dislikes but I want it written proper. No bullet points and no lists. I have to nip out for 5 but I'll be back and no

I made a face. How was I suppose

"Yo new girl".

him I just wasn't

"Hey". He whispered.

Again not interested.

"I'm talking-...."

her alone". The girl in front of me said. "Besides shes way out of your league". She

rest of the

left to this class. Everyone else had there

want to be able to read

bag I pulled on my jacket and waited for the bell to ring. I had chemistry next so at least I had Ryan to sit with. Taking out my phone I made sure Mr Gallagher couldn't see it. He seemed like the type

today honey. Jacob is here knocking down the kitchen. Takeout for

her back I slipped

hope that wasn't a cell phone Miss

"No it-..."

was almost out the door but of course

"Ah Miss Wilson".

"Yes?".

be used during class. Don't let it

was picking on me?! I had only been here 2 days. Nodding my head I about

there I thought you weren't coming in today". He grinned as I took my

him in a position where he felt he needed to offer. I really needed to find a

Taylor got anything to do with that?".

"Huh what? No!".

going red then shorty?".

from my bag I set them open on the table. "When are you free to tutor me?". I

and tomorrow but I could do

you again for

to share my big brain".

Mr Smith nows not the time for talking. Get the books open and work through