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-..."

I could just miss school today. But I already told

Damn it.

sound?". I must admit it sounded great considering I was freezing. I

option

seat belt on and continued to sip

other people think?". He asked starting the car back

want girls to hate me because they think I'm ruining their chance with you. And that's

He started laughing.

6 months I have to be here be pleasant and stop laughing

I could see the

for people not to think I'm trying to steal their potential husband". Shaking his head

need me to pick you

Unclipping my seat belt

you need a lift home

door I walked

to make it in for 2nd period. Sitting in English I could feel the stares already. This is what I was talking about. They sure know how

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

my hand I made a face. How was I suppose to write a personal statement when I

"Yo new girl".

him I just

"Hey". He whispered.

Again not interested.

"I'm talking-...."

you so leave her alone". The girl

boy was glaring but for the rest of the class

Gallagher had yet to return and there wasn't much time left to this class. Everyone else had there heads down writing

will consist of this. I want feeling in there. I want to be able to read it and

my books away in my 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.

is here knocking down the kitchen. Takeout for dinner okay with

her back I slipped my

that wasn't a cell phone

"No it-..."

I was almost out

"Ah Miss Wilson".

"Yes?".

phones aren't allowed to be used during class. Don't let

had only been here

in today". He grinned

to say I didn't have a ride. And I didn't want to put him in a position where he

got anything to

"Huh what? No!".

going red then

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

but

you again

like to share my big brain".

talking. Get the books open and work through the questions