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-..."

just miss school today. But I already told them I

Damn it.

away from the school so no one will see. How does that sound?". I must admit it sounded great considering I was freezing. I couldn't

other option did

Getting in I put my seat belt on and continued to

bothered about what other people think?". He asked starting the car back up and driving

I'm ruining their chance with you. And that's what they'll think. Even though there is nothing going on

He started laughing.

be here be pleasant and stop

could see

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

pick you up

thank you". Unclipping my seat belt I opened the door and

you need a lift home please just

door I walked the short distance

managed 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 to make someone feel uncomfortable for doing nothing

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.

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

"Yo new girl".

could here him I just wasn't

"Hey". He whispered.

Again not interested.

"I'm talking-...."

to talk to you so leave her alone". The girl in front of me

the boy was glaring but for the rest of the class he didn't bother me.

much time left to this class. Everyone else had there heads

this tomorrow. The next two classes will consist of this. I want feeling in there. I want to be able to read it and know exactly who

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

is here knocking

her back I slipped my phone into

hope that wasn't a

"No it-..."

by the bell. I was almost out the door but of course he

"Ah Miss Wilson".

"Yes?".

be used during class. Don't

me?! I had only been here 2 days. Nodding my head I about turned and made my way to

coming in today". He grinned as I

was embarrassed to say I didn't have a ride. And I didn't want to put 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!".

your face going red then shorty?". He

the table. "When are you free to tutor me?".

football practice today and tomorrow but I could do Thursday if that

you again for doing

like to share my big brain". He

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