The Alpha Chose Me novel Chapter 17

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-..."

"No Jake I can't do it I'm sorry". Maybe I could just miss school today. But I already told them I was coming in.

Damn it.

"I'll drop you 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 feel my toes.

What other option did I have?

"Okay". Getting in I put my seat belt on and continued to sip on my coffee.

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

"Not really but you have to see it 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 they'll think. Even though there is nothing going on between us. Girls are mean when they're jealous".

He started laughing.

"And I'd rather the last 6 months I have to be here be pleasant and stop laughing at me". I groaned.

He stopped but I could see the grin he was wearing.

"I just want an easy time here and for people not to think I'm trying to steal their potential husband". Shaking his head he pulled up about a block away from the school.

"You need me to pick you up after?". He asked.

"No but thank you". Unclipping my seat belt I opened the door and got out.

"If you need a lift home please just text me".

"Bye Jake". Closing the door I walked the short distance to the school.

I had 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 wrong.

"Okay class today I want you to 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 talking".

Glancing down at my hand I made a face. How was I suppose to write a personal statement when I couldn't even write.

"Yo new girl".

I could here him I just wasn't interest.

"Hey". He whispered.

Again not interested.

"I'm talking-...."

"She obviously doesn't want to talk to you so leave her alone". The girl in front of me said. "Besides shes way out of your league". She laughed.

Glancing to side I noticed the boy was glaring but for the rest of the class he didn't bother me. He didn't even look at me.