The bell for the next class rang. soon the hallways of Laywood high school was empty as students scurried to class. Aliyah walked into her English class, she immediately noticed Keshia, her closest friend from childhood waving frantically at her a big smile grazing her lips.
Taking a seat next to her as she smiled back. Instantly Keshia turned to face her, blocking out the noise from the rest of the class as they settled down
"So, are you ready for your big night tomorrow ?" she said wriggling her eyebrows at Keshia "uhh?, uhh?" She added playfully
Aliyah let out a breath, she was not excited about tomorrow anymore which could be the day she found her mate, it was a painful reminder that she had a slim chance of getting the pack to accept her as their leader, she knew she was more than capable all she needed was a chance...she desperately hoped she wouldn't find her mate.
"why are you so out of it today miss?" Kesiah asked as she adjusted her round nerd glasses, twitching her nose in the process
"sorry, I guess my morning was ruined by an idiot"
"spill" kesiah leaned in futher, fully interested, just then the teacher walked in,
"later" Aliyah mouthed to Kesiah who seemed pissed at the interruption.
Five minutes into class and Aliyah could not wait to leave, maybe today was just not her day, she never had a problem with English classes. Just then two familiar faces stood at the door waiting for permission to come in.
"Hello gentlemen, I see you've decided to waltz into my class any time you like " the English teacher Mr. Bone blankly stated.
the class was now distracted as girls swooned over Elijah who seemed not to notice, His focus on the teacher who stood waiting for a response.
Aliyah sighed. seriously? can't these girls do better than an Omega ...if only they knew which some of them did as they were werewolves but that did not stop them.
That aside, why have she never noticed they had English classes together all this time?.
"I'm sorry sir, had to stay back to finish up in the lab..."
"no need to explain Elijah I understand, I just don't know what Micheal here would have to say for himself"
It was not a surprise Elijah was the darling of Laywood an all-around A+ student one would think he would go well with just the nerds but he was well rounded getting along with almost everybody.
"Uhm sir, I was assisting my Elijah, can't turn my back on him when he needs help .. everybody's trying to work the hell outta my man..." Michael quickly chipped in a pitifully expression on his face as he looked from the teacher to Elijah who just rolled his eyes.
the class roared with laughter at the pitiful expression on Michael's face which had gotten worse... now, he just looked constipated as he hugged Elijah who tried to wriggle out of his grip.
"Really? Micheal", Mr. Bone asked an eyebrow raised.
Elijah who had managed to free himself answered "he may be an idiot but he really did help sir "
"I'll let this pass because this is the first time, to your seat boys"
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later that day...
The chirping of birds from the trees could be heard as Aliyah drove back home, paying little or no attention to Kesiah who has been talking non-stop as they drove home from school how does she talk so much?
"Hey! are you even listening to what i'm saying " keshia bellowed out, louder than necessary
"yes ..yes of course " Aliyah lied smoothly her face saying otherwise
"liar" kesiah crossed her arms with a pout.
"Sorry ... I'm all ears now " Aliyah quickly glanced at her friend, her eyes back on the road
"whatever, you're lucky I'm a kind-hearted young lady, I shouldn't tolerate such insolence"
"yes ma'am, my apologies " giggling she took a sharp turn, stepping on the break making Keshia jerk forward. Her seat belt pulling her back just in time.
"you nasty ..you did that on purpose " Keshia shrieked playfully.
"oh did I?" Aliyah reponded a mischievous glint in her eyes
keshia made a fist and pounded Aliyah lightly on her back.
"take that! you silly brat'
"stop, stop, you really don't want us to get in an accident...again" Aliyah warned instantly regretting starting the brawl.
that halted Keshia, her ears twitching, "what? you were in an accident ...oh my God"
Keshia covered her mouth with her small hands for emphasis, eyes wide in disbelief.
" are you alright, did you break anything... of course, I know you will heal but how could you be so careless when your birthday is tomorrow ...!"
"stop! stop nagging, I'm fine, it was all thanks to that dude ...Elijah and his friend ...although I had a little part to play ...but ..still"
"you mean Elijah, the one I know? okay girl spill" Kesiah encouraged unable to control her excitement.
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Aliyah dumped her bag on the floor and jumped on her bed, after the conversation she found out that Elijah was in her pack, Christ! it was like the boy never existed until today.
He should have shown her respect knowing who she was ...Kesiah had defended him saying that the law allowed for casual interaction outside pack grounds especially with humans close by nevertheless, she was Aliyah, even higher ranking werewolves wouldn't dare to do what he had.
She would deal with that later, a more pressing issue occupied her thoughts...her eighteenth birthday.