Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 116 Rumors, Rivals, and a Slap

By the time Tessa got back to class, third period was already in session.

Luckily, it was Hamilton's class. He knew she had something come up last minute, so he just waved her in and told her to take her seat.

When the bell rang, ending the period, Ysabel grabbed her arm and pulled her toward the hallway.

"Where did you go? Do you know how worried I was? Seriously-ditching class without me?"

"Ms. Thorne, you sound a little too excited about skipping class

"I am!" Ysabel grinned. "Preferably the kind where we climb the fence."

She'd been the model student long enough. If senior year didn't come with at least one little act of rebellion, what was the point? She deserved a moment of teenage recklessness.

"Alright, one of these days, I'll help you hop the fence," Tessa said casually.

"You mean it? Tessie, I knew you were the best!" Ysabel said, gazing up at her with admiration.

Tessa didn't actually need to use the bathroom, so after Ysabel went in, she stayed in the hallway, popped in her earbuds, and started playing music.

A tap on the shoulder made her turn around.

It was Nico.

most of the students at school, he never judged her for the rumors. Even though he was top of

a little more familiar just the night before, actually. She and Ysabel had been having dinner at a restaurant near campus when a server accidentally spilled hot soup toward their backs. Nico, who just happened to be there too, jumped in

his arm.

on

she nor Ysabel was hurt.

stuck with

you thought about it? The physics competition?" Nico

I'll do it," Tessa said. Honestly, she couldn't take Mr. Clark's no The more she said no, the more he popped up, trying to talk

op nagging anymore.

fet a teacher so

pulled a pack of gum

was her favorite

reach for

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116 Rumors, Rivals,

physics lab after school."

agree to go to the physics

Winona and a group of girls from the advanced track came out of the restroom-and

Their faces dropped.

was the guy. Smart, kind, good-looking, and from a well-known family. And now, here he was, handing

be any

you came in second place once