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.

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

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 without hesitation and shielded them-taking the brunt of the

his arm.

on

nor Ysabel was hurt. But

stuck

you thought about it? The physics

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 her into it. She'd ne persistent-it was

op nagging anymore.

fet a teacher so

great!" Nico smiled and pulled a pack of gum from his pocket. He held

was her favorite

reach for

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physics lab after school."

I agree to

from the advanced track came out of

Their faces dropped.

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

be any more shameless? Stay

place once doesn't mean you belong