The Alpha Chose Me by Missy Elliottxo

I wasn't tired yet. My mind wouldn't turn off. Ever since we got here everything has been weird. From the moment we stopped at that gas station. Taking out my phone I added Alanna's number to my contacts. Opening up a new message I began to type. coming :)'

'Its Leah, sorry if I came across as a bitch. Didn't mean to be. New town and all that. Thanks for being

After hitting send I didn't wait to long for a reply.

'Just a little bit of a bitch lol I'm joking!! Sorry about my brother. Told you he was a bit of an a*s but he does have a good heart. Anyways do you want to go for coffee tomorrow? my treat' A x'

I didn't know if I should mention what her brother did or just keep it to myself.

'Coffee sounds good :) you can fill me in on what goes on around here and what you do for fun lol'

Okay so I decided to keep it to myself.

'I'll pick you up at 11. Night Leah, Ax'

Switching my phone to silent I closed my eyes hoping I'd drift off to sleep.

..

I was crabbit.

The couch wasn't comfortable at all, my back hurt and I was in need of a hot shower and some strong

"Hot water is good to go". My gran had been up at the crack of dawn trying to get things started on the house. First thing she did was order me a bed. I couldn't sleep on that couch another night. "Coffee is in the pot". "Thanks gran. I'm going out with Alanna at 11 for some coffee. Do you need me to pick you anything up

"I'll be out most of the day anyway honey. I need to get supplies and I'll do a food shop too. You enjoy your day out. How's the hands?".

"A little sore but I'll be fine. I'm going for a shower I'll see you soon".

"I'll leave money of the table. I'll be away before you get out".

I didn't want to leave the shower. The water was roasting and my body was relaxed but if I wanted to b and it would be as good as new.

I pulled out some jeans, a t-shirt, my boots and my leather jacket.

get a move on. Wrapping the towel around my body I headed to what will be my room. It wasn't the worst, a lick of paint and some

I grabbed my hat and scarf. Autumn was ending and

the honk of a car I grabbed my bag and phone and headed down stairs. Remembering my money I slipped it into my back

as she pulled off down

turned the heating on for my benefit. "So I was thinking we'll go for some coffee then I'll take you around the mall sound good?". "Sounds good and it beats sitting in the house

"Your gran out?".

for me, for us". It was the truth. I've never wanted for nothing in life. She's always made sure I

seems cool for a grandma" She laughed stopping outside the coffee shop. "It's not starbucks but it

had me at coffee". Unclipping my seat belt I got out and we headed inside.

right next to the window. I loved people watching, I loved to know what was going on around me. As I was watching the world go by my heart skipped a beat

Jake.

he was coming in here

didn't know what you take so I brought everything". Placing the cup in front of me I added sugar and some milk. I knew he was watching, I could feel him

don't mind my friend Lacey is going to join us". Taking off her sweater she sat it on the back of the chair. I matched her movement removing

always up for meeting new people". I made the biggest mistake, I looked over. My eyes caught his but this time I looked away straight away. I didn't like that he had a girl sitting on his lap. I had no idea why I didn't like it.

was I feeling

"Just ignore him".

asked my eyes connecting

stopped looking at him since he walked in. My brother

"It's not that it's-..."

going to be a cold winter this year". Taking off her jacket

"You too".

get coffee and then you can continue your story about how you're not staring at Jake" She smirked, my mouth fell open. How did she know that, in fact how did she hear any of our

getting hungry and I really wanted some sugar. As if

girls stared at me

the taste of chocolate hit my tongue. "I'm a sugar junkie I can't help

be great friends" Lacey winked

like I can't help it. It's weird