Alpha’s Luna

Chapter one

"I-I'm sorry?" I stammered, very confused as to what to make of the present situation.

The boy then took a step closer, and I noticed something different in his eyes, almost inhuman or maybe I was just seeing things. "I mean, you're blocking my locker," he said, pointing to the locker I was about to open.

Confused but not wanting to start any trouble, I quickly stepped aside. "Oh, I'm sorry but this is not your locker."

"Oh, I'm sorry then," the boy replied, his voice softer now. "I'm Max, I'm new here."

" It's fine,I'm Emily," I introduced myself with a friendly smile, trying to ignore the strange feeling in my gut. There was something magnetic about Max, and I found myself inexplicably drawn to him even though I had just met him. Alright princess, catch you later, He said, walking away. “It's Emily, not princess!” I yelled after him.

Quickly, I got my books from my locker and rushed to class since I had only a few minutes before the bell rings and I definitely don’t want to be on Mrs.Jane's bad side, just the thought alone scared me.

I rushed through the school hallways, my heart pounding in my chest. I knew I was going to be late for class again, and this time, Mrs.Jane wouldn't be as understanding.

As I approached the classroom door, I spotted my step-sister Elena sitting at her desk, reading a book, pretty sure it was one of her many collections of hopeless romantic novels, as if in line she looked up at me and smiled, which I returned as I came closer to her.

Probably wondering if we leave together, Why didn’t we come to school together? Well, I blame my alarm clock and myself for sleeping around 3am on a Sunday night.

Despite me and Elena not being blood-related, we were really close and considered ourselves real sisters although we looked nothing alike. Elena is 5’4ft, has long blonde hair with ocean blue eyes and a very curvy body. I on the other hand, was quite the opposite, with my height being 5’7ft, long black hair, hazel eyes and a petite curve.

"Hey, Em," Elena greeted her, closing her book. "Running late again, huh?"

I nodded sheepishly , trying to catch my breath. "Yeah, it's becoming too constant, which is a bad habit . I really need to pull myself together, and Thank God Mrs.Jane isn’t around yet.”

Which made Elena let out a giggle and then patted the empty seat by her side. "Well, at least you made it. Come sit with me."

Relieved that my step-sister wasn't angry at me for being late, I sat down beside her, taking out my books and preparing for the upcoming class. We exchanged a few whispers, sharing some light banter before the lesson began.

I really appreciate the calming presence of Elena, which always helps me feel more at ease despite my tardiness.

Just then Mrs.Jane came in and lectures began.

The classroom door swung open dramatically minutes later, drawing everyone's attention. The boy I met earlier walked in, With his jet black hair and those intense green eyes that I almost got lost in.

All eyes were on him. Girls were suddenly whispering to themselves, some fanning themselves and others going to the extent of adjusting their “feminine features” to look more visible (gross).

“So, class this is our new student, Max Sinclair, who will be joining us starting today. Make sure to be nice and help him in catching up,” said Mrs.Jane, which earned more whispers from the girls. “Seems like that won't be a problem for him,”said Elena with a small smile, to which I agreed.

“You can find an empty seat, Mister Sinclair,” said Mrs.Jane.

I noticed Max's eyes scanning the room as he saunters toward the back, where I and Elena were sitting. I couldn't help but feel my heart race in his presence, but also because there was something about Max that intrigued me.

He finally reached the row where we were seated and paused, flashing a charming grin at me.

"Hey there, Princess," he drawled, his voice smooth and confident.

Gasps could be heard from other students after he said that,which made me flustered. Anyone who knows me knows how much I dislike unnecessary attention.

“It’s Emily and not Princess,” I said in a hushed tone, feeling embarrassed, to which he responded with a slight smirk and obvious mischief in his eyes.

Max settled in comfortably on the seat directly at my back, which made me wonder what exactly he wants from me. Throughout the lesson, Max kept constantly disturbing me by either tossing papers to my desk or whispering “princess,” in my ear. and I found herself growing intrigued by him with each passing minute.

There was something magnetic about his presence that just naturally pulled me, making me forget the world around me . One thing I knew for certain was that Max's arrival in my life was significant.

Immediately after the lesson was over, it was time for lunch break, which I immediately rushed to with Elena by my side, so that we could get our food early before other students piled up. We got our food and settled in to eat.

The cafeteria buzzed with the usual chatter and laughter as students settled into their lunchtime routines. While I and Elena were engrossed in conversation of who the new guy was and why he kept calling Me “princess.”

He is definitely into you, Em,” said Elena with so much excitement, “and he is so hottttt,” she continued dragging the word, which made me feel a little pang of jealousy as she complimented him, which I ignored.

Giving her an unbelievable look, “ don’t be ridiculous, he probably just acknowledged me because we had a little interaction earlier,” immediately the words left my mouth. I regretted it.

“What! When was that? How come you are just telling me now,” she shouted, making the people around look at us like we were crazy.

“Lower your voice, it was nothing. He just mistook my locker for his and he apologised, then we exchanged names, that is all,” I said, shushing her.

“It’s still something,‘Em” she shrugged and kept eating.

As if time had momentarily slowed down, the cafeteria doors swung open, and three incredibly handsome young boys walked in. Each of them possessed an aura of confidence and charm that seemed to command everyone's attention.