Sophia's POV
I hadn't expected our gaze to meet. The way his eyes had stayed on me felt weird and it made me want to go closer to him. The strange feeling had me looking away as I looked down. 'He is good looking so what?! Ok maybe more good looking than the regular good looking I know but that shouldn't make me this way right?' I bit my lips while clenching my fist. The strong urge to look at him, to watch him scared me. This is not normal!!!"I feel you girl." Skylar spoke grinning."Let's concentrate." Ok why am I angry? Why do I hate the fact that she is just as attracted to him as I am? Why is the class not over yet?!"So I see we have a new student, could you come up here and introduce yourself?" Sophia tensed hearing the teacher's words. She felt like crying. Not only is her head and body acting weird, this man just had to bring her out to become everyone's focus.She could feel everyone's gaze on her as she walked to the front. 'It will be over soon.' She kept on chanting that in her head as she walked towards the teacher.She turned to face her new classmates and weirdly enough, her eyes as though they were magnetized caught his piercing ones. Her heart skipped.Clearing her throat, Sophia once more forced herself to look away. "Hello, I am Sophia Adalee James. I am your new classmate."ALEXIOS POV"Hello, I am Sophia Adalee James. I am your new classmate." 'Sophia Adalee. My mates's name is Sophia Adalee.'"How old are you?" Wyatt's hands instantly fell on my knee as I forced myself to not growl. How dare a male ask my mate such a question in a flattery tone?!"You can't. You will scare her." I heard his voice in my head. Indeed, she is human.Fuck!!!"I clocked seventeen on February 16th." Sophia answered."She is older than you are." Hearing Owen's amused voice in my head had me scowling while the other two smiled."We are of the same age!" I defended."Yes you both are, except your birthday is not until May. Doesn't this mean she is three months older than you are?" Owen gasped while I felt like punching him."Three months and some days. His birthday is not May 16th but May 25th." Caius added, his tone even more annoying than Owen's. Wyatt looked like he was enjoying a show."You all should find your way home!" I huffed. Sophia looked relieved as she was finally about to leave the podium after answering a few questions like where she came from. Why did they relocate here? What her favorite subject was?"Do you have a boyfriend?" Wyatt's question didn't just leave the whole room shocked, even though I hadn't expected such a question coming from him, I was curious. Curious to hear her response.'Of course she would have one, she is too beautiful to be single.' The thought made my heart ache. Her beautiful eyes found mine and I gulped. 'Does she feel it?' I wondered."No. No I don't." The fact that she had answered that while looking at me pleased me. I felt reassured. It felt as though she could feel my nervousness and she was telling me to not worry.Sophia almost fled away from the podium. Her head was once more lowered and her hoodie was pulled to completely cover her."I don't want to not be in the same class as her." I confessed to my friends who all nodded in agreement."Of course. As soon as this class is over, I intend to change our classes to be the same as hers." Wyatt responded."So, are you going to tell her?" Caius asked. He has been curious about this and he couldn't hold it anymore."Tell her what? That I am her mate? She will think of me as a pervert. Or that we are destined to be together forever by the moon goddess? She is human, and humans... well they see the moon as a beautiful part of nature, not as an idol. And need I remind you, most of them believe in God. So exactly what am I meant to tell her?" I asked. How do I approach someone who most likely does not know of our existence?"You could tell her you wish to be her friend. At least, I am going to be doing that." Owen shrugged."I think that will be hard. She seems like a shy person." I nodded agreeing with Wyatt. Earlier when she was called to go up, I had detected a change in her breathing, and while she was standing there, she had held herself from breathing so many times."I have always liked a good challenge. I just didn't take you all to be ones who will run when faced with a challenge." Owen scoffed."I think she is friends with that redhead. I will befriend her too." Caius smirked as he looked the lady's way. His expression had his friends wondering just what he planned to do."I don't care what you two do, but you mustn't hurt her friend in any form." Alexios warned them. He had an idea of what Caius might want to do but the redhead will only end up being hurt when Caius meets his mate."Hurting her friend will be a stupid thing to do." Owen's eye rolled.The class soon finished with none of them paying attention. Wyatt as promised had rushed to the administration block where he got a hold of her lectures timetable and changed all of theirs to match hers. Three classes together later, we were all at the cafeteria for our lunch.SOPHIA'S POV"I am overthinking it right?" Skylar asked again as she gave me a nudge."Yes you are. I did not even know them until this morning." I had to accept the fact that I can't shake her off."Wyatt never ask questions in class, but he asked you about your relationship status. That doesn't happen like ever!" Sophia took a quick glance around only to notice hateful glares that were directed at her from a certain table."Can you please lower your voice? And I don't know that okay. I don't know them, never met them until today so how should I know why he asked me a question when he never ask?" Sophia felt drained. Skylar has been asking her this since their first class and now, she still wouldn't stop."I don't know Sophia. Could it be love at first sight? I mean, recall when they had all walked into the class, they were looking our way. Boys who never stop to give anyone or anything a second glance all stopped and looked our way. Then Wyatt asked a question. Oh, coincidentally you had the same classes as them since morning. Now if this ain't destiny, I don't know what it can be." Skylar sounded so excited as though she was unraveling a mystery. "You might end up being the very first girl who will be joining their gang." She whisper yelled almost jumping from excitement."And if you are wrong?" I asked. I hated how I wished she was right, how I wished he had indeed taken an interest in me as I have weirdly done with him. But I hated the fact that she is insinuating that the guy who had asked me a question earlier was the one interested in me."Well, look at them. I am not wrong." Following her gaze, my eyes once more met with his. "I am so not wrong right?" Skylar asked grinning. "I am this ship captain, and it is going to sail so beautifully." Skylar cheered as I sighed wondering why I am sitting with such a strange person.Turning away from them, I needed to turn my back to them so I won't keep taking a peek at him. But instead of feeding my eyes with his handsomeness, I was left staring at the ladies who were glaring at me earlier. Their gaze made me feel like they hated me. They stared at me with so much hate."Who are they?" I asked Skylar. I just couldn't ignore the obvious look of hate."Oh shit! The four had always paraded themselves as their partners. They must see you as a threat." One of the girls from the table banged her fist down. Had Skylar not lowered her voice, I would have thought maybe they heard her. But her voice was so low that the person seated at the next table wouldn't be able to hear us."Hello, can I please join you two?" I looked up to see one of his friend standing beside us with a smile."What?!" You... You, you want to siiit with us?" Skylar stuttered as she hastily got up from her sit. "Would you like to sit on my sit? I had sat on it so it wouldn't be as cold." I watched her lips that didn't seem like it was closing at all.She should probably be a musical rapper."There is no need. I can sit here." The guy whose name I am yet to know pointed at an empty sit which he pulled out and sat."Hello Skylar." Skylar gasped as her cheeks became a very noticeable shade of red. "Sophia. I am Owen, and I realized our classes clashed all day today, so I decided to come day hi.""Oh, hi Owen." Sophia greeted with a smile, Skylar's mouth that was held opened is yet to be closed."So..." With Owen there, the girls soon engaged in more conversation. They would laugh loudly. This obviously got them so many hateful glare and jealous whispering."Lunch hour is almost over. I better get going, I have biology next." Owen told them as he stood up to leave."That's crazy. She has biology too as her next class." Skyler's hands covered her mouth as she wondered how such coincidence could happen. Everyone knows the boys always receive classes together."Really, What a coincidence." Owen's innocent smile would never make one suspect them."Really, What a coincidence." Owen's innocent smile would never make one suspect him. "Would you like to sit with us then? I really love your company." He asked with such clear eyes and a beautiful smile that Sophia found herself nodding."Great!" Owen grinned before walking away."Oh my God! What just happened?" Skyler asked her eyes widely opened. Unfortunately, she does not have a Biology class with Sophia."I don't know." Sophia whispered as she bit her lower lips. This morning when she woke up, she planned to be as invincible as the word can get, but here she is, getting attracted to a boy who is a part of the school most popular group. Not only is her heart and body acting weird, but she is also even agreeing to sit with them in a class! 'What a mess.' She regretted her head which had moved without letting her brain process and think of all the cons involved with her sitting with them."I know I said I am rooting for you to be the first girl in their click, but girl, I like you a
Alexis POV "Hi dad." When he had summoned me to his office, I had an idea of what he might be curious about."How was school today?" I nodded as I fought the urge to smile. The thought of my mate being in the same school as me had me smiling all day. She unfortunately can not feel the bond between us, or maybe she felt it can and she just couldn't understand what it was. "Fine, but kinda frustrating." I confessed. It was a torturous and frustrating day, having watched Owen achieve becoming her friend had me jealous. I should have been the one getting close to her. But then, I feared I might not be able to control Erskine so this had me holding back from wanting to be too close. The enticing scent coming off from her had me drunk, I wanted nothing but to put my nose in her body and sniff her in. "Frustrating? Never thought you knew that word son." Dad teased as he stared at me. It was obvious he was concerned."Why am I here?" I asked."What is your opinion of the human girl? Do you
"You are sure nothing is going on in there that you want to talk to me about?" Dad asked again as he glanced towards the school.Chuckling, "Nothing dad, I promise." It is just I panicking because my heart wants to reach out to another, it is no big deal."Alright then dynamite, you go have an amazing day okay." "Okay." I waved before entering the school gate. Today might end up being an awkward one for me. Dad had called the school over the weekend to ask them to change my class schedule as the schedule was too stressful for me to keep up. I am going to pick my new schedule today and this change might not go well with Owen and the others.I scanned the crowd for Skylar's red hair but couldn't find her. 'Is she late today or did she come early?' We normally would meet here every day. Shrugging, I walked into the building and went towards her locker area."... bitch!" I watched as Vivian, one of the ladies who would always glare at me poke Skylar causing her to stagger back. Just ho
Sophia's POV "Sophia hi." Owen greeted us as he joined us at our desk for lunch. "Skylar." Skylar waved at him acknowledging his presence. "Hi Owen." I smiled awkwardly. Earlier when I had a class with them, I had purposely forced myself to not look toward their way as I found myself a new place to sit. "I really want to be upset with you right now, but I can't even bring myself to do that." Owen complained. "I am sorry." I apologized. I know I probably owed them an explanation but I can't even think of a good excuse to tell them. I can't possibly tell him I left because of my unusual crush on his friend.I spent the whole weekend researching and googling about my symptoms, I find it weird to call my feelings love since it had occurred from the very first time I laid eyes on him. "Did we do anything wrong?" Owen asked and I shook my head. They were all kind to me. "Then why did you request for a change in your timetable? If it wasn't us, was it anyone in those classes that made yo
Sophia's POV "So, do you want to hang out with us this weekend?" Owen asked and I shrugged nodding. It won't hurt to meet them outside of school and get to know them better."This weekend? What day are you thinking?" Skylar asked."Tomorrow will be the best, that way we can do our homework and prepare for school on Sunday," Owen replied. Indeed, Saturday will be the best time to just have fun."I can't make it then. My aunt gave birth and I promised to visit her tomorrow." She looked apologetic. 'I guess I will be the only girl there then.' The thought sort of frightened me but at the same time, it was exciting. Being the only female in their midst, they will most likely treat me like a princess. It won't hurt to be spoiled a bit."We won't miss you." Owen told her chuckling. "Oh shut up." Skylar glared at him."What time tomorrow are you thinking?" I asked and he shrugged."I will text you the time and location." I nodded as I tried to calm my giddy heart. Although the other boys
Sophia's POV "Mom, where is dad?" It is the weekend already, and he normally likes waking up early to help with some of the chores around the house. Not seeing him now is a bit strange."He went to the mechanic. His car needs fixing." I nodded before going to help her knead the flour. "So, are you excited for your date today?" Mom questioned and I shrugged. She might have said it is okay to feel what I am feeling, but it still is a bit strange to talk to my mom about liking a boy. "Do you feel unsure of whether you want to go?" She asked again, her voice laced with concern."No mom, I am certain I want to go." I quickly answered before she got the wrong idea."You are excited then." She chuckled as she pulled out the turkey from the oven."I guess." I murmured but I am certain she heard me."Do you now know where you will be meeting them and what time?" I nodded. Owen sent the details last night."I will be meeting them at a bookshop close to school, I should be leaving in an hour or
Sophia's POV He grinned!!! "Come with me. Just trust me alright." That alluring tone of his had me wanting to nod and follow him into the pit of hell. Blinking away the unholy thoughts trying to invade my head, I slowly walked behind him until we got to his car. I hadn't expected him to hold the door open for me."Thank you." Never has anyone, well except my dad of course, held a car door open for me, and him doing this had me blushing. A blush I hope he doesn't notice."Do you like games?" The question was unexpected but I still nodded."You sure like to nod Sophia. Words please." I couldn't be sure whether he was being humored or he is being serious. All I know was I loved the way he called my name. "Yes, I like games." He smiled glancing in my direction. My heart skipped. 'What is he doing to me?' "There is this game center I know of, you can play any type of game you want. Cards, blocks, pinball, video games. My favorite is the arcade games. Do you know how to play?" I chuckle
Sophia's POV "Yes, Yes I will be your girlfriend Alexios Magnus Chester." Saying this felt unreal. I am his girlfriend!!! The guy I like likes me back and he wants to date me!"Oh my God! I can kiss you though right?" I blushed hearing his question. I know I said no sex, but I doubt I would survive if he doesn't kiss me either. His lips have to be one of his best features and I am curious to know what kissing him might feel like. Will it be like in the stories I read, I already feel like there are butterflies in my stomach just from having him look at me. "Just not in public places." I told him. I don't want people to see us doing something so intimate."Too cute." He grinned pinching my cheeks. "So we are dating." I felt like he might start laughing and call it a prank, a joke. But his expression, the sincerity in those eyes could not have been a lie. "Yes Sophia. We are exclusively dating." I grinned at him. "So shall we go bowling now." 'I just have to open my mouth didn't I?'