Mated to the Alpha Twins novel Chapter 5

My next class featured Alec, Tori, and Grace.

I was beginning to have a love hate relationship with this particular class.

It wasn’t all bad because I got to sit next to Tori, which kept Alec from tormenting me. The downside was Grace and her friends would constantly throw insults my way. For someone who acts like their bulletproof, her insults sure hurt a lot.

I had been dreading Gym class all day. We were split between Volleyball and Basketball for the next month or so.

Sports have always been challenging for me. And as funny as it sounds, the ball always seemed attracted to my face.

I chose the option that didn’t include Alec or Kade, which was Volleyball. Much to my dismay Grace happened to choose Volleyball as well.

My options weren’t looking too great. Pick Basketball and suffer the intruding touches of the twins, or Volleyball and suffer mean comments from Grace.

I’d choose mean comments any day.

While the medium sized gym shirt fit me comfortably, they only had a size small in the shorts. I was naturally slim, but my hips flared out along with a full bottom. The shorts constantly rid up my thighs, and in my opinion looked as though they were going to tear at any moment.

Thankfully, that weird mesh material gym shorts were made from was typically strong.

I somehow managed to survive fifteen minutes of dodging the Volleyball when something had to happen.

Grace had served the ball and someone on the other team had hit it back. The ball was heading straight for my face, and I braced myself for the impact.

Instead of getting hit in the face, I was abruptly knocked to the ground. My head bounced against the linoleum floor with a sickening crack. A dazed whimper escaped my lips as my teeth clicked together.

“S**t, Aurora. You okay?” Autumn’s familiar voice spoke from over me.

She had her hand out and I gratefully took it as she pulled me to my feet.

The Earth wobbled a little and I knew I was going to have a k****r headache tomorrow, but I’d survive.

“What the h**l happened?” I groaned, my fingers grazing the side of my head for any traces of blood.

I turned my attention to Autumn’s gaze and looked into the smug eyes of Grace. She was snickering with another one of the girls and when she caught me looking, she gave me a taunting wave.

“Grace happened.” I gritted my teeth, answering my own question.

I noticed the rest of the class had stopped playing Basketball, and decided to gawk at what just happened.

My eyes scanned the other kids until they landed on Alec and Kade.

My heart nearly dropped as I took in their sweaty physiques and tousled hair. What made my blood run cold was the murderous glares they were throwing in my direction.

“Autumn, take Aurora to the nurse.” The gym teacher snapped, “Everyone else get back to playing!”

A couple whistle blows later and it was as if nothing had happened.

Autumn walked me to the nurses office where we both sat waiting.

“I’ll be back in a jiffy honey. Some poor kid threw up in Science class.” The Nurse shuddered and zipped from the room.

“At least you’re not the only one having a bad day?” Autumn’s comment was phrased as a question and she let out a little giggle.

“Fair point.” I chuckled dryly, the side of my head beginning to throb. “At least everyone else saw her knock me to the ground.”

“It’s not like anything will happen to her.” Autumn grimaced, her lips pressed tightly together.

I frowned, “Why the h**l not? Everyone saw her knock me down, since when is that okay?”

“Since she’s Grace, favorite toy to Kade.” Autumn laughed humorlessly.

I shook my head, “What the h**l is up with these people. How can they not get in trouble?”

“Their parents like to own the town or something.” Autumn shrugged, genuinely looking confused, “No one wants to get on their bad side, especially the twins.”

“That needs to change.” I muttered, “You don’t have to sit here with me y’know.”

“Any excuse to miss out on Gym is fine with me.” Autumn chuckled, “How’s your head feeling?”

“Like I need a new one.” I shook my head. Hopefully the nurse would give me some Advil.

“Oh that reminds me, there’s a party this Saturday and I want you to come with me. I’ll invite Tori too after school.” Autumn grinned, showing a set of white teeth.

I shook my head, “How did that remind you of a party?”

Autumn shrugged, “No clue, but are you interested?”

Autumn was one of those girls who seemed to fit into every social group. A lot of her friends were the athletic kids, but Autumn tended to fit in everywhere.

“I suppose.” I shrugged. I only worked 8 in the morning to 6 in the afternoon. That would give me plenty of time to take a shower and get dressed.

“Great!” Autumn grinned, “Wear a dress or something. I’ve got these heels I’ve been d***g to wear.”

I pursed my lips together, not wanting to interrupt her monologue on shoes. “I don’t have any dresses, besides I’d rather be comfortable.” I shrugged.

There would be no drinking or smoking for me, I was simply going for a friend. And the last thing I wanted was to stand out.