chapter 6 back to school

Briella POV

After my outburst on Erik my father finally let up on all the training and back off to school.  I hate myself for going off on him like I did but sometimes I can’t help it, and he knows exactly what buttons to push. When I got back to the house last night as usual mom and dad were waiting for me in the kitchen along with him this time. I didn’t look at him or give him a single amount of my attention. He brought out the one part of me I’ve been working so hard to hide from everyone. So, I’ve declared to ignore him at all times and hope he’ll just go away. I turn 18 soon and if it really turns out he is my mate I don’t know what I’m going to do yet. Getting out of bed I walk into the bathroom for a shower, this time I set my alarm for two hours early so I can snooze for an hour before actually getting up.Turning the shower on, I brush my teeth and pee while I wait for the water to warm up. Stepping under the hot water I let it wash away all the guilt I feel. How can I have a mate that brings out the worst parts of me? We will destroy each other or worse I will. Closing my eyes while taking in the heat for a moment. That's when I hear a knock on the door.

“ Go away!” I yelled

“ I’m sorry love I can’t do that.” none other than the man himself is standing on the other side of the door.

“ Seriously I can’t even take a shower without you up my ass?” I yelled 

The door opens letting out all the steam that has been filling the room.

“ GET THE FUCK OUT!” I scream covering the parts that matter with a towel I put on the shower door.

“ I just want to apologize for the other day. I shouldn’t have pushed your buttons like I did.” he explained

“ touching very heartfelt, you know I would enjoy this conversation more if it wasn’t while I’m naked in the fucking shower.” I gripe

“ got it!” is all he says before walking out, closing the door behind him. What the hell does men think this is? Just because he thinks he’s my mate he can just disrespect my abilities and then my privacy to shower. 

Finishing up I step out wrapping a towel around me. Opening the door, there he is sitting on my bed waiting for me. 

“ Okay that wasn’t an invitation for you to sit in my room and wait for me.” I huffed 

“ Well you didn’t say otherwise so here I am.” he said sarcastically 

Rolling my eyes I walk over to my closest closing door behind me. Switching on the light, grabbing a pair of grey sweat pants and black long sleeve bodysuit. I hurried to get dressed in case he tried to open the door. Grabbing a pair of socks I walk back out of the closet and look at myself in the mirror hanging on the other side of the door. Taking the hair tie that is around my wrist, pulling up my hair into a high ponytail. Hopping over to my dresser putting my socks on I grab my diamond earrings turning around to face him while I put them on.

“ Why are you looking at me?” 

“ because I think you are beautiful.”

“ oh do you now? I think thats just the bond talking if there actually is one.” I mocked

“ as I was saying I’m truly am sorry for upsetting you, I had no clue that would happen or I wouldn’t of pushed the topic.” he sighed running his fingers through his messy hair on his head

“Yeah yeah yeah. That's what everyone says after they see what they actually do to me. You wasn’t sorry when you was pushing my buttons so don’t come apologizing just because you managed to make me lose control of myself  so if you would please excuse me I have class and you have to get the fuck out of my room.” I said holding the door open as I slip my shoes on

Without another word he walks out only looking back at me once before heading down the hallway to the stairs. Following out behind him I grab my keys and bag from the hooks on the wall.

“ let me drive you to school.” he suggest 

“ no thanks.” I wave heading out the door 

“ I insist!” he yells running out the door behind me 

“ I don’t need a babysitter now, just go back to your own pack I bet they are missing there Alpha.” 

“ they are in good hands with my beta, it's nice to hear you're concerned about them” he says standing in the way of my car door 

“ I'm not worried about them, they are just a good excuse to get rid of you.” I mock 

“Cute, let me drive you to school today, it’s an hour drive to nomans land. You shouldn’t have to drive it alone.” he states

“ I don't pick up my best friends on the way so if you excuse me I’m trying really hard not to be late.” I groan 

“ you will not get in a car with that boy without me” he states, opening the car door and sitting in the driver's seat. I look at him in shock and anger as he fixes my seat to his liking along with all the mirrors. Stomping over to the passenger side I open the door.

“ who the fuck do you think you are? Get the fuck out of my car!!” I yelled

“ get in before you are late for school.” he mocked 

Growling, I climb into the passenger seat, setting my bag in the back. I turned my whole body toward the door as he started the engine and pulled away. I don’t want to look at him, he’s such a fucking prick.

“ I know you are throwing a tantrum right now, But I need you to give me directions to pick up your friends” he announced 

Without saying a word I connected my phone to the bluetooth and put on GPS for him to listen to. He groans but doesn’t disagree. We sit in silence while we drive to Samantha's house. 

Once we arrived and he pulled into the driveway, I reached over and started wheeling on the car horn multiple times till they ran out the front door.

“ was that really necessary?” he questioned

Still not saying anything to him I go to climb into the backseat, however he grabs me by the waist and puts my back down.

“ you are not sitting back there with him.” He commanded not wanting him to rip out Ethans throat, I do as he says.

“ girl you would not believe what I found out!” Sam cheers, hoping in behind Ethan. 

“ Okayyy why is he driving?” Ethan asked

“ Because apparently not only is taking a shower with privacy not a thing neither is driving to school.” I gripe 

“ Wait, did you just say shower?” sam smirks 

“ Shut up Sam, I know what you are thinking and absolutely not.”

“ Anyways, what were you going to say?”

“ There's a new girl at school and Ethan was chosen to show her around school.” she giggled 

“ oooo that sucks!” I hiss

“ That's what I said!” sam laughs 

“ Why does that suck?” Erik buts in 

“ because Ethan sucks at talking to girls.” I explain rolling my eyes at him

“ But his best friends are girls?” he questions 

“ yeah key word friends, he might joke around sometimes but we aren’t his type. Snobby wanna be popular girls are his type. And I hear that's exactly who the new girl is!” sam cheers 

“ Did you get a name?” I asked 

“ yeah it's Aaliyah smith.” 

“ awww that's a pretty name, see Ethan is already blushing! You are going to have one long ass day” I mock earning a growl from mr. grumpy 

“ Would you calm down? You are the one that insisted on driving me to school so you have to deal with me talking to my best friends, even with one being a boy.” I groan he just rolls his eyes. That one growl caused the rest of the drive to be silent which is annoying. 

When we arrive to the school he parked my car right next to Ella’s car even though I specifically told him not to. 

“ What time does school let out?” he asked 

“ 2:40” sam says as she gets out of the car 

“ I’ll be here 2:40 exact to pick you and your friends up.” he states rolling my eyes at him, I get out of the car walking over to sam and pinching her 

“ Ouch what the hell?” she whines 

“ Why did you tell him? I could have had my dad drop my car off when he took it back to the house!” I groan 

“ You can’t ignore him forever, Brie even after your birthday. Might as well get used to him now.” she huffed rubbing the part of her arm that I pinched 

“ might as well get used to him.” I mock making a throwing up sound 

“ You two are a bunch of children.” Ethan laughs wrapping an arm around the both of us 

Walking into the school the principal and the new girl is waiting outside the office door 

“Wow, she is a lot prettier than I was expecting.” I mocked knowing Ethan is probably starting to sweat just by looking at her.

“ Yeah she is. Maybe she is one of those popular girls after all” sam joins mocking him

“ would you two shut up!?” he hisses walking away from us 

We giggle heading towards our first class. 

The day went by slower than I like it to, each teacher made it too obvious to point out how I was actually on time this morning. At my locker I put away my books by only putting homework in my bag.

“ Hey Brie, meet Aaliyah.” sam announced walking up to me 

“ Hey. it's Briella.” I correct her 

“Hey, oh I know between her and Ethan I’m not sure which one talked about your friend group the most.” she sighed

“ Sorry they don’t know how to act, we don’t get new people that often.” I assured 

“Oh well that explains why everyone's eyes have been on me today.” she whispered 

“ Well we’ve got to go, it was nice meeting you.” I say grabbing sam's hand tugging her with me

“ oh yeah I almost forgot mr. the big bad and handsome are picking us up.” she mocks

“ Oh shut up.” i hissed grabbing Ethan as we past him as well

“Where are we going in such a hurry?” he questioned 

“ Brie's mate is our chauffeur today, remember.” sam giggles 

Getting to the car I let go of both of them pointing to the car. Giggling they climb in like children having a hay day with my misery.

Taking a deep breath I got into the car ignoring that he was standing outside the car leaned up against the hood looking at me. Once I close my door he turns around and gets in the car himself. 

“ How was school?” he asked 

“ Shut up and just drive would you?” I hissed 

“ yes mrs. cranky pants” he mocks earning a punch to the arm. Shifting my body toward the door, I close my eyes. Just ready for the day to be over.