A Chance With The Hockey Alpha Captain

Selena’s Pov“Careful, so you don’t get drunk,” Cullen said, his gaze fixed on me.I chuckled and downed another shot, the burn sliding down my throat. “That’s the aim,” I muttered, gripping the cup tighter. Tonight, I wanted to drink until I couldn’t feel anything anymore.Cullen hadn’t objected when I asked him to have a drink with me, and I appreciated that more than I thought I would. It was like he knew I needed someone to lean on, and he just… stayed.But deep down, I knew tomorrow would be different. Jasmine would probably suspect Jake and I had been together, considering how I reacted when I caught them tangled up in each other’s arms. And if Jasmine knew, then the whole school would know. Everyone would know that my boyfriend dumped me—on my birthday.What a wonderful way to live.I kept downing shots, ignoring the person sitting next to me. All I wanted was to forget everything, even though I knew that was impossible. If alcohol could erase memories, I’d gladly drink myself

Selena's Pov “Last night…” Jake began, but I cut him off with a wave of my hand.“I don’t need your explanation. I don’t need your fake words or your insincere apology. Last night made me realize where I truly stood in your life. I was never actually important to you. That explains why you’ve always insisted we keep our relationship a secret.”I gave a bitter smile. “I was the foolish one here. I could’ve read between the lines all along, but I chose to believe your words.”“Jasmine is my girlfriend,” Jake suddenly blurted out, and my gaze flew to him.“What happened between us was just a fling. I didn’t expect it to get this far. I just wanted to toy around with you and then toss you aside. Now the whole school knows, and I almost lost Jasmine because of it,” he said, clenching his jaw.A scoff escaped my lips as I stared at him in disbelief. Was he seriously saying this to me?He wasn’t here to apologize… he was here to tell me I was nothing? That I was a fling? A mere toy?Tears s

Selena’s POVCullen’s last words kept ringing in my head. “I'm willing to let you use me Selena.” Was he serious? I have been lied to enough by Jake to believe anything that comes out of a boy’s mouth. I didn't think I was in the position to use someone. That would just prove that I am not different from Jake. I didn’t want to be that person. Moreover, Cullen had been everything but bad to me, I would die of guilt if I ever toyed with his feelings the way Jake toyed with mine. I swallowed a gulp, unable to look him in the eye when I realized the discussion that brought us here. “I need to go.” I scrambled, awkwardly walking away from him. “Selena...” He called out as my hands slipped from his. I turned back, daring myself to look him in the eye. “I don’t–” I started, unable to complete my sentence when I saw a little flash of anger in his eyes. Was he mad at me? I couldn’t help but wonder. They weren’t exactly looking at me, It seemed like they were directed at someone far away

Selena’s POV“Then we can paralyse her completely.” I heard Nia say as my eyes fluttered open. The sun was already out, peeping through the crevices of our shut window blind. I rubbed my eyes and temples as my eyes quickly scanned the room. Ava and Nia sat on Nia’s bed facing one another with Ava keenly listening to Nia. “I don’t think that will work. Jasmine has very good reflexes,” Ava objected, her face turned up as if visualising what Nia had told her. I don’t think they were going to get over the idea of fighting and defeating Jasmine any time soon.“She would not see it coming at all. With our scents masked and careful steps…” Nia stopped halfway, beaming sheepishly, another idea must have crossed her mind. I rolled my eyes and rolled off the bed, causing their heads to turn towards me. “You guys should forget about it,” I stated, walking to the coffee maker to pour myself a cup of coffee. “Told ya,” Ava said, turning to Nia.“I’m surprised you are not talking her out of thi

Selena’s POV“It’s delicious, Ava!” Nia screamed with her mouth that was already filled with pancakes, the syrup dropped down on her chin and she did not care. Her whole face looked like she had just seen heaven. “This is damn too good!”Ava blinked her eyes several times like she could not believe what her ears had heard. She held on to her chest and she threw her head back like she was pretending to be in shock. “Hold up. Did Nia… the same Nia who said I almost burned water last week… just compliment my cooking? Someone please call the ambulance, ‘cause I surely am about to faint right now.” I laughed very hard, and my hand was holding my stomach because it started to hurt from how bad I had been laughing. Nia rolled her eyes at me and put another full pancake in her mouth, trying to be funny. “Don’t let it get to your head,” she said while chewing. “I still don’t trust you in the kitchen. You could blow up the toaster for all I know.”“Oh please,” Ava groaned dramatically, holdin