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CHAPTER EIGHT

Author: Guddi pen
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-22 19:26:10

ARIA

I pushed open the heavy library doors, the familiar scent of aged paper and polished wood washing over me like a quiet, comforting embrace. The hum of fluorescent lights above and the soft shuffle of pages felt like a small refuge from the chaos of the hallways. I inhaled slowly, letting the calm settle over my shoulders, and moved toward my usual spot by the window, spreading out my biology notebook and textbook on the table.

“Aria?” Mrs. Linton’s gentle voice called from behind the circulation desk.

I looked up to see her peering at me over her glasses. She was the librarian, her silver hair pulled into a neat bun, and she had that knowing, patient smile she always wore with regular students like me.

“If it isn't the brightest of all, coming to her favorite place,” she said, tilting her head slightly. “Everything okay? You seem… different.”

I swallowed, hesitating for just a second before shrugging. “Yeah, I’m fine. Just… a lot on my mind, I guess.”

She studied me
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  • SWIPE RIGHT FOR THE ALPHA    CHAPTER SIXTEEN

    ARIA I pushed the classroom door open, deliberately ignoring the curious glances that followed me. Heads turned, whispers started—but I didn’t care. I had faced enough humiliation for one day. I didn’t want anyone near me, especially Jenna. She had caused all of this and hadn’t done a thing back in the hallway or defended me, admitting she posted the photo and I wasn’t about to forgive that. I slung my bag over my shoulder and slid into a seat in the far corner, the one closest to the window, farthest from everyone else. Away from whispers and judgement.I let my back sink into the chair, hoping it would somehow shield me, even if only physically, from the stares and the whispers. The classroom seemed too bright. The murmurs of other students scraped against my nerves like sandpaper. I pressed my palms against my face, letting the sting of humiliation and anger churn together in my chest, a bitter taste at the back of my throat.I didn’t want to talk to anyone. Especially Jenn

  • SWIPE RIGHT FOR THE ALPHA    CHAPTER FIFTEEN

    ARIA “I said enough.” Adrian’s voice cut through the hallway, low, sharp, and firm. The sound seemed to echo off the walls, carrying a weight that made my chest tighten. Cassie froze mid-step. Her perfectly glossed lips parted as she blinked at him, eyes narrowing, sharp and calculating. Every strand of her glossy hair caught the fluorescent lights, her silver earrings glinting as if mocking the tension now stretching between us. She opened her mouth to respond, but a flicker of uncertainty crossed her face—a split second that made my stomach twist. “Can’t you see?” she spat, voice dripping with irritation. “She’s posting pictures over social media, claiming you’re a couple. Don’t you get how desperate she is?” My heart thudded painfully against my ribs. The hallway seemed to shrink around me. Every whisper, every giggle, every click of a phone screen felt amplified, bouncing against the walls, making the space feel smaller, tighter, suffocating. I gripped my backpack strap so ha

  • SWIPE RIGHT FOR THE ALPHA    CHAPTER FOURTEEN

    I unlocked my phone with trembling fingers, my thumb hovering over the screen. A dull sense of unease pressed at my chest, and I tried to shake it off.But the moment I opened Facebook, my stomach dropped.New Couple Alert 💕 — Aria & Adrian! Who would have thought the weirdo has eyes for the famous basketballer? 😍🔥My chest seized. The words blurred before my eyes, my hands shaking violently as I held the phone. I couldn’t breathe. My stomach twisted sharp and cold, as though someone had plunged a knife straight through it. Adrian? Adrian?What—what was this?I swiped down slowly, my thumb trembling with fear and disbelief. There it was: a photo from today’s tutorial session. My face—beaming with smiles, completely unguarded beside Adrian. And him… calm, relaxed, almost happy. The caption turned it into something cruel. I was just trying to reach him.Hundreds of comments flooded in, mocking and cruel.“Didn’t think she had a chance 😂”“Aria? Really? Adrian has a girlfriend. Lmao

  • SWIPE RIGHT FOR THE ALPHA    CHAPTER THIRTEEN

    ARIAI arrived home earlier than usual that day. The heat hit me the second I stepped inside, thick and heavy, pressing against my skin like a warning. The faint smell of burnt oil and sweat lingered in the air, the kind that comes from cooking too long and forgetting to open a window.I closed the door quietly behind me, the creak echoing through the small, still apartment.“Mama?” I called out, dropping my school bag beside the door. But there was no answer.She was supposed to be home. She hadn’t gone to work today—not since they fired her. Maybe she went down the street to buy something? Still, the house felt too quiet. Usually, I’d hear the soft hum of the TV or the clatter of pots in the kitchen. But today there was nothing—just the distant rumble of a generator outside and the faint laughter of children playing somewhere down the street.The living room was dim, so I flicked the switch. The bulb didn’t come on.“Power’s out again,” I muttered, wiping sweat from my forehead. Ty

  • SWIPE RIGHT FOR THE ALPHA    CHAPTER TWELVE

    ARIA Her eyes widened, jaw dropping slightly, as they landed on him. He was there. Adrian. I froze mid-step, unsure where to look first. Jenna’s expression shifted from disbelief to awe in seconds, and I could feel the sudden tension in the air. He looked at her with that faint, knowing smirk, leaning casually against one of the desks. Not aggressive, not threatening, just entirely confident. “I didn’t know you attended tutorials,” he said, his voice smooth and teasing. Jenna blinked, clearly flustered. “W-well… Aria is my friend. I just thought I’d… attend.” “Hi, Adrian,” she said finally, her voice unsteady. For a moment, the room felt quieter than normal, like I couldn’t hear anything besides him speaking. I realized my hands were gripping my notebook a little too tightly, my pulse going faster than it should. I cleared my throat. “Okay, if everyone’s done staring,” I said, giving Jenna a pointed look, “we can actually start the tutorial.” Jenna slumped into a chair, her c

  • SWIPE RIGHT FOR THE ALPHA    CHAPTER ELEVEN

    ARIA Classes went as usual, and sooner than expected, the bell rang for the end of school, its sharp tone echoing through the crowded hallway like a clarion call. Students poured out of classrooms in chaotic waves, their laughter and chatter colliding and spilling into every corner. I lingered at my desk, half-finished packing my notes, trying to ignore the noise outside. A sudden thump made me glance up. Jenna had dropped her bag onto my desk with that dramatic sigh she always reserved for maximum effect. “You know,” she began, leaning in, eyes bright with mischief that warned of impending trouble, “I have to see things for myself today. Guess who’s coming for tutorial?” I frowned, crossing my arms. “Definitely not you… Is this about the rumors? Because it’s totally not worth it.” “Yes, of course me!” she added quickly, grinning. “I just can’t resist. You’ve got him in your class—the most popular basketball player in school. I have to see for myself.” I raised an eyebrow

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