Three

      GIGI'S POV 

 

I could feel his eyes on me, burning holes into my skin as he stared at me from the corner of his vision. But I pretended not to notice, continuing to go about my business as if I were alone.  It was as though I could sense the weight of his thoughts bearing down on me, and yet I couldn't decipher what they were. What was he thinking about me? Was it good or bad? I wished I could read his mind and find out.

 

But as I sat there, trying to avoid his gaze, I couldn't help but wonder what had brought me to this moment. How had I ended up in the car of my sister's boyfriend, sneaking around like some kind of criminal? I didn't want to think about what might happen if Jules were to catch me, the shame and humiliation that would come crashing down on me.  I couldn't bear the thought of my aunt finding out, either. She would be furious if she learned that someone had humiliated me because of a boy.

 

As the car came to a stop, I mustered up the courage to speak. "This is my destination," I said, my voice soft and sweet as I looked over at him. He smiled in response, and I couldn't help but feel a flutter in my chest.  Was this what it was like to have a crush?  To feel your heart skip a beat at the sight of someone's smile?

 

But any thoughts of romance were quickly dashed as I stepped out of the car and waved goodbye. My aunt was watching me from the window, her eyes wide with surprise at the sight of me arriving home in a car.  I felt a sense of dread wash over me, knowing that I was about to face some serious consequences.

 

As I walked inside, my aunt wasted no time in interrogating me. "Who was that boy?" she demanded to know. I could feel the tears welling up in my eyes as I answered, my voice barely above a whisper. "His name is Onix, the Alpha's son."

 

My aunt's face twisted in disgust. "The same person that Max told me bullies everyone?" she spat. "And how did you get close to him with that shapeless body of yours?" The tears began to fall freely now, and I struggled to keep myself from crumbling under her gaze.

 

I knew that I couldn't move and that I had to stand there and listen to everything she had to say. But even as her words cut me to the core, I couldn't help but wonder what Onix was thinking. Did he really see me as nothing more than a shapeless body? Or was there something more there, something that I couldn't see?  I wished I could read his mind, to know the truth about how he felt about me.  But as I stood there, listening to my aunt's harsh words, I knew that I would never find out.

 

My aunt asked me to go inside without punishing me this time; it was like a miracle, but maybe because she heard the alpha's son. 

The early morning air was crisp as I stepped out of my front door, ready to head to school. I was still rubbing the sleep from my eyes when I saw Onix standing outside with his back to me, packing something into the trunk of his car. I was surprised to see him there, as I hadn't asked him to come over.

 

"Hop in, let's go, it's getting late," Onix said to me as he turned around, his smile lighting up his face.

 

I hurried over to the passenger's side of the car, feeling a bit confused but excited at the same time. As we pulled away from the curb, Onix drove like a man possessed, his eyes fixed on the road ahead.

 

"I didn't ask you to pick me up, you know," I said, trying to sound casual.

 

Onix just grinned at me, his eyes sparkling. "I know," he said, "but I wanted to see you." Is that so wrong?"

 

I felt my cheeks flush with pleasure, and for a moment, I forgot all about school. Nobody had ever made me feel this way before, like I was the center of their world.

 

As we pulled up to the school gates, my euphoria was quickly shattered. Jules was waiting for the car to stop as she saw me in her boyfriend's car, blocking the entrance I was supposed to get out at. She glared at me as I climbed out of the car, her eyes narrowing in anger.

 

"What are you doing in Onix's car?" she demanded, her voice harsh and grating.

 

I tried to ignore her and make my way to class, but Jules wasn't about to let me off that easily. She reached out to grab my arm, trying to drag me back towards the car.

 

"Stop it!"  Onix yelled, jumping out of the car and running towards us.  "Leave her alone!"

 

I felt a surge of gratitude towards Onix, grateful that he was willing to stand up for me.  Jules looked shocked as Onix grabbed her by the arm and dragged her away from me.

 

"Don't ever try that again," he growled, his voice low and dangerous.

 

Jules just sneered at him, her eyes full of contempt.  "Who do you think you are?" she spat.

 

But Onix just laughed—a deep, throaty sound that made my heart skip a beat. "I'm just a werewolf," he said, "but even a werewolf knows how to protect what's his."

 

I felt a pang of envy as I watched Onix walk away, his broad shoulders held high. He was so confident, so sure of himself, while I felt like a clumsy, overweight oaf. Why couldn't I be a werewolf too, I thought, then maybe I would command a bit more respect around here.

 

But as I made my way to class, I realized that maybe I didn't need to be a werewolf to feel strong and powerful. Maybe all I needed was someone like Onix—someone who believed in me and stood by me no matter what. And with that thought in mind, I walked into school with my head held high, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

 

As I walked through the corridors of the school, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement bubbling up inside me. The sun was shining brightly outside, casting a warm glow on everything in its path. It was as if the world was conspiring to make this day a truly special one.

 

I could feel my heart beating faster with each step I took. It wasn't just the beautiful weather that was making me feel this way, but also the thought of spending time with him.

 

I have been secretly crushing on Onix for a while now. He was the kind of guy who made heads turn wherever he went. His chiseled jawline and piercing blue eyes had captured my heart from the very first day I laid eyes on him.

 

But despite my infatuation, I had never really believed that he could be interested in me. That was until today.

 

As we sat down for lunch, I could feel his gaze on me, and I knew that something was different.  He began to talk about his relationship with Jules, and I could tell that he was about to break up with her.

 

I felt a sense of hope rising within me.  Maybe this was my chance to finally be with him.  But I knew I had to play it cool. I couldn't let Onix know how deeply I had fallen for him.

 

As the school day came to an end, I felt a sense of dread wash over me. I knew that I would have to face my aunt when I got home, and I wasn't looking forward to it.  She had always treated me like a piece of trash, and I longed for the day when I could finally escape her grasp.

 

But for now, I had Bella by my side. We walked home together, taking the long route so that we could enjoy the beautiful scenery around us.

 

As we walked, I couldn't help but wonder what the future held for me. Would Onix ever return my feelings?  I would have been so happy if he did.

 

But for now, I was content to bask in the glow of this beautiful day, and to dream of all the possibilities that lay ahead.

 

Bella's playful expression couldn't mask her curiosity.  She demanded to know why I was grinning from ear to ear.  I pondered for a moment, savoring the elation that had possessed me. It was a delicious feeling, and I relished it.

 

Bella's accusation threw me off balance, and I was taken aback. I didn't realize she had been observing me closely. Her next words knocked the wind out of me. She knew about Onix, and I was shocked. I had wanted to be the one to share my news with her, but it seemed she had already figured it out.

 

As I looked at her, I wondered how much she knew and how she would react to the news. My smile grew wider as I prepared to spill the beans.