Mated To My School Bully

riend Maya's company. "Stop it, Maya! I don't even know who he is,

ent. "Oh, come on, Clara. You can't deny the chemistry bet

e memory of my embarrassing encounter with Alec earlier.

"Well, if you change your mind, you know where

mth. "Ooh, I almost forgot, Clara! My little brother is having his birthday this evening.

ah, sure! I will surely go with you. Why on earth would I reject

ively, with music playing and guests mingling happily. I found myself enjoying the festivities

ing beneath the surface. And when I caught sight of Alec and his best friend whom Maya

purposeful and determined. "Alec, Benjamin, we need t

expression hardened, his eyes narrowing with sus

about to unfold. "About what happened earlier at the party. I saw wha

d, his hands curling into fists at his sides. "I don't know

them. "Don't play dumb, Alec. I saw you sneaking around and causing trouble,

lint. "Look here, new girl. You don't know who the hell you're dealing wi

ne day. Believe me, you'll pay, and mine

ntensity. His words sent a chill down my sp

n about who the hell you are or what you can do. You don't scare me, alright? So if I ever see you pullin

in disbelief. But before he could respond, Benjamin intervened, gra

urged, shooting me a wary glance b

drenaline still coursing through my veins. Despite the confrontatio

t Alec and Benjamin, refusin

all about? I thought you guys had a great start this afternoon, and now you're

ded to put him in his place," I replied, trying

e a family member we have to go meet, introductions and all those nonsense,"

or!" Maya said, falling into step beside

ssuring smile. "Alright, I'll se

happy birthday," I replied, returning h

ly quiet and deserted. The rustling of leaves in the breeze and th

my spine. There was something unsettling in the

whatever was lurking in the shadows. But no matter how fast I walke

use and mine, I heard it. A faint rustling in the bushes nearby

ined to see through the darkness. And that's when I saw it—a pa

r as I stared into the abyss. I wanted to run, to scr

othing were amiss. But the feeling of being watched followed me all the wa