B E L L A

"Follow me, you piece of shit," Kathy said before walking towards the exit. I bit my tongue back from spitting a smart comment. After two minutes, We reached the back of the school building. I looked at her confusedly. Why were we here?

"We are here so that no one would be able to hear our conversation," Kathy said with a big grin plastered on her face. What was she planning?

"Oh, okay," I paused. "So, what did you want me to do?"

"Well, you see, Xanthos is made for me and I'm made for him. We both are soulmates. However, he isn't accepting that fact," she sighed. "He likes you," she paused whilst glaring at me. "No, Scratch that. He loves you," she spat the last sentence as if it gave a bitter taste on her tongue.

"Stop being a typical queen bee, will you?" I couldn't hold the remark back. "And you think he loves me? Word to word he calls me mate." She had a confused face before smirking. 

"Seems like you know nothing about it."

"Well, I want you to make him hate you more." Uh? I was about to shake my head but got interrupted. "Your secret."

I immediately nodded my head approvingly. Oh god, what was I doing? "B-but I have no idea on how to make him hate me more."

"Neither do- wait, I want to have some fun today. Xanthos loves the black jacket that he's wearing today. It's his favourite jacket. You have to just do one thing. Spoil it or tear it." My eyes widened. How was I supposed to do that? I didn't want anyone suffering just so that I could hide my own secret. I knew how it feels to lose something or someone that we adore the most.

"No, I'm not going to do that. Spread whatever you want," I said confidently. Kathy had a shocked expression on her face before it turned smug.

"Don't worry, you needn't do what I have told you to," Kathy said with a mischievous smirk on her face. Why was she smirking? I just rejected her 'order'. I turned around and walked back to the Physical Education class.

When I entered, I saw students playing Basketball. I felt a tap on my right shoulder. I turned around to only find Mr.Milan glaring at me.

"Where were you. Ms.Alby?" He asked sternly.

"Umm, sir, I needed some fresh air. I felt like throwing up my breakfast. Please forgive me for running out of the class without taking your permission, sir." I bowed my head down to show him that I was truly sorry.

"It's fine, dear. Are you okay now? Would you be able to play basketball?" He asked genuinely.

"Thank you for accepting my apology, sir." I looked at the Basketball court and saw how vigorously everyone was playing. "I would like to sit for some time." He nodded his head before walking away from me to the court.

I sat down on a bench and looked at the people who were engaged in playing vividly. Kathy too was playing. Hold on, when did she reach here? I just shook my head. I just randomly stared around.

I heard howls and awe. I snapped my head towards the where the sounds were coming from. My gaze immediately landed on a shirtless Xanthos who was talking to the coach while making his way towards the changing room. People gathered around him and cheered loudly.

"You're the best player in basketball, Alpha Xanthos," A blond boy with blue eyes shouted in front of me.

I looked at the girls who were following Xanthos which made me weirdly jealous. They might be just walking to the changing room as well. Let's be logical, Bella. 

I just continued to watch him from where I was sitting. As if he felt my gaze, he turned his head towards me. I smiled at him brightly again which made his gaze softened. His lips tilted a bit but he masked his face with an emotionless expression. Just stop it, Xan.

My smile vanished away from my lips when I saw him turn his head back to the coach. I stood up from the bench I was sitting and walked towards Natasha and Mason, who were coming out of the change room.

"Hey," I greeted them in a small voice.

"Hiya Ella, Where were you? Why didn't you join the game?" Natasha questioned with one eyebrow raised.

"I was sitting on that bench." I pointed at the bench I was sitting before using my thumb. They both gave me a look of disbelief.

"What?" I asked confused.

"Weren't you with that Barbie doll at the backside of the school?" I look at them in shock. How did they know?

"How-" Mason cut me off

"We followed you and her." He shrugged his shoulders.

"She asked you to do what she tells you," Natasha said.

"She asked you to spoil Xanthos jacket but you resisted," Mason added.

"Where you two eavesdropping?" I asked them with widened eyes.

"You could say that. We actually came behind you, so that the Barbie doll wouldn't do any harm to you."

"Thank you-" A loud growl echoed inside the room making everyone take a step back. Xanthos walked out of the changing room with a furious expression on his face. His eyes were nearly black in colour.

"Who the fuck dared to touch my things?!" His voice sounded very deep than before. What things? Why was he sounding so angry? "Answer me before I tear each one of you apart!" 

"Alpha, I know who did what," Kathy said with a smug face. Xanthos growled at her to tell him. "Well, it was her." She pointed her index finger whilst accusingly glaring at me. 

"HUH?" I must've sounded funny but right now I was in complete shock like... when did she get time to go and mess up that jacket? My shock was replaced by anger when I realised that she messed up with Xan's favourite jacket.

Xanthos turned his head around to look at me. His eyes were now completely black.

"I saw her walk into your room. So, I followed her. Then she-she tore your jacket, muttering a 'face it now, you bitch'." I looked at her; gobsmacked. Xanthos took slow strides towards me. His eyes lit up because of rage. I wanted to go and smack Kathy but I also wanted to see if he was going to hurt me with no proof. So, I stood where I was standing.

"Xanthos! She didn't do anything!" Mason shouted. However, Xanthos continued walking towards me. "Vlaxin! Did you seriously believe Kathy? That too over Bella?" Vlaxin? How many nicknames did he have? Wait I've heard that name somewhere.

Xanthos chuckled darkly and stood in front of me. I took a step forward, something making me believe that he wouldn't hit me. He raised one of his eyebrow in amusement and his lips broke into a soft smile making my heart to swell. He finally smiled at me. But, why was he smiling right now? "Why-why are you smiling at this moment?"

He opened his mouth to answer me but was interrupted by Kathy.

"Hey, People, she is a wh*--" 

"Stop!" Xanthos growled and raised his hand as though he was going to slap her but before he could, I caught his hand. "I'm in no plan of hitting her, mate but rather-" his eyes began glowing gold. Oh? OH?! That's worse than hitting her. Before I could comprehend what was going on, I heard a scream of pain.

"Xanthos, what about the thing she did to your jacket?" Kathy's voice rang inside the empty hall. 

"Firstly, stop calling me with my name." His eyes hardened when he saw Kathy. "Secondly, I know it's you who did it." 

A cold grin formed on his face when Kathy began to run away from us. The door opened automatically before it closed with a thud. 

He turned towards me and ruffled my hair, "And to answer your question earlier, I was happy you trusted me and didn't cower away." 

"So, I proved my words, right mate?" I smiled happily. 

He chuckled and said two heartbreaking words which dragged my smile down, "not yet."

"Okay fine, but are we on talking basis?" 

He smiled, "I'll think about it." 

"Stop being childish," I flicked his head causing him to laugh.