Alpha in College

Chapter One

This chapter is more of an introduction than a full chapter. But hopefully the audience enjoys. Welcome to "Alpha in College".

"Yo, Nathalie opened the damn door!" someone shouts through my door, "we're going to be late!"

This, this is not how I wanted to spend my morning, but then again it's never how I wanted to spend any morning. I turn over and grab my phone off the charger from the shelf behind my bed. Currently, it was 7:00 in the morning and I had class in an hour. I groan and roll out of my bed grabbing my phone, my speaker, and my shower caddy -- which had all my shower stuff and my hair products.

College was not in the plan for my future. I always believed that after high school I would take over the pack from my parents and lead them as I was trained and raised to. Mate or not none of that mattered to me, i was strong and independent. I never needed anyone, I knew my worth and would never settle for less. I am not the cocky type but i am confident and trust me i never wanted to cross that line. So far I have stood by that and respected that to the best of my ability. Alphas and Alphas in line were constantly thought of as being too into themselves but that's truly not the case.

After my shower I got dressed in ripped jeans and a graphic Nas tee shirt I got from Zumiez with a pair of yellow Air Max 97's to match the album cover on my shirt. Grabbing my Nike bookbag and throwing in my psych notebook and my MacBook air into it, I walked out the door just in time to see my best and only friend on campus walking out of her room. Unfortunately, she wasn't a wolf which sometimes I knew was dangerous for her. Going to a werewolf college was not a thing. Majority, if not all, of wolves took their place in the pack after high school graduation. That was not my case but I knew pursuing my college education was a necessity for myself and would benefit the pack as well in the long run.

"So, did you see the assignment due on friday for english?" Jenesis questioned as we walked across campus, hoping there was a coffee on the way.

"Yeah, i dont get how the fuck she can expect for me to write a 8 page research paper in three days. I don't think our professors realise that other classes do reside on our schedule with work corresponding to each class. But, it's cool i'll just lock myself in my room and complete it by tomorrow and get someone to edit it." I replied annoyed, not with her of course.

She nodded, content with my answer. After last semester she's just happy that I'm actually completing my work and attending my classes.

Of course there was no coffee cart on our way to class so i knew the next hour and fifteen minutes was going to be a drag.

Walking into my class I took a seat in the back right corner out of habit. I had to see everything. I did not like not being able to view everything and be prepared. It was just my anxiety and werewolf training that caused me to think this way. I knew nothing would happen with me being surrounded by humans but I knew that anything could happen to them and I had to be ready to defend them just as I would my pack. I would only protect them to the best of my ability without exposing myself.

"Okay class today we are going to go over basic and applied psychology. If I am going too fast just inform me and I will slow down. Now let's take attendance."

After class ended I headed back to my room to get a jump on the essay Jenesis and I spoke on earlier in the day. I could not afford to fail this semester. My dad was threatening to pull me out of college because he knew i was smart but felt as if i was wasting money if i was failing and not applying myself. He was my biggest supporter along with my mom but he did not like to waste money - no matter how much we possessed. He was smart and knew saving was important in life because anything could happen.

Two hours into writing my essay and doing my research my phone rang. Twin was written across the screen and I answered immediately.

"Whats up Nate? You good?" i asked

"Yeah yeah. I just wanted to check up on you. How are classes going?" he replied smiling. If there was one thing about Nathan he was always smiling no matter what was going on when we spoke.

"Yeah their fine. I'm just trying to stay on top of everything. I don't want dad to pull me out. How is the tour? Aren't you in like California right now?"

"Yeah. it's actually good, the turn out is insane. I knew i was out there but i didn't know i could be selling out shows. This shit is crazy! I'm happy the boys are with me for this show. I really wish you could fly out. I know you have school though." he states.

I nod in response, "yeah me too. I miss you for real though."

"I miss you too" he looks up and I hear something inaudible, "look I gotta go. I forgot I had a meeting at 7. I'll call you later"

I smile nodding before hanging up and continuing my homework for the day. Seeing Nate happy, made me happy. You would think he would take over the pack but out of the two of us I was the older one and he wanted to pursue music.

Getting hungry, I throw on some sweats and attempt to take my hair down from my ponytail.  But, yet again, my thick curly hair reminded me that once it's been constricted to a hair tie there was no coming down.

Annoyed was not the word. I gave up putting it back into its ponytail and headed to the cafe. The nebraska fall air reminded me that winter was not too far and it'd be time for winter break.

Grabbing my food i decided to not eat in the cafe and instead eat in my room and binge watch Criminal Minds on netflix. I grabbed my remote and sat at my desk and prepared for the rest of my night.

Not having a roommate has its perks, like watching netflix and not having to worry about it being too loud or being considerate about when they're sleeping or doing homework.

After eating I slid into my bed and prepared myself for the busy day I had tomorrow. I texted my dad before going to bed, informing him that in the next few weeks i'd be returning to omaha for break, that i was okay, and about my grades so far. Before he could reply I fell asleep excited that I could go home soon.