Scandal & Scholarship

Chapter 1 (Alex's POV)

I lay on my bed, the cool air caressing my bare skin as I slowly flutter my eyes open. A pair of arms wraps around my body, their warmth contrasting with the chill. I glance over and see the familiar blonde hair of Seraphine, my recent girlfriend—though "girlfriend" isn't quite the right word. We don't share the typical romantic feelings; we're more interested in the physical connection.

With a sigh, I sit up and reach for my pants, discarded carelessly on the floor the night before. As I pull them on, Seraphine's voice cuts through the morning silence. "So, are you gonna help or not? Please, Alex, just this once."

I turn to look at her, her blue eyes pleading, but I can't help but feel weary. "Sere, I'm not going to do something against my rules. And what the heck will I get from helping you?"

She sits up, her frustration palpable. "All you have to do is get her name on the volunteer team, nothing huge. Please, just this once. Getting appointed to the neurosurgery department has been my dream, and I haven't worked my ass off for some scholarship girl to take my opportunity from me. And think about what people will say if your girlfriend doesn't get the best spot?"

I sigh again, running a hand through my hair. I know her constant nagging won't let up, and while it won't affect me or my reputation in the slightest, the peace I crave can only be achieved by conceding. "Fine, who is it?"

Relief washes over her face. "Ambrosia Blackwood."

The name hangs in the air as I contemplate the implications. Ambrosia Blackwood—a name that I think I have heard a few times here and there around the campus, a name tied to just her academic intelligence and her fierce competition with Seraphine but nothing more than that, she is still a mystery to most including me, not that I am interested to know about a scholarship student anyway. I know this isn't a small favor, but Seraphine's determined gaze leaves little room for argument. I nod slowly, sealing the deal.

"Alright, Sere. Just this once," I say, not knowing what will happen next. Lets see what miss goody two shoes with a white coat and a nerdy brain has in box.

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Sorry to whoever is reading this for the chapter being short. I am new to all this writing and all but I enjoy daydreaming so I thought why not give this a try. So if you are not pleased by this forgive me and do tell how can I improve this if you feel the need. Not sure how long it will take for this to reach people so whenever you see this Please Do Enjoy!