Aelinae's POV

"Do you guys think I'm boyish?"

We were all sitting at our table. I was reading my book while talking to the others who were so engrossed in their lunch. I don't think anyone heard at first, it was when she repeated herself that everyone reacted.

"... like do you think I'm a girlboy-no tomboy" she corrects herself looking up as us.

As if on instinct, everyone looked at each with a knowing look before we all burst into laughter, loud. So loud everyone in the cafeteria looked as us weirdly. So loud Juanita started hiccupping, water spewed out Tobias's mouth, the triplets huddled up almost falling off there seat, Jordan literally choked on his food, Luka turned away from her trying not to laugh while I used the book to cover my face as I laughed at everyone's reaction.

" Seriously guys" we heard Kc mutter which only made us laugh more. This was probably the highlight of my day.

good one Kc.

When I saw the irritated look on her face that's when I knew she wasn't joking. She was asking a genuine question.

"Wait. Are you serious?" Tobias asked. When we saw her frown deepen, we tried to compose our laughter as Daevon spoke for us.

"Kc, we love you. We really do. Its just um... sometimes... fuck how do I say this... we might confuse you for a boy. Don't worry its not a big deal." he rushes the last part flashing a smile that was meant to fix everything but ended up making it worst. Luka glared at him swiftly moving his hand to slap his head.

"ow! I was just saying what you guys couldn't" he rubbed his head and scowled at him.

Meanwhile, Kc was still lost for words." B-but for real, how?"

Jordan signed turning up to look at her," Kc, a tomboy is a girl who enjoys rough, noisy activities traditionally associated with boys"

Kc still acting slow motions for him to continue.

"Kc that's literally you" Juanita said rolling her eyes.

"That's not true!" she protests.

"um since your in denial, why don't you ask your buddy Luka?" Daemon said patting Luka's back as everyone turned to Luka expectedly.

Luka clicked his tongue grabbing her hands, looking at her. "Its not a bad thing"

Wow, that was all he could say. What a pussy.

"But how!" she whined.

"Kc, its like 10°C and you're wearing basketball shorts and a shirt " Luka deadpanned

"I don't get cold easily"

"you never wear dresses"

"I wore one during thanksgiving" she said narrowing her eyes at Daemon.

"Not to mention your eating habits" I mentioned.

Its like she had no care in the world when she was eating, she practically inhales her food. I can never sit next to her when she's eating.

How do you eat and manage to stain everyone else?

"I'm a hungry child" she mumbled making me roll my eyes looking back at my book.

.

"But I have a boyfriend" she says bluntly as everyone looks at her like she's the dumbest rock that fell on earth.

"Where on earth did you ever hear that tomboys can't have boyfriends?" Tobias asked her like she was a toddler rolling his eyes; making everyone laugh and Kc pout angryily.

"At least my boyfriend doesn't think that" she said defensively glaring at us.

"Sweetie, he probably just haven't told you to your face" Daemon cooed mockingly at her.

Damn.

.

That should hurt.

Everyone laughed again, high-fiving Daemon as Kc frowns harder rolling her eyes at us.

"Who even called you a tomboy?" Luka spoke up looking at her.

Kc looked away from us staring at her shoes while playing with her hands-her face somewhat red- while she muttered.

"Mr. Jimoh"

That just made everyone burst into a another fit of laughter. I dropped the book from my hands not even trying to cover my face as I held the table for support. I'm sure everyone was literally cursing us in their heads for the amount of noise we were making.

"The fucking principal!" Luka wheezed as he laughed making us double our laughing as Kc turned red looking extremely embarrassed.

" I really hate you guys."

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"Aelinae Donovan please come to my office!"

I heard the counselor announce my name through the school speakers. I shut my locker wondering why this woman is screaming my name by this time. School was practically over!

"ohhh someone's in trouble"

"Its always the good ones"

"I'm sure she got someone pregnant" it was the last one that through me off as I recognized Daemon's stupid voice.

what

I turn to see the triplets smiling at me like they accomplished something as they strangled me in a hug while Daelan wiped his fake tears.

"My baby's all grown up"

"Her first time being called"

"Her first time getting someone pregnant too"

"OW!"

"OW!"

"OWww!"

I heard from the triplets as they let me go holding their heads looking menacingly at the culprit. I saw Tobias roll his eyes at them, one of his hands where around Nicole's shoulder as she stared at the triplets amused.

"she didn't get anyone one pregnant dumbass" he says looking  at Daemon raising his eyebrow probably thinking why Daemon was the way he was.

"There's a new student and she wants you to show him around" he continues looking sleepy looking at Nicole for a brief second before looking at me.

"And how do you know that Mr.Know it all" Daevon askes with his hands folding.

I tug my backpack and straighten my collared blue dress ready to head to her office.

Tobias shrugs as he walks away with Nicole while I head to the office leaving the triplets.

"See how they just abandon us, no bye gu-"

"Her last name is Donovan?"

"I'm leaving you guys"

I rolled my eyes as I heard their running footsteps as I laughed heading to the counselor's office. Tobias was right, when I got there I saw a boy waiting patiently by her desk.

"ahh Aelinae, your finally here!" she chirps motioning her hands for me to come closer.

When I did, I saw the boy clearer. He had black short hair, a cuteish kind of face with brown eyes. he wasn't as tall as the boys and was more on the lean type. He looked like some cute playboy; I'm sure he had a dashing smile too.

"Aelinae, this is Pierce; his the new student so tomorrow I want you to show him around" she said dismissing me before I could even disagree.

Why didn't they just pick Madison or Koko for this, they're the friendly ones.

In fact, I'm sure they will happily initiate Pierce into whatever they do.

Turning around to head for the door, Pierce stopped me.

"Well guess I'll see you tomorrow." he says

you stopped me... to tell me... you'll... see... me... tomorrow.

wow ok.

"Yeah, I know" I said trying not to sound sarcastic turning again to go to the door  when he runs ahead of me and opens the door for me.

Wow. just wow.

"Thanks" I said as he flashes me a smile.

And would you look at that...  he had a dashing smile. With dimples too.

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I hoped you guys enjoyed this chapter. I'm sorry if it was short, I'll make it up to you in the next one.

I actually lowkey felt bad for Kc. lowkey.

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