Principal Burn's Office

September 4, 8:25

Westchester, NY

Alicia had come late but it was worth it. To have the entire class swivel their heads at her... except most of them didn't. They glanced to see who it was and then they went back to idolizing Massie.

She looked better than she did in the picture that Kristen Gregory printed. It seemed like she went on a shopping spree and caught up to New York styles. Alicia was completely jealous, especially since Derrick, her Derrick, liked her.

Kristen. Why did Kristen seem to idol Massie Block? Was it because Massie was everything she wasn't? Rich and beautiful? An alpha? Did Kristen want a new alpha to follow?

Dylan. That was quite a girl. She stuck to Alicia's guts and completely ignored the little female dog. But Massie had a sparkle in her eyes.

Claire. Claire looked like she was acting polite, but Alicia didn't care. She was supposed to act rude.

Massie Block. Alicia was seeing her everywhere. They were surrounded by dots of red. She was more than mad. She was furious. Except this time, it wasn't her imagination. Because her imagination did not do Massie Block justice.

"Ms. Rivera, our new student Massie Block has specifically requested you to be her tour guide. You will be nice to Massie. And since she has identical schedules to you and your friends, you will sit next to her today. You will also sit next to her during lunch," Principal Burns said as she strode out of her office, Massie Block beside her.

A cashmere-coated lump formed in her throat. "B-But..."

"I expect you to do it, OK? Or else we will have serious problems," Principal Burns said. "Here is your new protegee."

20 seconds later, they were in the hallway, walking slowly to first period.

"Hello, Alicia Rivera," Massie said smoothly. A smile formed, showing her pearly white teeth. Her button nose turned upwards.

"Hello, Massie Block," Alicia replied. Her voice was rough and her smile was forced unlike Massie's. Of course it was! Massie was threatening her empire! NAWT the other way around!

"Alicia, may I ask you a question?" Massie said.

"Of course," Alicia said coldly. She didn't bother putting a smile on her face.

"How loyal are your friends?" Massie asked her. Alicia felt shots of ice crawl up and down her spine. She was trying to steal them.

"Very," Alicia growled.

"Well, I guess I'll test it out," Massie sighed. Massie smiled and Alicia's heart squeezed. Why, oh why, did the new girl have to be so... perfect?

Mr. Myner's Science Class

September 4th, 10:00

Westchester, NY

Massie wasn't paying attention to Mr. Myner's speech. He introduced her to the class and then she sat between Claire and Kristen. They were the two most likely people to ditch Alicia. Kristen had the whole worship thing going on and Claire was being nice. But Dylan would come around. Once she realized she was hitting the bottom, she'd run to the top. Massie got that kind of vibe froom her.

Massie passed a note to both Kristen and Claire.

K, C,

I don't have ur numbers. Plz tell them 2 me so I can txt U ASAP

Massie slid the identical notes to them. Massie could see Claire biting her nails and then finally taking out a slip of paper and writing her note back. Kristen had immediately tore out a piece of paper and started writing. They both discreetly slid the notes over to Massie. Kristen's read:

M,

That's cool how you did the first-name thing. Ur so cool. My # is... 5168893756

K

Claire's read

M,

That's cool how U did the first-name thing. Ur really kool but Leesh is the alpha here. I wld b careful. Anywyz, my # is... 5167736463.

This isn't from me.

C

Massie smiled. Two girls and only two periods

Massie: Heyy girlies. I really need ur help w/ something. I'm TOTALLY nawt up 2 speed on the HW.

Kristen shot Massie a confused lok and then started typing.

Kristen: This is the 1st day. No 1 has HW yet.

Massie's cheeks started burning but she will them to cool down. She started typing again.

Massie: Not THAT type of HW. I need 2 catch up on the social circles here. Give me an ex of each girl here and tell me wat group they're in.

Kristen: O. KK.

Massie scanned the room.

Massie: Who's the chick that's suking the Go-Gurt?

Claire: That's Laynee. Total LBR.

Massie: K. I just needed her. Others are TOTALLY ahbvious

Claire: Ur really good at this. But Leesh isn't gonna let U take alpha really easy.

Massie: Who said she's gonna give it 2 me? This is a war. We fight. I win. I always win.

Kristen: Has any1 ever told U that u R awesome?

Massie: (: On a daily basis.