Alex's POV

"Wake up sleepyhead!" was the chirping call that woke me up. Before I knew it, the blanket was pulled off my head and the curtains were thrown open. I groaned. I was not a morning person.

"Cub, get ready for school. Then come downstairs and have some breakfast."

I rubbed my eyes. Eagle was already out of the door, leaving me alone again. I got up and entered the bathroom, feeling like I'd had barely any sleep at all. This was not going to be a good day…

"Here we are, Cub."

I snapped back into reality as Wolf pulled the car to a stop in front of my school. Stifling a sigh, I swung my bag over my shoulder and got out. What did I do to deserve this?

I was about to slam the door when Wolf spoke.

"Look, kid," he said, leaning over the seat towards me. "I know this hard on you and I know you don't want to be here. I get it. But you need to forget what happened in Am… what happened in the past, and focus on what's happening now. You're a teenager, right. Go have some fun. These days will be over before you know it."

I didn't reply, unsure of what to say. Passing students were looking at us curiously as they headed towards the school gates.

Wolf glanced at his watch. "Get to school, or you'll be late. And I'll be here at three to pick you up."

I just nodded, and trudged all the way to my locker wearing a glum expression. I didn't pay any attention to my surroundings until I saw Madison arrive at her locker, next to mine.

"Hey," I said.

She looked at me in a funny way that made me pay full attention to her at once, as if she were going to say something important. But just as she opened her mouth, she was interrupted by two big hands covering her eyes. I looked up to see Harvey standing behind her.

"Who is this?" she asked, a grin twisting her lips. "Ummm, Michelle! No wait, she wouldn't do this… uhhh, Dean!" she yelled and he finally let go, breaking into a grin of his own when she spun around.

"Come on, to your class," he said teasingly. "Or better yet, forget about it."

"Dean!" she slapped his arm. "You know I don't, and as long as I'm around, you don't either!"

She grabbed his arm and bounded away without a backward glance at me. Harvey followed, but not before giving me a look that clearly said, 'I win'.

Madison's POV

Sitting in my usual seat with Dean next to me, my thoughts wandered to Alex. Man, that boy was stubborn. Again, he had tried to start a conversation this morning, and even though I knew it was wrong my heart had actually given a little flutter when he'd said 'hey' to me. I was going to reply to him, but Dean arrived and ruined my chance.

And what I had felt… it was good. Even though I knew I couldn't lead Alex on.

One thing was for sure though; I was going to talk to Alex. No matter how many of my mental rules it broke.

A.N: So fourth chapter! What did you guys think? Wolf and Eagle as Alex's guardians? Good choice? Bad choice? I know it's boring but things are still shaping out. But I promise the real drama will come soon. Please don't abandon this story and I know I won't either. Also, favourite, follow, review would be appreciated!