Alphas Baby novel Chapter 6

Nate couldn’t keep his mind off that omega for some reason. The way she walked out and didn’t bother to give him any attention really hit him. It never happened him. He’s a star football player! People worship the ground he walked. How can she not bother to talk with him? Also he offered her his drink shouldn’t that appease her? The other girl would be swooning by now and making cutesy Instagram posts.

When she didn’t stop in the hallways for him or smiled during the classes he had no option left but to talk with Ashton. He was her closest friend after all.

“Hey man!” Nate patted on his shoulder, tugging him down on the far end of the cafeteria.

Ashton winced, “Nate”

“It’s been long time”

The quarter back scoffed. “Oh you mean since yesterday evening when we were on the ground together for four hours”

The hellhound winced at that. He should have not started with that. Schooling his features the Alpha casually leaned forward. “So what’s the deal with your friend?”

Ashton wrinkled his brows. “Are you here about Allie?”

Ashton and Nate have known each other for almost four years now. Even though they started training for the football under same coach and are in the same team they weren’t exactly friends. Simply because Ashton was goody two shoes who didn’t approve of frat culture and partying after every match. That’s why the Alpha never really had a connection with him.

“Ah you know me so well”

Ashton let out a sigh. “Forget it. I am not telling you anything, Nate”

“But why?! I just want to make it right”

The quarter back rubbed his face, “You don’t understand. She’s my friend and...you’re you”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“Nothing. Forget I said anything” Ashton took a sip of his coffee, avoiding his eyes.

Nate bit back his growl. He wanted to bang the table or his head against the table really. Why couldn’t he be like others and give him whatever he wanted? This is why they are not friends.

“Look I just need to make it right”

“Why is that?”

“Because I feel guilty!” Nate yelled at the top of his voice, his vein prominent in his forehead. That did the trick. “I need to make it up or else I won’t stop feeling this way.”

Ashton opened and closed his mouth, suddenly at loss of words. “Oh” he breathed. “I didn’t know. Fine what do you want to know?”

Nate grinned. He was so easy. Only if he didn’t have deep rooted passion for football he would have totally become an actor. That’s what most of them said to him anyway. No wonder they are right.

***

As he was on his way to the field, Nate spotted Allie in the cafeteria. Only that the omega was behind the counter. What was she doing there? Whatever he had another opportunity to talk to her. After all he missed her on the track. Biting back his grin, he walked in.

“Hi,” Allie greeted, no real cheer in her voice. Her hands were gliding across the screen in front of her. “What can I get started for you? The menu on the left side is not available right now”

Nate gave her his best sly, playful grin. “Did anyone tell you that you look sexy in green? It’s totally your colour”

She blinked at him, her face blank. “What drink can I get started for you?

“I didn’t know you work here”

The omega sighed. “I don’t. I’m covering for Rachel”

“Oh right. Your roommate. How is she?”

Allie gritted her teeth, her lips pursed as she stared at him. “May I help you with your order? Please”

“I feel like we got off on the wrong foot.” He held his hand out. “I’m Nate. You’ve heard of me, I’m sure”

“You’re holding up the line, Nate. Place your order or please move away.” Allie smiled, extra cheerful. There was a gleam in her eyes that he had never seen before. “Unless...” Her eyes darted around the area. “You’ve never been inside a university cafeteria before?”

The Alpha couldn’t help but chuckle, leaning his hip against the counter. “You’re funny. I like that. It’s hot.”

“And we are done here” Allie motioned towards the other guy taking the order and swapped positions with him. It was worth a try.

***

“What is the deal with you and that runner chick?”Ben asked as soon as they exited the locker rooms an hour later, after refreshing showers and time to cool down. He was another of the player on the team. A liner back. Most of the times they don’t see things eye to eye. The Alpha could easily tell that the question had been burning on his tongue for ages. After all Ben loved to keep up with his life. “Like, the whole team noticed your little spat in the cafeteria today”