Not My Type
1.
The meeting was a total disaster. Zane was distracted, trying to untangle his headphones, and Beauty Queen was rushing out of the library, arms full of heavy books. They collided right at the heavy glass doors.
Books went flying. One hit Zane in the chin, and his water bottle leaked all over the floor.
Beauty queen
What the -- Watch where are you going
She snapped, dropping to her knees to save her notes from the puddle.
Zane
My bad, I didn't see you coming
Zane said, reaching down to help.
Beauty queen
I can do it myself.
she muttered, swatting his hand away. She gathered her things in a hurry, gave him one final "look of death," and marched away before he could even offer a proper apology.
As Zane stood there, he spotted something she’d missed. A small, plastic student ID card was lying facedown near the door. He picked it up. On the front was her picture—looking way more serious than she did in person—and the name "Beauty Queen" was scribbled on a piece of tape on the back a joke from her friends, clearly.
He didn't want to just leave it at the lost and found. He wanted an excuse to talk to her again.
He looked at the ID number and realized it was also the login for the student portal. He spent the next hour doing some "detective work" (searching the school’s public directory) until he found a matching contact.
He took a deep breath and sent the first text.
Zane
Hey, i think u dropped something. 🪪
well, unless ur okay with being a person with no identity lol.
Beauty queen
Wait who is this? and how do u have my number? 🤨
Zane
It's the guy u almost killed with ur library books earlier and i have my ways
Beauty queen
Okay stalker 🙄
Beauty queen
Give me my id i need to go to my dorm
Zane
I’ll give it back.
but u were kind of mean to me back there. i think i deserve a "thank you" first.
Beauty queen
Thank u for walking into me? no.
Beauty queen
Just bring it to the fountain in 10 mins.
Zane
I’m actually at the cafe across the street now.
Zane
Come get it here. i’ll buy u a muffin as an "i’m sorry i have no peripheral vision" gift. 🧁
Beauty queen
no need, just leave it with the barista. i don't do these bf things
Zane
It's not a bf thing. it’s a "u need ur ID and i’m hungry" thing.
Zane
Plus, the name on the back says "Beauty Queen." i can’t just leave royal property with a barista. 👑
Beauty queen
Omg. i’m going to kill my friends for writing that. 🤦♀️
Beauty queen
Fine. 5 minutes. but i’m not staying to eat.
Zane
We’ll see about that. see u in 5, Queenie. 😉
author
I hope u like it (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧
2.
Zane sat at a small table by the window of the cafe, spinning the ID card on the wood. He had already ordered two muffins—double chocolate for him, and a blueberry one that looked "fancy" enough for her.
When the door opened, the bell gave a loud ring. Beauty Queen walked in, looking around like she was in enemy territory. She was wearing a matching set that looked way too high-fashion for a Tuesday afternoon.
She marched over, but she didn't sit down. She just held out her hand.
Zane
Wow, no 'Hello, Zane'? No 'Thanks for not stealing my identity'?
Zane grinned, sliding the blueberry muffin toward the empty chair.
Beauty queen
I told you on text, Zane. I don't do this. No snacks, no hanging out, no 'bf things.' I’m just here for the card.
Zane
It’s a muffin, not an engagement ring
Zane
Look, if you sit for five minutes and eat half of that, I’ll give you the ID and I won't text you for... two whole hours.
Beauty queen
Make it 24 hrs
Zane
Deal. Tough negotiator.
She sat down, but she didn't take off her sunglasses. She took a tiny bite of the muffin.
Beauty queen
Fine, it's good . Happy ?
Zane
Extremely. So, why do your friends call you Beauty Queen? Is it because you’re a pageant star or just because you’re incredibly difficult?
She rolled her eyes, but he caught a tiny twitch of a smile.
Beauty queen
Neither. It’s an inside joke because I’m picky about literally everything. Which is why you’re wasting your time. I’m not interested in whatever... this is.
Zane shrugged, leaning back.
Just then, her phone buzzed on the table. A message popped up loud and clear on the screen. It was from her friend group chat:
R u with the ID guy?? Is he cute or should we call the police? 😂
Zane saw it. Beauty Queen saw that he saw it.
She grabbed her phone, her face turning a light shade of pink.
She snatched it and headed for the door.
Beauty queen
24 hrs zane, don't forget the deal
The Chat: 5 Minutes Later
Zane
I forgot to tell you something
Beauty queen
Are you serious ?
Beauty queen
it hasn't even been 10 minutes. u promised 24 hours!!!
Zane
Ik ik, but this is important
Zane
U have a crumb on ur chin.
Zane
Just wanted to make sure the "Beauty Queen" kept her reputation intact. 💅
Beauty queen
[Deleted Message]
Zane
Wait what did that deleted message say? 🤨
Beauty queen
Nothing, leave me alone
Zane
was it "u look cute today zane"?
Beauty queen
It was "i’m blocking u," but i decided to just let u suffer instead.
Zane
I’ll take that as a win. see u tomorrow at 3:15 PM (when my 24-hour ban ends).
Beauty queen
ur literally counting the seconds? ur so weird.
author
Zane is already very interested in beauty queen ( ꈍᴗꈍ)
author
let's see how long will she resist (人 •͈ᴗ•͈)
author
let's see you in next chapter ( ´◡‿ゝ◡`)
3.
Zane was officially banned from texting Beauty Queen for 24 hours, but he was never good at following rules. He knew he needed an "in." Luckily, his best friend Rosie was a quiet, smart student who seemed to know everyone’s business without ever saying a word.
Zane said, catching up to her in the hallway between classes.
Zane
You’re in that Art History class with Marry, right? Beauty Queen’s best friend?
Rosie looked down at her shoes, clutching her textbooks. She was the shyest person Zane knew.
Zane
I need you to talk to her. See if Beauty Queen is actually mad or just acting tough.
Rosie
I can’t just... talk to her, Zane. We don't even know each other.
Zane
Pleaseeee, for your best friend 🥺
Rosie sighed, but she agreed. Later that day, she found Marry in the library. Marry was loud, vibrant, and currently laughing at something on her phone. Rosie stood nearby for five minutes, pretending to look at a book, before Marry noticed her.
Marry
Hey! You're Rosie, right? Zane’s friend?
Marry asked, smiling brightly.
Rosie jumped slightly.
Rosie
Oh, um, yeah. Hi, Marry.
Marry leaned in, resting her chin on her hand.
Marry
Zane sent you to spy on me, didn't he?
Rosie felt her face heat up.
Rosie
He’s just... worried he messed up.
Marry
Tell him she’s fine. She’s actually kept his muffin wrapper on her desk all day. But don't tell him I said that.
She paused looking at Rosie's shy smile
Marry
You have really pretty eyes, Rosie. You should come sit with us at lunch tomorrow.
Rosie's heart did a little flip
Rosie
I... okay. I’d like that.
The Chat: Late that Night
[Group Chat: The Inner Circle]
(Members: Marry, Rosie, Zane)
Zane
okay rosie, spill it. did u talk to her?
am i still a dead man?
Rosie
Um, yeah. i talked to her. 🙈
she said the beauty queen kept the muffin wrapper...
Zane
she kept it?? she totally likes me. i knew it.
Marry
Dont get ahead of urself, zane. she might just be too lazy to find a trash can. 💅
Marry
Also, rosie... are u still coming to lunch tomorrow? i saved u a seat.
Rosie
I’ll be there. i’m a little nervous though.
Marry
Don't be. i’ll protect u from the scary beauty queen. 😉
Zane
Since when r u two so close??
i feel like i’m being replaced.
Marry
Maybe u are. rosie is way better at texting than u.
Rosie
Stop it marry, u’re making me blush through the phone.
Zane
I’m literally ignored in my own group chat.
Zane
Whatever. 6 hours until my ban is over. counting down.
author
So... the chase is officially on! Zane is basically doing backflips because of a muffin wrapper, but I’m honestly more focused on how cute Marry is being. 🙈 I’m so shy about this, but I think things are starting to get interesting for both of us.
author
Are you guys excited to see what happens at lunch tomorrow? I’m already low-key waiting for their marriage (and maybe mine too? . 💍✨🫣)
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