Online Love

Chapter 5

Previously

I like this Nate guy. He's cute. Jack. No. And his smile. Stop it. And those gorgeous eyes of his. WHAT ABOUT MARK?! Maybe Mark and I aren't meant to be.

Nate

This Jack guy is pretty cute. He's funny too! Cute and funny. What a great combination.

Too bad he has a boyfriend. Stupid thoughts. Shut up.

"So how about I take you to the Café near by and we dry off and warm up?" I looked at Jack and smiled.

"That would be great." He smiled back at me and we began walking.

"Do you have a girlfriend? Or.. Boyfriend?" Jack awkwardly asked.

I chuckled and shook my head.

"Nope. I'm as single as a pringle."

Jack laughed at me.

"Hey! I just haven't found the right person yet."

"You will soon, Nate. Believe me."

Jack

Nate was so nice. He bought me coffee and a biscuit. We laughed and he kept me smiling until my phone vibrated.

Jack we need to talk.

What is it Mark?

Jack, I don't think we should be together anymore.

You're leaving me? Through a text?

I lied to you. I did sleep with Marissa.
She's pregnant with my kid.

I'm sorry Jack.

I just ignored him and put my phone down. I fought back the tears as much as I could.

"Jack? You okay?" Nate asked.

I just broke down in his arms.

"Shhh. Jacky. It's alright. I'll be here for you."

Mark

-Time skip to the next school day- (AKA MONDAY)

BEEP. BEEP. BEEP.

I slammed my hand down on my alarm clock and threw it across the room. I was still mad about what happened between Jack and I. It didn't help that he was going to the same fucking school.

I quickly got ready and drove to school. I have to avoid him.

Mark you broke up with him.

Shut up. Stupid damn thoughts.

Mark Fischback I asked for a ride today.

Can't Felix drive you?

Ugh screw you Mark.

Wow. Even Chelsey is mad at me. Well I guess she has every reason to. I blew her off over the weekend because I wasn't myself. I got out of my car and froze as I saw him. Jack.. Fuck. I screwed up.

I should've never left him. Then anger bubbled inside me.

"Hey there cutie pie." I heard that guy say to Jack as he wrapped his arms around him.

MY JACK.

Wait.. He's not my Jack anymore.. Goddammit..

Jack

"Hey there cutie pie." Nate said as he wrapped his arms around me.

I blushed and smiled.

No. Nate and I aren't together. Just friends right now. He's helping me make Mark jealous and I'm helping him make some guy he likes jealous.

Great plan ain't it?

Mark passed us and I could see he was angry. WHY IS HE MAD?! HE BROKE UP WITH ME!!

Calm down Jack.

My Markipoo.

Wow I'm gonna miss that. Nate noticed something was up and he smiled softly at me.

"Go." He said softly.

I smiled and he kissed my cheek. I hugged him and walked over to Marks locker. I dropped my stuff in that moment at what I heard.

"I hate you Marissa. You made me lose the love of my life!" Mark snarled.

"You're the one that slept with me." She said.

Mark turned around and saw me. Tears in my eyes, I ran. I ran as fast as my legs would let me.

"Jack wait!" I heard Mark calling after me.

I ran into someone and almost fell but they caught me.

"Careful J- Ohmygod are you crying?" I recognized the voice.

It was Nate. I clung onto him as Mark caught up. I could feel Nate tense up.

"Jack, l-"

"Y-y-you lied to me Mark! You cheated on me!" I yelled when I looked at him.

Nate wrapped his arms around me protectively. I got as close to him as I could. Mark stepped closer and Nate pulled me behind him.

"Maybe you should go." Nate said.

Mark growled and swung at Nate, hitting him square in the jaw. Nate didn't hit back. Mark looked surprised.

"I don't fight." Nate said as he turned to me.

I smiled at him softly and he asked if I was okay. I nodded and looked at Mark.

"Please leave me alone, Mark."

I grabbed Nate's hand and we walked away. Maybe I could be his instead of Mark's.

I definitely won't miss "My Markipoo."