I'm NOT a faggot (UNDER EDITING)

- Chapter 22 -

Pov Nathan
My ride to school felt more lonely than normal. Maybe because I was used to ride with Jace by now? I sighed. We needed to stay separate for the plan to work, even though I have no idea why... But even if I knew I couldn't tell anyone. He asked me to make sure everybody at school thought we hated each other now. I didn't even tell Simon that we were actually still together... But as Jace said, Simon was a terrible actor and that was true. Besides, I'll keep him in control a bit so he doesn't run after Jace, trying to kill him. When I arrived at school all eyes were on me. It felt uncomfortable but I tried not to react. Which is difficult if people are watching you all the time, believe me. I saw Jason standing with Sander, André and Ella and we made eye contact. Just for a second but it was enough to convince me to stay in my role and play this out.
"Don't look at that asshole, he doesn't deserve it" Simon said angrily as I approached him.
"Yeah, I know..." I sighed and stared at the ground.
"I-I really thought we had something real... Guess not"
"Unbelievable he played under the same hat with Emily all this time" Simon sighed and looked at me.
"But don't worry, I'm sure you'll find a true love one day"
"The fact you still have faith is miraculous" I stated with a faint smile.
"Look! That's the Nathan Wheeler I know!" he laughed.
"And don't worry, I'll annoy him in every class, that's a promise"
Yeah, sure... Just wait until his plan unravels and the truth comes out. Even though I wasn't really sure what to think about my spotlight position, as he called it. The fact that I needed to be prepared to cry my eyes out tomorrow didn't predict anything good either... I just really hope he knows what he's doing...

"Oh my... Jason you're a genius!" I heard someone yell down the hall. There wasn't really anyone else in the hall way at this moment, I mean, it was the middle of third period and the only reason I was here was because I needed to use the bathroom. I looked around the corner and saw Peter with Jace.
"If this is gonna work, Emily might get expelled, you realise that right?" Peter asked grinning.
"It will work" Jace stated and crossed his arms.
"It's okay Nathan, nobody is watching"
He knew I was here? How?! I sighed and walked up to them.
"How did you even knew I was here?" I asked confused and looked at Peter with a sceptic look.
"So uhm, he's part of your plan huh?"
"What? He so totally owed us and especially you" Jace stated and looked at Peter.
"Better get back before anyone notices you're gone for a bit to long"
"Right, I'll see you tomorrow than" he smiled and took off.
"Oh and uhm Nate? I-I'm sorry for what I've done to you a-and about tomorrow... Just know I'm not like that anymore okay?"
"Oh, uhm, okay?" I reacted and watched him walk away.
"What was that all about?" I asked confused and stared at Jace.
"You'll see soon enough" he smirked and gave me a quick kiss.
"I've got to go but we'll see each other later okay?"
"Yeah you better text me all day long to make up for this restraining order" I smiled but he just rolled his eyes and smiled along.
"Bye beautiful" he waved and took off.
"Yeah, see you later handsome" I commented and went back to the classroom.

I texted with Jace during lunch. He was sitting at the popy table next to Emily. It was strange they just hang out with each other while they both knew they hated each other. Guess they'll keep up appearances at school? Simon hadn't said anything about it either. Things are dying down and there were only a few people talking about it anymore, in public that is... I mean, people are asking Jason a lot of questions about it but they left me alone so that was good right? I sighed and smiled slightly at the text from Jace. I miss you <3. I saw Peter walking in and he went straight for Jace. They almost immediately left together and a sting of jealousy went through me.
"Look at that moron, getting close with Peter" Simon muttered angrily.
"Like you never happend! Aargh, are you sure I can't hit him in the face?"
I laughed a bit and shook my head.
"It'll only draw attention to the situation... And besides, with the new anti-bully policy of school you'll get in big trouble"
"I hate it when you're right..." he sighed and drank from his soda.
"So are you really just gonna let him get away with it? I mean, it's not like you at all"
"There's a plan set in motion, don't worry" I said and smiled.
"Those who deserve it will be punished"
"That sounds more like it" he grinned.
"So what's the plan?"
"I can't say" I just said and stared at Jace.
"But everything will be just fine after tomorrow..."
"Guess I'll have faith" he muttered and looked at Anderson.
"I really can't stand his face... I knew something was up with that guy from the beginning you know. And then that stupid bet about your date. Of course he didn't want to tell me how he lured you into a freaking trap"
I rolled my eyes, knowing there was nothing wrong with Jason. He was just saying those things to make me feel better. So I'll roll with it I guess, for now at least.
"Hey, uhm, Nathan?"
I looked around to see that it was Ella who spoke to me. She was a bit nervous and bit her lip as Simon checked her out.
"What do you want?" he spat out.
"Here" she sighed and handed me a note.
"I-I'm very sorry... I really am" she whispered and walked away almost immediately.
"What is it?" Simon asked confused as I read the first sentence.
Don't let anyone read this (certainly not Simon)
"I-it's nothing" I muttered and put it away. I would read it later on when nobody was around to question me. But even after that one sentence I noticed it was Jace's handwriting. Why didn't he just text me? Why did he need to get suspicious and let Ella give it to me? Was she part of his plan to? How complicated is this freaking plan?!
"Nothing?" Simon asked, not convinced.
"Yeah, just trust me on this one" I said and forced a smile. I saw Peter and Jason enter together, laughing. Since when did they became best friends? Jealousy ran through my veins and I frowned. Why was I jealous? Jason was going through all this trouble for us, right? For me? I stared at the table and sighed before finally replying on his message...

I miss you to...