LOGINNathan
Aiden burst out with laughter. A stupid annoying laughter that makes me want to strangle him after I'd revealed that 'Abigail Holden' and 'Number four's daughter' were one and the same.
"Stop laughing, Aiden. It's not funny" I say with gritted teeth.
"I have to admit, it is kind of funny though" Gajeel says, stiffling his laughter.
"Haha" I mock. "It's so funny tears roll out of my eyes"
Downing another shot of booze, my head becomes clear headed as a thought comes to me. "That's it!" I exclaim with a smirk on my face.
"Uh-oh. I don't like that smirk" Gray says. "What are you thinking, Heartfilia?."
"If the school should find out that 'unattractive nerd' and I are living under the same roof, that is the end of my reputation" I state clearly for Gray's bird brain to understand. "That's why I'm going to force Abigail out of my house"
Aiden stop laughing to catch his breath. "Why don't you force Number four out?"
"Because Number four and I DON'T go to the same school"
Glancing down at my wrist watch, I check the time. It was just 30 minutes past 2. The school guards wouldn't leave their post until late in the evening.
"Gajeel, hope you brought enough booze because we are camping out here until dark" I state.
"Now now, Nathan. Tell me what exactly you are planning in your messed up head" Aiden speaks up.
"In order to force Abigail out of my house, I need something to use against her." I fill in "And what better than to search through her school properties?"
"Then why do the rest of us have to wait here till dark with you?"
"Because, Aiden. You know much about Abigail than I do and plus the search would ne faster if we all do it. Capice?"
"Capice" The trio chorused.
"That's enough about me though" I say changing the subject. "Aiden, what's up with you?"
"Me?" Aiden repeats, startled that I'd called his name. "What did I do?"
"You came to the smoke area first so something definitely was bothering you" Gray clarifies.
Aiden heaves a heavy sigh as he pulls out another cigarette. "I'd almost forgotten all about it till you guys brought it up again"
Before Aiden could lit up the cigarette, I pull it out of his hands; tossing it away to wherever. "Tell us about your problem. There is so much smoking can do but it won't fix your shit.
"Look at me for example. I'd spoken about my problem and now I'd found a good way to fuck Abigail up, thanks to you guys"
Gajeel laughs. "That's not a really good scenario man"
"Even still, my point's been made"
"Alright, Alright. Shut it okay, I'll tell you about my shit" Aiden surrenders. "So you guys remember the reason why I'd always wanted to join sports competition and be on TV?"
"Yeah. To find your mother" Gray replies.
"Well guess what?" Aiden lets out a bittersweet smile. "I found her few days ago"
Oh hell no. The Aiden I know was supposed to be overjoyed while telling us this but for him to sound this way, it only meant one thing; things didn't go as he'd planned.
Fuck!. Fuck!. Fuck!!. Fuck adults and their bullshit!. Why did they always go through so much length to hurt us?. Why!?.
Pulling Aiden into my arms, I hug him ever so tightly. "Say no more, Aiden. And just cry"
Aiden pushs me away from me. His eyes teary. I could tell he wanted to cry but was holding back. "The fuck, Nathan. Men don't cry and don't ever say that again"
"Oh yeah?" I push Aiden, hard. "Then let it all out"
"Hey, Nathan. Stop it" Gajeel warns but I don't listen. I wasn't going to stop until Aiden vents it all out. And he does.
Aiden push me back with an equal amount of strength. "8 years!. I've spent 8 fucking years of my life on TV going on numerous sport competitions!.
"Do you know what she said?" Aiden tears were flowing now. "She knew I was her son but never bothered to reach out to me because I'm a junkie.
"Was it my fault I turned out so messed up, huh!?" Aiden yells, crashing to the ground as I crunch down to my knees beside him; embracing him.
If only what his mother knew what Aiden had passed through. To even find a way to smile after being sexually molested by his father when he was young!.
Aiden's mother didn't deserve him. Not even one bit.
"Gray, Gajeel and I are your family, Aiden" I say softly. "You might feel like you need your mother's approval before you can been dimed as a worthy person but you are more than enough to us"
Gajeel appears by Aiden's side. "Yeah, man. And don't you try demean all those 8years of your hardwork. You made a name for yourself. You're a freaking gold medalist. Always remember that"
"And aside from us, three" Gray adds. "Don't forget your fan base too. You've achieved so much more than most 18 years old and that says alot"
"You aren't just some junkie, as your mother put it" I state. "You're Aiden Galtez, a fucking champion and our best buddy"
"You guys.." Aiden says, overwhelmed as his voice begins to quiver. "I'm so lucky to have you guys"
We do a group hug and sip on some more booze as time slowly slips away. At last it was dark and the security men had left their post.
"Guys" I say, all fired up. "It's time"
The four of us make our way into the school building through the classroom window on the ground floor.
"Aiden, do you know where her class is?" I asked as Aiden nods his head.
Following Aiden's lead, we reach Abigail's classroom and begin our search; ransacking through her desk but didn't find anything.
"I awfully believe this is a waste of time, Aiden" Gray says.
"Keep looking" I fired back. "Aiden, do you know where her locker in the hallway is?"
Aiden nods his head. It was at the tip of my tongue to ask Aiden how he knew all these information about Abigail but as long as it was helping me, I decided not to budge.
Once we'd gotten to her locker in the hallway, it was padlocked as expected but I'd come prepared.
Pulling out a safety pin, I insert it into the lock hole; twisting and turning until it finally unlocked.
"Good job" Aiden teased.
Searching through her locker, I find nothing just books and more books and a pink journal and--
I freeze. A pink journal?. Pulling out the journal, I expected it to be locked but it wasn't. I guess Abigail didn't have anything to hide.
A l upittle peek won't hurt, right?" I ask Aiden.
Aiden shrugs. "I bet it's just science stuffs"
"Right?" Reading through the first page of the journal, I tried not to let my reaction show lest Aiden becomes curious to read ot as well.
Science stuffs??. These weren't science stuffs. And dear god, why didn't she lock a journal like this?.
One that contains her sexual fantasies...about me!.
Nathan's POV I sat behind the steering wheel with the engine turned off, staring through the windshield at the school building.Students were everywhere.Some were walking across the parking lot in groups, laughing like they didn't have a care in the world. Others stood near the entrance, talking in low voices before rushing off to class. Every now and then, someone would glance toward my car, recognize me, and quickly look away.I didn't need to hear what they were saying.I already knew.Gossip.That was the reason I wasn't in class today.I couldn't deal with it.I couldn't sit there while everyone whispered behind their hands and pretended they weren't talking about me. I couldn't listen to people twist every little thing into something it wasn't. And honestly, I didn't trust myself not to lose my temper.So I skipped class.Not because I was afraid.At least, that's what I kept telling myself.I was just tired.Tired of people.Tired of explanations.Tired of everyone acting lik
Nathan's POV Of course she'll be mad. I expected her to. And I do understand why too.Abigail.Bringing this to her at such a time could be a lot. She couldn't stop ranting. She wouldn't even let me explain at first. She even blames me first when she heard Claire had been pregnant. I got a hard slap even.I didn't retaliate, for I know she was finally letting out the grudge she had been suppressing. We're seated at the cafeteria, where we're having our meals.Well sat on the same table which was weird, because we all didn't relate. However, because of one subject, we found ourselves here.She grabbed my shirt by its collar from across the table and began pulling me back and forth.Claire had to intervene, confessing that I had nothing to do with it, before she was willing to let go.She asked me to explain from the start.I heaved a sigh of relief afterward. Explaining from the start will be a really difficult task, I can only say we need to take down Gejeel. My voice waslow to avo
Nathan's POV Claire was already waiting for me before I got in. It was a quite secretive location since it's not popular even in the school. As I walked to her, my heart shakes. What was so urgent that she needed to tell me?Where would this conversation lead to? I wonder.The look on her face like something is wrong baffles me.“Look Claire, I'm sorry okay? I know I've put you in a lot of stress and I'm ready to take full responsibility for my actions. Just tell me what is wrong?” I said to give her hope in case she was losing hers. I'm being serious anyway, besides, what choice do I have?“The pregnancy is not yours Nathan.” She snapped, biting her lips like she made a mistake with her words.“What did you just say...” I questioned, moving a bit closer, to hear her properly.“I lied about my pregnancy being yours Nathan.” She confessed, avoiding eye contact.I was shocked to hear that. I should be excited to hear that confession, but it feels too unreal to me.I swallowed, observin
Lucas' POV I expected that she'd be more excited for me, but she doesn't look excited at all. Although, she mentioned the words, “I'm glad you're back on your feet Luca.” I squint at her to read through her eyes. Something is definitely bothering her. And that's why I'm the least of her concern.I don't know if I should ask her. Will she even tell me? She's used to keeping things a secret until she's pressured to tell. I'm her friend, she should tell me about it at least. “Uh---” I muttered, trying to keep up the conversation, but then she walked out on me.I gulped, speechless and confused at the same time. I haven't even gotten to the part where I ask her out for prom yet. I wonder why she wouldn't tell me about it? I thought I've provided her the soft spot to tell me anything. I guess she still needs time. I turn around and then I saw him... Nathan. He's back? How could he be back now? I thought he had given up ever coming to school? I thought that's the purpose of him s
Abigail's POV I'm probably used to opening my door and seeing him in front of it. But not with a uniform on and definitely not beckoning to go to school together. What is he up to? Using me as a cover-up? All the workers are on a sudden break? Is there a holiday or something? I heaved a sigh of relief. It's part of Nathan's plan isn't it? Whatever he plans to do, well he better leaves me out of it. I don't want to be part of anymore of his devious activities. I go and stand beside the car and crossed my arms while waiting for Nathan. He walks out shortly and reaches the car in no time. His sudden detestable countenance only reveals that he hated the car. I had chosen that car for that reason. It pleases me to see that awful look on his face. How my heart is filled with content. “Why not we use a fancy car instead?” He suggested, his eyes did stop staring awfully at the car as if it was covered with poop. “No. I want us to use this car.” I said, still posing a mea
Nathan's POVI can barely breathe right now. I'm suffocating in my room and there's no that can see it.I should have ran when I had the chance and return when the heat was all over. But those idiots rip me off my money. Now I have nothing and owe everything.What do I do now? I ask myself.How do I get Gajeel the money in four days? How do I tell Claire to abort the baby without making it sound vulgar? I'm afraid she might tell someone close to her about it.How do I admit to Abigail that I still love her and I'm keeping all these a secret from her not to involve her in the mess I've created.Do I go back to the garage and steal the money? I don't even know how to find my way there.Do I buy the abortion pill myself and hand it over to Claire? No, that'll be like forcing the decision on her.I should probably ask her what she'd like to do first?And as for Abigail. It's best I leave her in he dark for a while. Until I'm able to fix this mess.I regret this mess I've made. It has cre
Abigail's POVMy heart is still hammering against my ribs as I push through the school's entrance, the cold air slapping against my face.I don't bother to focus on the way my breath turns into mist in the morning chill.My focus is locked on the parking lot, on the dark-colored car sitting there.
Abigail's POVWhen I open my eyes, the first thing I notice is the familiar warmth of my mom beside me.Her arm is draped over me, her breathing soft.. For a moment, it feels like nothing has changed.Like it's just the two of us, the way it used to be before Ricky came into our lives.I blink a fe
Aiden's POVI stand frozen in the doorway, staring at them.It's my dad, but he's not alone.Beside him is a boy about my age, maybe a little older, and he's holding my dad's hand. Not in a casual way, either-it's deliberate, close, like something a couple would do.The boy looks like he belongs in
Abigail's POVI close my door softly behind me and lean against it, my head spinning from everything that's happened tonight.The crash of the vase, Nathan's smirk, the girl's cruel words-it's all swirling together in my mind.For a moment, I consider going straight to bed, pulling the covers over







