LOGINNathan
The loud music booming from my speaker seemed to clear my thoughts for a bit. As I lay on my bed with my eyes closed, I allow myself to feel at ease with the hard rock gothic music.
This short moment of peace was interrupted by a knock on my door. Without waiting for a response, my old man let himself in. "How are you doing ol' champ?"
I say nothing. Father didn't seem to get the message as he continued with whatever message he had to relay. "I just wanted to let you know that Eliana and her daughter are already here incase you want to go down and say hi to them"
With that said, Father close my room door as my eyes springed opened instantly. Alighting from my bed, I move over to the window where I see 'Number four' and her daughter walking through the house front lawn.
"They aren't going to last long here anyways so why should I greet them?" I muttered.
But why did Dad had to pick up a woman with a kid this time?.
"That's none of my business" I conclude. Moving away from the window, I turned off the music as I pull out my phone to text my friends, Marcus, Aiden, Gray and Gejeel in our group chat asking if any of them was down for a smoke.
Aiden responded first; stating that he was already in the school's 'smoke area' to which I let him know that I would join him shortly.
Picking up my cigarette pack and pocketing it into my jeans pack pocket, I quickly make my way down the stairs to avoid bumping into 'Number four and co' but her daughter just had to bump into me first.
My anger and irritation heightened when she had the guts to ask me what I was doing here in my own home.
Grabbing her wrist, I turn the tables around. "I should be asking you that question; who are you and what are you doing in my home?"
Eliana, her mother quickly steps in- between us."Pardon Abigail, Nathan. She hasn't met you or your father yet before"
"It doesn't matter" I cut Eliana sharply while narrowing my eyes at 'Abigail'. "Don't ever speak to me that way again"
Letting go of her wrist, I continue towards the main door as Eliana yells out after me. "Would you be back for dinner?. I'll be cooking my signature dish"
I halt, squeezing my fist as hard as I could; trying to suppress my anger. Turning slightly to face Eliana, I say. "Eliana, was it?"
"Yes" She replies with a smile.
"Don't push your luck, Eliana and don't get too comfortable here. You won't be here that long anyways. Now, if you'll excuse me"
Stepping out of the house, I decide that I couldn't wait until I get to the school's 'smoke area' as I pull out a cigarette from it's pack, lit it up and take in heavy puff.
Exhaling, smoke oozes out of my mouth as I suddenly start to feel calm. When I'd reached the 'smoke area', Aiden yells at me. "Hey, I was waiting for you so that we could smoke together. No fair!"
I take in another heavy puff of cigar. "I couldn't help it. I was about to loose my mind in that damn house"
Aiden scowled in disgust. "You have the hots for old ladies now?"
Aiden throws his cigarette butt at me. "Don't be silly. I'm talking about the daughter not her mother"
"That's even worse. Her daughter is a down-to-earth nerd. If I was to pick one; I'd screw the mother"
"Don't let your father hear that" A third voice says, joining us as Gajeel makes his presence known. He strides in with a big bottle of booze."Remind me again why we smoke and drink on school grounds?"
"Because that's the fun in it" I stress out. "Where's the fun in breaking the rules if we're not getting caught?"
"We are 18" Another voice says, joining us. It was Gray and he was holding four shot glasses."We're literally doing nothing wrong"
"The story would have been different if we weren't in school grounds" Aiden clarifies. "Now pour us some shots"
Gray put down the glasses as Gejeel opens the wine bottle. "So, what did I miss so far?"
"Nothing much" Gajeel responds. "Just Nathan talking about how he'd screw his father's new woman"
I throw my cigarette butt at Gajeel. "I didn't say that technically. I was just citing an instance for comparison"
Gajeel chuckles. "Oops, my bad. Sorry". That fucker. I know he wasn't sorry though.
Gejeel hands us each a glass. "Then pray tell what this 'instance' is"
"All Nathan meant to say was that 'Number four's' daughter isn't attractive." Aiden says, coming to my rescue. "Let it go, Gajeel"
"Really?" Gajeel inquires. "Finally someone to take 'Abigail Holden's' place, I suppose?"
I froze. Despite the coincidence of whomsoever Gajeel has just mentioned, I didn't want to hear That name. But still, my curiosity got the best of me. "Abigail Holden?"
"Yeah. She's the school 'most unattractive nerd' "Aiden clarifies. "I'm not surprised you aren't aware of her existence. You only care about us and the girls your screw"
I stretch out my empty glass shot at Gray for a refill as I acknowledge Aiden. "And do you have a picture of this 'Abigail' ?"
Aiden chuckled as if I'd asked him one of the stupidest questions. "Of course I do. Just a sec"
Pulling out his phone, I watch as Aiden scrolls through his gallery. My attention returs to Gray as he hands over a filled glass back to me.
"Found it!" Aiden yells, bursting out with laughter like a maniac.
As I empty the drink in my glass, Aiden shoves his phone screen right into my face. "This is Abigail"
Looking at his screen with the side of my eyes, I stilled then spat out the drink in my mouth. "Holy Fuck
Please let it not be Ricky. Please let it not be Ricky.
I prayed, afra!" lits up his own cigarette butt. "I take it 'Number four' moved in today"
"With her daughter"
Aiden hollered with laughter. "Is she hot?"
Nathan I gave enough distance as I walk behind her secretly.My hands were deeply into my pockets while I bow my head a little.School periods were over and she was on her way back to the car. I just want to ensure that Gajeel wasn't trailing her.She was close to the car, but then Luca stops her for a chat.I rolled my eyes.“Why do he keeps trying when she's clearly not interested?” I say, giving a frown.If not that he is on a wheelchair, I feel like going there and giving him a punch on the chin. I shouldn't.I'm the reason he is in that state anyway. If I wasn't too reckless in driving.I wonder why he hasn't reported it yet. He doesn't seem to even take it seriously, even when he knows it's me.Sometimes, I think I prefer him this way. He acts to clumsy around Abigail.Wait a sec...He's using this as a yardstick to get closer to Abigail, isn't he?I can't believe that heck!I grin while tightening my fist. But I stand still.I can't move even though I want to, because it'll o
Nathan's POV How did he escape the police?Are Aiden and Gray also out or in the police custody?I thought I played videogame with Aiden once?He definitely is not in custody. Or could he?I'm totally confuse and the one person who can answer my question, wouldn't listen to me any longer.He thinks I caused all the trouble and got them caught.Actually, he blames me for involving Abigail in it, which I didn't.Her curiosity got her there.I rub my face hard, my eyes burning.If Gajeel needs that money, it means he certainly plans to run away.I wonder if the police are after him. I think he escaped from them, giving the way he's keeping a low profile.He was the one who introduced the rest of us to the operations of the warehouse in the first place.He has become a threat anyway and I must be cautious of him.If he can publicize a video of Abigail claiming to leave with me, then he's going to do more than just that.I should be vigilant.I try to warn Abigail that he is around the co
Nathan's POVShe sterns leaning back against the table. Her eyes aren't exactly looking at me.She's still angry with me and she has all right to. I left her alone for days.“I came to warn you to be careful. I heard Gajeel might be in school.”She laughs sarcastically, “What does Gajeel being in school have to do with me huh?” She rants.“Keep it down. You don't want to be caught here.” I said in a low tone.“You're so unbelievable Nathan.” She snarled, pulling back from the table.“I just want you to be safe Abigail.” I said moving closer.“He's your friend isn't he? How's been around you any better?” Her angry tone just rose up, even when I advised she keeps it down.“I know you're angry with me, but please understand that whatever I did, I had to do it.”“Angry? Angry is just an understatement, I'm mad at you!” She threw her finger at my chest and push me gently.It's obvious I can't console her just yet. I should give her time I guess.She stands up to leave and then I hold her h
Abigail's POV“You must have seen the post haven't you?” Luca snapped. His countenance looked dull.I nodded forward to reply a 'yes' and clutch tight to my phone.“Who would do such a thing?” he asked me, my face looking tense as my mind floods with the possibility of the post's effects.Nathan in it somehow makes it worse. If it was only Luca and I in that video discussing about something else, I wouldn't be as bothered as I am right now.“They're a lot of people who could do something like this Luca. I just don't know who to suspect.” I replied abruptly. “I have to go to class luca.” She added and began to walk out.“But---we're in the same class.” Luca's voice sounds faint behind me.I paced quickly, but not as quiet as I wanted to be, my shoes made clicking sounds against the tiles floor.As I enter the class, I could see the look on everyone's faces.If I haven't seen the post, I'd have said they only stared that way because I was away for awhile. But who cares?They probably st
Abigail's POVI try my best to hide my shock, but I guess I exclaimed before I realized it.He was upon a wheelchair, heading my direction.He wave at me as he got near and greeted, “hi!”“Luca---” I muttered, wondering how he got upon a wheelchair.“Abigail---Abigail!” Luca's voice snapped me out of my thought.“Oh---hi!” I wave back. I definitely didn't mean to sound excited, looking at his current condition. It was however a fake smile.And at the same time, I didn't want to look like I was pitying his condition. “What happened to you Luca?” I asked.“Uh---” he paused looking sad. “It was an accident.” He snapped.“I'm so sorry luca.” I muttered. I couldn't control my emotions. I didn't mean to show them in front of him. I know he wouldn't want to be pitied.“Come on Abigail, I'm fine. You don't have to worry about me. The therapist said I'll probably be back on my feet in a week or two.” He voice carries a note of fear, like he doubts it.“Oh! That's good news. Why didn't you sta
Abigail The bed felt unbearable to sleep on all night.I was at least glad the sun came up in the morning.I heave a sigh of relief as I get out of bed. Making a little stretch, I strengthened my bones.Mom usually likes to do it and then she'll perform some yoga.It helps in strengthening the bones, so she said.Well, I think the real thing that needs strengthening is my heart.I look at the alarm clock and it hasn't rang yet. It only showed I woke up early than usual.My eyes feel weak.I should go get ready for school.The principal emailed that we were now allowed to return to school.I wonder if it was Ricky who handled that also.Does it mean mom knows?No. I don't think so.If she does, she should have called to talk about it.Is Ricky keeping it a secret.I always know he is a good man.But what I can't seem to imagine is how he has a dumb son like Nathan?Ugh! Just spitting out his name pisses me off.Trying so hard to defend himself when the pieces are all lying there.Cla
Abigail's povI am hunched in Nathan's closet, breathing slow and shallow, the must of old clothes heavy in the air.My heart thumps so loud that I'm certain he can hear it as his footsteps creak closer.The door to his room creaks open, and I look through the narrow beam of light that runs between
Abigails povMy heart is pounding as I wait outside the school, Nathan's words ringing in my ears.You don't know the half of it, Abigail. Let me explain. I should leave, I should keep running from him and the mess he's pulled me into, but my feet are firmly planted, the veil of my curiosity flutte
Abigails povMy heart thuds against my chest as I step backwards, my lips still stinging from Nathan's kiss.The air in the kitchen is too thick, too heavy, and his dark eyes are still connected with mine, their heat challenging me to respond.I push him with all my might, meeting his chest with my
Abigail's POVMy fingers tremble slightly as I hold my phone, staring at the missed calls from my mom.My stomach knots with dread.Had the principal told her?Had he called her and told her that her daughter-who she trusted to be responsible-was suspended from school?Swallowing hard, I tap on her







