All Chapters of The Boy In The Photo: Chapter 11 - Chapter 14

[Nathaniel]Luckily, I did not have any other shared classes with Chris after. Allowing me to calm my emotions down. There were stares, murmurs and gossiping here and there. Classmates asking about the photo. But, with Clara’s protection and my crafted story, I was gradually getting accustomed to the attention. Lunch time at the canteen was crowded. Under the eyes of many students, I quickly found a seat, waiting for Clara. While waiting, I started researching on date plans with girls. The episode in Chemistry class earlier unsettled me a little. I didn’t like that I was still emotionally affected by Chris. It’s biological, not logical. My brain knows I need to let go. Not to think too much of his sudden appearance and suggestive actions. But my heart. It doesn’t want to let go. His presence itself makes my heart beat faster, bringing back beautiful memories that I kept close to my heart. I had to constantly curb myself from running towards him every time I saw him. I ache for th

[Nathaniel]My head snapped up so fast I bumped into Jasper’s due to our close proximity. “Ouch!” Jasper rubbed his head. “What was that reaction for?”He knows? “Who is he?” I asked cautiously.Jasper was about to speak when the teacher walked in.“Later, Detective Cladwell.” He winked. “Jas!” I hissed. He left me stewing for the rest of the lesson while I kept glancing at the clock hanging on the wall, begging for each minute to pass faster.Did Jasper really know? Or suspected? It has to be Chris. Jasper knew, or at least could recognise students in our year. He wouldn’t call someone a random guy. Wait. He saw Chris yesterday. Jasper should be able to recognise him. When the class bell finally rang, I turned to Jasper, expecting him to continue. I huffed as he packed his bag and we strolled out of the classroom, transiting to the next class.“Remember I said this morning that the body build and facial features of that guy in the edited bonfire photo look a little familiar to