*The new edited and reformed version.*
Manga lover first part
Length: 3 episodes
Wyatt's pov
Lately, the girls in my class have been talking about a thing called manga? Yeah, that's the name. I don't know why but I'm curious to know what that is. Why are the girls talking about that instead of fangirling over me? Fan Girling, you may ask?
Well, I'm Wyatt Lewis and I'm the most popular guy at school. I'm friends with Samantha Lunderdake that's your classic cheerleader, I'm best friends with Mateo Macaster, the captain of the school's basketball team and friends with Nathalia Petesburg the school's president.
I hang out with a bunch of other people but that's the ones with who I'm the closest with.
Since I'm kind of annoyed and curious about the whole ordeal of mangas, I've decided to talk to the girls before class starts.
"Hey, what are you girls talking about?"
"Oh, um...we were talking about mangas."
"Ohhh, what is that exactly?''
"Oh, I didn't know you were interested in mangas."
I sigh in my head since one of the girls seems to want to give me an earful. Maybe I misjudged them. They are clearly not some of my fangirls.
"Presley, he asked you what is a manga!'' She looks at Presley and then looks back at me.
''Okay never mind her, a manga is a Japanese version of boys' love. Sometimes they call it Yaoi. It's like anime. Do you know anime?''
I listen to her with some growing interest. I notice my friend Mateo watching me completely puzzled about what's going on.
It's obvious he'll want to ask me tons of questions later. It's not that surprising that he's confused about all this. I'm kinda confused about my own behaviour too. Obviously, I'll have to answer all of his questions afterwards. Yeah, me...
"Yeah, I know that who doesn't?''
"Ok, but instead of anime in a movie or a tv series is in books called mangas."
"Oh, that's cool..." I say unsure and then a shy girl approaches me.
''Would you like to read some...?"
"Omg, Emma don't ask him that..."
"Sure, I'll take a look,'' I answer before she can complete her sentence.
They all look at me in shock and amazement at my statement. Presley is the first to ask me to take her manga
"Here, here's mine you can take it for a few weeks to read it.''
Afterwards, they all ask me to take their mangas but the bell rings. Turns out I didn't take any of their mangas.
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"Hey, dude what was that earlier?''
"Oh, I just wanted to know what the girls were talking about. Turns out they were talking about mangas."
"Manga?"
"Yeah, what about it?''
"My sister has a couple of mangas and I found them the other day. Can you believe it's literally 2 boys doing sexy stuff, like sex? It's disgusting! How can girls enjoy reading that?''
"Wait, you knew about mangas but didn't care to tell me?''
"Well, I didn't want to talk about it since it's embarrassing and disgusting. Wait..." His eyes light up mockingly.
"Don't tell me you're interested in reading mangas!" I awkwardly laugh.
"Me? No of course not! But I wanted to know what that was.''
"Anyways, I hope you'll never read that sh*t. Two men touching each other's dicks or something. It's disgusting!"
Normally, I would tell him everything but this time I didn't do the same thing as him.
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It's been a couple of weeks since then and well let's say I started enjoying reading manga. My curiosity got the better of me and I started reading some online since I can't buy some or else people will ask questions.
I didn't think I would enjoy it, knowing that's basically guys doing sexual and romantic stuff.
I think I'm even getting addicted to it, just like the girls in class.
It's strange how much I like it. I didn't know guys could do such things but...I think it's cool. It's different.
Regardless, obviously, nobody knows about this, because well if I told somebody, they would laugh at me.
The girls enjoying reading it is one thing but me being a straight guy and the most popular guy in school doesn't make me allowed to like that.
They'll think I'm gay, weak and so much more. I try to hide it as much as I can.
Though I think it's crazy I now have a common point with girls and they don't even know.
I say people will think I'm gay but who knows, maybe it's strange for a guy after all to enjoy reading gay manga, a straight guy even more. I'm sure some gay guys read it as porn...Um...I don't want to think about that...
Regardless, it's crazy but I hope nobody finds out about it.
I get into class and yet again the girls freak out about some new manga and talk about it. Only for once I wish I could partake in this conversation. I like manga too. It's awkward that no one knows I like it but despite it, I know I can't go with the girls and show interest or else consider me dead.
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I'm currently eating lunch with Samantha, Mateo and the rest of my gang. Nathalia couldn't make it because of the president's duties.
Since the start of the lunch break, Samantha keeps being super close to me and touchy too. Sometimes she accidentally touches my hand and my thigh. I find it weird since it's Sam and all but I don't really like it. It makes me feel uncomfortable.
"So, how was the exam?" Mateo asks.
"Oh, it was alright.''
Zayne, he's the captain of the school's soccer team. Yeah, I hang out with basically everybody since I'm the most popular in school.
"I think I'll get a good mark." I decide to speak up.
"It was fine.''
Everyone continues talking during lunch. On the other hand, I can't wait to be home to read some mangas.
"Wyatt? Will you come to the party this Friday at my house?"
"Yeah sure like always.''
I fake a smile knowing damn well that for once I'd prefer reading those mangas instead of going there.
"Cool, it's definitely gonna be one of my best parties. I'll make sure of it.'' She flashes the brightest smile I have ever seen from her.
I'm left kinda confused about that smile of hers but I brush it off.
Samantha always throws parties once in a while. Normally, I'm always excited to go to her parties but this time around I kinda want to stay at home and read mangas all weekend long.
This is so unlike me. I really am getting way too much addicted to mangas.
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''Hey, Wyatt!'' Nathalia starts running towards me.
''Yeah, what is it?'' She stops to take a breather.
''Is everything alright with you? I haven't heard of you for a minute there."
"Uh yeah, I'm fine why'd you ask me that?"
"It just feels like every time I see you with the others you seem a bit down like you don't want to be there...? An I imagining things?" I look at her confused about her statement.
"I don't understand what you mean, I like hanging out with them. ''
"Wyatt, I know you're lying to me, tell me what's wrong?''
She always knows when something bothers me. She doesn't like it when I lie to her.
"I don't know, I don't want to talk about it.''
''Ok, it's fine. I won't push you to say anything but if something bothers you, you know you can talk to me even though I'm busy.
"Yeah, I know thanks.''
Even if she wants to know what's wrong with me, she never forces me to say what bothers me. That's one of the things I like about her.
I mostly trust her the most sense she doesn't judge that much but this time I can't bring myself to tell her. I'm afraid she won't see me the same way. I don't want to lose our friendship.
We've known each other since middle school. We've been friends for basically 5 years. She always tells me what's wrong with her.
Even when one time I saw her kiss a girl, I was super supportive and didn't tell anybody. It's kinda sad that Mateo doesn't really like her. I don't think Samantha likes her either. At least I think so.
I never saw Samantha talk to her when I'm not there. She only talks to her when it's school-related issues because Nath is in charge of the school's council.
If only they could get along. That's a thing for another day.
"Ok, I gotta go now."
"Yeah see you later."
"Later!"
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Lately, I've been observing a guy in my class. Why? Since I started reading mangas, I was curious to know if some boys like me too.
In those mangas, lots of popular guys have guys that like them or even secret admirers. So, I was curious to know if it were the case in real life knowing I'm popular and all. Especially how it's possible for two guys to like each other in real life. I want to see it for myself. Anyways, it's better to be open about those things, huh?
Anyways, I believe I found that guy, the one that's my admirer. His name is Jayden, I believe. He's the one that I've been observing.
I've noticed that he keeps stealing glances at me. He blushes too. He hasn't said a word to me but he seems quite shy towards me. He seems..sad whenever I'm with girls. No other guy acts like that towards me even if I am popular and all. Only girls do.
That intrigues me a lot. How is that possible? How come I never realized that before? The way he's acting toward me looks so similar to the mangas I've read so far. I think he must have a crush on me at the very least. Is he gay? I don't know.
What frustrates me is that he hasn't done anything to get me to notice him or small gestures. Even worse he seems to run away or avoid me whenever I try to talk to him.
In those mangas, the guys dare to confess just like the girls always do. He hasn't done so and it's confusing. Why is he not doing it like the girls do all the time to me?
Now it only makes me more curious. I really want to know what it feels like to be confessed by a boy. Never in my life has a boy liked me before let alone confess their love to me. I'm growing interested. I want to live what the guys go through in those mangas. I have the perfect title for that.
Anyways, is it as marvellous and awesome as the mangas show it? Would it be the same in real life?
My biggest concern is that he won't confess to me and I know that there aren't other guys that seem gay to me.
I just don't know at what length I have to go to make it happen.
Don't mistake for me pinning after him and falling in love with him. I'm not gay, I like girls.
Regardless, I have to figure out whether Jayden is gay or not.
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I walk back home with Mateo after school and despite it being risky, I ask him about Jayden.
"Hey, Mateo?"
"Yeah?"
"Might you know if Jayden is gay?" He grimaces.
"Why do you want to know such a thing?"
"I just find it odd. He's been looking at me weirdly as I wanted to know if..."
"Ew dude. Poor you. Is that guy pinning after you? Yeah, I think he's gay. It's not confirmed but I've never seen him with a girl other than his friend."
"Maybe it's his girlfriend?"
"As much as I want that fag to be dating her, I don't think they are." Fag...
"Gosh...Now it all makes sense."
"Stay away from him yeah?" He asks worried and concerned in his voice.
"Yeah, I will." Not.
"Good, now can we stop talking about that gay sh*t?"
"Yeah..." I smile faintly.
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We currently are eating at the cafeteria and as it's been the last few days Samantha is quite touchy. For some reason, I feel turned off by that. I don't like it. It looks way more fun in those mangas when the guys do it.
"So you guys are playing tonight?" Sam asks Zayne the soccer guy.
"Yeah, and we're totally crushing it!"
"Yeah, that's the spirit!" They all cheer.
While they do I notice Sam looking at me quite intensely. I find it odd but I don't say anything. She gives up once the guys talk to her.
"You're gonna cheer for us, Sam?"
"Definitely!" She smiles and laughs.
Most people would have their hearts melt at that smile but for some reason, it doesn't for me.
I only think of Samantha as my friend, nothing else.
"So, Wyatt you're coming tonight right?"
"What?" Samantha glares at me.
"You're coming tonight right?" She sags frustrated.
I want to refuse since I'm not in the mood. I'd want to read some of my mangas tonight but I guess I can't. Now being popular doesn't sound so appealing anymore.
"Yeah," I force a smile.
"And my party tomorrow too?" Crap...I forgot about that.
"Yeah"
They all smile happy to hear that news. Normally, they want girls to come and for that to happen, they need me, thanks to my popularity with girls.
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It's a new week and that means school yet again. I'm ready to get into class but a girl comes in front of me right at the door. Oh, she wants to confess to me right?
At the same time, I notice the guy Jayden. He's looking at us and he seems sad about what he's seeing. Yup, jealousy, like in my favourite mangas.
I made up my mind about something. I want to make him confess to me. I want to do anything for it to happen.
If it works. I'll just tell him I don't like him that way but politely just like the girl right in front of me. Gosh, I hope it'll work.
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During the last few days, I've been occasionally winking at him, glancing at him but he hasn't even given mind to my almost unnoticeable gestures.
I have to do something bigger for him to notice me. Normally, people approach me just with those small things but Jayden hasn't yet.
I don't know if it's because I'm popular or something that makes him not approach me.
I managed to find out who's that friend Mateo mentioned to me about. Her name is Bailey and she's great friends with Jayden it seems like it. It's the only time when he doesn't seem shy.
Regarding his friend, I don't personally know her but she's fine. Everyone in my book is fine anyways.
He is indeed shy as I first thought. He seems to like reading a lot but I wonder what kind of book he reads? Manga?
Ugh, what is wrong with me of course he doesn't like it, as people like to say only the girls like it and well there's me, but it's kinda embarrassing.
I know I'm aware that I shouldn't like that sense I'm a guy and all but I was curious!
Most people think I have lots of experience with dating while I actually don't. Listen...I've never been in a relationship...Nobody knows that except Mateo and Nath but they don't care. That's my secret.
I don't know why but I've never liked a girl in the 17 years of my life to the point to want to date them.
I know I'm charming and all but still nobody has really made my heart start fluttering or pounding or even made me really flustered. No one has. No one caught my interest and it made me lovesick.
I know someday I'll have to have a girlfriend or at least a fake one, so nobody suspects anything.
Luckily, Mateo never asked me if I'm gay because I'm not, well at least I don't think so. I've never been attracted to a boy before so no.
You probably wonder how I manage with being popular and all without dating a single person. I keep telling everybody that I'll be dating when I'll find the right girl. They say it's nonsense but they still believe it either way. It's a challenge to girls it seems like.
When in reality it's not true. I reject every girl that confesses to me. I tell them why and they're also not allowed to tell anybody.
I don't know why but I find it entertaining to try and make someone confess to me not only someone but a boy. If Jayden doesn't confess to me or approach me by Friday, I'll take matters into my own hands.
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