*The new edited and reformed version.*
Manga lover final part
Length: 3 episodes
Wyatt's pov
Regardless of how close Valentine's Day is coming, I have to keep all this a secret. I still get to have Jayden as a friend and that's what matters. No thinking too far.
So when I notice Jayden in front of his locker as I arrive at school, I can't help but smile. I'm glad I can see him. He's basically the only person I'm not scared to talk to right now but as I start walking towards him, Nathalia grabs my arm and pushes me towards a more private area. What the hell?
"Is it true that you're gay?'' She whispers to me.
Oh no... She knows...Mateo probably decided to tell her I'm gay since he's mad at me. I mean he's not entirely wrong but I never told him anything about it.
How can he spread information like that? That's what I mean when I can't tolerate his bullsh*t anymore. I really hope he didn't tell anyone else because it would be bad. I'm not even sure I like Jayden yet and even if I really am gay. I just have strange feelings whenever I'm with him.
"Wyatt please tell me." She sounds desperate.
"If you're gay or not. I'm not mad at you. I just want to know.''
What should I tell her? I'm not ready to tell her anything related to that. She's the school's president for goodness sake. I trust her but not enough for this.
"Who told you?'' I think I sound nervous and slightly mad.
"It doesn't matter who told me. I won't judge you, I'm pansexual myself.'' Yeah, she's pansexual, maybe I could tell her...
"Uh...honestly I don't know but...please don't hate me for this but I'm trying to make Jayden confess to me since I know he likes me..."
''What? Are you for real? Wyatt you're not humiliating him, I hope not?! You're not even considering his feelings?!"
This time she was too loud. A couple of people are looking at us. Including, Samantha? What is she doing back there?
"I'm sorry Nath but I've got to go."
I have to go and talk to Sam. Mateo definitely told her about everything. I don't have that much time to talk to her before class but it'll be what it is.
I notice some of her friends leaving as I come closer to her. Yeah, it's clear he told her. She doesn't look that much happy.
"Hey, Sam...I know that Mateo told you..."
"Wyatt what about me? I liked you first...I liked you for a while now. You're not gonna date Jayden right?''
Crap...he told her about Jayden too. I hope he didn't say anything too bad but judging by what she said he clearly told her that he thinks Jayden and I will start dating.
The bell was about to ring and here's the problem I didn't tell her what I was supposed to.
I told her about my plan to make Jayden confess to me and that I would politely decline his confession. The worst part is that I hinted to her that I liked her too. Now she thinks I like her...I'm in trouble but I couldn't say anything else since the bell rang shortly after I said it.
What am I gonna do? Valentine's Day is in two days and I'm planning to push Jayden to confess on Valentine's Day.
What's worse is that I overheard him tell Bailey that he wants to confess to me on that day probably.
God, I hope he never realizes I overheard him. I'm afraid the plan won't run as it should. I have so many questions that are left unanswered.
During lunch, I don't eat with the gang since I knew Mateo was gonna be there. I go join Jayden and his friend Bailey in the library as usual.
I immediately smile upon seeing him.
Regarding rumours, I didn't see anything on social media so I think I'm fine. I notice him blushing as I approach him because of my charming smile.
"Hey, what's up?"
"Oh, aren't you suppose to be eating with your friends right now?''
"Oh no, today I didn't want to. I wanted to see you.'' My smile becomes brighter. I get slapped on the head.
"What about me? Jayden's isn't the only one here.''
I know she supports whatever is going on between me and him. I believe she knows what's going on between us. She just likes to joke around. I chuckle.
"Yeah, yeah, I wanted to see you too.'' I smile despite it.
We all eat lunch together and while chatting too.
Everything might seem so calm right now but what Jayden doesn't know is what is coming up in two days.
I feel kinda bad about it. I don't want to hurt him, I love being his friend but I won't stop now when I'm so close to achieving my goal.
What matters right now is that I sense a feeling of happiness I've never felt before and that's whenever I'm around Jayden. Ok, Bailey too but he's the main source of it.
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Jayden and I agreed to hang out together after school. As Mateo isn't talking to me anymore, it's not an issue anymore.
We get to my house and my room. Then, I notice the very manga on my desk I accidentally left there. Of course, he notices it.
"Wait, is that a manga?" I laugh awkwardly.
"Yes..."
"It's your sister's perhaps?"
"No, it's mine." He turns to me shock evident in his eyes.
"What? You read mangas?"
"Yeah..." I say embarrassed as I play with my hair, nervous reflex.
"Wow...gay ones too? For some reason, I don't believe you."
"Nobody knows so keep it a secret."
"Yes, so, you're a manga lover?" He says in disbelief and confusion.
"Ever since the girls started talking about it, I got curious and started reading some. Now I'm addicted to it." Suddenly, he gets all embarrassed too.
"I actually like reading mangas too." I already found that out but I pretend to be shocked.
"For reals?"
"Yeah, I can't believe we have that in common...Gay stuff in anime is not well seen among guys."
"Yeah, definitely not."
"Um, I didn't know what we were gonna do but...now I really want to hear what are your favourite mangas...If you're really a manga lover, you'll be able to tell me all that." He says flustered.
"Yeah," I smile.
We have a long chat about anything manga. Honestly, I felt those strange feelings again and stronger this time around.
I felt...flustered...I was happy I was there. My heart...was pounding. Crap, I'm really falling in love with him? Ugh, I can't possibly be gay like the guys in the mangas. Gosh, I hope it's just a simple crush or phase because I don't know what I'll do once Jayden confesses on Valentine's Day in two days.
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Today is Valentine's Day. Samantha has been acting all lovey-dovey with me the last few days. As to not hurt her I went along with it.
Today is the day Jayden is supposed to confess to me. I was supposed to do my plan but I didn't need to sense I already received a text from Jayden saying he wanted to meet me at the back of the school after school ends for the day.
I'm nervous. Jayden is gonna confess to me. Normally I never know in advance. It feels weird knowing it in advance.
I thought about it all day long. It even brought Samantha to ask me a few questions as she was confused about the fact why I was spacing out a lot earlier.
I don't know what I'll do with her but I can't continue acting for long. She will figure it out soon.
I'm currently waiting for him at the back of the school where nobody can see us. It's nerve-wracking waiting here. I'm anxious. What will happen exactly? I finally notice Jayden arriving.
"Uh...I think you could've guessed that we normally don't meet here...well...well, I have something important to te...tell you'' He stutters. I notice he's blushing and that he's really nervous too.
"Uh, I...I...I like you...I know you're probably not gay and all but I figured..." He hides his face.
I don't know what came over me but I kissed him.
At first, he seemed surprised and I get surprised too by what I just did. This wasn't part of my plan at all! I was supposed to reject him politely not this!
Regardless he closes his eyes and lets me kiss him full-on. We kissed for what felt like hours. We had to stop to breathe.
"Uh...Wyatt, why'd you kiss me? I'm confused..."
He seems shy and puzzled too. It was my moment to talk.
"You're kinda wrong about me not being gay...I don't know if I'm gay yet but I believe I like you Jayden.''
I can see his eyes become wide open for a second then he starts to turn red and he starts crying. What?!
"Oh no! Why are you crying?''
I touch his face to dry up his tears and seeing him cry like that worries me a lot. Too much I think.
"Are y....you for real...you like me?" I think about my feelings and realize this feels right. I do like him. I do like Jayden.
"Yes, I like you...I'm not pranking you. If you want I can show you in the next upcoming days that I do in fact like you.''
"Oh no, no, you don't need to do that. I believe you. You seem to be saying the truth, especially the kiss...It said it all. I'm crying because I thought it was a dream.''
"Oh, how sweet of you to think that but I can assure you that this is not a dream."
I kiss his forehead. We notice the sun starting to set in the back. It's beautiful. We enjoy the moment as we both know that we won't have the chance to have this a lot since I'm popular and people don't know I'm gay.
"What do we do now?"
"Oh uh...do you want to be my boyfriend?''
I notice that he starts to red up again and then he starts to hug me.
"Of course, I want to.''
"Unfortunately, we have to be dating in secret.''
I think he doesn't even need to question it since he knows why.
"It's fine I was hoping for that too for the beginning of our relationship anyways." He smiles cutely.
Omg, it feels so weird hearing him talk about the fact we are dating now. It's fine I'll get used to it.
"Gosh, this feels so much like a manga scene," I say.
"I agree. I never thought this could happen in real life."
"Me neither."
Suddenly we get into a comfortable silence. I decided to hold his hand as I feel like I want to. Then I decide to tell him the full truth.
"Jayden?"
"Yes?" He blushes.
"There's something I need to come clean."
"Want?" He asks worried.
"Short story, I got into mangas and noticed you were in love with me thanks to it. I befriended you at first because I wanted to make you confess to me. I wanted to know what it was like in real life but...I didn't expect to fall in love with you too..."
"You befriended me because of that...?" He says feeling hurt.
"No, don't misunderstand. I know it's not the best what I did but I genuinely like you."
"Still..." I take his hands again and make him stare into my eyes.
"I'm sorry for doing that. I promise I'll never do something like that. Ok?"
"Ok..." We hug each other and I enjoy the breathtaking hug.
"Ok... so I think we have to get home since it's getting kinda dark and cold.''
"Yeah, you're right.''
We kiss one last time and afterwards, we leave to walk back home our separate way since we don't live in the same area.
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I've been on cloud nine all weekend long. I absolutely love dating Jayden! Dating in general but unfortunately, we have to get back to school.
Today, I, unfortunately, have to break Sam's heart. I can't bare to pretend anymore. Especially not considering I'm dating Jayden now.
She wanted to hang out with me this weekend but I told her no. I want to stay friends with her since she is a great girl and all but I don't think it'll be possible.
"Samantha...I have something to tell you..."
''You like me is that it?''
I feel bad for her but I have no choice I can't bring myself to pretend anymore.
"Uh no, I'm sorry but...I'm gay and I've been dating Jayden since last Friday..."
I know this must be a big blow to her but I'm left with no other choices. I notice that she's about to start crying.
"Oh...so you...you like Jayden..but why did you lie to me?'' I notice how hurt, sad and heartbroken she is.
"I'm sorry but I didn't want to break your heart...You're my friend and all.''
Some tears are falling from her eyes. Her mascara gets all ruined. She takes a big breath and starts talking.
"I'm n...not mad at you but I...I think I need a break from you...I...I don't want to stop being your friend but I have to move on and by that...I mean on my own.''
Oh geez, I expected that but at least she is taking the news better than I thought she would.
"It's fine Samantha, I wasn't expecting to be well, gay and I respect your decision.'' She hugs me tightly and then I leave to go see my beloved Jayden.
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I didn't talk to her for a few weeks. I have yet to speak to Mateo and honestly, I'll never talk to him after what he's done to me. Homophobic jerk. Oops, it's fine though. He really is just that.
I have gotten used to the fact of dating someone and being gay. Jayden and I have been doing well. I eventually told Nathalia in secret about it and she supports me. That's what I expected.
Lately, I've gotten more and more used to dating him to the point that we both agreed the other day that we're ready to come out to the entire school.
It's more important for me since I'm popular and all but not really for Jayden. We decided that today since it's Friday and school is over we would post on social media to come out to the entire world. Not showing off with kisses.
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It's Saturday and Jayden slept over since my dad knows and all. I came out to him the other day and turns out he's gay too. It was a huge shock but I'm fine with it.
My mom died years ago of cancer and honestly, I don't want him to replace her.
Regardless, we came out on social media too and we read the comments this morning. Some people support me, some don't know how to respond to that and others flat out don't accept me.
Some of the gang members texted me to know if it was true and to verify that my account wasn't hacked. Rude but anyways they don't know how to respond to that.
Sure it will be hell on Monday but at least we will be free to do what we want and not worry anymore that someone might see us.
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The last few weeks have been better than I thought. Yes, we had sometimes small remarks like the word fag and all but it's fine really.
Samantha started talking to me the other day again. I think she moved on. It's clear sense she doesn't have her normal dyed blond hair but instead her chocolate brown hair. It suits her. She even cut her hair shorter.
She told me she is dating someone new and that she moved on. She is ready to be my friend again. She is trying to get along with Nathalia which is a blessing in disguise. Same thing with Jayden and Bailey his friend.
I learned this morning that she is actually dating Bailey. I knew Bailey is lesbian and all but it came as a shock to me.
Sam being bisexual was a shock too. I guess they decided to hide it too like me and Jayden did.
I never saw them talk to each other but oh well it is what is. I might have lost some people, friends and gained new friends. It doesn't really matter to me because I get to live a very beautiful manga life, in love just like a manga lover that I am with another manga lover too, as in my beloved boyfriend, Jayden Larson.
The end
The next story will be To love again
Length: 2 episodes
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