Let Me Go
Chapter Six: Jealousy Casts A Tide of Anger
Nathan looked over his history book before slamming it shut. He wasn't really in the mood to study, despite the test that was hanging right over his head.
He looked around the courtyard, and at the many students eating lunch, and chatting, and wordlessly, he made his way towards the table he'd sat at almost every day this year.
Nathan stopped short when he looked in front of him. There, sitting at the table, was Brooke and Lucas kissing, Haley and Jake mumbling and speaking with each other while laughing, and Tim and some girl, who also seemed to be in a pretty heated conversation.
He scratched his head, not really wanting to sit besides Haley and Jake, especially. So, he took a seat at the table nearest to him, where some random people were sitting.
Nathan pulled out his lunch bag, taking a bite into his shiny green apple, and opening his history book once more. Attempting to read about whatever he was reading, wasn't working, so once again he shifted his gaze back over to the table where his friends sat.
They were now all talking and laughing, and Lucas's arm was strung over Brooke's shoulders, as was Jake's with Haley. Nathan sighed, looking at Haley and Jake lean into each other.
She was so perfect, she didn't even know it. Her hair was golden brown, and her eyes were so deep. Her eyes, however, weren't looking at Nathan, they were focused deeply on Jake, who was currently the speaker of the conversation.
He wanted to be Jake at that point. He wanted to march over there, and park his ass right next to Haley. He wanted to sling his arm over her shoulders, comfortably, and kiss her, and whisper sweet nothings into her ear. He wanted to be the one that was talking, and making everyone laugh. He wanted so much that it seemed he would never get.
Finally wracking up the courage, Nathan stood and walked towards his table, taking a seat besides his brother, and being completely quiet and to himself.
Tim looked towards him. "Hey Man, where've you been? We thought you'd ditched us or something."
"Sorry," He mumbled, trying to avoid Haley's gaze. He could tell she was looking at him, just because her eyes were so deep, you could always feel it if she were looking at you, "I had to get my history book. I have a test this afternoon."
"Me too," Brooke groaned, and he almost physically thanked his friend, "Mr. Harper is going to like, murder me with this test. Whoever invented essay tests, should be killed."
"What's he going to do, Brooke? Take away essay tests, just because you say so?" Haley rolled her eyes playfully, and Brooke leaned over, shoving her best friend.
"It makes sense! We should boycott it. You know? Do the whole, 'passive resistance' thing.." "I could totally see you doing that." Haley laughed, and Nathan cringed. He loved her laugh, but right now, it was making him sick. He was sick because he couldn't have her love. How stalkerish and insane did he sound?
"You know, the funny thing is, I could too." Lucas chuckled, and Brooke smacked his shoulder.
"Broody! You're supposed to be defending me, here. Otherwise, you aren't getting any."
"Broody?" Tim questioned the seemingly unfamiliar nickname.
"You know, Tim. Brooke's been calling Lucas Broody since last year, when she got jealous because Sarah Roberts had a pet name for her boyfriend, and she didn't.." Nathan rolled his eyes.
"Hey! So not true! Okay, well kind of true, but the name suits him anyway, so it all works out. What's up with you today, anyway, Mr. Grumpy?"
Now, all eyes were on him. He cursed at Brooke inwardly, but he knew she was right. He was kind of being a dick. He couldn't help it though! He was beyond pissed off at Haley for being with Jake, when he was sure he and Haley would make a much better fit!
He was jealous because he knew that him and her together would be perfect, and he had snapped at Brooke, because he wanted to have pet names with Haley. He was almost sure he hated Jake, who was probably one of his best friends, and that wasn't good.
Sighing, Nathan shook his head. "I'm just having trouble with this test. I agree with Brooke, maybe we should just boycott it."