Over the weekend, I pretty much tried avoiding Nathan as much as I could. If he texted me, I never replied back. If he called me, I never answered. If he tried coming over to my house, well, the only time Nathan has ever come over to my house is when my parents aren't home so we wouldn't have to worry about making out on my bed and my mom walking right into my room or cuddling on the couch and my dad just so happens to pass by so pretty much, Nathan has never tried coming over to my house.

I've been feeling really bad about it cause I don't like ignoring him, but I've been trying to come up with an excuse for me lying on Friday night and I couldn't think of anything so I guess I'll just have to come right out and tell the truth or else risk Nathan hating me and I wouldn't like that at all. I love that boy too much to be able to deal with him hating me.

So once Monday rolled around, I recited a speech of forgiveness for when I bump into Nathan. I walked up to my locker and opened it, mumbling softly to myself.

"So I hope that you'll be able to forgive me for lying to you like that." I mumbled, finishing my speech then I sighed before starting my speech over for the thousand time.

"Nathan, I'm sorry that I lied to you, but I didn't-"

"HEY!" I suddenly heard a loud voice right behind me which caused me to jump, my eyes widening.

It was Nathan, the Joker of course.

"N-Nathan...H-hi..." I softly squeaked out.

Nathan smiled softly at me before quickly frowning.

"What happened to you over the weekend? Why didn't you answer my calls or texts?" He asked.

I could immediately tell that he was hurt and that made me feel really bad all over again.

I sighed then closed my locker door and started to walk, Nathan quickly followed right next to me.

"I...It's complicated. I mean...you know..." I wasn't exactly sure what I was getting at and I didn't know why I couldn't come right out and tell him the truth. He wouldn't be angry to know that I went out on a date with a girl that my mom set up for me right? Right!?

Nathan stepped right in front of me and held his hand up, telling me to stop talking.

"Simon, it's alright. You don't have to explain anything."

I blinked my eyes, confused.

"I...I don't?"

Nathan shook his head.

"If this has something to do with your parents, I understand."

"You...you do?"

He nodded.

"If your parents put you on lockdown then there's nothing I could do so..." He shrugged.

I sighed, feeling miserable all over again. Now Nathan thinks that my parents grounded me or something. I can't keep this lie up.

"Nathan..."

"Hey, since we couldn't do movie night on Friday, wanna come over after school and watch something instead?"

"I...I'll have to see."

Nathan nodded then started walking away. I watched as he left my side, feeling like a terrible boyfriend for lying.

"Is this what relationships are all about?" I asked myself outloud.

...

I headed over to my house once school ended and the minute I opened up the door and stepped in, I saw my mom and Hailey.

"Uh...what's going on?"

"Hailey came over to hang out."

I slowly looked over at Hailey then back at my mom.

"Um...I've got plans already..."

"Oh? Where are you going? Maybe Hailey can tag along."

Is my mom being serious right now? I wanted to tell her that I had no feelings for Hailey whatsoever and that I'm in love with a boy named Nathan Young instead and that she should stop pushing me into dating girls, but I knew I couldn't do that and I definitely didn't want to embarrass myself in front of Hailey. So instead, I took a deep breath to calm my nerves before speaking.

"I'm going over to a friends house to watch a movie-"

"Perfect! All three of you can hang out together! And you can introduce Hailey to your friend! Is that okay, Hailey?"

Hailey nodded. "Sounds good. Ready to go?" She asked me.

I nodded, feeling frustrated.

...

"Hey!" Nathan greeted as he opened up the door, but his face immediately dropped once he saw Hailey next to me.

"Um..."

"This...is Hailey. Do you mind if she joins us?"

Nathan shook his head and he smiled again.

"Not at all. The more the merrier! Come on in!" He said, opening the door wide for the both of us.

We both stepped inside and I immediately turned towards Nathan.

"Can we talk?" I whispered.

He nodded.

"Sure. Hey, Hailey, feel free to pick out a movie or whatever. Me and Simon are gonna talk for a bit okay?"

"No problem." She said, smiling then went over to Nathan's movie collection.

I grabbed onto Nathan's hand and quickly pulled him into the kitchen.

"Nathan...I have to be honest with you." I said, facing him.

"Okay..." He said, shoving his hands into his pants pockets.

"I...I'm sorry I lied about Friday. I didn't go to the library. I went out on a date...with Hailey." I said, taking a pause to see his reaction first before continuing.

I couldn't tell what Nathan was thinking, though. He had a poker face on which was funny because he didn't play poker. At least not that I know of.

"And...the reason I went out on a date with her is because my mom and her mom set us up on a date and you know I can't tell my parents about us and I didn't know if I should tell Hailey about us either so..." I sighed.

"I understand if you hate me and if you want to break up-" I was quickly cut off by Nathan wrapping his arms around me and pulling me into a hug.

"Simon, I already told you that if it has something to do with your parents then I understand." He said then pulled away and looked at me straight in the eyes.

"I am hurt that you lied to me, though, thinking that I would've hated you for knowing the truth, but you can be honest with me about anything okay?"

I smiled softly and nodded.

"Great! Let's not keep Hailey waiting." He said then he pecked me on the cheek before walking back into the living room.

I felt a huge weight lifting off my shoulders. It really was silly of me to lie like that for no reason. I trust Nathan and Nathan trusts me. I don't want our relationship to be built on lies for anything. Whether it's something small or big.

...

After sitting on the couch with Nathan and Hailey for a couple hours, I felt really uncomfortable because I couldn't relax and cuddle with Nathan. Hailey is a cool girl and all, but I don't know if she'll keep our secret if me and Nathan told her about us and I don't want to risk that. It's already difficult keeping our relationship a secret from my parents and the kids at school because of the bullying and teasing by Matt and his friends. It really is starting to seem like our relationship is built on lies because we're lying to other people.

Finally, the movie ended.

"Ah~ That was a good movie. I'm gonna go to the bathroom really quick. Where is it?"

"Down the hall on the left." Nathan told her and I watched as Hailey walked away before finally settling back into the couch and let out a sigh of relief.

"Thank god she's gone for a minute. I didn't know if I could take just sitting here like this."

Nathan chuckled as he rested his elbow on the back of the couch, propping his head up with his hand and facing me.

"It was so cute how uncomfortable you were~" He teased and I gave him the death glare.

"Not funny. I don't know how long I can take this. Just...hiding from everybody. Hiding from a person who goes to another school."

Nathan nodded then he grabbed my chin with his free hand.

"I really don't like seeing you uncomfortable, but if you want to wait then I'll support you."

I smiled happily.

"How did I ever get such an understanding boyfriend?"

"Easy. You fell for my good looks and charm~" He teased then he pressed his lips against mine.

I quickly melt into Nathan's warm kiss and we probably would've went farther until...

"Ahem."

I quickly pulled back and jumped up, surprised to see Hailey.

"H-Hailey!"

Hailey slowly smiled then she crossed her arms over her chest.

"I'll keep your secret for you."

"S-secret? What secret?" I nervously said, hoping that she really didn't see me and Nathan lip locking.

"Oh come on, Simon. It's obvious. When I asked you if you had a girlfriend, you said, 'something like that'. If you really did have a girlfriend, you would've came right out and said it. Plus, I kinda figured you didn't have one since you said it was your first date. Second, while we were watching the movie, you looked really uncomfortable. Like you were hesitant to be comfortable around your friend and third, I kinda have a good sense of people." She explained, smiling.

"Wow! You're good!" Nathan said, clapping.

"I would totally date you if I could, but I have to deal with this cold fella all the time~" He teased.

I shot daggers at Nathan before looking back at Hailey.

"So...you'll keep our secret?" I asked.

She nodded and smiled.

"I'm sorry that I intruded on you guys hanging out. I can leave now if you want?"

"No need. You can stay if you want." I said, finally smiling.

Now that the whole thing with Hailey has been cleared up, I still had many things to worry about. Starting with my parents...