Undercover: Book 3 — Chapter 18

"How come you didn't tell me Caiden was back?" Nick asked.

"He was pissed with me,” I said shrugging taking a bite of a fry.

"Why the fuck is this bitch here?" Caiden snarled taking a seat in what I'm guessing is his usual spot.

“He is here because I invited him," Nick said simply and Caiden turned his glare to his best friend. He really needed to get that glaring problem fixed.

"Why?" Caiden asked between clenched teeth.

"We've became good friends, Nick said. Underneath the table I could feel his hand on my thigh.

"Well don't bring your fuck face of a friend here," Caiden said, and Nick rolled his eyes not at all fazed by Caiden's attitude.

"Hey man look,” Kyle said nodding his head toward the entrance where Leon just walked in. Caiden clenched his fists looking where Leon now sat with Ashton and Cam. Sensing his glare he looked up and smirked when he noticed me sitting with them he waved at me along with Cam and Ash. He put his hands to his mouth and yelled,

“Hey Jace! Why are you sitting with those losers you should come sit with us.” I didn't respond and felt Nick's hand tightened on my leg and I looked up at him.

"You’re friends with Leon?" he asked me and I shrugged.

"Not really. But him, Ashton and Cam are pretty cool."

"We don't talk to them. If you wanna hang with us then you don't even associate yourself with them unless it's beating the shit out of them,” Max said, I was honestly surprised to hear his deep voice talk but I nodded my head slowly.

“Why? Why are you guys like rivals with them?" I couldn't help but ask.

“Why is he sitting here again?" Caiden asked with a scowl and his hand sliding down his face, showing his irritated expression.

“Is someone facing a hangover?" I said putting on a fake pout and Caiden narrowed his eyes at me.

“Let me beat the shit out of him," Caiden said standing up making his chair fall to the ground. The loud cafeteria turned into only small chatter so everyone could hear what was going on.

“What the hell did I do now?" I asked, throwing my hands up.

I should get this guy a consoler.

So then he actually has a reason to beat the shit out of you?

Well duh and to help his anger problems.

“There will be no beating the shit out of anyone today," Nick said calmly standing up. “You are done hitting him,” he pointed at me. My black eye has basically disappeared besides a small tiny bruise underneath my eye which should be gone by tomorrow.

“Nick, you may be my best friend but that won't stop me from punching you,” Caiden was livid now.

"Ladies, ladies. Please,” Tom said now standing up with Caiden, Nick and me. “Now, what the hell has gotten into you?" he asked looking at Nick and he only rolled his eyes.

“This poor kid has come out of his room supporting a new bruise. He isn't paying to stay in this school just to be best up daily,” Nick defended and I narrowed my eyes. Now I’m a kid?

“I think we should just go,” Nathan suggested standing up.

I nodded. “Good idea."

“I'll join you guys,” Nick said.

“What the fuck?" Caiden said walking right up front to Nick.

“Why are you really all buddy-buddy with these freaks?"

“They are normal people, Caiden,” Nick said rolling his eyes again.

“Wow it's like we aren't even here,” I said sarcastically looking at Nate.

“You stole the words right out of my mouth,” Caiden ignored us and suddenly smirked. I was surprised by the little bit of emotion he showed since he is usually always void of emotion and cold.

“You only want to fuck his friend,” Caiden's smirk dropped replacing it with a smug look.

“Why would I want to have sex with his friend? She's already my girlfriend,” Nick said a smirk making its way onto his face. Caiden's face turned cold again. I raised an eyebrow at this new information. I don't remember discussing this. Nick didn't look my way instead he looked at Tom who burst out laughing,

"Nick has a girlfriend? I have to see this to believe it. I mean you're the fuck and dump type of guy."

“I can have a girlfriend,” Nick said defensively.

"Your slut of a friend will be coming to you in a day or so talking about how he broke her heart,” Caiden looked at Nate.

"I doubt it. Claire's stronger than that,” Nate said amused." This just proves that you don't know shit about her because she can kick all of your asses.” I could have hugged Nathan right then and there.

"I'm bored. Can we go now?" I asked, not at all amused with this conversation.

"We only met her once of course we don't know shit about her," Tom said.

Not bothering to listen, I headed toward the cafeteria door after grabbing my food. What? You can't go wrong with food. Especially this places school. They make food better than my own mother.

"Sorry. It irritated me how they were talking about you like you're some toy,” Nathan said catching up to me.

“It's fine.” I shrugged leaning my head on his shoulder as we walked. Once we were outside sitting at the picnic table Nick joined us.

"I'm sorry,” Nick said kissing me. My eyes widened but before I could respond he pulled away.

“Someone could have seen that!" I hissed hitting his chest lightly.

"No one did."

"Can you not be all mushy in front of me?" Nathan asked rolling his eyes. We sat down talking about random things. Nathan was on the opposite side of the bench while Nick was on the same side next to me holding my hand. Maybe things aren't that confusing after all.