"Did you think about it?" I hear behind me; I snap around to face Jack.

I shake my head, stand, and grab his arm. I pull him to the other end of the school where no one comes in the mornings. I push him against the wall. I cross my arms while staring at him. He simply smirks.

"So you thought about it?"

"Someone needs to kick your ass. You can't always get what you want, that's not how this shit works."

"I need you to be my boyfriend."

"Bullshit! You, a straight jock, needs to be with me, a bi nerd who is a male? You don't need anything else but to be pummeled until you realize not everyone will bow down to you. You're so illogical."

"I need you so others will need me. I get punched and knocked around all the time. And it's not illogical, it makes perfect sense when you look into the mind of a chick," he steps forward, only a few inches between us. "What can I do for you? Of course, you'll get something out of this."

I look away and think. He's not going to be giving this up...he just fucked up big time, and he's already back to the schemes.

"Why me, why not anyone else?"

"Because you are openly gay, you are persuasive and bold. No one else works; can't handle it. I need you."

He's exactly my type. I had a crush on him until he started breaking girls' hearts. Hearing him say "I need you" in that smooth waterfall tone is attractive. I'm almost tempted to just say yes. Then I remember all the broken girls, and how he's only using my being bi for his gain. I could make him pay, and get revenge for everyone. Show he's a true asshat and I shouldn't fall for the chocolate curls and dirt-brown eyes.

"What can I get in return?"

"Money, popularity, whatever you wish really."

"You owe me so much when this is over... Okay, boyfriend."

His smirk grows. He locks my hand with him, taking me back towards the entrance.

"I'm going to tell my friends about this though."

He loses my hand. "No, that will ruin everything. It's pretend, so we actually have to pretend to date. I'm not going to be telling my group, you won't be telling your group."

I scoff. "How am I supposed to play this off? "You remember the Jackass, yeah we're together now." How do I pay that off?"

"You're smart, figure it out. We aren't telling anyone about this agreement. When this is over just name your price. Also, give me your mobile, we need each other's numbers."

I sigh but agree. I'm going to get revenge. For me and the girls, this is just a stepping stone.

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"So how many days until he moves along? Let's do $10 this week, I'm broke," Tim starts by taking out his wallet.

I don't know how to tell them.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you..." I look down at my hands.

"Why? Has he already moved on? Spill!" Emilia slams her hands on the table.

"Remember how I said there was no way in hell he'd go gay... he has."

Emilia hasn't caught on yet, but I notice everyone else's face drops.

"What? Why did the mood die?" She asks sitting back down neatly, Sara grabs her hand in comfort.

"Did he ask you?" I nod, "And you said yes?" I pull out my phone, and Rain's mouth drops.

"Hold on, look," I open Snapchat, open the chat, and let them look at the text.

"You said no?" Rain asks after a little reading. "Well good, it's still a rumor if he actually di-" I stop her.

"He pulled me aside this morning and asked if I thought about it. Then he told me again. He said he'd repay me and it would only be for a little. He said he needed me. I said yes," Tim and Rain get mad. "I'm going to get revenge!" I whisper yell out before they can yell at me. "I'm going to get revenge for the girls, and for me because I have to put up with his bullshit now. I promise there's no actual feeling to it. He just wants me to play pretend," I whisper.

"How would you get revenge?" Tim asked, not buying a single word.

"I'm going to get close to him then expose him. Figure out something from his personal life, find something that will crush him, embarrass him like he has the girls."

Rain still seems off.

"You won't catch feelings, right? I know you used to have a big crush on him."

"No. This isn't about me, this is about crushing him. He can't know that I told you any of this," I go back into a very quiet whisper.

Sara looks slightly behind me, she clears her throat. "Speaking of, here's the man of the hour." She rolls her eyes.

I turn around and see him flashing his pearly white teeth at me. Even his teeth are fucking perfect. Gross.

"Talking about me," he smirks then swoops in next to me.

"Yup," he wraps his arm around my waist. I gulp. I'd pay so much for this if he were interested in me. "Saying how excited I am to be your boyfriend," I force a grin.

"Good. How about you come and meet my friends," he asks. His minty breath flows right past me. I want to shiver. It's more of a demand than a request as a chill flows down my spine.

I look at my friends. I stand and say I'll be back. He keeps hold of my waist, making it known that he's "dating" me. Reaching his normal gang, they all look me up and down.

"This is Mac, my new thang."

He puts me down beside him, thankfully a foot away from this group.

"I'm Lucas," a brown-haired, light-skinned, tall but skinny man states. He extends his hand out to me. I shake it and give a small smile.

"Deren," an African American with long dreadlocks offers a grin, I smile and wave.

"Gene," black hair with red tips, tan Caucasian with green eyes.

"Nicolás, call me Nic," a Latino man gives a small head nod, he's got a nice Hispanic accent.

"Nice to meet you all," I smile leaning slightly towards Jack.

"So, giving a break from girls?" Gene asks Jack then motions his eyes toward me.

"Ehh, just experimenting."

That makes me sick.

"And what about you?" Gene asks me, leaning on his hand.

"What about me?"

"Are you also just experimenting?"

"Nope, I'm bisexual. I like men and women."

He grins, "Gotcha. My sister is also bisexual; recently got married to a woman."

I want to sigh. I'm glad someone in here is somewhat understanding.

"How'd you end up with that dickhead?" Deren questions getting a slap from Jack.

His arm squeezed more into my side, his fingers pressing lightly into my stomach while his arm acted as a lock around me. Sadly, it's more comforting than I wished it was. My stomach does a cartwheel as I feel his fingers burning into my side. It's becoming more real the more he touches me. I feel my heart speed up and become louder.

"It just happened, can't tell you how. It beats me honestly," I laugh out gaining 2 more laughs with me.

"Seems like Jack. Always got something going on, can't even tell you how many "things" we've met. I like you the most; you're fun," Lucas chuckled with me.

"Don't be having too much fun with my date now," Jack leans towards the table with that stupid shiny grin. "After all," his coffee-brown eyes flash towards me, "this one's mine."

My heart flutters, and I smile. My stomach drops to the floor. That crush is back, but honestly, I don't think it ever left. I'm thankfully saved by the bell. He tries he pull me into a kiss before he leaves, which surprised the hell out of me. I'd give anything to kiss this man, but not with his intention just to get girls. I put my pointer finger over his lips which are rougher than they look.

"I'm not some beggar, you gotta earn that."

The boys laugh their asses off at this, but I'm not laughing. You can see the irritation on Jack's face.

"I gotta say, Mac, I think you're gonna be a great addition to Jack," Gene laughs.

"Gotta keep him on his toes. Cya later," I stand and walk back to my normal group.

"Jesus Christ, what have you gotten yourself into?" Tim shakes his head.

"I have no fucking clue."