I'm really glad that you're all reading and enjoying this story so far! Only two parts left.

I've really enjoyed creating Nathan, too. The funny thing is, I didn't intend to in the slightest. The story was going to be all about Emily. But when I started, and she was looking around the classroom, the boy throwing spitballs happened to catch her eye. And he was so bound and determined to become a character of his own that... I let him. Shows how characters can develop theirselves, doesn't it?

Hope you enjoy the next part!