Vanessa didn't believe it at first even though she knew deep down that the girl talking to her was James. Except, he was dressed as a girl and begrudgingly she had to admit that he looked good. [color=aqua]"James....?"[/color] she asked hesitantly. [color=aqua]"Why are you dressed like that? What's going on? Is this a dare? Did Nathan make you do this?"[/color] she continued to barrage Jess with questions. 

Rachel, who was talking to the girl that she did not know was Nathan yet, stopped in her tracks and focused her attention on her best friend and her...boyfriend? [color=pink]"What is it, Vanessa?"[/color]

Meanwhile, Nathan stared agape as Jess revealed herself to the girls. His stomach knotted and while he was grateful for what she had just did for him, he was also incredibly guilty. [color=firebrick][i]"I'm so sorry, Jess..."[/i][/color] he thought, as if she would somehow be able to read his mind. The bus soon arrived, but since Rachel and Vanessa were distracted by Jess' "coming out", Nathan managed to slip on and the bus continued to go along its way without them. 

As soon as he made it to his apartment, he ripped off the wig, not caring if it got ruined. He removed the make up and nail polish, and then changed into a normal pair of black sweatpants and a t-shirt. He threw his female clothes into his closet and locked it. After he was done, he sat still on his bed and buried his face into his hands. He hated himself. What kind of best friend was he? How could he let Jess take the fall like that by herself? He would understand if she never wanted to talk to him again... But... Ugh! 

[color=firebrick][i]"I'm going to get rid of my weird habit once and for all,"[/i][/color] he decided at last. He would throw it all away or donate it if that was more practical. He reached for his phone, debating whether or not he should text Jess.... but couldn't find the will to do it so he put his phone back down and continued to wallow.