𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 [kendall knight]

big time break up

aka best friend might move to new zealand for three years bc i'm not evil ;)

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FOR WEEKS, JO had been talking nonstop about her upcoming audition for this new Chauncy Jackson film, Chauncy Jackson and the Magic Gallows.

It was her dream role and Ella couldn't be any more excited for her.

She helped Jo prepare for her audition by going over to her apartment everyday and running lines with her, while giving motivating pep talks.

Jo finally made it through the last round of auditions and was waiting for a call from her agent saying whether she got the part or not.

Ella and the boys gathered in their apartment with Jo, staring at her phone in the middle of the coffee table in anticipation.

"This is so exciting!" Carlos blurted out, breaking the silence.

"I know!" Ella grinned.

"I can't believe you're up for Emily in the new Chauncy Jackson film." Logan exclaimed.

"Jo Taylor starring in Chauncy Jackson and the Magic Gallows." Kendall said in awe.

"I've read every book in the series." Jo gushed.

"Yeah, and every actress in town wants this role." James pointed out, making the girl look worried.

"Ha-ha! It would be awful if they didn't hire you." Carlos chuckled.

"Carlos." The rest of the group scolded.

"I mean, to get this close to the role of a lifetime and not get it?" He continued.

"Carlos!" They shouted as Ella leaned over Kendall, smacking Carlos in the shoulder.

"Guys, I'm fine if I don't get the part." Jo reassured. "I just want the phone to ring!"

As if on cue, the phone rang, making everyone scream in excitement.

They all yelled at the girl to take the call as Jo frantically answered it, standing up.

"Hello? Uh-huh."

As she spoke, Ella crossed her fingers, both excited and nervous for her best friend.

"I got the part?" Jo exclaimed, making the group cheer, shooting their mini confetti poppers in the air.

"It's a three-movie deal?" She continued as the teens shouted again, the confetti flying once more.

"It's shooting in New Zealand for three years?"

Everyone, besides Ella, continued on cheering in excitement, while the girl stared at her friend in complete and utter shock.

It finally registered in everyone's heads as Logan, James, and Kendall gave Ella solemn looks.

"They want me to leave this week?"

"Oh, yes!" Carlos shouted, not understanding the bigger picture. Seeing everyone with their disappointed expressions, the boy winced in realization. "Oh..."

"Oh. Oh. Really? Okay, bye." Jo hung up the phone, bending down to pick up her bag.

"Jo, what else did they say?" Ella wondered.

"The agent said I can't do the movie if I can't get out of my New Town High contract," she explained, frowning.

Carlos piped up, "But if you do get out of the contract, then you go to New Zealand for three years, and you have to leave the Palm Woods and all of your friends behind-"