ˢʷᵉᵉᵗ ʳᵉˡⁱᵉᶠ, ᶜᵃˡˡᵘᵐ ᵗᵘʳⁿᵉʳ

08

08 - and we're back

KENDALL'S HOUSE
los angeles, california
march 6, 2024
saturday
12pm

i knocked on kendall's door after getting back into los angeles. i wanted to see some family. as i waited for someone to answer, i ran my fingers through my hair, feeling a mixture of excitement and exhaustion. the tour had been amazing, but i was also relieved to be back in los angeles.

the door opened, revealing a weary kendall. she smiled when she saw me. "hey. long time no see." she said, stepping aside to let me in.

i walked in to be greeted by her doberman pinscher, pyro, who barked at me. "no matter how often i come over i will still be so scared of pyro." i said as i cautiously moved to her living room.

kendall smiled and rolled her eyes. "pyro's a complete softie, he won't hurt you." she assured me as she followed me into the living room.

i laughed softly before sitting down on her couch and looking up at the tv, only to see callum's face. "what the hell were you watching?" i said sounding surprised as i adjusted myself on the couch.

kendall chuckled and sat down beside me. "oh, this? i was just watching an old episode of masters of the air." she said, gesturing to the screen.

i looked up at the tv, seeing callum's handsome face on the screen. "oh. of course you were." i said dryly, unable to hide the hint of sarcasm in my voice.

kendall caught the tone and playfully rolled her eyes, but didn't say anything. she just sat there with her arms crossed, watching me intently.

i felt her eyes on me, knowing that she had something to say. "what?" i asked, raising an eyebrow.

kendall smirked and leaned back in her seat. "nothing." she said, feigning innocence. "it's just...you seem different."

i raised an eyebrow at her, not sure where she was going with this. "different how?" i asked, trying to keep my composure.

kendall shrugged, still smirking. "i don't know," she said. "you just seem...calmer, i guess. more at peace."
i felt a pang of surprise at her words. she was right, i had been feeling differently ever since i met callum.

"yeah, well, i'm making a new song," i said changing the subject.

kendall raised an eyebrow at my change of subject, obviously sensing that i was trying to deflect. "ooh, tell me more." she teased, leaning forward in her seat and resting her chin on her hands.

"it's about the breakup in a way...it's kind of like a song for closure." i said with a nod.

kendall's expression softened at my words, sensing the vulnerability behind them. "that's so cool," she said. "i know songwriting has always been therapeutic for you."

i nodded, feeling a wave of emotion wash over me. "yeah, it always helps me process things in a way." i said softly. "i'm hoping this song will help me move on from the breakup."

kendall's expression softened at my words, sensing the vulnerability behind them. "that's so cool," she said. "i know songwriting has always been therapeutic for you."

i nodded, feeling a wave of emotion wash over me. "yeah, it always helps me process things in a way." i said softly. "i'm hoping this song will help me move on from the breakup."

she gave me a soft smile before looking at the tv that was still paused on callum's face. "do you wanna finish this episode off with me?"

i looked at the tv again, seeing callum's face staring back at me. my heart skipped a beat, but i tried to play it cool. "sure, why not. but after i have to head to view some homes with mom." i said casually.