The one that almost got away

Chalpter 2 Kendall

" You have no freaking idea how many girls would kill for his longing stares!"

I glare at Casey, then I glance towards the boys team. Most of them were smoking hot, but I didn't really need a boyfriend. Besides that, no one interested me especially the school hotty. Lincoln was super hot, I would give him that. But I hated him, his encounter with my best friend in sophomore year was a lasting impression, that would fuel my hate for him for as long as I live.

" Yeah, he's definitely interested" said Brooklyn the high school teams keeper.

I roll my eyes, and glance at Ryan, who is staring at her feet. My teeth automatically grind, " Guys! Would you stop? I'm not interested."

my friends fall silent, and turn away to continue their stretching. I hated when they tried to set me up, I didn't want a boy friend. My life was way too busy for that.

I get, up and look at my team who is in a circle " Alright practice tomorrow same time, don't be late or coach will make us run. see you ladies"

with that, I leave followed by Ryan who probably doesn't want to look at Lincoln any longer than she has to.

" It would be alright with me.. you know if you did go out with --"

" Ryan!!" my voice rises a couple octaves higher than it was suppose to.

Ryan holds up her hands in defense, and looks away. I sigh, and rub my face tiredly " Sorry Ry, I'm seriously not interested in him"

" It's okay." she says softly, she halts. " This is my stop"

I turn around, and blow her a kiss before unlocking my car that's parked right next to hers. " I'll see you tomorrow." I say, before slamming the door and starting the engine. It roars to life, and before I know it I'm on my way home.

...

" Kendall! come down for dinner!"

I groan, and snap my book shut. I could never seem to find time to read anymore, soccer, homework and family took all my time. What I really wanted to do sometimes, is sit down and read a book.

But does that happen? nooope

I push myself off my bed, and make my way down my stairs. The kitchen smells of pasta and bread. yay, my favorite. actually I hated spaghetti, the sauce always turns my face red and it takes forever to get off. Whenever I complain about it, my mom just says to eat like a lady and maybe it wouldn't happen.

Typical mom answer.

Dinner was loud as usual, my family was big. Not like five kids big, try ten, I have six brothers and four sisters, I have no clue what my parents were thinking on having so many kids.

Tonight  I was surprised to see all three of my older siblings home. I look at Griffin, my oldest brother, who also has his wife with him. They both smile, and wave, I smile back and move on down the table.

Presley, who is twenty three sits next to wyatt who is twenty one. They both go to Arizona state, so I'm surprised they are up here.

Next up is thirteen year old Quinton , who is chowing down on the spaghetti not caring about what everyone thinks of him. Clover and max sit together as always, like two peas in a pod, they have never left each others side. twins, and best friends. Chance is ten and he sits to the right of me, right across is Fay, who is six. And lastly but, not least are the youngest who also happen to be twins, Bryanna, and Wendall.

Wow, the whole gang is here. It felt weird to have the house this loud, since the older three moved out it hadn't been as noisy.

" Hey Ken, pass the bread sticks please" shouts Quinton, I look at him in disbelief. But pass the bread on to the black hole.

It was good to have the whole family back, that is until my mom told me I was going to hang out with some of my friends.

" Mom , I have a ton of homework. I can hangout with them on the weekends!" My voice rises in anger, no one had told me about hanging out.

" Hun, you're going. You never get out of the house anymore"

As if on que, the doorbell rang, my eyes widen as the whole family falls silent. Wendell squeals, and jumps off his Chair.

" I'll get it!" He yells over his shoulder, as he dashes through the house to the front door.

I groan, and let my head fall onto the table. I knew It was no use arguing, so I get up . Avoiding everyone's amused stares, I grab my jacket from the coat rack and head towards the door.

On my front steps, sits Ryan and Noah, my two best friends. Noah is smiling uncontrollably, I glare at him as I step into the cold night air. " You could have called"

Noah chuckles, and kisses me on the cheek. His arm swings over my shoulders, which I instantly brush off.

" You would never have agreed" he says, I glance at him but try to ignore his comment.

" Have a good time Hun! Be safe" calls my mom

I duck my head in embarrassment, Noah and Ryan laugh, and I'm pretty sure they can see my cheeks turn red.

I get into the unfamiliar car that is idling in our drive way, Noah and Ryan sit next to me on either side. Driving the car is the boys soccer varsity keeper, I frown in surprise " Hi Kamron"

Kamron turns, and winks at me. " How ya doing Kendall?"

I shrug, and take a moment to glare at both of my friends. Who just burst into a fit of laughter, " What is so funny?" I ask, trying to keep the anger out of my voice.

Noah stops laughing, " Oh what? Nothing I promise. You are just such a bummer we had to get you out"

I roll my eyes, and plop back into my seat sighing heavily.

Kamron, backs out of our drive way, and starts down the road.

" So um.. What are we doing?" I ask, watching all the houses pass by.

" We are going bowling, we just have to pick up two more" says kamron, who looks at me through the rear view mirror. His eyes twinkle with mischief, so I quickly avert my gaze to back out the window.

Kamron comes to a slow stop at a big house, I look at the front door as two boys come out. One has a jacket slung over his shoulders, and the other is bouncing like a five year old. He gets in the first boys face, who gets irritated and swats him away.

I chuckle, and look closer trying to make out who the two teens were. It wasn't until Ryan stiffens, that I realize who it is. I whirl on Noah, and take him by his shirt. He mockingly screams, and laughs as I punch him in the gut with my other hand.

" Did you know he was coming?" I asked in an angry whisper.

" What? No, of course not!" Sarcasm drowns out any hint of truth, I lift my hand to sock him again, but the door opens. I freeze, and let go of Noah. Then calming myself down, I turn and sit forward. Ignoring Lincoln and Liam while they crawl into the car.

" Hey guys what's up?" Kamron does a hand shake with Lincoln, and nods at Liam.

Liam sits forward, poking his head between me and Ryan. " Hey guys, what's happening?" I shrink away from him, and shrug.

Liam takes that as a hint, and sits back. Lincoln, however turns around from where he's at in the passenger seat. He glances at me, then looks at Noah.

" What's up man?"

Noah smiles, and looks at me from a side glance " oh, not much. Just ready to have some fun"

Instantly, I turn to Ryan. " If you don't feel comfortable, me and you can just watch a movie at my house"

" No no I want to go. It's okay"

I groan, and put my face in my hands. This was a set up, I could just feel it, I knew it wasn't going to work Though, I had already told them tons of times that I'm not interested.

So for the rest of the ride, I try and avoid the bright blue gaze of Lincoln who flashes a glance every five minutes.

This was seriously going to be the most awkward thing ever.