Because of Lauren ✔ Jenzie

42. "You love each other."

A/N: CHAPTER DEDICATED TO Issy-07

She dedicated a chapter to me on her story, and she's so sweet!❤️

 I said I'd post today, so here it is.

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( Previously:

Annie and Dylan would convince me to do something else stupid, so I can't look to them for advice.

I guess I'll just have to keep this pain in for now. )

*End of flashback*

MACKENZIE'S POV:

(Wednesday Morning, at the Ziegler house).

I groan, the morning light screeching at my eyes.

Considering yesterdays events, let's just say I'm not in the best mood.

I wander over to my room- I slept on the couch yesterday- picking out something from my closet.

My pair of leggings from yesterday were stained with dust, I guess that's what I get for sitting on a dirty chair. Throwing it in the laundry, I pick out another pair of leggings, pairing it with a random hoodie I found in my closet.

I walked to school alone, not bothering to call Annie to walk with me. Don't blame me, I love her. I just want to be alone right now. I'm sure she understands that. 

I'm sure she knows about the little hallway fight. I mean, the whole school most likely knows. My business is somehow everyone's business.

Once I arrived at school, I felt multiple eyes on me. Can't people just get a life and leave me alone? All these stairs on me are just annoying.

I went over to my locker, unlocking it and opening it up completely.

I got my school supplies that I'll need for Mr. Zarbacks class and closed my locker shut, locking it once again.

I turned around, as I see Loren- the Lazer Mania worker that hit on Johnny- smiling at me.

I nervously send her an awkward smile. What did she want from me?

She had her school supplies with her as well. 

"Hey, I'm Loren. I saw you at Lazer Mania," She introduced. I nodded my head. "You're Mackenzie Ziegler, correct?"

"Yeah," I grinned. I don't like her, but I might as well be nice.

"I was actually hoping we could talk-" Loren paused for a second, but resumed right after. "-About Johnny."

I winced. Why did she want to talk to me about Johnny? Does she want me to back off or something? Because I can do that. I mean, it's not like Johnny and I are on speaking terms.

I coughed, nodding right after. I might as well talk to her, I have nothing else to lose.

I had this weird thought. What if she would bully me if I didn't talk to her, like Lauren did? I'm really messed up. That's what bullying did to me, I guess.

We began walking to the second floor, side-by-side. She started the conversation, surprisingly.

Loren stared at her feet, fiddling with her fingers. "I was in the hall when Johnny and you had that little fight."

I chuckled, it seems like everyone was in the hall. "Yeah. I'm sorry you had to witness that."

She smirked, "actually, I'm glad I did."

I scrunched my features, confused. Did she just insult me, or not? "What?"

Loren cleared her throat, stopping her walking to face me. "Well, what he said about you wasn't true."

I was still confused. She seemed to notice and proceeded. "About a month ago, he came to me and canceled our date."

"I'm sorry," I awkwardly stated, shifting my weight from leg to leg hysterically. 

"It's okay, it really doesn't bother me. But that's not what I wanted to talk to you about," she scratches her back uncomfortably.

I raised an eyebrow, motioning for her to continue.

"He told me he canceled the date because of you," Loren responded. "He said he-"

Loren stopped her talking, face-palming. "Maybe I shouldn't tell you. He should tell you himself, I'd be ruining everything."

"Too late now. Tell me!"

"Fine," Loren put her hands down. "He told me he loved you."

I widened my eyes, not knowing what to think. I blinked a few times, taking in what she had just said.

Johnny loves me?

No way. He doesn't even like me. How could he love me?!

"Are you playing me?" I ask, completely serious. 

This was probably some sort of prank, people probably wanted to see my reaction. What a sick joke.

She narrowed her eyes, "why would you think I would be joking? He said you're amazing, and that he loves you."

I nodded my head, taking in the information.

I still didn't believe her.

The bell rings.

"Well, I got to go," Loren muttered. She started towards the left, as my class was closer to the right.

"Wait!" I stopped her. She turns around, slightly confused. "Why did you tell me this?"

"I thought I should fix a relationship. I mean, it's clear that you guys are meant to be. You love each other."

I smile at her, as she smiles back. "Thank you so much, Loren."

"No problem. I'll see you around," Loren grins.

We both wave a goodbye and begin walking opposite ways. 

Maybe Loren isn't that bad after all.

A/N: Do you guys like Loren now?😂

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