𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝

chapter 16- Screwing up

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kenzie's p.o.v

School's over and I stood outside at the curb with Jacob, waiting for Lauren.

Jacob seemed jittery, since our exchange with Johnny in the cafeteria. It didn't help that suddenly that incident was all everyone was talking about last two periods. The news had spread like wildfire.

Jacob Brown and Mackenzie Ziegler were making out at the cafeteria!

Ridiculous.
We weren't even making out.

Jacob was even more nervous at the prospect of me going over to Johnny's house.

"I..I don't think you should talk to him Kenzie. Just let me do the talking. I'll explain everything to him." He said, sounding a little pathetic and I felt a tinge of annoyance.
Why does Johnny's opinion matter to him so much?
What's the big deal if Johnny doesn't approve?

I shake my head,"He's my best friend. If he has a problem with us I'd rather he tells me himself."
Jacob opened his mouth and closed it in defeat.

I suddenly felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to see Lauren.
"Hey let's go."

I nodded,"okay bye Jake. I'll see you later."
He shook off the jitters, moving over to give me a sweet kiss.
"Call me tonight."

I smiled.
"I will."

"And tell me everything Orlando said." He sounded a little worried.

I frowned, but agreed.

Lauren and I moved away and she began giving me her analysis on everything, telling me how the girls
wished they had seen the whole exchange. Word spread that Johnny was fuming, and I confirmed to her that it was true, he was.

I found myself craving for it to be jealousy. But I knew better than to entertain such an idiotic thought.
He was mad I was kissing Jacob Brown, his partner in crime when it came to having a good time.

"He's being a little weird about this don't you think?" Lauren voiced out.

"Johnny?"

"Jacob."

I nodded.
"Extremely. He's so intimidated by your brother it's ridiculous."
I huffed.

Fault in Mr. Perfect found.

He didn't stick up for me, and cowered in front of Johnny.

As we made our way towards Lauren's house, she stopped in her tracks.
"What?"

"I think I'm going to head over to yours."

"What?" I frowned.

"Johnny won't want me there anyway. I'll go chill in your room and once you're done, come straight home and I'll be there waiting." She gave me a cheeky grin, that was so Lauren it made me smile.

"Okay that sounds good."

"Is there any food at home? I'm starving."

"Cold lasagna in the fridge.
Warm it up." I said.

She grinned,"okay. See you in a bit kenz."

"Wish me luck, dealing with you tyrant of a brother." I huffed.

Her grin widened.
"Best of luck." Then she turned on her heel, walking over to my house.

I suddenly found myself wishing Lauren could be present while I had this conversation with Johnny.
But, it's not as if it would make a difference. He would either not even acknowledge her opinion on the matter, or tell her to scram.