The Bad Boy (Jack Gilinsky)

Chapter Forty

The drive home was uncomfortable to say the least. But realistically what was there for us to talk about? Most of things my Mom and I talked about over the last few months was either about Lexi or Jack and both of those people were no longer a relevant part of my life anymore. I was hoping this week would give me a chance to rekindle my relationship with her because I did miss it sometimes.

As we drove through my hometown, it felt as if I was in an alternate universe. I haven't even been gone 3 months but being back here just seemed odd. Everything seemed the same but at the same time completely different.

We pulled up to my house at around 2pm. My Mom got out of the car but I stayed in my seat. "Coming in?" My Mom asked, looking at me confused. "Yeah be there in a second" I told her and she nodded before walking into the house. I don't know what I was waiting for. Maybe partially to prepare myself to see Lexi again. Either way, I eventually got out of the car after a few minutes. Taking my small bag in my hand as I made my way to the front door. Like I expected, Lexi was standing there with a smug expression. "So sorry to hear about Jack and you" She said with no hint of sincerity. Usually I would reply with some sharp comment, but what was the point? What was I going to get out of it? Lexi was like this heartless creature that I can't even relate to anymore.

I just scoffed, walking right by her and up to my room. Which like I expected, was completely unchanged. As soon as I sat down, I realized how much I hated everything about it, it just reminded me of everything I hated about being back here. I needed to get out, and quickly.

"Mom I'm going on a walk, I'll be back in a while" I said halfway out the door not really waiting for an answer. I sighed as I threw my jacket over my shoulders and turned left. It was more of a stroll than a walk, I walked all the way to the store, getting myself a bottle of coke. I checked my watch and it was still only 3. 3 was the time school got off. Maybe I could walk that way home. It was probably quicker anyways. Besides the chances of running into Jack were very slim, so what did I have to lose?

I walked on the opposite side of the road to the school. Just to be cautious. The last thing I wanted was for people to see me and think I was stalking him. Which I wasn't, I just happened to be walked in that direction. I noticed everyone coming out from the main entrance, making their way home from school. "Kendall?" I heard a voice call from my left. "Fuck.." I said under my breath as I hesitantly turned to face the person. I let out a sigh of relief when I realized who it was. "Sam" I had running up to him and hugging him.

"What are you doing here?" he asked me with a beaming smile. "I'm just back for a few days, Lexi's moving out so my Mom just needed some company" I told him. "Wow Lexi's moving out, you must be happy about that" He said smirking at me. "Best day of my life" I said half joking half not. We laughed for a second before their was a silence.

"Sam, I'm so sorry for telling Jack and for not calling me back since you left" I said in a rush. "No no Kendall don't even worry about it. It was bound to get out sometime and about the calls I understand. It would have been awkward" He told me surprisingly understandingly. "How are thing with you and him?" I asked him not really sure if I wanted the answer. "Meh..they've been better.." He said trying to play it down. I scrunched my nose in dissatisfaction. "They've also been worse" He said. "Really?" I asked him, in a more chirpier tone. "No.." Sam said pursing his lips. "Sorry I thought that would make you feel better" He said chuckling and I laughed along to.

All of a sudden, I heard an all too familiar voice from behind me. "Well well well if it isn't the two love birds" The voice said before I turned around. I could have sworn my heart beat quite literally stopped at that moment. If I thought the voice was bad, the image was even worse. When I turned around there he was. Jack Gilinsky with his leather jacket and signature smirk. But it wasn't the sexy smirk that I used to love. It was more the smirk he wore the first day of school last year, which made me want to punch him in the face.

This was one of the first times I had been lost for words in front of Jack. Usually I would have some sassy reply that would put him right back in his place. But I couldn't. I was utterly intimidated by his presence. It wasn't helping that he was staring directly at me. "Don't start Gilinsky" Sam spat in a disgusted tone. "Or what? are you going to hit me again?" Jack spat back still smirking. "That was a long time. I'm not that person anymore and you know that" Sam spat back. He seemed more saddened than angry that Jack even brought it up. "Yeah well people don't forget..see you around" he said shoving his shoulder into Sam as he walked by.

I was in complete shock, if I though Jack was an asshole the first time I met him he was ten times worse now. "What the fuck was that?" I asked in a disgusted tone. "I know.." Sam said shaking his head. I was actually quite offending. After all Jack and I have been through together, he didn't even have decency never mind curiosity to asks me why I was here.

"Emm I gotta go" I told Sam, beginning to walk. "Wait, don't leave because of him" he asked walking with me. "No it's not that, It's just I told my Mom I'd only be an hour or so" I lied. "At least let me drive you home" Sam insisted. "No I'm okay honestly" I said quickening my pace. "Okay..well can I see you before you leave?" He yelled slightly as I got further away. "I'll call you" I replied without turning around.

I practically sprinted the rest of the way home, completely flustered from my encounter with Jack. "Hi honey" My Mom called as I got through the door. "How was your walk?" She asked with a sweet smile. "Mom.." I said in a serious tone, ignoring her question. "Yeah?" She asked, slightly worried. "I'm staying" I told her and her face lit up.

You would think that by the way Jack treated me, I would never want to come home. But like Jack always say, I'm stubborn as fuck and like to get what I want.

And I was going to get what I wanted.

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