𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝

chapter 29- The next day

kenzie's p.o.v

I woke up with a very bad headache the next day and all the memories of the previous night flooded in.
The party.
The alcohol.
The cheating.

I get up to get my phone from the bedside table opposite me, when my elbow hits something smooth and warm.
I turn in surprise to see Johnny sleeping frame next to me.

I remember coming home with Johnny last night. Maisy was insanely drunk so John and I had to carry her up to the guest bedroom cause she could barely walk.

              flashback

"Oof she's heavy." I groaned, as we pulled her up the stairs.
Johnny chuckled as we turned towards the guest room.

I opened the door and we plonked her onto the bed.
"She's going to be so hung over tomorrow." Johnny commented and I nodded slowly, watching her curl up into a ball and fall asleep.

I switch of the lights and we walk out to go to my bedroom.

"Good night John." I mumble, turning towards the closet to pick out my pyjamas.
The previous events of the night had got me feel incredibly tired.

I went inside and changed and to my surprise when I got out
Johnny was lying on my bed, on his phone.

"John?" I mumble confused, as I put my clothes away moving towards my bed.
"I'm sleeping over. Like we did when we were kids. I know you need me today and I want to be there for you." He said softly and my heart melted into a big gooey puddle.

But..

"What about Nadia?" I raised my eyebrow.
He shut his eyes letting out a frustrated sigh,"This doesn't mean anything. I know you're hurt about Jacob and I, being your best friend want to be there for you."

I shrugged, getting in next to him. We did have sleepovers all the time when we were kids.

He propped his head on his elbow, facing me.

"Are you okay?" He asked me seriously.
I look down,"I don't know John..I really wish I never fell for him. You told me to stay away from him but I didn't and ugh..it's just so humiliating."

"You were right." I said after a few minutes of silence.
"He did toss me away once he was done with me."

Johnny flinched and then glared at me.
"Don't say that."

I gave him a weak smile.

His frown deepened and then he let out a sigh.
"Did you really like him?"

I paused.
Did I?

Maybe I had been selfish—I mean he had been a pleasant distraction from Nadia and Johnny.

But his betrayal still stung.
I may not have ever loved him, but in the short time we were together I had grown to care for Jacob.

If my heart wasn't already, trapped, ensnared and bound by Johnny, then maybe what I had with Jacob could've meant more.

"I don't know really. I just liked the way he made me feel."

Johnny looked confused and I elaborated,"he made me feel really special. Like he really cared about me, and well it was really nice while it lasted."

Johnny gave me a small smile,"you're a really special girl. You just deserve someone who treats you like that." He paused as if he was considering something, "Like the way Nadia and I are with each other." He said after a beat.

My stomach sank.
Good job Johnny, way to make me feel better.

"Go to sleep Kenz." He said softly and I shut my eyes firmly
thinking about what he said.

Maybe he's right.
Maybe I will meet someone who'll treat me like I'm special.
And I need to admit to myself that that person will never  be Johnny.

    
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I gently smacked Johnny's head,"Wake up sleepy head, before my mom walks in and sees you here."
He groaned, pulling the blanket over his face and making no attempt to wake up.

I let him be, pulling my phone out and seeing that I got like 50 notifications from my group chat with the girls.

        hoes>bros🥰🤙🏼

brynnrummfalo- kenzie we heard what happened wtf!
    
AnnieLeBlanc- I'm so sorry are you ok?

RubyRoseTurner- you deserve the whole world kenzie, he was a jerk anways!

LaurenOrlando88- we love u!!

I typed back, a small smile forming on my face at how supportive my friends are.

KenzieZiegler- I'm ok don't worry ily guys💓

LaurenOrlando88- ok kenz since ur okay is there any specific reason john stayed over last night??

RubyRoseTurner- WAIT WHAT

BrynnRumfallo- sheesh kenz

AnnieLeBlanc- scandalous🤯

KenzieZiegler- ugh u guys!
KenzieZiegler- I was upset last night so john stayed over to be there for me!!

RubyRoseTurner- ohhh

AnnieLeBlanc- well Anyways, irrelevant of whether it was a bad breakup or not, we're having a girl's sleepover to get you over him tonight :))

KenzieZiegler- I am over him

RubyRoseTurner-ofc ur over him, you liked Johnny the whole time ;)

BrynnRumfallo- leave the girl alone for once

RubyRoseTurner- Hey! The Jacob thing was ur idea Brynn

LaurenOrlando88- um back to the topic..we're still having a sleepover. Let's do it at my house tonight.

KenzieZiegler- Fine

BrynnRumfallo- see u guys!!

heyy guys,
Thanks for all the love on this book <3 keep voting and commenting muah

~annie