𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐀 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝

chapter 37- Confused

kenzie's p.o.v

"You're coming over for dinner today right?" I asked Lauren, as I stuffed my books into my locker.

English was our last period and after that school was over.

"Yep. Your mom invited my parents." She replied, flipping through her English notes.
"Is Johnny coming?" I turned towards her, biting my lip nervously.

John and I hadn't hung out for a couple of days. He's been busy with Nadia and I've just been focusing on my singing and school work and stuff.
Not that I'm bitter about it, im actually thankful for the distance we've got. After that kiss I'm really scared that if we get too close again I won't be able to control my emotions. That kiss mean absolutely nothing to him, but he has no idea what it meant to me.
And that's what hurts the most.

Lauren nodded slowly.
"Yeah..yeah I think he is." She said seriously, making me groan.
"Great." I whined and she chuckled, patting my back.
"Don't be silly! You'll be okay. Just be distant with him if you really want to."

I nodded hesitantly,"anyways let's go we're getting late for class."

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"Mom! I'm home." I said walking into my house and dropping my bag onto the floor.
I was greeted by an overexcited Maliboo and I stroked her fur lovingly.

"Mackenzie! clean your room. The Orlando's are coming for dinner today." My mom shouted from the kitchen.
"It's only Lauren and john." I mutter, walking into the kitchen to get a snack.

My mom turned around from the stove and threatened me with a spatula.
"Mackenzie Frances Ziegler I don't want your future husband's family to think you are incapable of keeping your room clean."

I almost spat the Oreo out of my mouth.
"Future husband?! WHAT THE HELL MOM!"

She smiled, giving me a wink.
"It's going to happen someday with you and Johnny you know."

"Never. I'm leaving before we get into any further details." I complained irritably, grabbing a packet of Oreos and peanut butter and walking up the stairs to my room.
I could hear her laughing away to herself in the kitchen.

After eating I set the Oreos and peanut butter aside on my side table and took out my camera to film another video for my channel. This time I was singing an original I wrote a couple of days ago and my inspiration for it were my feelings for John.

"Hi guys. Welcome back to my channel, today I'm actually going to be singing a song I wrote a couple of days ago about um.. about this boy," I paused,"its a song that I'm sure a lot of girls can relate to so I really hope you like it."

I strum out the first few notes on my guitar and begin.

When I was I was done with the song I let out a sad sigh that I immediately covered up with a goofy smile.
"If you liked it, please like this video and subscribe to my channel. This was my first original and it means so much that you guys are so supportive of my videos so I hope you embrace this one too. Thanks for watching, I love you guys!" I said, before switching off the camera.

I scrolled through my Instagram and found a decent picture and posted it.

People were so nice and supportive.
I had so many new comments about my song, even from people that I knew in school.

I smiled, switching my phone off and plonking myself onto the bed.
It's nice to have people recognising you for your talent and not cause Jacob Brown cheated on you for a one night stand with Lily Chee.

Suddenly my room door banged open and Maddie walked in excitedly, clutching her phone.

"Kenzie you never told me you were actually writing songs." She said, sat down next to me, her eyes shining.
I shrug," I mean I just started, I don't know if I'm that good."

"Kenz! You're so talented I had no idea. I'm serious you're going places kiddo." She said seriously, making me laugh.
She gave me an incredulous look and I shut up.
"All I know right now is that I love singing more than anything."

"My baby sis is like Beyoncé." She said, pretending to tear up.
I rolled my eyes and she smiled.
"What does Johnny think of your song?" She teased.
"What do you mean?" I said vaguely and she smirked.
"I mean it's pretty obvious it's about him."

I roll my eyes again,"it's not."
And she gave me an "are you for real?" look.
I sighed,"anyways can you help me clean my room? The Orlando's are coming for dinner."

"Nah you're on your own buddy. I just came to tell you I'm proud." She patted my head before getting up and walking out of my room.

I didn't know whether to smile or roll my eyes for the umpteenth time and threw myself back on my bed.
I'm too lazy to get up so John and Lauren with just have to deal with my messiness.

This was kind of a filler
the drama starts next chapter so be ready ;)

~annie