TW// mentions of abuse, suicide, bullying, trauma, drugs, rape.
Being in abusive friendships in grade school gives 17 year old, Kristen Johnson trust issues causing her to always hide her emotions. Meeting people that leave her because of her not w...
I woke up the next morning feeling exhausted. Luckily this was the last day of school and i would be leaving for tour today.
I got up and hopped into the shower and tried not to stress about having to be on time for the flight after school but the harder I tried not to stress, the more stressed i got.
Once I got out of the shower I went into my closet and grabbed some of the clothes I left unpacked as an option for today.
I picked out a black T-shirt crop top and some black high waisted, skin tight jeans that had two big holes, one on one thigh and the other on the opposite knee. I paired it with my black and white utility Air Forces and a black nike windbreaker with white accents.
I did my makeup natural, as always and put my hair into two Dutch braids. I then packed up my hair and makeup products, grabbed my phone and keys and headed down to the garage.
Since it was the last day of school I didn't bring my backpack and used it to pack some on the go essentials for tour.
"Hey, Kristen" i heard coming from my side as I neared the school entrance.
I turned to look at the person to see it was Michael wearing sunglasses I'm pretty sure to cover up a black eye or something but he was definitely not someone I wanted to deal with today.
I kept walking but he followed behind me as I walked into the main hallway.
"Hey, I just wanted to say sorry" I heard Michale say from behind me "I shouldn't have done what I did"
"Michael i don't wanna talk right now" I said as I kept walking. I entered AP Chem which is my first period as Michael followed me.
Sadly for me, Michael and I have basically every class together. In this class I have to sit next to him.
"I know I shouldn't have fought your boyfriend but I was drunk and I couldn't think straight. Your boyfriend -"
"He's not my boyfriend" I cut him off
"What ?" He asked confused
"Daniel, the guy you fought, isn't my boyfriend" I said "he was just jealous because of what you were saying to me. Him and I have this thing going on, I guess. He was jealous of you cause my other friends mentioned that you were more attractive than what they expected and you play baseball and you're not a dick so he thought maybe I liked you the way you like me" I explained looking up at him.
From up close you could see his black eye through his sunglasses and as I took a better look at his face I noticed the side of his nose was purple and he had a cut on his lip and cheekbone.
"You guys are stupid" I said once I looked away from his face.
"I know, I'm sorry. I just didn't know you had anything going on with anyone cause you push yourself away from everyone at school until we became friends and I realized that you're not a bad person at all and I actually do like you." He admitted
"But also he was treating you like shit. He pushed you very hard and I noticed you almost fell and that got me mad" he said
"Although Im mad at him I still kinda have to defend him. He's actually very sweet and caring when he's sober. Not only when he's sober but also when he's drunk as well. The thing is when he's drunk he lets people get to him which causes him to react the way he did last night" I said
"Well at least I don't have to stress about you being with a bad guy" he smiled
I slightly smiled back at him being protective over my relationship with Daniel.
"You forgive me?" He asked
"Yes I forgive you" i said turning away from him
"I need to compliment you once now that you know I like you. I don't wanna make it seem like I'm flirting with you when you have a thing going on with someone else." Michael explained "but this outfit really suits you"
"Thanks, I kinda have to hop on a plane once school is over so I wanted to wear something that would be good to wear to school and on a flight"
"Where are you going" Michael asked
"Around the U.S. I'm kinda going on tour with Daniel and his band" I said
"So I fought a celebrity last night?" Michael asked shocked
"Yeah, kinda" i chuckled
Michael and I talked in each class to get to know each other more. Since we were the only seniors that got accepted into UCLA and on full scholarships. Michael wanted us to be familiar with each other so he wasnt completely alone. I knew he would easily make friends so I didn't worry much and I didn't really care since I preferred to be alone at school most of the time.
"See you at the orientation?" Michael asked as we were walking out the school doors for the last time.
"Yup. Bye, Michael" I said
"Bye, Kristen. Have fun on tour. Expect me to text you over the summer" Michael said as he embraced me into a hug.
I got in my car and felt calm now that one of my problems was dealt with. Then I thought about having to rush to grab my things and say bye to my mom and also head to the boys' place then make it to the airport on time for our flight.
I scurried out of the parking lot and tried my best not to speed so I don't get a ticket.
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A little Michael and Kristen moment 😌 I might end this book soon tho idk :( but I'll be making a second book to add on from this for sure :) also I'm working on another book right now but it has nothing to do with Why Don't We and it's actually about Alex Verdugo cause I'm in love with him and Cody Bellinger 😭
