Chapter 1

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-Kendall Parker POV-

Mid-term break is almost well over and I haven't done anything worth talking about when I get back to school. I've been dreading going back because of all the tension.

You see we're a huge group of friends, our clique consists mainly of myself, my three best friends; Tas Jones, Kimberly Ricon and Marlena Hernandez. We haven't always been the popular kids, in fact we were nobodies until she came along.

She being our ring leader: Madison Beer.

But there's also the guys who hang with us on occasion: Jack Gilinsky, Jack Johnson, Aaron Carpenter, Taylor Caniff, Nash and Hayes Grier, Matt Espinosa and Carter Reynolds.

Back to the story, lately, Madison - the so called leader - had gained a bitchy streak causing fights and bickering...we decided its best if we all cool off during this short break and start fresh when we get back.

I didn't mind because it meant catching up with my reading. So my break was going okay.

However my two year long relationship with my boyfriend Jack Gilinsky has been rocky and I can't help but feel like we've reached the end of it. I guess we're only still together is because we're the It Couple at Westside High.

Just as I was about to get busy on my new book, my phone rang. I checked the caller ID and it was Jack Gilinsky. I contemplated whether I should answer it or not but gave in and swiped to answer.

"Hey Jack." I said into the phone.

"Hey Kendall." His deep voice greeted me, making me miss him. "Look I know you wanna hang up after last nights fight but we need to talk about it."

"There's nothing to talk about Jack, I told you that you're welcome to kiss Madisons ass." I said icily.

That's why we've been on the rocks again. Madison has always had a thing for Jack and he would hooked up with Madison whenever we would fight. Why I go back to him? I love him. But sometimes, love isn't enough anymore.

Taylor Caniff, one if his friends and also my very best, always sticks up for me and loathes Madison's guts. He told me about their recent fling and its just the icing on the break-up cake. Jack doesn't know that I know though.

"Let me take you out? I love you Kenny bear okay? I'll pick you up in 20." He said and waited for my reply. My heart melted at the use of the nickname Jack always kept for me.

"Fine. See you then." I said. I heard a sigh from him, probably for not returning the three words we once used frequently. Now? Not so much. We hung up.

I showered quickly to waken myself up as it was already 8 p.m. Its Saturday which is the last chill one since school starts on Monday.

I got out and threw on a short black casual dress with a white blazer jacket. I added black high heel boots to spunk the look up a bit and didn't bother with makeup. I shook my hair as I heard Jacks hooted.

I walked down stairs and greeted my mom and step-dad.

"I'm going out with Jack." I notified them.

"Alright honey, don't stay out too late and call if you need anything." She smiled and kissed my cheek. My step-dad hugged me and I walked out.

My mom remarried years after my dad left us with nothing - when I was six years old. I actually like my step-dad, Ric, so when my mom married him I was happy. But...ah there is always a but...Ric has a daughter of his own.

Olivia.

We have never got along as friends so we're never getting along as sibling. Olivia is much older, she's 21 and I'm 18. She always has the condescending thing about her and it works on my nerves. Once Olivia told my mom Jack and I are sexually active. That's what got my mom shoving pregnancy tests up my....well you get it.

I walked out to meet Jack leaning against the hood of his car. He immediately wrapped his arms around me and kissed my cheeks.

"Hi." I smiled shyly.

"Hey." He smirked.

We took off to a restaurant that Jack loves and parked. I just wanted to go back home now but he seemed excited about this date so I kept quiet. A waiter showed us out seats and we sat down. We ordered and were finally alone after the waiter scuttled off.

"I'm sorry about yesterday." He said taking my hands in his. "You know that I don't like Madison - "

"Then why hook up with her when we started dating Jack?" I asked.

"Kendall that was like...last year!" Jack groaned and seemed annoyed. "Can we move pass that?"

"A year ago huh? Cut the crap Jack, you kissed her at Nash's party last weekend and probably fucked her too." I said looking away angrily.

He slammed his fists on the table making me people look at us. I knew it was true because he looked angry and guilty. Angry that I found out.

"Its fucking easier with her! I don't get this bullshit everyday!" He roared. Ouch. Now he's back to the jerk I know.

"You know what?" I laughed bitterly and held back tears. "You can have her because we are so done Gilinsky!"

I stood up, slid my chair in and stomped off out of the restaurant. I don't care if I have march home for an hour, I will because I hate him. I hate Madison. To think she's actually my best friend.

I walked for twenty minutes until I came to the local grill. It was cold and dark, and probably unsafe to walk so I stopped there.

I contemplated on calling my parents as I stepped into the grill. It was fairly empty, everyone must be out clubbing anyways.

I took a seat at the bar area, being 18 already has its perks and nobody questions it. I ordered a coke - just in case any adult catches me here - and sulked for a good few minutes.

I felt a tear fall as I thought about Jack and all our memories. He was my first kiss, first boyfriend...we've never slept together but other than that. He was my first.

Just as I was about to wipe my tear away with my jacket sleeve, a large hand held a hanky in front of me.

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