𝐈 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖, Kendall Knight.

𝐯𝐢. Welcome to LA!

THE PALM WOODS.

A place where dreams become reality.

Kimberly and Mindy found themselves standing in front of the vibrant entrance, the familiar sign greeting them with its distinctive palm tree logo.

"Welcome to the Palm Woods!" Kelly warmly greeted.

Even though the world of fame wasn't her cup of tea, Kimberly couldn't deny the allure of it all. She grinned in excitement.

"We've heard so much about this place." Mindy's said, her eyes widening with curiosity as she took in the lively atmosphere.

Kelly chuckled. "The Palm Woods is a place where dreams come to life. It's a creative haven. Musicians, actors, dancers, and artists of all kinds live and collaborate here."

"Artists of all kinds... hmm."

Benjamin looked around with a protective and slightly skeptical gaze. "Seems like a big place. How do you ensure security here?"

Kelly gave a reassuring nod. "We prioritize our residents' safety and privacy. We have security personnel stationed at every entrance, and there's 24/7 surveillance. Plus, only residents and their registered guests can enter."

Kimberly couldn't help but get momentarily lost in her thoughts.

Seeing all these young talents and realizing she was one of them felt strange. She didn't belong here; not in the traditional sense. Yet, the chance to change her fate and possibly fulfill Mindy's dreams was an opportunity she couldn't ignore.

"It's overwhelming, isn't it?" Mindy asked. She sensed her friend drifting into her own thoughts, and decided to take her out of it.

"Yeah," Kimberly admitted.

Mindy, with a smirk, leaned in and whispered, "You know, maybe you'll discover a hidden talent or two while we're here."

Kimberly rolled her eyes playfully, "Don't push your luck."

"Oh come on, Kim. Who knows?" Mindy scoffed. "Maybe you'll become a pop sensation overnight."

Kimberly chuckled, appreciating Mindy's attempt to lighten the mood. "I think I'll leave the pop sensation stuff to you."

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WHEN THE TOUR ended, Kimberly couldn't help but let her thoughts wander off again. Only this time, spotting familiar faces by the poolside.

Mindy seemed to notice her distraction. "Oh... my god?" she began, her voice trailing off as recognition flickered in her eyes. "Is that-"

"Yeah," Kimberly confirmed quietly, her thoughts mirroring Mindy's.

Mindy's brows furrowed with a mix of confusion and disbelief. "What are they doing here?"

Kimberly let out a sigh, knowing exactly what Mindy was feeling. "I have a feeling we're about to find out."

The 'that' and 'they' in question happened to be James Diamond. Along with his friends Logan Henderson, Carlos Garcia, and Kimberly's soon-to-be-favorite, Kendall Knight.

Kimberly remained focused in the pool area, as she tried to read their expressions and body language. Kendall and his friends seemed at ease, laughing and chatting amongst themselves.

"That James right?" Mindy's grip on Kimberly's arm tightened, her voice low and tense. "Like am I seeing this correctly?"

Kimberly followed Mindy's gaze and sure enough, there was James, sunbathing with his shades on, seemingly oblivious to the world around him.