Everything Changes

Chapter 1

AUTHORS NOTE

Hi, this new book is my new project, I am already working on my second chapter. It is really long but I don't like reading books that have short chapters and I know others probably don't either. I just kinda went with it. There could be some changes and stuff in the future but for now it will be left like this. I really hope that if you start reading, then you stick with it!

-Thanks, M

I always thought the day I would be leaving my hometown would be the day I went to college but in this case, it's not.

You see, when your best-friend's mother is the mayor of your hometown, you really realize what kind of power she holds over the people. Even when she believes the reason her son is in the mental institute is because of you. All because of love. LOVE.

Kaiden James, the sons mayor, WAS my best friend. I have always thought of him as a brother but he ruined it when he admitted to me that he was in love with me. I remember that night just like yesterday. He had texted me asking to meet up at the local park on a Sunday night. I thought it was kind of weird because he always just came and barged into my house.

2 Months Earlier

As I walk around the park looking for him, I begin to wonder what is going on because this is so unlike Kaiden. I finally see him sitting under a tree by the lake and he's sitting slumped over looking at the ground.

"Hey Kaiden" I say as I sit next to him hugging my jacket closer to my body.

"McKenzie, I need to tell you something." He says looking at me with tears in his eyes.

"Kai, what's going on?" I ask him with a worried expression on my face

"My parents..." he says

"Spit it out Kaiden" I say

"My parents have been fighting a lot. Ever since Jasmine died they have done nothing but fight. They are talking about getting a divorce.. neither of them want me to live with them because there is too much going on in their lives. I feel unwanted. And my mom.. she cheated on my dad and I can't even look at her right. She is too afraid of her career and what would happen to it if I were to stay here because she thinks I will tell. My dad just wants to permanently live in New York close to the home office. I have never had to go through something like this.. and you have been there for me through everything else with me and my crazy family and I need you now.." he says to me crying. I notice his long straight hair all over the place and bags under his eyes.

"Kai, you know I will always be here for you, no matter what. You are NOT unwanted. You will always have a place to stay, you know my dad loves you like as son." I whisper as I give him a hug.

"There is something else you should know" he says, his eyes not meeting my face."I'm.. I'm in love with you Mack, I couldn't keep it in anymore. It's making me go crazy and I can't get you out of my head.. I keep thinking about the sound of your voice.. your cute laugh.. everything you do..." He says to me with a loving look in his eyes.

I sit and look at him for a minute, not sure on what to say. I mean he is my best friend and I love him.. but not the way he loves me.

Looking down at my hands, I realize what I'm about to say will probably ruin our friendship, but I'm not going to lead him on.