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Kat’s P.O.V

It was my first day of junior year and for some reason I was a lot more nervous than usual. I’m not sure why though, It’s not like this year is going to be any different than the last.

As I walk over to my closet I decide to throw on some high waisted shorts and a white v neck top to go with it. Once I was satisfied with my choice of clothing I then bring myself into the bathroom in order to face my current state.

My drained and tired eyes meet my reflection, having me immediately go to apply some concealer under my bags in order to appear more alive. After spending a few more minutes doing my makeup, I then pull my hair into a messy bun before grabbing my belongings and walking out of my bedroom.

I quickly walk down the short staircase that lead into our kitchen space before grabbing a bagel for breakfast and rushing out of the house. My feet carry me down the semi vacant street as a dark red jeep pulls up behind me before honking its horn , taking me by surprise. I immediately flinch at the loud sound, having my body somewhat tense in fear before realizing that it was just my best friends Ella and Aubrey.

A huge smile makes its way onto my lips as I look over at the two people that I care most about.

We've been best friends for longer than I can even remember. We tell each other everything and I know that I can trust them with my life.

“Come on bitch! Get in!!” Ella yells out in excitement, having Aubrey cheer with her.

I laugh at the two of them before quickly making my way over to their car and climbing my way into the back seat.

“Hey guys! I missed you so much!” I say truthfully, as I pull the both of them in for a hug.

“I knowwww we missed you too! Summer went by so slow without you. How was staying with your aunt in Cleveland by the way?” Aubrey asks as we all pull away from each others embrace.

“Ugh! Like hell. There was absolutely nothing to do out there and trust me when I tell you… absolutely no cute guys to look at. I felt like I was in prison. The only thing I could do to help pass the time was to look at videos of hot celebrities all day and that didn’t even help.” I somewhat joke as Ella begins driving once again.

“Yeah that sounds awful I’m sorry love. But good thing you’re back now, we’ll make up for all of the lost time.” Ella says confidently

“And all of the countless hours you spent drooling over mediocre men in Hollywood.” Aubrey laughs, insulting my current taste in men.

I roll my eyes jokingly at her statement before deciding to speak up once again.

“Excuse me…. Jack Gilinsky is not mediocre!!! He just isn’t as well known. I’m sorry but not every man can have the social status of Ian somerhalder or Justin Bieber.” I say, defending my current fixation.

Aubrey laughs at my statement before raising her hand in the air and waving off my previous statement.

“Yeah whatever. Jack isn’t even that cute. You really need better taste in men.” She says in a joking manner, though I know she was being serious.

“Glad you think so.”

Our conversation soon comes to a halt as we find ourselves pulling into the parking lot of our three story highschool. I sigh at the sight, feeling defeated in the fact that my stress free summer had officially ended and my stress filled year had begun. Once we find a parking spot near the main building we each walk side by side along one another before eventually retrieving our schedules to find out that we have just about every class together.

A cheer of excitement escapes the three of us as I now know that I was worrying all this time for nothing.

Maybe this year really will be easy.

Shit, maybe it’ll even be fun.

That, would be a first.

We headed to first period and immediately took our seats beside one another. As we wait for class to start, I find myself growing depressed by the current selection of guys that I would be having class with this year.

Ugh, I was really hoping that we’d get some type of eye candy this year!

I’m so tired of seeing the same faces of these disgusting fuck boys over and over again.

Can’t we get something new?!!

Feeling defeated at my lack of options, I find myself going into my many archives on I*******m that I created over the summer for Jack himself.

God, he’s so hot.

Why can’t we get guys that look like this at our school?

“You’re telling me that you don’t find him attractive?!” I ask Aubrey as I show her my favorite photo of him.

Aubrey peels her eyes away from her phone before focusing her attention over to me. She looks down at the shirtless photo of Jack before scrunching her nose up in what looked to be distaste.

“Um… no. Not at all actually.” She says.

This bitch is crazy.

“Ya know, I always knew you had some type of mental illness, but I’m starting to think you need to be admitted now.” I joke.

“Says the girl drooling over some guy she’s never even met.” Ella chimes in.

“What the fuck ever.” I say, dismissing them both as I go back to admire Jacks grace.

After scrolling through countless photos and videos of Jack, my thoughts become interrupted by by the sound of Ella’s voice.

“Helloooo??? Earth to Kat!” She says, breaking me out of my lustful trance.

“Dear God Kat! Is this all you did all summer? Sit here and stalk this poor guy?” Aubrey questions, looking at me as if I were dense.

“And so what if I did? It’s not like there was anything better to do while I was locked up in Cleveland!” I say, defending my action.

Ella shakes her head at me in disbelief before speaking up once more.

“If you’re really that obsessed with him, why don’t you just dm him?” She suggests, making my eyes grow wide.

“What?! No! Are you crazy? It’s not like he’s going to respond to me anyways and I’ll just look like another desperate fan trying to sleep with him.” I confess.

“Well, what do you think you look like right now.” Aubrey snorts, causing me to roll my eyes at her.

“Haha. Very funny.” I sigh

After a moment of silence Ella quickly reaches over my desk and grabs my phone before I have the chance to protest.

“What the fuck Ella?!! Give me my phone! Are you mental?!!” I shriek.

She smiles deviously at me before frantically typing down on my screen. Panic takes over me as I continue to try and reach for my phone before finally succeeding after my fifth attempt.

To JackGilinsky: Hey Jack, can I talk to you about something? It’s really important.

Anger immediately rises within my chest as I look down at the words in which she’s already sent.

I was scared that sending him that message would make him think that I was just some random girl that he hooked up with one night and got pregnant or something. I was scared that he was going to think I was just someone trying to scam him of some sort. I was terrified that she actually took my phone and messaged him from my account . But, like usual Ella and Aubrey didn't listen to any of my concern and decided to do what they saw fit.

I was mad at them for not listening and making me seem like some type of hoe I front of Jack but… at the same time, I wasn't going to delete the d.m.

“Oops, sorry! My fingers slipped.” Ella says, causing Aubrey to chuckle in amusement.

“I literally hate you guys.” I say before locking my phone and placing it into my bag.

The first period bell finally rings, having the class officially begin. As the teacher proceeds to introduce herself I find myself tuning out her words and indulging into my own thoughts.

Maybe I should just delete the Dm.

What if Jack sees this and thinks I have to tell him something detrimental?

What would I even say to him if he were to reply?

How would I even be able to hold a proper conversation with him.

Ugh! I should’ve never told them about my obsession, that was my mistake.

The rest of the day went by really fast because we didn't really have much to do seeing as it was our first day back. As we spent hours learning about different class rules and procedures I managed to almost completely forget about the embarrassing way Ella tried to present me to Jack.

After the last bell for class rang, the three of us decided that shopping would alleviate the stress of being back in school so we decided to reward ourselves by going to the mall. We walk around the different stores just laughing and enjoying each others company when the vibration of my phone catches my attention.

Jack Gilinsky replied to your d.m.