"Hate the jocks, the preps, the hippie fuckin' scumbags..."
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"Hey guys, this is Kennedy," Luke announces, arm around some girl as he joins the boys for lunch. It's only the fourth day of school - it's only Thursday - and so classes have been relatively easy, and Junior Year hasn't been all that bad.

Thank God for the first week.

"She's new here," and Luke narrows his eyes, watching as the girl slips onto the bench between him and Ashton, "So be cool."

The girl throws up a peace sign, flashing a smile. "'Sup, boys."

"Hey."

"'Sup."

"That's Ashton and Michael and Calum-"

"But, they're not as cool as you," Kennedy lifts a brow. "Right?"

Luke scoffs. "Of course not."

"Ha-!" Ashton laughs, choking on his drink. "Right."

"Luke's literally the lamest," Michael says. "So, way to start this relationship on a bed of lies."

Kennedy leans her head in the palm of her hand. "That was oddly poetic."

"See?" Michael shrugs. "See how I'm already cooler than Luke?"

He flips him off.

And as Kennedy laughs, Calum recognizes her. She's the girl Luke was all over on the first day of school.

And Calum leans forwards, kind of liking this girl's boyish style and silky hair...and her face. He kind of doesn't like that Luke got to her first. "You're in AP Calc, right?"

"Oh, yeah!" And she nods. "You're in it too, right? You sit in the back."

He nods.

"What?" Ashton exclaims, mouth full. "You're in an AP? You're smart?"

"Shut the fuck up, Ash," Calum says, flicking a fry at his face. "Aren't you retaking English?"

"No, so fuck you. I passed last year, you dick."

"Barely," mutters Luke.

Ashton leans towards him. "Hey Luke," he begins, "How'd you like Kennedy to know about that dream you had last night about Mikey's m-"

"Shut the fuck up, Ashton!"

Soda drips from Michael's mouth. "Wha-?"

Ashton giggles. "It was fuckin' hilarious, I swear..."

"And you're gonna shut up, now!" Luke exclaims, and Kennedy only joins the boys, laughing.

"You guys are the best," she sighs, nodding. "I like you."

Michael snorts. "Of course you do."

"Please don't make me take back my compliment, because I will."

"What'd I say?" Luke leans against her, "Told you. You're too cool to be a cheerleader."

Michael chokes, wiping the soda that's dripping down his face. "You want to be a cheerleader?"

Kennedy smiles smugly. "I've been to tryouts each day this week."

"No," Calum shakes his head. "No, no, no. You don't wanna be one of those girls."

Kennedy rolls her eyes, folding her arms.

"He's right," Ashton nods. "They're all self-obsessed."

"Before you know it, you'll be sniffing coke in the bathroom and starving yourself."

"O-kay," Kennedy laughs, "Coke? Really?"

"And your teeth'll fall out," adds Michael. "Do you really wanna eat pizza without teeth?"

"Uh, I'm pretty sure that's from heroin abuse...or crystal meth, but-"

"You're gonna be missing meals and before you know it," Calum shrugs, "We won't even see you at lunch because of reasons."

"Guys," she says, "I'm a dancer. Cheerleading is like, very similar. Duh. And also," she adds, "I don't think any of the girls I met are anorexic or druggies, but," she rolls her eyes, "what do I know?"

"Exactly," Calum shrugs. "We're saving you."

"From yourself," Michael nods. "You're welcome."

Kennedy laughs. "Again," she says, "you guys are hilarious," she grabs Luke's shoulder and shakes him. "You should come to games sometime," and she waves invisible pompoms in front of his face. "Come support me at practice."

"Why?" Ashton snorts. "So he can see all the girls he's fucked and never called?"

Luke shrugs.

Kennedy rolls her eyes. "You guys suck. Calum, you sit next to Royce in class," she exclaims. "How could you possibly hate cheerleaders-?"

"Royce?" Michael blinks. He laughs. "Like, Royce Greene?"

Kennedy and Calum nod simultaneously.

"Whoa," Ashton grins. "You didn't tell us you two were friends."

"That's 'cause we aren't."

"Why?" Kennedy snorts. "She's a total sweetheart. Like, literally she's the first friend I made here."

"She's hot," Luke nods approvingly. "10/10 would tap."

"Shut up, Luke."

Kennedy looks between the two of them.

"What?" He exclaims. "Don't pretend like you wouldn't hit if you had the chance."

"So what?" Calum snaps. "You don't fucking know her."

"And neither do you, so what the fuck?"

"Isn't she Fisher's girl?" Ashton asks, changing the subject. "I swear she's dating Jesse Fisher."

Michael's jaw clenches involuntarily. "She's got fucking terrible taste."

"Um," Kennedy begins, "I don't think she likes him, so..."

Calum lifts a brow. "She's not dating him?"

"Don't think so-" And Kennedy sits up, eyes wide. "Guys!" She bangs on the table, "Come with me to a party, Saturday."

"Fisher's?" Michael laughs aloud. "Fuck no."

"What? Why?"

"'Cause I hate that prick."

Ashton nods. "True story."

"Yeah," Luke adds. "He really fucking hates him."

"I more than fucking hate him. I legitimately will push him down the stairs once I get the chance."

"So you've just admitted to premeditated murder? Okay. Solid."

"Hey," Michael winks, "You're an accomplice now, huh?"

"Ignored," Kennedy sighs. "When I become a cheerleader, who knows when we'll be able to hang out," and she sighs, pouting, laying her head on Luke's shoulder.

She runs long nails up his arm. "Please come?"

"Um..."

"Be strong, Luke," Calum grits. "Be strong..."

Kennedy nuzzles her head against his neck. Her breath is against his skin and Calum throws up his hands because there's no way in hell Luke's not gonna cave. He was useless around a pretty girl...especially one he wanted to bang.

"Pretty please? Pretty please with a cherry on to-"

"Okay," he exclaims, and Ashton, Michael and Calum all groan.

"Pvssy."

"Such a fuckin' pvssy."

"Okay, fine," Luke says, glaring at his friends. "We'll be there. We'll come."

And Kennedy claps victoriously. "Knew it," she exclaims, fixing her fingers into a gun and firing at Luke. "I knew I'd change your mind."

"Ha..." Luke mutters. "Fuck you, Kennedy. Fuck you."

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are you ready for a partayyy? i love good old fashioned high school party scenes.

also i love kennedy. she's a fav. (ps she's played by zendaya coleman as you can see from this adorable gif)

also i just mapped out like, the next six or seven chapters of this story and i'm excited bc things are about to pick up. it's about time for something to happen.

comment and vote my lovelies! :) xx

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