FULL SUMMARY OF STORY
It is yet the 4th quarter of the boy's Senior year at Palm Woods Highschool. With Prom, and Graduation coming up, Kendall's life will change forever when he meets Lucy Stone, a girl from Georgia that enrolls to PWHS. The two dislike each other at first but, when they are chosen as love interests for their musical play, some sparks fly between the two. But when a certain someone from Lucy's past causes trouble between Kendall and Lucy, and the others close to them. Things starts to fall for the worst.
(A/N Just a few things to point out. I will try to upload a new chapter to this story weekly! If not I'll upload a new chapter every other week on Thursdays! Another thing is the font is in Italic Bold is lyrics. Not to be confused, and the paragraphs between them is what's happening between lyrics.
Anyways, this is the first chapter to Palm Woods Highschool! I am really proud of this story! I've been working on it for quite a while now! And I've been so excited to share it with all of you guys out there!
As always FEEDBACK is always appreciated! I love getting your guys opinions on my story It really helps me so much as amateur writer!
Well without a further a do, here is the first chapter of Palm Woods Highschool
Kendall's POV
I entered the halls, of the academic building. I had my backpack hanging on the right shoulder, and I smile at everyone from the excitement exhilaration inside of me. It was good to be back on my turf, once again. It's always good to be at Palms Woods Highschool.
Palm Woods High school is a private school in Los Angeles, California for students with great abilities. A lot of kids apply every year but only around 100-250 enroll every year. But, my band is an exception. Gustavo told us we had to keep up with our education so he enrolled us here last year, and we became pretty famous as the Big Four or Big Time Rush.
I pass the first few rooms and I see my three best friends, Logan, James, and Carlos putting their things in their lockers. Carlos sees me and lunges at me and gives me a big bear hug, and the others join too.
"Big Time Rush is reunited once again!" I hear James cheer.
"You guys have no idea, how much I've missed you guys so much over spring break!" Carols sniffled, Logan looks at his watch, and gasps.
"Well, Kendall it was nice see you again. But the assembly is in 5 minutes and if we don't get there Ms. Kimberly will beat us upside the head again!" Logan proclaimed, the three of them close their lockers, and head to the gymnasium. I input my locker combination 15-60-35 and it opens. I toss my backpack inside, locked it, and followed the guys.
Luckily, we arrived right before Ms. Kimberly could raise her hands, at us. When we walked into the gym for the assembly, we were greeted by a swarm of girls.
"James, I love you!" I hear a girl scream from the crowd.
"Logan, marry me!" Another girl calls out. I feel my shoulder be tapped, and it was James. He leaned over to my ear to whisper something.
"I gotta go help out Jo, with the assembly. Think you can stall?" he whispers.
"I got you." I agree, and I fixed my voice. "Attention!" I shout out, and all girls turned their attention towards my direction.
"If I ruled the world, I'd throw all the money in the air like confetti. If I ruled the world, every house got a DJ and a back-" I sang, then a sudden loud screeching sound echoed the gym.
"I think that is enough, Kendall. But, thanks though." A loud voice says, I turn to see Jo smiling at me and giving me a thumbs up. I return a smile at her, and Carlos, Logan and I head to the bleachers to take our seats.
We find seats not too far, and took our seats. I was seated near the stairs, and Carlos and Logan to my right.
"Please make room, for new students that are now just coming in!" Jo spoke through the megaphone.
"Hey, Kendall! Did you get your drivers license yet?" Logan asks,
"Not yet, I passed my driving test last semester. I should be getting my license soon." I answer,
"It feels like yesterday we were newbies here." Carlos exhales, "But, now we're just a few weeks away from graduation! It's like we're getting closer to being in walkers, and wheelchairs!"
"Carlos, you're over exaggerating a bit. I think we're not going to be in wheelchairs anytime soon. Unless, the earth speeds time, and we are suddenly old. I read that from SciWeekly, I think?" Logan explained, and I was look around the gym.
"You were doing science related things over the spring break, again?" I questioned, "Did you not do anything fun over bre-" I began when I was distracted by a girl walking up the stairs. She looked around my age, with dark brown hair and red streaks underneath. She wore black tie-dye shirt with 'ACDC' printed on the front, black skinny jeans, a black military leather jacket, with matching high top combat boots. She immediately caught my eye. I've never seen her around PWHS before, maybe she's a new student? With her look she seems mysterious. I'd like to show her around. I watch her take a seat across from our row. I lean over to get her attention.
"Excuse me," I whispered, and she turns her head towards me, "Hi, I'm Kendall-"
"Lucy, and no." she comments with a disgusted voice.
"No? Why no? You didn't even know what I was going to say?" I asked in confusion.
"I'm sorry if I offend you but, you sort of represent things I despise in the world. Which is pretty boys like, you." she insulted, I felt a jab to the chest. I shake it off, and smirked.
"Hehe, are you causing trouble, little miss goth girl? Because, I think you're mistaken on who I am. I'm Kendall from-" I grinded my teeth together, in frustration.
"Big Time Rush. I'm not stupid, I saw your little 'performance' over there. Also, trouble is my middle name. So, I suggest you back off." she pauses, " Or I'll introduce your face to my fist." she smirks, and directed her attention back to the assembly. I dart my eyes at her in disgust. I don't like this girl, one bit.
"It looks like you've already made an enemy." I hear Logan whisper to me.
"It's perfectly fine. I don't like this girl. Good thing I have nothing to contribute with her." I spit back, and we hear that screeching sounds once, again.
"Okay! Hey, tigers! I am Jo Taylor your current president, and beside me is your vice president, James Diamond." she announces, and the girls in the gym scream for James. James just smiles and waves. Jo taps James's shoulder and hands him the megaphone.
"Ahem. I would like to just congratulate you all for having a great year so far! Keep doing the good work and pass the finals! Which are next week! And also we would like to to have an announcement we will be holding a meeting after school for seniors about the one thing I'm pretty sure everyone is excited about...Prom! We will be meeting in the auditorium! Now, here is Mr. Jenkins with some few words." James hands it to Mr. Jenkins, and Mr Jenkins went on a whole half hour rant about education. Few words? More like millions. Staying there for half- an hour was like torture!
Later that day, I met up with the guys in the cafeteria building not too far from Brown. I approach the table to see James sitting with Carlos, and Logan while munching on some fries.
"Hey guys!" I greet, I take a french fry from James's plate, and take a seat next to Carlos.
"Aye!" he whimpers,
"What? Sharing is care." I grin, and ate the french fry and gulped it down. "So what's up?"
"Nothing much. We just saw James in here eat so we just joined him." Carlos says.
"So, you guys plan on going to the Prom?" Logan asks.
"Ahem, you're talking to the vice president. I am required to go." James muffles while he has food in his mouth. "Plus, I'm thinking about asking Jo to be my date, because both of us are going to be managing the music."
"What about you guys?" I asked, Carlos and Logan.
"I think the logical question to ask is are you going to prom? Dude, your a senior and you haven't have one girlfriend, at all." James directs to me.
"Hey, I've had a girlfriend before!" I reply,
"Tina Clark from kindergarten doesn't count. Just because you guys held hands doesn't mean you guys dated." Logan exclaimed,
"Alright, alright. Maybe I'm just waiting for the one, you know?"
"What if the one doesn't come? Or what if she already passed by?" Carlos adds,
"I know she's coming. And if I passed her, I'll ransack this whole school just to find her!" I tap my hand on the table surface.
"Then who is your idea 'the one'?" Carlos mimics,
"Hmm...I want a girl that can touch my heart, you know? Who can be independent, tough but, also has a soft side to her. Also a girl who can be my best friend, and have a smile that can light up my world." I smile, "Anyways, back to prom dates. What about you C man?"
"I think I might want to ask the one of the Jennifers." Carlos giggles, and we turn to the Jennifers table. Whom were laughing amongst each other, sipping smoothies, and reading Fashion magazines.
"How about you, Logan? Plan on taking a date?" I asked.
"I don't have a date in mind, yet. Probably might just ask a fan or something." Logan answers, and I see two tables across from us. I notice Camille Roberts, the drama club president looking over her shoulder, and glancing at Logan.
"But I think a candidate is interested, Loggy Boy!" I patted Logans back.
"Who?"
"Camille Roberts seems to be sneaking looks at you." I reported, and we all look at her. She sees us look at her, and she quickly grabs her food and goes to a different table.
"Are you crazy! I heard she is insane!" Logan rejected,
"Hey, don't judge a book by it's cover." I replied, then suddenly.
"Hey, why don't you go with that girl Lucy? The girl that insulted you earlier." Logan shot back.
"Now, I think you're the one that's crazy! You know I don't like her!" I emphasised,
"Hey, you said don't judge a book by it's cover." Logan recalled.
"Well, I read that book. And I have issued it straight to the garbage!"
"Then, why don't we make a bet. We each name a person that we would want the other to go to the dance with. In this instance, you chose Camille. And I will choose the girl from earlier to be your date. Whoever doesn't show up with their date at prom... will show up to school wearing a cheerleader outfit for the whole day. Morning till night. " Logan states, "The deadline is the night of the prom. Which is..." he does invisible math in the air. "...approximately 52 days from now."
"I like it. What's life without a bit of competition." I grin, "Alright, you got yourself a bet." Logan held out his hand we and shook on it. I grip his hand a bit tighter, "I will win."
"You keep telling yourself that." he replies, then gets up." Well, I'll be head out. Bye"
"You do know that he has an advantage right?" James added,
"Wait, how?" then I realized that Camille was looking at Logan earlier. "Darn it!" James and Carlos begin to get up.
"Better start picking out your outfit, because you are lo-sing!" James laughed, and both Carlos and James left.
It was the last class of the day, was Theatre. Look, I'm not that big on drama, but, I had to take this course because I lacked of a half credit for my Practical Arts category. So they gave me this, I wanted photography but it was full. Neither, Jo, or any of the guys are in the class with me. So I just talked to some fans of BTR in the class. It's been pretty fun, our teacher Ms. Patterson is quirky, and likes to do crazy things in the class. But, she keeps it serious at the same time.
I walked into the class and took a seat at the middle level, left corner of the bleacher like setting of the classroom. I put my backpack on my desk, and sat on my chair while tapping ym foot on the bleacher floor. I watch as all the students pile into the classroom. I see a group of 3 girls giggle amongst each other. I take out my phone to see James texted me.
Kendall, you comin' to the Prom meeting after school? -JamesIsVP
Sure, why not? After we should out down to the bowling alley, and just hang! We could invite all the people who came. -Mr. Knightman
Alright! Cool! Oh, and Carlos, and Logan are stay after school too! Bring anyone you like to the meeting! Cus not much people go there... -JamesIsVP
Ok, see you later then. -Mr. Knightman
The bell finally rang, and out came Ms. Patterson dress in overalls and covered in paint.
"Hey, guys sorry if I look a bit...abstract I was painting in prop room. Anyways, role call. " she grabs her clipboard off her desk and begins to call out names. "...Kendall is here. Rosie, is here, Yasmine is here, Nate is here..." the door opens and I turn my head, I see my target walk in, Lucy. I pop a piece of gum in my mouth, and smirk.
"Eh...Lucy Stone?" Ms. Patterson calls out.
"I'm here." she exhales, and takes off her leather jacket.
"It appears you are new, and also late. Do you have a pass?" Ms. Patterson asks,
"I got lost, I was about to ditch but, the hall monitors found me and dragged me here." she explained,
"Well alright, take a seat right behind Kendall over there." Ms. Patterson directs to the seat behind me.
She looks over at me with such a distasteful eyes, and just cocks her head up. She walks over to the desk at me, and I give her a wink. She gawks quietly.
Playing hard to get are we?
This class suddenly got more interesting!
I hear her take her seat, and Ms. Patterson continues class. I leaned my head back on the chair, and I view Lucy upside down. I chew my gum, and begin to blow a bubble.
She pops it with her pencil, and grits her teeth.
"You're a rebellious one aren't you?" I tease,
"Why do you even exist?" she spat,
"Oh, you're breakin' my heart, sunshine." I say dramatically, and laugh. I finally notice her appearance, the way she tucks her hair behind her ear at times, and her pretty brown eyes graze around the room. She sort of looks a little be cute in a way?
"You know, you're pretty cute for a girl who's tough." I comment, and she just looks away from me, and I smile.
"Alright, today we will be starting our musical unit, and that requires groups." Ms Patterson pauses, "I am choosing your groups because last we did a group activity, none of you were ready. So I will choose." she announced. I waited for my name to be called.
"Kendall, Rosie, Dylan, Nate, Mikayla and...I'll put newbie Lucy on your group. And your musical will be..." she looks at her clipboard, "Hairspray!" she giggles, and hands me the soundtrack.
'Hairspray: the Original Movie Soundtrack' the front of the cover said.
"Umm...Ms. Patterson. This is the movie version?" I commented,
"Oh, well I didn't have a soundtrack of the original theatrical play. But, I had the soundtrack from the movie so just use this for your project." she informs me, "Now, everyone get into your groups!" she shouts, and I get up from my seat. And go over to a random spot in the room, and my other partners gather. All six of us were standing in an uncoordinated circle.
"Alright, does anyone know how to sing?" I asked the group, no one responded. "Who knows how to dance?" still no answer.
"Alright, Dylan you be Link, Lucy you be Tracy, Nate you be Seaweed, and Rosie you be Penny. And me and Mikayla will be backup vocals." I sighed, and handed Nate the soundtrack CD. "Go get the stereo and start listening to...Without Love." I say, and they go to get the stereo except Dylan. He stops me in my tracks.
"Kendall, I don't want to be Link!" he complained,
"Why not? Do not want to sing?" I questioned,
"No but, not just that. It's just that Lucy girl creeps me out. She had that terrifying stare that just, gives me the shivers. You take the part of Link, since you have experience on singing!" he says, and ran to the group. I walk up to Ms. Patterson who was helping the West Side Story group.
"Ms. Patterson can I have 6 copies to the lyrics from 'Without Love' from Hairspray?" I insisted,
"Sure, let me just get done with this group. And I'll bring you the copies." she accepts, and turns back to the group. I walk back to my group who were listening to 'Without Love' on the medium sized stereo. I sit down next to Lucy who was not too far from the stereo. She looks at me with a disgusted facial expressions, and I smile. She gets up off the floor and moves to a spot across from me. I follow after her, and I sit next to her again. When the song ended the rest of the group turned to me.
"How are we going to do choreography to this song?" Mikayla asks,
"Well I was thinking we could do sort of a date-ish setting? where were all on a date with our significant other, and we're at a park." I explain,"Here let me show you to give you a better picture. Lucy, will you be my partner for this?" I smile, and offer my hand.
"No." she answers back,
"Come on!" I begged, "You're my partner anyways. So, might as well give up?" I hold my hands out as if I was a weighing scale. She rolls her eyes, and gets up off her feet.
"Alright, so I think it should start out at a bench. Where me and Lucy are on a date, and I serenade her with the song." I exclaimed, and looked around the room and saw a bench. I dragged the bench over to our group, and sat on in. I tapped on the bench so Lucy could sit next to me.
"Nate, his play for me." I commanded, and he hit play. I attempt to hold Lucy's hand, and she slaps me away. I raise my hands in a scary defeat. I get up, and listened until it was time to sing. I snap my fingers, to get in the rhythm.
(Without Love sung by Zac Efron, Nikki Blonsky, Elijah Kelley, and Amanda Bynes)
(Song written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman)
Once I was a selfish fool,
Who never understood
I looked down at her with my eyes, and her pretty chocolate brown eyes met with my emerald ones. I knelt on the ground, and reached for her hand, and she didn't slap it away. I put her hand on my heart, as if I was serenading her.
I never looked inside myself
Though on the outside, I looked good!
Then we met and you made me
The man I am today
Tracy, I'm in love with you
No matter what you weigh
'Cause...
Without love
She entered her voice into the song, and I was stunned. With her being such a tough girl could have such a sweet blissful voice. The sound of her voice was like wind hitting chimes, and hearing the wonderful peaceful voice. I was taken away in a snap.
Life is like the seasons with
No summer
Without love
Life is rock 'n' roll without
A drummer
I watch her for for a moment, looking at her in a moment. When our eyes met, it was as if the whole world didn't matter anymore. I just wanted to stay like this, with her forevermore.
"Is that how we're suppose to do it?" I hear Rosie's voice intrude, and Lucy takes her eyes off me, and took her hand away from mine, and she got up, and walked away. I get up off my knee, and watch her walk away. She looks back, and our eyes meet once more, and she turns back around, and goes to her desk. I turn back to the group.
"Uh, yeah. And Dylan and Mikayla you would be like that but as a background but, singing as an ensemble." I assured,
"Kendall!" I hear my name be called, I turn to see Ms. Patterson showing the lyrics she printed out.
"Thanks, Ms. Patterson." I smile and she goes back to her desk. "Hey guys, heres the lyrics. Study them tonight for the song." I requested, and I handled them out to the four. I had two scripts left, and I turn to Lucy.
I hear the bell sound, markings the end of class, and I push the bench over to the side. I grab, a pen from my desk, and wrote 'You doing something later? -The guy you hate' with a smiley face. I walk up to her.
"Hey," I pause, "Lucy, I got the lyrics for the song, here." I handed the paper, she looks at it, and notices what I wrote, and she puts it into her backpack.
"Thanks," she doesn't look at me, and I ask, "So, theres that meeting after school about Prom. After the meeting we were thinking of going bowling later, Want to maybe come? Since you're new, might as well have a little fun as my welcome to you?" I offered, and I grip my hands together, hoping she'd say yes.
"Sorry, Ken Doll. But, I got better things to do." she purses her lips, and left the classroom. My shoulders drop in disappointment. I grab my things and started heading to the auditorium.
