I've been living in LA for about 6 months now and I've spent a lot of time at school and working. Plus any free moment I get I hang out with Logan, Carlos, Kendall, and James. Kendall wasn't the first one to text me. In fact he was the last. Logan texted me first and then the others followed suit. Here lately things have been awkward with all the guys. They seemed to be acting strange around me, especially Kendall. He won't be alone in a room with me for more than a few minutes. The guys always seem to try to ditch him with me whenever we hang out.

After I got off work early one day, I found all four of them outside of my house, sitting on my porch. As I got closer I saw Sammy and Halston as well. Carlos and James' girlfriends.

"Get your beach gear", James said.

"Why?"

"Uh because we're going to the beach duh!"

I laughed at his sarcasm. James felt like another brother to me and he told me on many occasions he loved me like his other sister.

I told them to give me 15 minutes and then I would be ready to go.

As soon as I was ready we piled into 2 different cars. I rode with James and his girlfriend Halston and Logan. Carlos, his girlfriend Sammy, and Kendall rode in the other.

"So Kenzie what's the dealio with Kendall and you", Logan asked.

"Um I'm not sure what you mean Logan."

"I mean the way you two look at each other. It's literally indescribable. It's pretty obvious there's a spark there. "

"Well nothing is going on. We're just friends."

"But do you want to be me more with Kendall", James asked.

"I don't know." I said quietly. I honestly didn't know. I didn't even know how Kendall felt about me. Sure we flirted a lot but he never made his intentions clear. I wasn't sure if the feelings I had for Kendall were for love or for friendship.

"You two leave her alone!"

Thank God for Halston for giving them something else to talk about.

We arrived at the beach at about 6. We would have been there sooner if Carlos hadn't gotten hungry on the way there. We laid out our blankets and towels and ran towards the ocean water and waves. After about an hour of playing in the water and surfing, I decided to go sit on my blanket and start watching the amazing California sunset.

I closed my eyes when I felt a shadow standing over me. Something in my body just told me it was Kendall.

"What's up Kendall?"

I could tell he was grinning.

"How'd you know it was me?"

Oh Kendall if you only knew the impact you had one me. I could sense his presence from a mile away. He had that kind of effect on me.

"You're the only one with a tall lanky shadow", I teased him and he laughed.

"Mind if I sit with you?"

"Nope not at all", I said. Trying to hold back my growing smile. I gestured for him to sit next to me on my spacious blanket.

"So how's it going Kenz?"

I couldn't help but giggle at his awkwardness.

"It's going good Kends", we both start to giggle at the nickname i just gave Kendall.

"So I was thinking maybe we should go out sometime."

"Oh you were, were you….. I think that would be nice."

I could feel the butterflies in my stomach getting worse. I have waited for this moment for such a long time and finally it was happening.

"Really?", he asks surprised.

"Yep."

Before I knew it, we both were drawn into conversation with each other. Casually holding hands and sometimes I was laying my head on his shoulder watching the sunset and saying nothing. Just sweet silence between us. No words needed to be said. We understood each other's vibes. Before we knew it the sun had fully set and everyone was tired and ready to go. Instead of riding with Logan, James and Halston, I decided to ride with Carlos, Sammy and Kendall. As we reached my house Kendall walked me to the door.

"So I guess I will text you about our date", Kendall says grinning.

"Yea sounds good."

We both stood there for a few minutes staring at each other and smiling like dorks until we heard a horn honk and realized Carlos and Sammy were still waiting. I gave Kendall a friendly hug bye and a quick kiss on the cheek before entering my house. Standing against the door I finally felt like I belonged and that good things were finally going to happen.

I woke up with a start to my phone ringing at 3:45 in the morning. I looked at the caller ID and see its dad. Instantly I began to worry something's wrong.

"Hey dad. What's up? Is everything ok? What's going on?"

"Your mom is in labor!"

"Oh wow, oh wow, um ok I will book the next flight and be home as soon as I can!"

"HURRY!"

I quickly booked my flight, hurriedly packed a bag and carry on and soon headed to the airport. My sister wasn't too thrilled I had to wake her up in the middle of the night to take me to the airport but she wasn't to upset when I told her my mom was having the baby.

Before I boarded my flight, i sent a quick text to Jeremy and Tanya letting them know about mom and then I sent one to Kendall.

Hey Kendall, I'm going to be out of town for a couple of weeks with my family. I will let you know when I'm back so we can go on that date J xoxo Kenzie.

As soon as I finished my text it's time to leave. I slept on the plane since I didn't have much sleep anyway. Before I know it my planes landed and I'm greeted by my grandparents with open arms.

As we made our way to the hospital, I caught up with my grandma and grandpa. They told me how proud of me they are and how much they miss me. It makes me miss them even more. When I got to the hospital I jumped out of the car and didn't wait for my grandparents. I found my dad waiting for me inside the hospital entrance grinning from ear to ear.

"Hey daddy!"

"There's my buttercup!"

"So do we have a baby or is she still screaming and everything, demanding for another epidural?" I joked.

"You have a new baby sister. Wanna see her?"

"What do you think?"

I couldn't help but share the same smile my dad had plastered on his face.

We made our way to the maternity ward and to my mom's room. Inside she's holding a small bundle all in pink. She sees me and beams from ear to ear with tears in her eyes.

"Meet your sister Molly Elizabeth Sherwood."

"She has the same middle name as me", I say as tears filled my eyes.

"Do you want to hold her?"

"Absolutely!"

As I held my new baby sister i felt my phone go off in my pocket. I see i have a text from Kendall:

Why did you have to go out of town? Are you ok?

I smiled at his text, getting butterflies that he's worried about me. I quickly reply back;

Well because I'm a big sister! And I am more than ok!

I attached a picture of me and molly and sent it to Kendall.

I soon got a text back saying:

Aww cute! She kind of looks like you, dark hair, pretty eyes. And I look forward to our date J

I start to smile even bigger and mom notices the change in me. As soon as dad is out of the room she asks me why I'm so happy and of course I told her about Kendall and about the connection we have and how he makes me feel like I'm the only girl in the world. I told her about the date we will be going on when I get back and she suggested that I ask him to Elle's wedding.

Later that evening I sent Kendall a text about what he would think of being my date to Elle's wedding, he's already invited and so are the other boys. I thought what harm could it do to just take him as my plus one instead, I know it would make Elle happy to see that:

Sooo I was thinking that maybe you would wanna be my date to my sister's wedding next week? Yes? No? MAYBE? J

I quickly got a text back from Kendall saying:

I'll think about it ;)

Before I could even reply I instantly got another text from him:

So I thought about it….. And the answer is…..Of course! J

I immediately felt relief and more butterflies. I went to bed that night feeling like the luckiest girl in the world. I just worried I was getting in too deep.

Soon enough it was time to head back to California. I had to leave my family again plus it was even harder to leave my new sister. But Elle needed me. I'm her maid of honor and the wedding was only a couple of days away. I found a note in my bag from mom saying

"Good luck and everything will work out like it should!"

Elle picked me up from the airport and we finished all the last minute wedding details. By the time we got home i was tired, grumpy and super jet lagged. All I really wanted was a shower and my bed.

After I got out of the shower I heard a faint tapping sound on my window. I peeked out the window and see a tall, lanky figure on my porch. I didn't know who it was or why they were at my house at 2:30 in the morning so i grabbed the mace dad packed me and was ready to go in case it was an intruder. Soon the figure started pounding on my door. This time I peeked through the peep hole and felt instant relief at the figure behind my door.

Kendall. At least that's who I was hoping for. I carefully opened my door, mace in hand and ready to attack and then my worries ceased when i seen his face.

"Hey Kenzie! Sorry if I scared you. I just wanted to make sure you got home ok. You didn't text me or anything." He said as he was looking at the can of mace in my hand.

"Hi Kendall. It's all good. Sorry about that. My sister has had me all over LA for wedding stuff. Do you want to come in?"

"Really? Um sure."

I smiled at him as stepped into my house. He stopped and looked at everything. Admiring what I did to my place. All the pictures of my family and accomplishments.

"Do you watch Family Guy?"

Kendall stares at me with surprise and shock. "That is my absolutely favorite show!"

"Do you want to watch it with me?"

"Heck yes!"

We sat on the couch and I start the show from the beginning. We both would laugh at the same things and make jokes with each other, even mocking the characters sometimes. I didn't realize that i was cuddled against Kendall. He must not have minded because he laid his head on top of mine. He picked up one of my hands and played with it while we both watched the show. Soon it was 5am and Kendall said he had to leave leave. Immediately I felt sad at the thought of him leaving but I didn't want him to see. I couldn't help but feel the sparks between us. Surely he felt the same thing; otherwise he wouldn't have held my hand and cuddled with me. And his smell nearly drove me wild. Axe phoenix. That is a smell I will never forget.

Two days later is Elle's wedding and everything is going great. She looks stunning in her Vera Wang wedding gown. All the bridesmaids look beautiful with their off shoulder floor length black dresses. Kendall was supposed to meet me at the church since I had to be there super early to help with decorations and everything. I didn't see him arrive with the boys and I think the worse that he's stood me up. I was trying to get Logan, Carlos' or James attention but they were so into the wedding and their dates that they didn't even look at me. I tried not to act sad since this was Elle's big day but I couldn't help but feel disappointed. Before I knew it, it's time to start walking down the aisle. As I stood at my designated spot at the alter and wait for Elle to come down the aisle, i spot Carlos, Logan, James, Sammy, Halston and Logan's date. But no Kendall. They each give me a little wave and I tried to mouth "where's Kendall" but of course they can't read lips.

I tried to not to think about him as the wedding progressed. And soon enough the ceremony is over and we're walking back towards the exit into the reception line. I caught a glimpse of a guy with dirty blonde hair. I tried to turn my head to get a better look but it was too late.

I greeted everyone at the reception and all of a sudden I received a text.

It's not nice to show up the bride ;)

I replied back.

Kendall?

And another text comes in.

Yes?

Now I'm mad. How does he know what I look like? He wasn't there to see me. I decided to say something to him.

I thought we had a date tonight. I looked everywhere for you at the church and you were nowhere to be found. So talk about me showing up the bride since you showed me up!

I didn't receive a text back and i started to feel bad for going off on him. But my feelings were hurt too!

The reception is in full swing. My feet are killing me from the 5 inch heels Elle insisted on me wearing and from dancing. I sat at one of the tables to take them off when i felt a hand on my shoulder.

I turned to see Logan.

"You ok kenzie?"

"Uh yea, you know my feet just hurt."

I tried my best to put on a fake smile. But he wasn't convinced.

"It's Kendall isn't it?"

"It's not a big deal Logan."

"Come with me."

"Why?"

"Just come on you'll see."

I walked out onto the beach with Logan and see all the guys gathered around a bonfire. What I didn't expect to see was Kendall. He looked so gorgeous in a black suit and his hair all smoothed out. I stopped dead in my tracks. I couldn't understand why he looked sad. He was the one who hurt me!

"Kenzie, come sit over here." I was pulled out of my thoughts by Halston.

"You look so pretty Kenzie.", said Sammy.

"Thanks."

I tried not to blush. I didn't like being complimented.

"She looks more than pretty, she looks beautiful."

I turned and seen that it was Kendall who spoke.

"Kenz, can we go talk somewhere?"

I didn't know what to say, so I just nodded.

We walked for a while before either of us said something. Finally Kendall stopped and turned towards me. Looking me dead in the eye. I wanted to avoid his gaze but I couldn't. I was so drawn to him.

"Kenzie, I was at the church today. I had car trouble and I got there late. By the time I got there the wedding started so I just sat in the back so I wouldn't disrupt anything."

"Ok."

I didn't know what to say.

"Ok? Really all you're going to say is ok?"

He seemed irritated.

"I don't know what you want me to say Kendall."

"Say something like "Oh Kendall, I know you would never stand me up, you've been looking forward to going out with me for months", I don't know something like that."

I couldn't help but laugh at the way he impersonated me. It was quite cute.

"So you didn't stand me up?"

"God no! Do you know how long I have been wanting to go out with you. I couldn't wait until you got home from South Carolina. That's why I came to see you that night."

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions. You could have at least told me you were going to be late. Or at least have one of the guys tell me."

"I did. Apparently they were too wrapped up in the ceremony and their girls that they forgot to tell you before it started."

"SORRY KENZIE", they shouted. I really thought we were further away from them. Little spies!

I started to laugh and put my hand into Kendall's. It felt so soft and warm and a little calloused from him playing guitars.

"Sorry our first date turned out so bad", I smiled up at him.

"It's ok we can make up for it some other time", he said as he smiled back down at me. Will I ever get used to how beautiful he is?

We both went back to the fire hand and hand with big smiles on our faces. Before we knew it, it was 4 in the morning and Kendall drove us to my house.

"Why don't you just stay here for the night or morning or whichever it is." You giggled.

"Are you sure?"

"Yea its really late or early and we're both tired and I don't want you driving home so sleep deprived."

"Ok, I can sleep on the couch."

"You don't have to. My beds big enough for both of us."

He gave me a surprised look.

"I mean if you want to sleep with me."

I realized what I said after a few moments plus Kendall's horrified look wasn't to amusing.

"Oh my gosh! I meant sleep next to me in my bed."

He shyly smiled and nodded. He followed me to my room and I showed him where everything was.

"Do you have an extra shirt or shorts or something I can sleep in?"

"Well I don't have shirts that will fit you but I have athletic shorts that will."

I mentally praised myself for the whole shirt bit. I had plenty of shirts to fit him; I just wanted to see him shirtless.

After I showered and changed it was Kendall's turn. When he walked out of the bathroom I tried to hold my containment in as he walked out shirtless and in his boxers. I tried not to gape at him but the way his shoulders were ripped and the way his muscles moved in his arm. Not to mention his six pack, was just too much to take in. What drew me in most was his tattoos. The stitched up heart on his left shoulder, his Scorpio zodiac sign on his left shoulder blade and the peace sign with the four elements in the middle of his shoulder blades. They were very intriguing.

He climbed in the bed beside me and looked at what I had on the screen.

"Family Guy?"

"Yep!"

"Your killing me girl. You're so damn awesome."

I didn't realize how close he was to my face as he said that. As I turned to smile at him our lips met. After a few seconds we broke apart. I could see the desire in Kendall's eyes for me. His once light green eyes were darker and more emerald. I smiled at him and kissed him again. This time with a little more passion. I could feel the sparks and connections between us. I pulled away after what seemed like forever. And we just gazed at each other sweetly.

Slowly I begin to trace his tattoo on his arm.

"Is this ok?"

All he did was nod his head and closed his eyes. I smiled at his perfection.

I kept tracing his arm until he lay on his stomach and then I began tracing his back tattoos. Soon enough I heard light snores from him and he was fast asleep. I draped my arm over him, holding him close to me and i soon followed suit.

Little did I know a little drama was lurking around the corner.