The next day, Lexi was found in a more familiar place. Detention. Besides Kendall, she was the only one in there. Kids at Wilmington didn't get in trouble. And if they did, their parents would bribe the school so that it stays off their child's permanent records. Lexi sat in the middle of the empty classroom. She had one foot propped up on the desk while she rested her arm over her head. Kendall sat in the back, his usual seat, and repeatedly glanced at Lexi. The teacher had fallen asleep, which had given them a wonderful opportunity to leave. But they didn't, they stayed in their seats, constantly looking over at the clock. Lexi put her leg down and turned to look at Kendall, who was staring at the ceiling. Noticing her, he sat up and gave her a witty smile. She stayed silent, but smiled back. Then he slowly slid out of his seat and moved to the one directly behind hers. She tilted her head back and laid it in his desk. "Hi," she mouthed. He laughed quietly as she lifted her head back up. The time was slowly passing. Lexi continued to check the time. The last bell rang and, finally, detention was over. With a sigh of relief, Lexi jumped out of her seat and walked to the door. Kendall followed behind her. "That was so fucking boring," Lexi said as Kendall walked up beside her. "Yeah well, I guess that's why they call it detention," Kendall stated sarcastically. "Haha," Lexi answered. They were close the the door when they heard their names being called from down the hall. Mr. Crowler came running over to them. "Since you two were absent from class today, I partnered you together," He said, handing them their assignments. "It's due next Thursday, work hard." Lexi gave him a smile and watched him as he returned to his classroom. Kendall looked up from reading the sheet of paper. The pushed through the double doors and began to walk down the set of stairs. Kendall walked over to the trash can and put the paper inside. Lexi stopped to see what he was doing. "I'm guessing you're not doing the project." "You guessed right," he said, putting his arm around her shoulders. "So, let's go to your house, I'm dying to meet your mom." "I don't think so," Lexi replied. "Why not," Kendall asked with a smile. "Well, Lexi exhaled. "She doesn't like you very much." Kendall furrowed his brows. "What, she doesn't even know me." Lexi looked at Kendall who was puckering his bottom lip. "Please, I promise I'll be good." Lexi couldn't help but laugh. "Okay," Lexi said grabbing Kendall's hand.
Lexi pulled her key out of her pocket as they approached her front door. She turned to Kendall. "Are you sure you wanna do this?" Kendall nodded. When they got in, Lexi threw her bag on the floor and walked into the kitchen. Her fingers interlocked with his. Lexi's mom had her back turned to her, not realized she was there until Sammie spoke. "Oooh, Lexi's got a boyfriend," Sammie mocked. Mrs. Daniels quickly turned to notice the stranger holding hands with her daughter. "Hello," the expression on her mom's face was enough to tell Lexi that she wasn't expecting this. It was silent for a few minutes. Nothing but stares and nervous smiles. "Mom, this is Kendall, my-," Lexi stopped to think what to call him. Was he her boyfriend or just a friend? She and Kendall shared looks, Lexi shrugging her shoulders, before Kendall spoke up. "Her boyfriend," Kendall continued while stretching his arm out to shake her mother's hand. She returned the gesture. Sammie got up from the kitchen table. "Awkward," she mouthed as she went to her bedroom. Lexi turned back to look at her mom with a smile. "Well, Kendall and I have a project due next week so we're gonna go upstairs and work on it." Lexi tugged on Kendall, walking over to the stairs. "Wait, you two can work on it down here so I can keep an eye on you." "Oh my god, di she really just say that," Lexi thought to herself as she rolled her eys. Hesitantly, they walked over to the table and pulled out a chair. Her mother turned to them with a "I'm watching you" smile plastered on her face. nothing short of creepy. Her mom opened her mouth to speak but was interrupted by the phone ringing. "Saved by the bell," Lexi whispered. Kendall smiled. They both looked over to Lexi's mom who was hanging up the phone. "Okay, that was the bakery, they said they needed me so I gotta go." Sammie came into the living room and leaned on the couch. "I guess that means you have to leave." she said looking at Kendall. Lexi gave her an irratated stare. "Ya know, she's right, sorry Kendall but those are the rules," her mom said trying to sound sympathetic, but failing. Kendall shook is head in agreement. "Sure, I understand," he said with a grin. "It was very nice meeting you." "You too Kendall." Lexi's mom left out of the kitchen to change clothes. Kendall turned to Lexi, pulling her forward, and placed a kiss on her lips. She was caught off gaurd but returned the kiss. "I'll see ya at school," he said with seductive smile. "Yeah," was all she could say, because of the fact she was still a little in shock by the sudden kiss. Kendall stepped over the door and walked out. Lexi leaned against the wall behind her. A big smile appeared and her cheeks started to turn red. Sammie stood infront of her, just staring. "What happened to you?" Lexi was still in a daze. It wasn't usual for her to act this. Right now, all she wanted to do was write KENDALL all over her notebooks and blast Taylor Swift, but she wasn't going to let anyone know that. She awoke from her daze with sound of her name being screamed. "LEXI!" She looked down at Sammie who had her hands on her hips, waiting for her to answer. Lexi didn't pay attention to her, she just calmly went upstairs. Once she got into her room, she slid down the back of her door and closed her eyes, replaying the kiss in her head. This couldn't be happening to her.