Chapter 21

Authors note: sooo I've had loads of reviews from you guys saying that you want Kacey to get a nice fella after what Harley did. And because I want to make everyone happy I will make Kacey get another boy in this story. But she has to get back with Harley first, but then she finds out what happened so they obviously break up. But to make sure everyone enjoys I will definitely speed up the time until Kacey gets a nice boyfriend. So hopefully that made sense...so I hope you enjoy :)

Kacey POV

Last night I thought quite a lot about what Dyn had said. And that if I wanted someone, I could have them. I've just got to be me. Dumping Harley was stupid, I was just annoyed at the way he was acting. I got up and went to the shower, really happy it was Friday.

Harley POV

I felt totally guilty after what happened. Even though I didn't cheat on Kace, what I did was stupid. And now I've probably caused a rift in mine and Paisley's friendship. Or had I? Mrs B came into the room with Paisley in tow.

"alright Harls? Fancy walking with me to school?" asked Paisley nicely.

"um, sure." Harley answered suspiciously. Once they were outside Harley looked at Paisley strangely.

"what is it?" asked Paisley still smiling.

"what so you just randomly want to walk with me?"

"okay look." sighed Paisley. "I just wanna make sure you're not thinking of going back to Kace."

"I dunno..." admitted Harley.

"oh c'mon Harley! I know what Kace is like, and I don't think she is gonna leave you alone."

"you're actually sounding like Barry now." scoffed Harley.

"I'm not blackmailing ya! I just don't exactly trust ya." Paisley said in a quiet voice but Harley heard.

"it's okay, why should you?" Harley sighed.

"I mean, I know you and Jasmine didn't go near each other but on the same day that you and Kace finished you were already kissing Jasmine again! Not even a different girl like! And that just proves that you can't be trusted. I really really don't want Kace to find out about this, so you'll stay away from her won't ya?"

"if it means she won't get hurt, then yeah." Harley sighed, looking really sad.

"thank you Harley." Paisley smiled pulling him into a hug.

Kacey POV

Mum drove Dyn and I to school. I was about to get out the car when mum stopped me.

"you okay?" asked Carol.

"yes why?" Kacey said more harshly then intended.

"it's just...I heard about you and Harls."

"well don't worry mum, I'm gonna get him back." Kacey smirked then leant across to kiss her mother on the cheek then climbed out. Meanwhile Paisley was talking to Jared.

"right, we have to make sure Kace and Harls don't go near each other." Paisley ordered.

"why?" moaned Jared like a baby.

"cos, the more I think about it, the more I realise that Kacey really likes him. And Harley is a prick so he will just go back out with her."

"yeah, and?" asked Jared.

"do you really think Harley will stay away from Jasmine? She's a beautiful girl, and worse she knows it. She is gonna be using that to her advantage."

"okay okay, if we keep Kace and Harls away from each other, they might lose interest in each other."

"exactly now you're getting it." smiled Paisley. "you take Harls, I'll take Kace."

"Pais, you do know you have a serious meddling problem." Jared pointed out with a laugh.

"yeah, I know." Paisley said back sweetly.

Kacey POV

I was on my way to find Harley when I heard someone calling my name. Paisley. Great. I plastered on a sweet smile and turned round.

"hey you." Kacey smiled.

"you okay?" Paisley asked genuinely.

"yep." smiled Kacey.

"d'you know what? I feel as though we don't spend as much time with each other as we used to." lied Paisley.

"what? Aww really?"

"uh huh, especially since you were going out with Harls. But now you're single me and you can go back to how we used to be." Paisley smiled.

"listen Pais..."

"you don't have to apologise Kacey. Let's just blame Harley, yeah? Cos he is such an idiot."

"Pais, don't say that."

"you've probably said it more times than I have!" defended Paisley.

"look, I don't hate Harley."

"hmm, anyway, let's go to class yeah?" asked Paisley, steering off the topic.

"what, already?!" Kacey asked disappointed.

"Kace it's school, not a party."

Kacey POV

Now I'm gonna have to look for Harley later, so that I can talk to him in private. And now Pais thinks that I don't want to go back to him, but I think I do.

Paisley POV

Luckily Harls wasn't in the first two lessons. Kacey seemed somewhat disappointed. I turned to face her properly.

"what's wrong babe?" asked Paisley.

"just...Harley." sighed Kacey.

"look, Jared's dad owns a country club now don't he. And he says he can bring some of his mates, that includes you. It'll take your mind off things." smiled Paisley.

"well it's Friday, I don't wanna spend it at home upset I guess."

"see that's the spirit!" Paisley laughed while high fiving Kacey.

"so Jared and his dad are getting along better now?" asked Kacey.

"uh huh I think so. But I personally think he just buys himself back into Jared's life." sighed Paisley.

"hmm, yeah maybe." shrugged Kacey.

Jared POV

I did what Paisley wanted, made sure I kept my eye on Harley. Jasmine and Harley didn't even look in each others direction. I'm glad, maybe they really would stay away from each other.

"this whole situation totally sucks." sighed Harley.

"yeah? And who's fault is that?" Jared asked.

"I know I know, it's just, I really liked Kacey."

"did you? Not being funny mate, but I really like Paisley, you don't see me screwing Jasmine now do ya?"

"but I didn't cheat on her, everyone's acting like I did." defended Harley.

"yeah but the damage is already done. You think Kace will be happy to hear what you did?"

"no, she'll hate me." admitted Harley.

"exactly, girls are special things, you can't just mess them around like some doll." Jared said.

"yeah you're right. Since when did you have so much respect for girls?" asked Harley amazed.

"ever since I met Pais." smiled Jared.

Paisley POV

It was now break time and Kace and I were stood near my locker.

"Pais can't we go outside? It's dead boring in here!" complained Kacey.

"um no we can't!" Paisley said frantically while pulling Kace back. "cos it's too cold." Paisley tried a little more subtly.

"well I need to go and look for Jack anyway, we still haven't finished his project on me." Kacey informed.

"can't ya do that later?" asked Paisley, seeing what Kacey was doing.

"no I promised him I'd come and find him, he's in the library waiting for me." Kacey lied, Paisley looked round and through the door. Harley, Grace and Jared were there. There was no way they'd talk to each other, thought Paisley.

"alright. See ya later then yeah?" smiled Paisley.

"yeah, see ya." Paisley watched as Kacey walked away. She then headed outside. "alright guys?"

"hey Pais, where's Kace?" asked Grace? Harley tensed.

"she's gone to meet Jack, so they can finish his project." Paisley smiled.

"still can't believe none of those idiots chose me to do a project on." Grace said annoyed.

"maybe cos you call them idiots." Paisley suggested sarcastically.

"we'll they're obviously idiots if they didn't choose me." Grace smirked. Just then Jack appeared.

"alright Jack?" asked Jared.

"yep, just come to check on my favourite girl." Jack smirked while placing his hand on Paisley's shoulder which he had to tiptoe to reach. Paisley instantly brushed it off.

"you are seriously annoying. You're actually worse than Lewis, and that's saying something!" Paisley said. Then she looked confused. "where's Kacey?"

"how should I know?" Jack asked.

"cos you were supposed to be meeting her in the library so you's could finish your project." explained Paisley.

"was I now?" asked Jack, confused.

"great, so she were lying." Paisley sighed.

"why does it matter? Maybe she just wanted some space, you've been bothering her all day." Grace said.

"it's called being a good friend, you should try it some time." Paisley shot back.

"ooh, it's all kicking off now! Here Pais, lemme hold your bag." Jack said, clearly amused by the petite fight.

"you know what Paisley, shut up! Cos I'm so sick of you walking Around like you're the most amazing person ever!" Grace yelled back.

"I don't walk around like I'm the most amazing person ever actually. Not my fault you're jealous." scoffed Paisley.

"Jealous?! You must be mad, why would I be jealous of a slutty bitch like you?!"

"no you must be mad, calling me a slutty bitch. When you know I can shoot you down with worse things that are actually true, but you know what Grace, I'm just a tiny bit of a better friend than you are so I won't say it." Grace didn't say anything after that she just stayed silent.

"guys..." Jared begun. "Harley has gone." informed Jared. With all the drama that was happening, neither Jared or Jack realised that Harley had gone.

"shit." was all that escaped Paisley's lips. She walked away quickly in search for him.

"oi, language!" Jack called after her with a laugh.

Harley POV

All the stupid drama that was going on was stupid. I just wanted some peace and quiet. I walked to the library and slumped down on one of the sofas. I heard someone clear their throat, Kacey.

"oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know this seat was taken." Harley began to get up.

"no no, it's okay, you can stay." Kacey smiled a small smile.

"cheers." Harley sat back down. "listen Kace, there's no reason for it to be awkward between us."

"yeah I totally agree." Kacey smiled.

"good, so we're on the same page."

"listen Harls, I've been meaning to talk to you since this morning."

"hmm, what is it?"

"I want us to get back together." Kacey said quickly. Meanwhile Paisley went back up to Grace and Jared.

"can't find him." Paisley said, panting as she was out of breath.

"listen Pais, I'm dead sorry about the stuff I said. You're not a slutty bitch. And cheers for not bringing up the fact that my mum kicked me out and doesn't even talk to me." Grace smiled.

"it's okay babe, and I'm sorry too." Paisley smiled back.

"and you're an amazing friend to Kacey. Jared told me what happened." blurted Grace.

"he what?! Oh Jared!" Paisley yelled, angered.

"I'm sorry! I wanted Grace to know that you're only protecting Kacey." explained Jared.

"I won't tell no one Pais, honest to God." Grace promised. "seriously can't believe Harley though! Thought he was better than that." Grace shook her head.

"yeah we all did." sighed Paisley.

Kacey POV

Harley was currently pulling me through the corridors of the school by my hand. I'd asked him where we was going or what he was doing but he waved them off. He then pulled me outside where the others were.

"repeat what you just asked me." ordered Harley.

"what?" asked Kacey.

"go on, what you just asked."

"Harley..." Kacey said, not really wanting to repeat herself. Harley gave Kacey's hand a gentle squeeze.

"go on." he said softly.

"um, I want us to get back together."

"here that guys? Kacey wants us to get back together." Harley talked to Grace, Paisley and Jared.

"why, what's wrong? Do you's disapprove of our relationship?" asked Kacey sounding hurt.

"what? No...no way." came the struggling voices of Grace, Paisley and Jared.

"but it doesn't matter though anyway Kacey. Cos I wanna be with you and you wanna be with me." smiled Harley. Paisley could feel herself losing it.

"I love you Harley." Kacey smiled beautifully. Paisley felt like she was gonna be sick.

"Harley, can I talk to you quickly?" Paisley asked in a shaky voice.

Harley POV

I walked ahead of Paisley. I could tell I was in deep shit. We turned the corner and she pushed me up against the wall which totally took me by surprise.

"what the hell are you playing at?!" spat Paisley.

"look I know you're mad."

"yeah no shit sherlock." Paisley said in her harsh tone.

"but I'm not gonna hurt her." Harley replied.

"you can honestly promise that?!"

"I really do like her, and my god she's just told me she loves me. You don't owe her anything, you don't have to protect her from me, you're not her mum."

"no you're wrong. Cos you see, when this all goes belly up, and Kacey is crying her eyes out, it's me who will be sat there riddled with guilt knowing I could have prevented it. Whereas you, will be fine cos you'll be screwing who evers next on your list!"

"okay look just calm down Pais, you know it's not like that. And you shouldn't feel guilty, and you won't cos nothing bad will happen. If you tell Kace the truth, it's gonna hurt her isn't it?" Harley said slowly.

"I can see what you're doing." Paisley said, but her voice wasn't as harsh as she wanted it to be.

"I'm not doing anything. Me and you both want the same thing, so if you don't wanna hurt Kacey, you'll keep your trap shut." Harley then walked away, leaving Paisley feeling defeated.

Authors note: just wanna say that I'm totally really sorry for taking so long to update! But I hope the chapter was long enough to make up for it ;) it's actually my longest chapter yet! Hope you enjoyed, and just a quick reminder that a new boy will be on the scene for Kacey very soon so keep watching :) xxx