Chapter 3: First realization

I walked out of the lift and was busy talking to Enya which caused me to bump into someone again. I turned around to see a smiling Kendall.

"We have something for colliding, huh?" He smiles.

"Hey, my bet…" I smiled.

"No worries. So…" He smiles then looks to Enya, "Can I talk to Bel in private?"

"Sure, Kendall. Bel is all yours." She smirks at me then shoved me towards Kendall. I bounced and nearly tripped. Luckily, Kendall managed to hold on to me. I felt his arm holding to my waist and I instantly blushed.

I caught my balance and shyed to the side.

"Sorry about that." I mumbled.

"Na, it's okay." He smiled then turn towards the door. "Want to talk in the park?"

I nodded then Kendall motioned for me to walk with him. I stood only inches from him as I walked out with him. Stop it, Bel. He HAS A GIRLFRIEND FOR CRYING OUT LOUD.

We walked silently for a short distance before we sat down on a bench. I shifted nervously. I looked to Kendall who had a worried look on his face.

"Are…you okay?" I staggered.

"Yeah…I just wanted to apologise for Jo's behavior yesterday…" He replied nervously.

I shook my head, "It's okay…You already apologized yesterday…"

"I know…it's just…" He sighed. "I guess she still can't get over it…"

I raised my eyebrows slightly. "Get over what?"

He turned to me, "Our breakup."

I looked at him in utter shock.

He laughed softly, "Why? Is it really that shocking?"

"Err, yeah… do you know what the magazines wrote about you guys?" I asked.

"What do they say?" He gave me an indifferent look.

"They talk about how loving you both are…how Jo always gush about you in interviews…" My voice trailed off as I noticed how Kendall turned to look a little angry.

"Did I say something wrong?" I asked nervously.

"No…It's just…that was the whole reason why we broke up…" He sighed again.

"Because you don't like the attention?" I suggested since I was still clueless.

"No, it's not that…" He sighed yet again then leaned back onto the bench.

"She changed. She used to be just an awesome girl but now she got too caught up with the attention and everything. It's as though she is using our relationship as a publicity stunt. She started to drift off and turning into…" He sighed.

I bit my lips nervously then reached over to give him a light pat.

"You didn't talk to her about it?" I asked.

"I did. But she just went psycho on me every time I mention it. Then it gets to a point where I thought I had enough so I broke up with her. She couldn't take it so she's currently in denial mode…" He then turned to me.

"Sorry for loading all this crap on you…do I sound like a jerk to you?"

"It's okay…but I can tell you still can't get over her, you know?"

He sighed. "But she changed."

"If you loved her, you should remind her of that awesome person you fall in love with." I offered a smile.

"Thanks Bel. You're real easy to talk to, you know? Considering we just met and I loaded so much on you…" He smiled that made me blush.

"Sure. I can be your listening ear."

"I guess we should be heading back." He stood up and I followed him back again. As we walked in silence, I glanced at Kendall. Jo's definitely a really lucky girl to have such a sweet guy to love her.

We walked back to the Palmwoods lobby and stood by the way to the pool. The whole gang, including my sister, are there chatting. I bit my lips nervously.

"You coming?" Kendall smiles.

"Err… I don't think Jo will like it if I appear with you right?" I looked to him.

"Na, it's okay. You are a friend." He replied.

"I think you join them first…" I hesitated but Kendall shook his head.

"No, I insist." He said then pulled me along.

I sighed then walk along with him.

"Hey guys!" He waved to the gang. All eyes turned to him then me. All the staring makes me nervous.

"Hey…" I managed to utter when all of them waved and said hi. Kendall sat down beside Carlos and I sat beside James.

"So what did we miss?" Kendall asked.

"Enya was talking about getting her big break and she was asking Camille and Jo for tips." Logan replied.

"She is really good. Promising…promising…" Camille grinned and patted Enya's back. I smiled; my sister is indeed good.

The guys then continued talking. Judging by the way the rest of them laughed and talked with Enya, it was clear she already became one of them. It was really cool seeing how well she blended with them.

Later, the guys had to leave for a recording so it was just Jo, Camille, Enya and I. Camille looked on to make sure the guys left before turning to me.

"Hey, Bel. You are really quiet… Don't be scared, we won't bite, you know." She smiles.

"I know, it's just I am not a crowd person." I smiled back.

"Oh…I see I see." She nods then eyes me suspiciously, "Although I am very curious about something…"

"Me too…" Enya eyes me the same way. I looked at both of them then to Jo as well. She just looks at me blankly.

"Do you and Kendall…" Camille nudged me and I instantly flushed.

"No no no… we are just friends…" I stumbled.

"Woah, sis… No need to be so nervous… Wait…" Enya looked to Jo.

"Aren't you guys dating?"

"Yes." Jo said.

"No." Camille said at the same time.

"Huh?" Enya got confused.

Camille rolled her eyes. "Jo, can you stop all this denial?"

"No, we will get back together someday." She got irritated then she walked away.

"Ignore her. She is always like that when we talk about this." Camille shook her head.

"So, Kendall is single?" Enya confirmed.

"Technically, yes." Camille smirked then looked to me. "And I think he has the hots for you…"

I shook my head, "Nope. He is still not over Jo."

"I figured that out as well. That's why Jo is so adamant that they will get back together." Camille sighed.

"I thought you had a shot at being Kendall's girlfriend. Then you can finally forget about that jerk." Enya growled.

Camille looked to me. "Jerk?"

I sighed. "It's a long story…"

Enya looked to me nervously, "Yeah, sorry Camille. We got to go. We'll talk some other time?"

Camille nodded then Enya and I walked away.

"Sorry, sis. I brought it up again…" Enya looked guilty.

I patted her shoulders, "It's okay… I know you meant well. Is that why you wanted Kendall to be my boyfriend?"

"Yeah… I figured that he might help you get over it. Till now, you still have something against boys. It has already been a year!" Enya looked to me, her eyes filled with concern.

"I know…don't worry, I will get over it soon." I sighed.

"Thanks, girl." I smiled sincerely at Enya who smiled right back.

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