Chapter Seven
The next morning, Katie walked into the living room with the mail. She was frowning.
"What's up, little sis?" I asked.
"You never told me you were dating Dak Zevon!" She said.
"I'm not," I said. "We hung out, as friends."
"Not according to Pop Tiger." Katie held up the magazine; there was a picture of me and Dak on the front. 'Dak Zevon dating new Newtown High star?"
I grabbed the magazine from Katie and flipped to the article. "Dak Zevon was spotted out last night, with a mysterious girl. Robyn Knight, is said to be the new star of hit show Newtown High, joining the show for its second season; she is also Kendall Knight's (from Big Time Rush) sister.
"Dak and Robyn were seen out last night, bowling. A source close to Dak said, "He's mentioned her once before, but said they were just friend. I guess it's just one of those secret celebrity relationships.""
"Well it's not so secret anymore." Katie murmured.
"Katie!" I snapped. "Dak and I aren't even dating!"
"What's with all the panicky shouting?" Logan yawned as he padded into the lounge.
"This." I said, handing him the magazine.
"I thought you and Dak were just friends?" He asked, sleepily.
"We are, but some rat from Pop Tiger must have seen us last night, and took it the wrong way."
"Took what the wrong way?" James followed Logan.
Logan handed him the magazine.
"WHAT?" James screeched. "I thought you said you were just friends?"
"We are just friends! Someone from Pop Tiger saw us hanging out last night, and assumed that Dak and I are dating!"
My phone began to ring. It was Dak.
"Do you know anything about this?"
"No!"
"Well how are we going to set them straight? Just telling them that we're just friend, will make them think that we're trying to cover it up!"
Then, the idea hit me like a truck. "You're going to 'break-up' with me! In public, where there are lots of people, so everyone will see!"
"I like it! Meet you in The Palm Woods Park at 1pm."
"I'll be there."
"Hey." I said, as I walked over to Dak.
"Hey." He smiled back.
"OK, so here's what's gonna happen;" I whispered. "You'll take my hand, and pull an apologetic face. Then, you'll 'break-up' with me, but gently, and then I'll sulk a little, but then we'll hug, and be just friends again."
"Nice." Dak smiled. "Then people won't be all Team Dak and Team Robyn!"
"Exactly." I smiled. "OK, let's go."
Dak looked down to the floor. He looked back up again, his face apologetic. He took my hand. "Robyn, I have something to tell you."
"What is it?" I asked.
"Well... I just don't think this is gonna work out." Dak said. "I'm sorry."
Wow, he was gentile when it came to dumping girls.
I looked at him with big puppy dog eyes. "Really?"
"I'm sorry."
"Well," I looked down the ground. "OK."
"But we can still be friends." Dak smiled.
"I'd like that." I smiled back.
We both stood up, and hugged.
"I'll see you around." Dak smiled.
I nodded, and Dak walked away. Just seconds later, my phone rang.
"That was awesome!" Dak said.
"Totally!" I agreed.
"I'll see you around sometime?"
"Of course!" I smiled. "See you soon."
"So you and Dak aren't 'dating' anymore?" Kendall asked me.
"Nope, we covered the whole thing." I smiled.
"Good." Carlos smiled.
"Excellent." James beamed.
"Hey guys, hey Carlos." A tall, dark haired girl walked by.
"Hey, Stephanie." The guys chorused.
"Hey," I smiled. "I'm Robyn, Kendall's sister."
"Hi, I'm Stephanie." She smiled. "Sorry about your break-up with Dak."
"It's OK, we both thought it was best." I smiled.
"Well, I'll see you guys." Stephanie smiled, and walked away.
"Did you hear her say hi to Carlos separately?" I grinned.
"Yeah..." Kendall said thoughtfully, grinning the same.
"Do you think Stephanie likes Carlos?" I asked Kendall.
"I think she does." He replied.
Carlos smiled a little. I raised an eyebrow. He likes her. Maybe just a little bit... but he still likes her.
James shifted over to me. "So," He smirked. "Now that you and Dak are 'over'... do you want to go out sometime?"
I smiled at the ground. I thought hard; there were so many consequences...
"Kendall would probably flip." I said, a hint of laughter in my voice. "And, Carlos would do nothing but sulk."
"Who cares?" James raised his eyebrows.
I bit my lip, and looked to the ground. James moved closer to me.
"OK," I smiled, looking up at him. A huge smile spread across his face. "But, not this week; I've got a lot to do for Newtown High."
"OK." James nodded. "Just let me know when you're ready."
I put my arms around his neck, resting my arms on his shoulders. "You're so awesome!" I felt him smile, and put his arms around my waist.
I liked hugging James. I felt... safe. I don't know, maybe I was just being stupid...