08 - and we're back

KENDALL'S HOUSE
los angeles, california
march 6, 2024
saturday
12pm

i knocked on kendall's door after getting back into los angeles. i wanted to see some family. as i waited for someone to answer, i ran my fingers through my hair, feeling a mixture of excitement and exhaustion. the tour had been amazing, but i was also relieved to be back in los angeles.

the door opened, revealing a weary kendall. she smiled when she saw me. "hey. long time no see." she said, stepping aside to let me in.

i walked in to be greeted by her doberman pinscher, pyro, who barked at me. "no matter how often i come over i will still be so scared of pyro." i said as i cautiously moved to her living room.

kendall smiled and rolled her eyes. "pyro's a complete softie, he won't hurt you." she assured me as she followed me into the living room.

i laughed softly before sitting down on her couch and looking up at the tv, only to see callum's face. "what the hell were you watching?" i said sounding surprised as i adjusted myself on the couch.

kendall chuckled and sat down beside me. "oh, this? i was just watching an old episode of masters of the air." she said, gesturing to the screen.

i looked up at the tv, seeing callum's handsome face on the screen. "oh. of course you were." i said dryly, unable to hide the hint of sarcasm in my voice.

kendall caught the tone and playfully rolled her eyes, but didn't say anything. she just sat there with her arms crossed, watching me intently.

i felt her eyes on me, knowing that she had something to say. "what?" i asked, raising an eyebrow.

kendall smirked and leaned back in her seat. "nothing." she said, feigning innocence. "it's just...you seem different."

i raised an eyebrow at her, not sure where she was going with this. "different how?" i asked, trying to keep my composure.

kendall shrugged, still smirking. "i don't know," she said. "you just seem...calmer, i guess. more at peace."
i felt a pang of surprise at her words. she was right, i had been feeling differently ever since i met callum.

"yeah, well, i'm making a new song," i said changing the subject.

kendall raised an eyebrow at my change of subject, obviously sensing that i was trying to deflect. "ooh, tell me more." she teased, leaning forward in her seat and resting her chin on her hands.

"it's about the breakup in a way...it's kind of like a song for closure." i said with a nod.

kendall's expression softened at my words, sensing the vulnerability behind them. "that's so cool," she said. "i know songwriting has always been therapeutic for you."

i nodded, feeling a wave of emotion wash over me. "yeah, it always helps me process things in a way." i said softly. "i'm hoping this song will help me move on from the breakup."

kendall's expression softened at my words, sensing the vulnerability behind them. "that's so cool," she said. "i know songwriting has always been therapeutic for you."

i nodded, feeling a wave of emotion wash over me. "yeah, it always helps me process things in a way." i said softly. "i'm hoping this song will help me move on from the breakup."

she gave me a soft smile before looking at the tv that was still paused on callum's face. "do you wanna finish this episode off with me?"

i looked at the tv again, seeing callum's face staring back at me. my heart skipped a beat, but i tried to play it cool. "sure, why not. but after i have to head to view some homes with mom." i said casually.

kendall chuckled, clearly catching onto my attempt to act nonchalant. she reached for the tv remote and hit play, causing the show to resume. we sat there in silence for a few moments, watching the show and making occasional comments. but as soon as callum appeared on screen, i couldn't help but feel butterflies in my stomach. he just looked so goddamn hot in that uniform.

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POSSIBLE HOME #1
los angeles, california
1:45pm

at the first option kris and i walked through the four bed four bathroom home alongside real estate agent. the house was spacious and luxurious, with high ceilings and large windows that allowed natural light to stream in. as we walked through each room, mom and the real estate agent discussed details such as square footage and amenities. as i looked around the house, i felt a sense of detachment. sure, it was beautiful and extravagant, but it didn't feel like home.

i shot my mom a knowing look followed by a sigh. mom caught my look and sighed as well, knowing that this house wasn't what i had in mind. the real estate agent, sensing the tension, spoke up. "is there something wrong?"

i forced a smile and shook my head. "no, it's a beautiful house, but i think we're looking for something a little more...cozy." i said, trying to sound polite.

the real estate agent frowned slightly, clearly not used to rejection. "oh." she said, clearly disappointed. "well, we have a few more houses to look at. i'm sure one of them will suit your needs."

i nodded, forcing another smile. i was feeling a little guilty, but i knew i had to stick to my guns. i was looking for something that felt like home, not just a fancy showpiece.

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POSSIBLE HOME #2
los angeles, california
2:30pm

we arrived at the second house, which was slightly smaller than the first but had a more intimate and cozy vibe. i could immediately imagine myself living here, surrounded by warmth and comfort. i glanced at my mom, knowing that she was thinking the same thing.

we followed the real estate agent into the house, my eyes scanning the interior. the walls were painted in white and bright tones, and the furniture was comfortable and inviting while still modern. as we walked through the rooms, i couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement building in me.

"this home has a beautiful swimming pool in the backyard, making it perfect for relaxing or hosting parties. it's also slightly secluded, offering you the privacy you desire. the interior is modern yet comfortable, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms spread across two floors." the realtor said as she walked through the home with us.

"how much is it going for?" i asked as i stopped in the upstairs bedroom.

the real estate agent looked at a clipboard in her hand. "the home is currently priced at 3.7 million, which is slightly above average for the area. however, given the amenities and location, it's definitely worth the investment."

i looked at my mom, who nodded in agreement. the price tag was substantial, but this house felt like home. it was exactly what i was looking for, and i was willing to stretch my budget if it meant having a comfortable and relaxing space to call my own.

"i'll take it." i said decidedly before my mom could even speak.

the real estate agent looked surprised, clearly not expecting such a quick decision. "really? you don't want to think about it a bit more?"

i shook my head earnestly. "no, i don't need to think about it. i like this house. i'll take it."

my mom smiled softly, silently admiring my decisiveness and confidence. the real estate agent was taken aback for a moment, but quickly regained her composure. "okay, well, there are some paperwork and procedures we'll need to go through to make everything official, but it sounds like you've made up your mind."

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POLO LOUNGE
los angeles, california
5pm

with carmen, ivy, penny and daisy as we sat at a table in the exclusive polo lounge restaurant, there was a vibrant energy in the air. the restaurant was bustling with people, most of them dressed to impress. i looked around the table at my friends, and couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation.

"so i signed off on a house today." i said causing everyone to look up from the menus they were just scanning through.

there was a collective gasp of surprise and excitement from the others at the table. "you what?" penny asked, her eyes wide with amazement.

"well since jacob and i moved out of our old shared place i couldn't keep staying with my mom." i said with a shrug, "so i got this four bedroom house in hollywood hills."

"hollywood hills?!" ivy nearly swooned at the mention of my new location. "that's a bit of an upgrade." she teased.

i laughed softly and shrugged. "well, i figure i have the money so why not spend it?" i said casually. "and plus it was definitely worth it...it feels like home and it's gorgeous."

"can we see it?" penny asked eagerly, always ready to check out a new place. i chuckled softly at her enthusiasm. "of course, i'll throw a housewarming party soon and invite you all over."

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KRIS' HOUSE
calabasas, california
7:30pm

i walked into the familiar home with a bag full of food. "hey mom, i brought you and corey some food back." i said as i placed the bag on her kitchen counter.

kris walked into the kitchen, her face lighting up as she saw the bag of food. "oh, you're the best!" she exclaimed, opening the bag and peeking inside. "what did you bring?"

"i brought two orders of their spaghetti carbonara...apparently they place i was eating at is like known for it." i said.

"so im guessing you went to the polo lounge then?" she asked with raised eyebrows.

i nodded before i looked up to see some of my team members walking down the steps from upstairs. "you guys are here already?" i asked them.

"yeah, we figured we'd go ahead and get set up now so we can be ready when you are." one of them said.

"perfect," i said, nodding. i was slightly nervous about recording this new song, but i was excited to see how it would turn out. "just let me say hi to mom and corey and i'll be right there."

kris looked away from the bag and looked back at me curiously. "you're making a new song?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.

"yeah, i'm going to record it tonight," i replied, feeling a little sheepish. i knew kris would inevitably ask to hear it, and i had been avoiding showing her any of my unfinished work lately.

she nodded, "well they're all set up in the room you're staying in." she said with a small smile before walking to the master.

i made my way upstairs.

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we had been working on recording the song for a couple hours now, and i was starting to feel a little frustrated. something about the arrangement just didn't quite feel right. i paused the recording and spoke up.

"guys this isn't working. something feels off, like it's missing something." i said, running a hand through my hair.

my producer looked at me, his brow furrowed in thought. "you're right, something does feel missing." he said. "what do you want to do, add a feature?"

i thought for a moment, considering the idea of a feature. it could definitely add a new dimension to the song.

"yeah, that could work." i said after a moment. "but who?"

the producer shrugged. "it's up to you. have you got anyone in mind?" he asked.

i was silent for a moment before a name popped into my mind. "how about lana del rey?"

the producer seemed surprised by my suggestion, but also intrigued. "really? that could definitely work. i'll reach out to her team and see if she's interested." he said with a nod.

"okay, cool." i said with a nod, feeling relieved that we had a plan.

i leaned back in my chair, thinking about what having lana on the song would mean. she had such a unique and powerful voice, and not to mention the kind of song i was making was just up her alley. also, her and i seemed to have gotten along at the grammys. i knew she would bring a whole new level to the song.

the producer noticed my contemplative expression and gave me a smile. "you guys take a break for now. let me see what i can arrange with lana's team and we'll see how it goes."

i nodded and leaned back as i pulled out my phone. one specific notification caught my attention: @callumturner started following you

i felt my heart skip a beat as i saw callum's name pop up on instagram. he has instagram now? what if it's a bot? a mix of excitement and anxiety coursed through me as i stared at the notification.

remembering that i have his number, i texted him.

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MESSAGES

callum

kacey
does someone have insta now?

callum
yeah. finally got one.

kacey
you do know this means your
mysterious boy card is now revoked, right?

callum
oh is it now? damn, guess i'm just
another basic boy with an insta now.

kacey
yep, afraid so

callum
i saw you're recording. taking my advice?

kacey
i am. it was a pretty damn good idea,
i'll give you that. the guys suggested
bringing on a feature and i'm waiting
on confirmation it'll be lana del rey.

callum
lana del rey? damn, you work fast
and with the best. she'd sound
amazing on the track.

kacey
yeah, my producer is arranging it right now.
fingers crossed it'll work out.
but either way, the song is coming
along nicely so far.

callum
let me know how it goes.
i'm sure it's going to be great.
everything you make is amazing.

kacey
thank you! i'll let you know if it
works out with lana. and if not,
i'll have to feature you instead.

callum
trust me, you do not want to
hear me sing. it's terrible.

kacey
oh come on,
surely you aren't that bad.

callum
no, i am. i'm seriously terrible.
trust me, you do not want me
anywhere near a microphone.

kacey
well now i'm even more curious to hear your horrendous singing skills.

callum
haha nice try. but you're not
gonna get me to sing, no matter
how much you wanna hear it.
my singing skills are for my ears only.

*kacey reacted 👎 to callum's message*

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as i put my phone down with a dumb smile on my face, i looked up to see my producer. "we have good news." he said.

i leaned forward in anticipation, my heart rate picking up. "yeah? what is it?" i asked eagerly.

"we got lana del rey to do the feature." he said, sounding pretty damn proud of himself.