Shatter Me Fanfiction:

"Notice Me"

Me: Hello! I just LOVE this series.

I was a teeny weeny disappointed in the last book but I still loved it. This is kind of my own version but I'm only making some changes. Some minor, some major but I just want you to give this story a try.

You might find the pairing a little weird but hey… it just HAD to happen. If you don't understand what I mean then just keep reading.

Starts at the chapter when Juliette asks Kenji to come with her to Warner's headquarters and Kenji, of course, refuses.

Happy Reading!

Disclaimer – I do not own the Shatter Me series. All rights go to Tahereh Mafi.

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"Dammit, Kenji!" I explode, breaking away from Warner. "Please, for the love of God, don't be an idiot. You have to come with me—I need you—"

"But you also need to be with Warner too, right?"

His sudden statement catches me off guard. His face is making an expression I cannot comprehend while mine is probably turning redder every second. "What do you mean?"

He crosses his arms and his stare makes a chill go up my spine and crawl into my ribs, encircling my heart. "Answer my question, Juliette," he demands. "What do you find so likeable about a murderer like him? He's no different from his father."

I feel my heart twinge in anger. "Why are you so mad Kenny?" I ask him in a desperate attempt to defend Warner. "I keep telling you, Warner is not evil. He is not a mass murderer like his father and most importantly. HE'S NOT A PSYCHOPATH!"

"I don't give a **** if he's as nice as Archangel Gabriel," he swears, eyes and tone angry. "I don't want you to have anything to do with him, J!"

"And why not? You see how much he cares about me!" I counter.

"Why? You think he's the only one that cares about you!" he shouts, his voice hurt and his arms flailing in the air. "What about me? I bet my life that I love you much more than that dumbass ever could!"

Time freezes.

Eyes widen.

People gasp.

I turn pale.

Before turning scarlet. "You... what?" I ask Kenji as I was asking Lily using my widened eyes. She shakes her head slowly, in as much shock as I am. Ian's and Brendan's mouths are gaping at him. Winston is whispering, "I knew it. I knew it," repeatedly.

"Oh ****..." Kenji covers his reddening face with his right arm, only his eyes visible to me— wait… Kenji's… blushing? I take a few steps forward, wanting to gently clap his shoulder in concern.

"Kenji...?"

My hand a few inches from his shoulder, he steps back, hits the wall, opens the door and runs out as fast as he can.

My feet move forward and chase him, until a warm hand pulls me back.

Warner.

I completely forgot that he was in this room.

Warner.

His eyes try to search mine and I don't let him. "Where are you going, love?" he asks his voice tense.

"I have to find Kenji," I answered. I thought that that would be a good enough indication for him to let me leave; instead, his grip becomes tighter around my wrist.

He says one word that stuns me. "No." His voice is trying to tempt me to make me go with him. "You don't need him, love. You have me and I'm all you'll ever want."

I let out a sigh and grab the hand holding my wrist. "Warner," I look at him straight in the eye, "this is not about what or who I need. What's important now is that I talk to Kenji. The fact that he told me he loves me is something I cannot ignore. I don't want to lose my best friend, Warner. I really don't." I bite my trembling lip. Now is not the right time to cry.

"Now," I say as I squeeze his hand lightly, "let me go."

His head tempts a nod. Halfway, he stops as he looks at my pleading eyes. He looks at the floor and releases me.

I don't know what kind of girl possesses my body as I do what I do next:

I stand on my tiptoes and I land my lips on his soft cheek. His skin feels smooth and warm. Once I separate from him, I smile at him warmly. "Thank you."

I'm out the door before he says anything else.

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Me: That's all for today. Hoped you enjoyed it!

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