Missed Calls (Camren)

Wait dont go

Camila's POV
I should've known my dad would've acted like that, I just wish Lauren didn't have to see it. And the worst part is that I can't even tell her I'm okay because my dad took my goddamn phone, My moms making me stay home from school today because of the bruises my dad left. She said she "doesn't want any nosy people asking questions" I knew she would defend him which is what hurts the most. My own mother siding with a man who hits his daughter.
I may not be going to school today but I still need to take Sofi so after I've dropped her off at school I'm going to go see Lauren and apologise. I've managed to cover most of my bruises with make up but I can't hide my split lip so who knows what she'll say.
As I made my way to the top of the stairs towards her apartment I hear her door swing open.

Lauren POV
I had sent Camila nearly 100 messages I just needed to know if she was okay, her parents must have taken her phone or something but then I remembered that she goes to Miami High so I grabbed my keys and as I opened my apartment door I saw her just coming up the stairs.
I ran straight up to her and wrapped her in a hug "oh my god I was so worried about you! Are you okay?!What happened?!"
"Nothing I'm fine I'm sorry you had to see that though" she said in a sad tone, that's when I noticed her split lip "did he do that to you?!" I asked as I gently ran my thumb across her chin. I saw her eyes start to fill with tears as she slowly nodded then fell into my arms sobbing. My heart broke for her in that moment, how could someone ever hurt someone like my Camila?! I held her as tight as I could and kissed her head to try and reassure her that she's safe now as we slowing made our way into my apartment towards my couch. I fell into the couch with her still in my arms crying and we stayed there for a while until I heard a knock on my door. She jumped at the sound, I gently kissed her cheek then got up to answer my door.
When I opened my door I saw Normani standing there. Normani has been my best friend for as long as I remember she knows everything about me and I know everything about her shes basically a sister to me, "hey Laur you ready to go?" She said, fuck I forgot i was supposed to be having lunch with her today I quickly turned to see "Hey Mani, I'm so sorry I forgot. Somethings came up and I don't think I can go today" I replied, "yeah I can see that" she said as she pointed to where Camila was sat on the couch. Camila got up and walked towards us, she had stopped crying now but you could see more bruises where the tears had wiped her makeup off and it made my blood boil. I swear if I ever see her dad again I will not hesitate to hurt him the way he hurt her. Mani reached her hand out to Camila to introduced herself "hi I'm Normani, you must be the famous Camila that Laurs told me all about" Camila raised an eyebrow "yeah nice to meet you Normani? I'm guessing?" She spoke back. I could see that mani had noticed her bruises because she looked at me with a questioning gaze subtle enough for me to notice but not Camila.
"Laur can I talk to you outside real quick?" She asked.
" yeah sure" I replied
"How did she get those bruises? Why was she crying? Did someone do that to her? Did you do that to her?!" She exclaimed in a worried voice
"No I didn't do that to her! Why would you think that?!" I said back in a defensive tone
"Well then who did?" She questioned back
"Her dad saw us kissing and I guess he's homophobic or something, I'm not really sure because I haven't had chance to ask her yet."
"Oh okay well don't worry about lunch we can reschedule for another day just make sure your girls okay"
"Thanks Mani you really are the best" I said gratefully
"I know" she said with a wink and hair flip, and with that she left.
As I walked back into my apartment Camila hugged me again "I'm sorry" she said upset, "sorry for what?" I asked back "I'm sorry you had to cancel your plans because of me" she replied "don't be silly Camz I would rather be spending time with you anyways". Camila looked down at her watch and I saw panic strike over her face "shit" she said "what's wrong?" I asked nervously "I was supposed to be home 5 minutes ago!" She said as she hurriedly grabbed her jacket and shoes from the couch "wait don't go" I begged "I have to Lo or I'm gonna be in even more trouble". "You can stay here with me. You will be safe here. I can protect you" I said in a defeated tone "I wish I could Lo but I can't, I have to take care of Sofi. I don't know what I would do if he ever hurt her" and as much as I hated it I can understand where she's coming from. "Okay but first" I quickly ran to one of the drawers in the kitchen and pulled out my old phone "take this with you until you get yours back, my numbers in here so if you need me for anything call me and I will be there."
"Thanks Lo, I will text you when I get home okay" she said then she started to lean in "okay baby" I said as I closed the gap and kissed her, careful not to hurt her cut and then she left.