The Notorious Boxer

Chapter 16

Cameron's pov

My ears perked up like I was a dog and I was very interested in what this secret of Layla's entailed.

I tried to calm myself "you better not be lying to me."

"I'm not, now come here." She gestured with her hands as I leaned over and she started to whisper in my ear.

"Layla likes you."

Suddenly, the blaring music and the people's singing no longer rang in my ears. Everything was silenced except for the resounding words of Olivia's.

My heart was pounding at that phrase ridiculously. I couldn't believe what she was saying, I tried to laugh but it only came out awkwardly "you're lying." I managed to spit out and she shook her head "she's in love with you."

I didn't know what I was feeling, I didn't know how I felt about Layla either. All my life I've been in love with a different Layla.

I also couldn't just fool around with Layla like every other girl prior because she was someone more than that.

I looked in her direction and this time her eyes caught mine. Her smile still blinded everyone as she sang the lyrics to the song.

My legs moved on their own as I walked over there, while Olivia called out "where are you going? Cameron!" I ignored her and grabbed Layla's soft hand before leading her out despite her friends calls.

She looked confused but nonetheless followed me-even though I was dragging her out of the beach house.

When we got far enough on the beach she stopped me "Cameron, what's wrong? Why are you dragging me out here?"

I looked at her directly in the eyes and asked her straightforwardly "do you like me?"

Her face fell like she was shocked at how I knew.

She pulled away her hand from mine and remained silent while looking on the ground. I felt frustrated and didn't know why I was feeling overwhelmed "do you like me Layla?" I asked again this time a bit louder and she looked up to face me "if I do what will you I do?"

I was taken aback by her question which I obviously should have thought of.

What am I going to do?

I don't think I've seen Layla as a person I'd love romantically.

"What will I do?" I said repeating her words before continuing "I'll tell you that I've never thought of you that way. And that although I've been fucking around, I'm still in love with the other Layla."

To my surprise, she smiled softly and said "well then good. Cause I don't like you like that, I think there was a time when I might've had a crush, might've, but that's gone so don't worry. I don't want to ruin our friendship and I've never liked you like that."

I was speechless, it's what I wanted and what should be right but I felt odd.

"Good." I managed to say and she gave me one last smile before saying "I'm going to go now. Have fun monkey."

She turned her back to me and walked to the beach house where loud music blared from.

Layla's pov
When he grabbed my hand I was happy to see him again, although I felt hurt at the fact that yet again he hooked up with someone, there was nothing I could do about it.

As he lead me out of the beach house I could feel my heart pound loudly and uncontrollably.

Calm down Layla. I repeated as we came to a stop.