Trigger Warning: Talks of drug-related issues and parental abuse. Please read with caution.
"So how long do you think the three of them have been planning this?" Camila asked as the group of them walked to the ice cream shop.
"Knowing them. Probably the day you showed up at my school." Lauren laughed. As Camila watched Lauren actually laughing and joke around enjoying herself, she wondered how she could get Lauren to be like this all the time. Camila didn't realize she was staring until Lauren grabbed her arm and stopped her.
"Camila! What is wrong with you? You almost face planted into the door." Lauren was trying really hard to not laugh in the girls face but she just couldn't hold it in any more.
Camila stopped dead in her tracks when Lauren actually used her name. Also the sight of this happy go lucky Lauren was literally melting Camila's heart. Camila knew she must have the dopiest grin in the world on her face but she just didn't care. If she had to make a fool of herself for the girl to laugh all the time then that is what she was prepared to do. Camila also noticed that Lauren had yet to remove her hand from around her arm. Camila felt a warmth radiating through her skin like Lauren was branding her. Why the hell was this girl having this much of an effect on her? How could one little thing make her want to just kiss the girl?
"Cabello! Seriously what is up with you? You look like your in a whole other world. You okay?" Lauren asked letting go of her and waving her hands in front of Camila's face.
"Oh yeah sure I'm fine, just thinking." Camila surprisingly said without stuttering.
"Now come on let's get that ice cream."
Before Lauren could question her anymore Camila had stepped into the shop and was talking with the kids.
"Alright what do you two want? Lauren asked her siblings.
"I want chocolate chunk with sprinkles! Please Lauren!" Taylor said while jumping up and down. Lauren nodded her head and Taylor ran for a booth seat excitedly.
"Lauren can I have cookie dough in a waffle cone? Please, please, please." Chris asked just as excited as Taylor was before.
"Alright. Now go sit down I'll be right there."
Lauren placed the order, getting nothing for herself because she was out of money. Lauren didn't mind though because she knew it would make the two of them really happy. Camila noticed that Lauren hadn't got anything and could tell the girls mood had shifted some. Camila wondered what exactly caused it.
"Hey Lo you want something?" Camila asked when she noticed Lauren hadn't got anything.
"No. I'm fine." Lauren took the kids theirs.
Camila ordered Sofi's and hers, then they both sat down across from the Jauregui's.
"Here Lo. The guy accidentally gave me an extra one and I can't eat it all. So please take it." Camila said pushing the other one towards Lauren.
Lauren knew that Camila was lying through her teeth, as the guy behind the counter was one of those who go by the rules completely types, Lauren didn't say anything though and just took the ice cream with a small smile. It was nice to know someone wanted to do something for her, even if it was just ice cream. Lauren though was trying to study Camila to see if she had an ulterior motive but all she got was a reddening Camila. Not really wanting to embarrass the girl too much more Lauren stopped staring and ate the ice cream.
After everyone was done Lauren asked, "So who's ready for the beach?" All three of the kids jumped up and starting yelling "I am. I am."
"Alright then let's go." Lauren gestured towards the door as they all clambered out of the booth and out into the beach.
