More Than Enough

Chapter 14

Nico

I had such a good time with Cami last night. She was amazing. I didn't even know how to describe her other than perfect.

Last night when I got home after dropping Cami off, the first thing I did was change my phone's wallpaper to the picture we took in the lavender field. Cami looked so beautiful and I wanted to be able to look back at her whenever I wanted.

I couldn't wait to see Cami again. I couldn't stop thinking about her all night. I wanted to ask her to be my girlfriend, but I didn't want to rush her or pressure her.

When I knocked on the door, Cami's mom answered.

"Is Cami ready?" I asked.

"Oh, I think she walked today."

She walked? Why?

"Oh. Thanks."

I was so confused. Did Cami not have a good time last night? It seemed like she did, but maybe she just didn't want to hurt my feelings. I kept an eye out for Cami on the way to school, but I didn't see her. I even called to make sure she was ok, but she didn't answer.

I was getting worried and by the time I pulled into the school's parking lot, I was about ready to call Taryn. But then I saw Cami sitting on a bench with her knees pulled up into her chest.

I went up to Cami and her eyes widened before she looked down to her knees.

"Are you ok?" I asked her and she nodded. So no, she wasn't ok.

"Why'd you walk today?"

"I was going to come paint, but Mrs. Cazola wasn't here," she said softly.

"Ok Cami, what's wrong."

"Nothing," she said defensively.

"Cami, you know you can tell me anything right?"

She stared down at her knees and her eyes grew shiny. I didn't think she was going to say anything, but then her soft voice reached my ears.

"I'm not good enough for you," she whispered. Her voice was so soft, I could barely hear her.

"What? Why would you say that?" I asked and she shrugged her shoulders.

"It's the truth. I'm not good enough."

"Cami, you're more than enough. If anything, I'm not good enough for you."

Cami's eyes snapped to mine before falling back to her knees. She was holding the butterfly charm on her necklace subconsciously, fiddling with it nervously.

I gently grabbed Cami's chin and turned her face so she was looking at me. Her eyes watered and I could tell she was trying hard not to cry.

"I don't know why you think you're not good enough for me Cami, but you're wrong. You are an amazing person and I want nothing more than for you to be mine. Cami, I was going to ask you to be my girlfriend today. I still want to."

"Really?" she asked and I nodded. "But-"

"But nothing. You are perfect Cami, you just don't see it."

The tears in Cami's eyes rolled down her cheeks and I gently wiped them away.

"Cami, will you be my girlfriend?"

She nodded and I pulled her into me for a hug. More people were starting to show up and I could feel their eyes on us, but I didn't care. I didn't care about anything other than Cami right now.

When her tears dried up and she pulled away from me, I took her hand and led her to class.

She was quiet and withdrawn during class and I could tell Taryn was worried. Sammy looked concerned as well, but Taryn looked as if she knew something more.

"Is she ok?" Taryn mouthed at me and I nodded.

"She will be," I mouthed back.

Taryn nodded and we turned back to our assignments.

After class, Cami rushed off and Taryn approached me.

"What happened?" She asked.

"I don't know. She wasn't there when I went to pick her up this morning and then I found her outside on one of the benches. She kept saying she wasn't good enough for me. I don't know why she would think that."

Taryn nodded and seemed to understand.

"Why does she think that Taryn?" I asked.

"It has to do with her brother, but it's a long story and not one that's mine to tell. Just stick with her," Taryn told me and I nodded. "And don't hurt her or I'll hunt you down in your sleep and cut your balls off."

I was a little shocked at Taryn's words, but nodded. "If I hurt Cami somehow, I'd welcome the punishment. I could never dream of hurting her. She's too perfect."

Taryn nodded and we went our separate ways. I liked that Cami had Taryn looking out for her.

I wish Cami would see herself the way I see her. I'm going to help her see it. I'm going to show her how amazing she is.