Blinded. (Sequel to invisible) A Fifth Harmony fanfiction.

Chapter 8

The two soon joined in in the kitchen and despite the events of last night and the conversation she had over heard that Charlotte had with Ivy this morning about her insecurities, Lauren felt her spirits lift as she saw Charlotte laugh hysterically at Dinah and Normani, who were trying to cover eachother in pancake mix.

"You two!" Ally tried to scold through laughter as Dinah accidently hit Ally with some batter since she was in the cross fire. Normani laughed whole heartedly and wiped the batter off of Ally's cheek. "At least it tastes good." She grinned, making Ally role her eyes and continue making pancakes. "Morning baby girl." Lauren spoke softly as she placed a small kiss on Charlotte's temple. Charlotte merely smiled at her and Camila before focusing on the loud trio.

Camila grabbed Lauren's hand and urged her to try and talk to her. "How are you feeling today?" Charlotte nodded lightly, "I feel better. I'm spending the day with Ivy today to keep my mind off it." Charlotte explained in a strained voice. Lauren nodded and ignored the knawing feeling in the back of her head. She wanted nothing than to hold Charlotte and promise the younger girl that she'd never throw her aside, but she couldn't do it. Charlotte would get mad for thinking that Lauren invaded her privacy and make things worse and she didn't want that. She wanted her little family back like it had been in Brazil. Just her Charlotte and Camz laughing and cuddling daily.

Soon breakfast was served and just as soon Charlotte was getting ready for her date. Lauren soon followed without Camila, and knocked on Charlotte's door getting a mumbled, "Come in." in response.

"Hey..." Lauren said gently as she shut the door behind her. "Hey." Charlotte sighed as she straightened her hair. Lauren sat on the edge of her bed and watched as Charlotte finished and put her hair straightners away. "Can we talk, please?" Lauren asked softly. She was petrified of having this talk, it could make Charlotte become more distant or cover some ground, but she'd have to get the younger girl to open up first.

"Sure..." Charlotte spoke nervously as she spun around to be facing Lauren, who quickly stood up and took her hands before leading her to the bed and sitting her down and kneeling infront of her. "Is everything okay? I mean, are you happy?"

Charlotte seemed a little taken back and opened her mouth mulitiple times as she tried to form an answer, but it didn't work. She had no idea what to say to Lauren and it was irritating her. "I know we've been a little distant and my Mom told me about your little break down the other day. You can talk to me baby girl, you are my daughter." Charlotte was about to speak when she heard Ivy beep out the front. "I have to go..." Charlotte mumbled. She wasn't ready to talk to Lauren, she doubted she ever would be.

"Oh..." Lauren said sadly. Charlotte immediately felt bad and wrapped her arms around Lauren's neck. "Can we talk in a few days? Is that okay?" Charlotte asked. Lauren nodded. "How about we hang out, just us? We haven't done that in a while." Lauren proposed, noticing how Charlotte's face lit up. "Just us?" She asked happily. "Yeah, just me you and maybe Jax. Sound good?"

Charlotte replied by hugging Lauren tighter. "Sounds great."

Lauren helped Charlotte gather a few things before helping her get her stuff to the car. "Call me okay? Two hours." Lauren spoke sternly. Ivy nodded as did Charlotte. "Be safe okay?" Lauren asked nervously. Charlotte giggled, "We'll be okay." She gently kissed Lauren's cheek before getting in the car with Ivy and putting on her seatbelt. She waved to everyone as they drived off and Charlotte relaxed into her seat sighing happily before she felt Ivy take her hand. "Everything okay?"

"Everything's great." Charlotte smiled as she brought Ivy's hand to her lips and kissed it gently before admiring how gorgeous she looked. She was wearing high waisted denim shorts that were grey, black white lace pumps, a loose light blue tee that was tucked in slightly and her usual leather jacket. Her long hair was pulled over her left side, giving Charlotte the perfect view of her profile. "Enjoying the view?" Ivy asked with a light smirk. "Absoloutely, if I wasn't afraid of you crashing the car I'd totally jump your bones right now."