Moments of Summer: Part 1- Sweet Ocean Air

Chapter 8: So Far In My Fairytale

Chapter 8:

So Far In My Fairytale

          It’s been almost a two months since Cameron and I have been dating and it feels like we’ve been together our whole lives, but a new surprise every day. The first month he would send me a poem/song lyrics, pictures that reminded him of me every day, because he said he wanted me to wake up with a smile on my face.

Like seriously how freaking sweet is that!?

          We’ve gone out almost every night. We mostly like being by ourselves, getting to know each other more and more. But, Zach and Lacy have joined us a couple times. Things seem to be going pretty great between them. I’ve never seen Lacy so into a guy before and same goes for Zach according to Cam.

          As far as the lovey dovey aspect of our relationship goes, nothing to serious has happened. He would never pressure me into anything. He is the biggest gentleman in the world. I’d never thought I’d be so lucky. Like when we are kissing he will pause before he does, giving me time to object to him, which I never do. He brings me flowers at random, Lilies, my favorite. I always told myself I didn’t like that kind of stuff. That was a lie. He sometimes draws me these silly little cartoons just to make me laugh. I have to constantly remind myself that this is real life. He is like my own little fairy tale that I never want to end.

          Tomorrow will be our two month and Cam apparently has this huge night planned. The reason why we are celebrating our two month is because for the first month I was out of town for three days at a film festival submitting some of my work. And then the third month Cameron will be super busy with tour starting up. It’s going to be really rough not being able to spend as much time together, but it’ll be a good test to see how our relationship will work when he is actually on tour.

“Cam” I say “You need to let me know what I should be dressing for. I don’t want to look out of place.”

“Elley” Cameron’s nickname for me. “You will look perfect in anything you wear.”

“That is so not true. Stripes look awful on me, to hippy.”

          I can hear him laugh through the speaker on the phone. I can just imagine him sitting on the black love seat in his living, shaking his tousled brown hair while flashing his flawless white teeth. My heart starts to hurt. I don’t want to be clingy, but I miss him so much whenever he is gone. Lacy and Ariel say I’m in love, but it has only been two months and I always used to make fun of those couples who told each other they loved each other so fast. It’s such a powerful word that people just toss around. I’ve never told a guy I’ve loved them before and I want to be completely sure when that day comes.

But aren’t you Danielle?

“Elley?”

“Huh? Gosh, sorry Cameron I was day dreaming. Whatcha say?”

“My little dreamer, like always.” He chuckles. “I was just saying goodnight.”

“Oh no, I’m sorry I promise you have my undivided attention captain.”

“No seriously babe, it’s okay. It’s getting pretty late and you’ve got a big day ahead of you.”

I look at the clock it’s already 2:00 am.

“Just one hint” I wine.

“Nope! I want everything to be a surprise.”

“What if I told you I hated surprises?”

“Well then I would tell you you’re dating the wrong guy then.”

“You stink. You know that?”

He makes a sniffing noise. “Really? You said you loved how I smelled.” he pretends to sound hurt.

“Yeah well I used to live on a farm. I’m used to the smell of donkeys.”

“I cannot believe you just said that!”

“Well, I’m nothing if not brutally honest.”

“I guess I’ll remember to take a shower tomorrow then. Don’t want your eyes to water from my horrid donkey stench.”

I love that we can joke like this.

“Hey Cam.”

“Mhm?”

“Happy anniversary.”

“Happy anniversary to you too Danielle.”

A chill runs through me.

 I love it when he uses my full name. He really hasn’t said that much since he came up with the nickname.

And then the phone goes clear. I toss the covers over my head and start to imagine tomorrow. Just then, Lacy walks in the room and I peek my head out.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to wake you.”

“No, you didn’t. I just got off the phone with Cameron. Zach just leaving?” I raise an accusing eyebrow.

“Yeah. We decided to watch all of the 2nd and 3rd seasons of  The Office.”

She changes into her pajamas and climbs onto the bottom bunk.

“Hey Lace? ..You happy?”

She wait’s a second before she answers. “More than ever. You?”

“More than ever.” I repeat.

“You know you and Cam are kind of perfect together D. Seriously though, It was like you guys were made for each other. And he can actually beat you in a sarcasm battle.”

I laugh to myself and let the smile overwhelm my face.

“You think so?”

“Most definitely. You guys are going to make it for the long haul.”

“You and Zach are pretty cute together too.”

“Who would’ve ever thought this could happen. Both of us ending up with our dream guys. No more kissing posters that’s for sure.”

I roll my eyes. “Night Lacy.”

“Night. Oh and happy anniversary by the way.”

“Thanks.” And with that I let my eyes drift shut and the images of Cameron flood my mind.

For some reason I start to think of our fight. The only fight we’ve had so far, but it was a big one.