His Smile

CHAPTER 44

"Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile."- Albert Einstein.

Cam's POV

I told Lucas I would talk to Ashley but I haven't done that yet. Anytime I try to, I end up recoiling. I know, I know, so UnCam-like but it's not as easy as it seems. Lucas has been asking ever since if I've been able to, but I keep telling him the same answer 'No'. It's obvious he is slightly disappointed but then right now, it is what it is. I can't do much

It's a Friday and I'm back home from school when my phone rings. I pick it up to see Lucas's name flashing on the screen. I tap on the Answer button before putting the phone on my ear. I know what this is about but, still, I have to hear it.

"Amy!" He calls out softly.

I take in a deep breath, his voice affecting me, making my belly feel weird. Gosh! I'm a mess. "Lucas," I mention his name.

"You haven't, have you?" That is exactly what I've been avoiding.

What should I tell him? Perhaps the truth?

"I haven't. I've been freaking out." I admit.

He sighs, "She's your best friend, and you know perfectly well that she doesn't bite."

It's so easy for him to say.

"Then do it. Talk to her. I don't think I ever will be able to."

He stays silent on the phone for a second or two, and then a sigh follows. "Fine, I'll do it."

"You will?" I ask overwhelmed with relief.

"Yeah!"

His response made me smile so wide.

"Oh great!"

"Yeah."

"Tomorrow I'll come over so you can finally do it, I want to be around when you talk to her." I shut my eyes, imagining how it'd turn out to be.

"Okay. That's not a bad idea at all, it'll be in my favor anyway. Even if it doesn't turn out okay, which I know won't be the case,  at least I'd get to see you. It's been so long."

I blush at his words, "You saw me at school today."

"I know, yet it still feels like it's been forever."

I didn't know what to say after hearing this. TME. Too much effect. This guy's having too much effect on me. It feels nice yet scary at the same time.

Third Person's POV

"Is it true?" Ash asks Cam. Lucas had had a conversation with her not long ago in his room.

So this was how it happened. Cam had come over to Ashley's house. Immediately she arrived, she went straight to Ashley's room, after they talked for a while and had snacks, she texted Lucas that she was there. Ten minutes later, there was a knock on the door, it was Lucas. Cam knew who it might be so she asked Ashley to attend to the person knocking.

When Ashley opened the door, it was Lucas. He didn't even wait for her to ask what he wanted. He immediately told her how urgently he needed to have a conversation with her. It was private, he'd said. Confused as she was, she informed Cam before following him to his room. 

And as she returned to hers, she couldn't help but wonder why Cam, her best friend couldn't tell her such a big thing.

Cam who was sprawled on Ashley's bed feigns ignorance, "What are you talking about?"