Bonded for life

Chapter 19 : Bet

Camilla

Me and Gabi were at the rink practicing. Since the competition is near we decided we'd put more effort in. We were talking and helping each other out when we hear people clapping.

"Aww you guys are gonna do horrible" i hear Alexa giggle with her minions

"Don't worry we'll be better than you" I said skating towards her.

"Really? Let's make a bet then.."

I don't care, she can bet it'll be entertaining.

"Sure i don't care."

"So your in?"

"Yep i'm in." i looked at Gabi and she looked entertained.

"Ok then, whoever wins the competition gets... Carlos!"

What..? Who does she think she is? She knows i'm with Carlos. That's completely inappropriate.
I glanced at Gabi and she was shaking her head.

"What's wrong? You hesitating?" Alexa pouted

"Sure bet." i said trying not to hesitate. I just put my relationship with Carlos on the line..
That means i need to work my ass off. I put way more pressure on myself. If i lose, i'll have to break up with Carlos. I know that i can just not do it. But that's not how it works with Alexa. If i don't do it, she'll go psycho. Spread rumours and blame things on me. That already happened once i don't need it to happen again.
I feel guilty. Carlos doesn't deserve this. I decided to ignore him and focus on the competition with Gabi.

We finally finished practicing, and i was so tired. But then i remembered Gabs and some other people are coming over to my house.

"Shit" i whined

"What's wrong Cam?"

"Carlos is coming over"

"Oh yeah.."

"Just avoid him."

"Yeah i will."

I'm gonna feel so guilty. I invited him over then i'm gonna ignore him? I'm such a shitty girlfriend . He's been trying to hard to be a good boyfriend too.

2 hours later
Everyone was at my house except Carlos. I guess he's not coming. That relieved me. But then the door rang. Liam went to get it. i was praying it was a delivery or something. I quickly glanced to see the prettiest guy standing by the door. Carlos. Ugh why did he have to come? Daisy and Gabi were sitting either side of me. So he couldn't sit next to me. That was lucky. I'm pretty sure he tried to say hi to me a couple of times, but i avoided eye contact. I really didn't wanna deal with this.

30 minutes later
Things were quite tense, Carlos definitely knew something was up. Everyone went to the kitchen. Liam told me to stay here and pick a film. Leaving me and Carlos. Why Liam? Why?
Carlos came over to sit next to me. I guess i was gonna have to act, which is bad since he can read me easily.

"Hey C" he said kissing my cheek.
I instantly felt like crying, i sank into the couch making the blanket cover half my face. If i lose, i'm never gonna get to hear that. I'll miss him so much. I'll miss his grumpy attitude and his protective side.

"Hey."
My voice cracked. I was being so fucking obvious!

"Are you ok?" he asked me. Stop. He's making it all worse. I just want him to leave. I was on the verge of crying out. But somehow i held it in.

"Yep i'm fine" i said with a fake smile.
He knew i wasn't gonna open up. So he let me be and went to sit back to his seat. By then everyone came back. Eventually Carlos left. I guess i pissed him off. Gabi knew i was in a bad mood and saved me bringing us to my room. I really don't know what i'm gonna do.

Friday
I planned to ignore Carlos as much as possible today. I went over to Gabs as usual, then she gave me an outfit to wear. She knew i was down so she gave me a cozy outfit. I appreciate that.

Me and Gabs were talking to Lucas and Noah on campus . But then Carlos came. Me and Gabi scurried out of there. Carlos came to us. I was getting a bit pissed, can he not tell i need space.

"Hey."
he kissed me

"Hi" i said back with no emotion

"Can you come over tonight?" i just wanted him to leave so i just said yes

"Ok good at 5:30?"

"Ok."

then he left. I know it's mean but i need to concentrate on my solo. That's the main thing. So i wasn't gonna come. Guilt consumed me.

"I'm such a fucking bad girlfriend." i said to Gabi who was hugging me.

"Your not, you just need space" she said stroking my hair like a cat.

After college, me and Gabi went to the rink to practice.

"Oh shit Camilla!"
Gabi said out of nowhere

"What.?"

"Noah saw us."

"And..?"

"Noo Cam, he'll tell Carlos your here." oh shit