Take You Back [ Camila/You ]

Chapter 9

My phone kept ringing. As I've checked, the boys took turns in calling me. I felt bad, but I am too furious to go.

A series of 'what if's and 'could have been's came into mind. If only I let Camila speak before, if only I told her the reason why I distanced myself immediately, if only Dinah minded her own business, would Camila and I still be together?

I groaned as forcefully plunged myself onto the bed.

Camila loved me despite knowing the truth. Camila waited for me.

I can't. I can't keep absorbing these things or else I'll go feral.

My phone rang again and as I've seen Shawn's name on the ID, I immediately answered it and told him I'd come. I needed some time off from all this thinking, and maybe, Shawn could help me.

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Upon arriving to Matty's place, I've heard series of laughing. As I walked closer to them, Calum caught me and immediately called for my name.

"Y/N! You shit, we were about to get you. Why aren't you answering and returning our calls?"

"I got really tired and fell asleep." I lied. They nodded at me, which I was thankful for because I have no energy to explain everything. But, as I sat next to Cal, I could feel Shawn's eyes burning on me.

"Y/NN, help me out. We'll get more sticks." Shawn motioned for me to follow him.

Skipping over to him, he crossed his arms and leaned onto the wall.

"Now, what happened? You haven't been the same since Matty locked you and Camila together."

"Camila talked to me earlier. She waited for me, Shawn. She loved me even after knowing everything. But I was too deep in my own anger and pain that I did not even tell her about it and listen to what she's got to say."

I couldn't control my emotions anymore, resulting to my tears leaving my eyes as I silently sob.

"Hey, it was never your fault for feeling that way. It was never your fault for protecting yourself after what you've witnessed. I know all of this information is new to you, but I want you to look back as well and realize how much you suffered in the process. It was never your fault."

Shawn brought me into a hug and gently rubbed my back.

"Fucking Dinah." Shawn and I were taken aback as we saw Michael fuming at the door and walked angrily. We immediately ran after him, only to see that the boys were behind him and they all listened.

"Mike! Come on, stop man! I went to her last night." I spoke as I rubbed my knuckles.

"Please tell me—"

"Yes. I punched her in the face."

The surrounding was then filled with an awkward silence before they all laughed out loud.

"Shit, you punched Dinah?"

"I did. Not my proudest moment but I did." I looked down in embarrassment.

"Man, I didn't expect you would do that but damn." Michael rested his arm on my shoulder. "That's like the equivalent of virginity on sex, ya know? You get your first sex, you get your first punch. And wow, Dinah took it."

I punched his arm as I laughed. "You're full of shit."

"Alright, kids. That's enough. I'm pretty sure them stoners are already hogging on our barbeques." Shawn said as he jogged back inside the house.

"He's literally a dad."

"Totally."

We laughed as we followed him back inside. I wasn't alone, I'll always have my boys with me whatever the circumstances are. Realizing that they are and will continue being with me whatever problem I might face, was enough to make my soul feel at ease.

The night wasn't bad at all. To be honest, it turned out better than I expected and it successfully took my mind of Camila temporarily, but then, I couldn't run away from the thought of her forever, by means, fucking school.

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A/N :

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