Friend or Lover

Chapter two

The two of them studied for a couple hours. By the time they finished it was six o’clock. Both of them were starving. “I should probably get going now,” said Camilla. Asher and Camilla heard the front door open, “Asher I’m home.” shouted a female voice. “That’s my mom, you should meet her since you’re going to be tutoring me. Anyway she’s the one who will pay you the eighty dollars,” said Asher. “Sure, let’s go downstairs.” replied Camilla. The two of them walked into the living room where Asher’s mother was sitting on the couch. “Asher, honey, could you grab the groceries from my car.” Asher’s mom was saying until she turned around. “Oh! You have a girl here. Hello, what is your name?” Camilla got ready to speak but Asher spoke instead, “This is Camilla, she is my new tutor.” His mom lit a bright smile, “That’s great to hear, you’re a beautiful young girl. Please stay for dinner.” “Oh, uhm, I wouldn’t want to intrude.” Responded Camilly shyly. “Nonsense! Asher, wouldn’t you like her to stay?” Asher changed the way he was standing. “Sure, Camilla can you help me get those groceries?” said Asher. “Oh no, Asher, you and Camilla can go back upstairs and have fun until I am finished with dinner. Tonight I’m making pasta and garlic bread!” Asher took Camilla’s hand and brought her back to his room. “Why do you always grab my hand? Asked Camilla. “It’s a fast way to get you to go where I want you to.” he responded. “I’m going to get in the shower. You can stay here and do what you want.” Said Asher quickly before leaving her alone in the room. Camilla texted her mother that she’d be home later. Asher was in the bathroom for a long time, a half hour. “Gosh, what is he doing in there?” spoke Camilla out loud. “Did you miss me?” Asher said. Camilla turned her head to the door and saw him. He was leaning against the door frame with just a shirt on. His muscular body still had steam coming off it. His hair dripped little bits of water, while his lower half only had a white towel wrapped around it. Camilla sat there staring, not knowing what to say. “Like what you see?” teased Asher. Still silent Camilla opened her mouth trying to speak but couldn’t. Asher walked closer to her, every motion making Camilla’s breathing pick up. He walked around her to a dresser, “I forgot to bring clothes into the bathroom with me,” he said. As he left the room he turned around and winked at her. At this point she was biting her lower lip. Gosh he is hot. Why am I thinking like this? He is just some guy I'm tutoring, thought Camilla. Asher came back into the room and closed the door. Camilla was somewhat disappointed he had a shirt on this time. “I put on cologne, can you smell it?” asked Asher. Camilla replied with “no.” Asher walked up to her and put both his hands on each side of her waist. This sent tingles down her spine. He pulled her in and stared into her eyes. She gave into him and hugged him, wrapping her arms around his tall body. “Can you smell it now?” he asked. “Mhm. It smells good.” she said. Suddenly Asher’s mom walked in and saw the two embracing one another. “Dinners done. I didn’t mean to interrupt you two.” She said awkwardly. Asher and Camilla jumped back from each other and smiled weirdly. They looked at eachother, neither spoke but they could tell what each was thinking. What just happened. They went to the dining hall, the scents of garlic filled the air. Camilla’s mouth started to water and all her senses were coming alive. “The food smells great, Miss.” “Call me Lucille, and thank you, have a seat darling.” “Alright, your welcome Lucille.”  Asher pulled the chair out from under the table for Camilla to sit in. He looked at her and gestured his head for her to sit in it. She walked over to the chair and sat, he sat in the spot next to her. Lucille brought two plates of food over and set them in front of Camilla and Asher. Camilla immediately started to eat the food, twirling pieces of pasta around her fork. She loved the red sauce Lucille had made on her own. “Slow down Camilla, you might get it all over your beautiful dress.” Asher suggested. Camilla choked a bit and said, “You sound like Carson.” Asher looked puzzled, “Who is Carson?” “Carson, the guy who was in detention with us. My best friend since second grade, that Carson.” replied Camilla with a sarcastic tone. After dinner concluded it was time for Camilla to go home, it was getting dark. “I’ll drive you to your house, It’s dangerous to walk so far.” She nodded and showed him her address. This time their drive did not include music, they were both too tired to listen. The drive was half an hour long by the time they had arrived Camilla fell asleep. Asher looked over to see her brown hair messed up, thrown all over the seat. She was curled in a ball and had her shoes laying on the floor of the car. He smiled, then frowned, he didn’t want to wake her. She looked like a dove while she laid there asleep. Her dress had rosen up a bit but he did not look, he was a true gentleman. He got out of the car quietly, being sure not to wake her. When he reached the side she was on he slowly opened her door. She opened her eyes a tiny amount, “Asher?” she spoke softly. “Yes, it’s me. Go back to sleep, I’ll carry you inside.” So he did that. He gently picked her small body out of the car and closed the door behind them. He knocked on the door and her mother answered. “Are you Asher? Is Cami alright?” “Yes she is fine, she just fell asleep on the car ride from mine to here.” Camilla made a little sound which made Asher smile. “Alright, take her to her room. It’s up the stairs first door to the left.” her mother said. Asher walked into her house while taking in his surroundings. Her house was much smaller than his but it felt cozy and welcoming. He brought her to the room he was directed to. Then he laid her on the bed, he tucked the black comforter over her to warm her up. As he began to walk away he heard, “Asher..” he turned around. Camilla was looking at him, still half asleep. “Stay with me, please, I’m scared,” she said. He walked over to her and sat at the edge of her bed. “Why are you scared?” “I hear thunder,” she replied. “I will stay for a few minutes.” He crawled on the bed over to where she was and laid behind her. Camilla’s body was sheltered by his big muscular figure. He wrapped his arm around her and pulled her close. “It’s alright, just sleep,” he said. She fell back asleep instantly, though so did he. They had both been very tired that night. The noise of birds chirping the next morning woke them both up. He smiled at her and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. “Good morning sunshine,” he said softly. Camilla laughed, “I can’t believe you fell asleep.” “Your bed is comfortable, and warm,” he said. She ruffled her hand through his hair to mess it up even more. “You have to leave before my mom finds out you stayed the whole night,” she said. “Okay,” he replied disappointed. They walked downstairs together so she could try and sneak him out. As he was at the door a voice said “Stop right there,” it was Camilla’s mom. The two froze and stared at her. “Do you think I’m dumb? You never left the house after you came in,” she said. “Shit.” Camilla said. “Language Missy,” Asher said. Camilla rolled her eyes again. Her mom laughed at this. Since they had been caught Asher stayed for breakfast. School had been out because of a faculty meeting today. “Carson’s going to be here soon, we can all hang out if you want to stay longer.” Camilla suggested. He shrugged, “Depends, what did you guys plan to do?” He asked in response. “We’re going to run a marathon on all our favorite horror movies!” Asher smiled at how excited she got, “Alright, I’ll stay, for you.” She smiled and threw herself at him. He caught her and held her in his arms. “This is going to be so fun,” she said. The doorbell rang and Camilla ran to open it. Carson walked into the house and saw Asher standing in the kitchen. “What is he doing here Cami? We have a marathon today.” “Asher’s going to join us! Isn’t that fun? It’s always you and me, we need other people in our group,” she laughed. Carson became irritated but held it in because he didn’t want to upset Camilla. She grabbed onto Carson’s hand then Asher’s and dragged them up the stairs. “What movie should we watch first?” she asked both of them. Carson spoke first, “Nightmare on Elm Street. Classic.” “I think we should watch Human Centipede,” said Asher. Carson glared at him. Camilla sat on Carson’s lap and said, “We can watch your movie next, I haven’t seen the other yet” “But-” Carson began to say, “I promise.” Camilla never broke her promises so he didn’t argue. Asher stared at the view of Camilla on Carson. This angered him, he could feel his face getting hotter. She leaned over and nuzzled his hair, it was very soft. The movie began and everyone became silent. Camilla became tense as she watched two girls kept kidnapped almost instantly. Asher scooched closer to her and put his hand on her thigh. He rubbed it gently to soothe her. Carson hadn’t seen this happen, he was very invested in the movie. Horror was his absolute favorite genre. Camilla rested her head on Carson’s chest to adjust more comfortably. Are they always like this? Asher thought. “Asher, could you get ice cream cones from the freezer in the kitchen?” asked Carson. He didn’t want Asher to be this close to Camilla. It made his blood boil, and the veins pop from his forehead at the thought of them together. “If that is okay with Sunshine,” he said. “Sunshine?” Camilla and Carson said simultaneously. “That’s my new nickname for you from this morning,” he replied. This made Carson even angrier. “Oh, yeah you can get the ice cream,” replied Camilla while smiling. He left the room. As soon as he was gone Carson rolled Camilla over onto the carpet. He got on top of her and glared. “What is it with you and him?” he said. “We’re friends, I think. I mean I am his tutor,” she replied. Carson looked at her body up and down. From her legs to her face. She was wearing tight gray shorts with an oversized t-shirt on. “Is that all he is to you?” asked Carson. “Yes. He is just my friend.” “Good,” Carson said as he moved his face closer to hers. “He doesn’t deserve you Camilla. You’re perfect, everything about you is amazing. The smell of your sweet brown hair, the little freckles on your nose, even your smile is beautiful.” Camilla started to feel her face turn red, she was blushing. “I want you to know how much you mean to me. How much I care about you,” he said. Carson drew his head down further, until his lips met hers. He placed one of his hands on her waist and his other tucked beneath her head. He could taste her sweet cherry chapstick, he had been thinking about this kiss for a long time. He had finally built up the confidence to take action. Camilla kissed him back, grasping his head with her hands, feeling his curly black hair throughout her fingertips. They came up for air and stared at each other. “I like you Cami, I have since I met you on the playground. You were by yourself playing in the sand while all the other kids were on swings and slides. That moment I knew that one day this would happen.” Before she could reply Asher walked into the room. He dropped the ice cream cones at the sight of Carson on top of Camilla. He came over and pulled Carson off of her. “What the hell are you doing to her?” Asher demanded. “Oh you don’t like what you see? Camilla and I were making out if you didn’t get the gist of it,” said Carson rudely. Asher pinned him against a wall and started yelling at him, “Oh yeah? Camilla and I slept together last night. How does that make you feel Carson?” replied Asher. Carson paused, then stuttered, “Cami, is that true?” “Yeah..” she replied with guilt of the previous events. A single tear fell down Carson’s face. Camilla tried to explain herself but it was too late. Carson ran out of her room and left the entire house. He was too ashamed and embarrassed to face anyone. “How could you say that to him!” Camilla shouted. “How could I? How could you! We slept in the same bed last night and now you’re making out with your ‘best friend’” he yelled back. Camilla started sobbing and threw herself onto the bed. She couldn’t look at anyone, and she definitely couldn’t speak. Asher came over and began to rub her back, “I’m sorry sunshine. I didn’t mean to hurt you.” She kept crying. “The sight of you guys together.. Something inside me snapped.” Camilla rolled onto her back and curled in a ball. “If you didn’t mean to hurt me then prove it.” How does she want me to prove it? Asher thought. He had an idea pop into his head. He leaned in slowly and pressed his lips on her forehead. Then he went to her neck and speckled little kisses and bites all over it. Camilla let out a small moan. “Ash-” she started. He placed his lips on hers, finally. He slid his hands down her waist to feel her curves. She felt amazing. He stopped kissing her and hovered above her. He smiled at her very widely, “That is why I was upset,” he said. “I’m a whore,” Camilla said. “I kissed two guys today within the same hour. I’m a complete slut.” Asher grabbed her face and pinned her to the headboard of the bed. “Never say bad things like that about yourself ever again. Got it?” He said dominantly. She nodded her head. For the next couple hours the two of them finished the movie marathon. All Camilla could think about was smoothing things out with Carson. Her eyes were beginning to feel heavy. The television's sound was becoming muffled in her ears. She rested her head on Asher’s shoulder, and fell asleep. When she awoke from her slumber she looked around her bedroom. Asher had left her while she was asleep. She looked out the window and it seemed that a car accident must have happened. She ran outside to check it out. She wondered what went on while she napped. Asher disappeared, and now there was a car crash. She wanted to see who the driver was but there was nobody there. Camilla tried to call Asher, but his cell phone hung up immediately. Next she tried Carson’s number and he answered, “Cami.. I’m with Asher right now.” “What? I thought you hated him.” “He got hit by a car after leaving your house. I came back to apologize and I saw him get hit. The driver fled the scene before I could get a look at his face.” “Oh my gosh, where are you guys?” “We are at the hospital closest to your home, hurry he wants to see you.” Camilla hung up the phone and started to run, she wished she had a car so bad at this minute. Once she arrived at the hospital, it was dark outside. She talked to the receptionist and gave all her information and the relation she has to the patient, “I’m his girlfriend.” The staff member gave her a nod and a piece of paper with his room number on it. Camilla burst through the doors of the room, her eyes immediately looking for Asher. “Hey sunshine..” Asher moaned in pain. Camilla walked over to him and kissed his forehead. “Ahem,” coughed Carson. They both looked at him. “Camilla we should get going so Asher can rest,” requested Carson. “I just got here.” “I am really tired,” yawns Asher. “Oh alright, I’ll visit again, Asher,” she said as she held his hand in both of hers. Carson and Camilla left the hospital. “We don’t have to walk to school anymore by the way,” Carson said. “Why not?” “My parents got me a car for an early birthday present,” he replied. He led her to the car he was talking about. “It looks like it got hit by a deer,” she giggled. Carson ignored this comment and got in the car. Camilla followed and got in the passenger seat. “Do you want to get ice cream since we never got ours earlier,” she asked. “Alright, let’s go.” Both of them were anticipating how great the flavors would be melting on their tongues. Once they arrived at the shop a waitress showed them to their seats. “What flavors would you guys like?” asked the waitress. “I would like Cookie Dough on a waffle cone,” Carson said. “I want strawberry on a cone,” said Camilla. They waited for their desserts and talked to one another. As Carson looked at her while she spoke he couldn’t help but feel this type of way about her. When she laughed it made his heart skip a beat. They got their ice cream and it was delectable. Camilla snatched his cone and licked it. “This flavor is so good,” she said. He took his ice cream back and rolled his eyes. While she licked her own it dripped onto her chin. Carson leaned over the table and licked it off. “Your flavor is good too,” he said. Camilla lost her ability to speak, she was stunned. “Let me taste yours again then,” she said as she pulled him in for a passionate kiss. The staff walked up to them and asked them to leave, apparently kissing inside was against the rules. They laughed and left happily. Carson drove Camilla back to her place and said goodbye at the door. “I had a great time with you today, I only wish everyday could be like this,” he said. “Today was chaotic, but I enjoyed some parts,” she replied. Camilla gave him a hug before heading inside. She walked upstairs and grabbed some clothing from her dresser. She went into the bathroom and slid off her clothes. She turned the shower on to steaming hot, the way she likes it. She stuck one foot in first to check the temperature, soon her whole body was in. She enjoyed a long relaxing shower. Once she got out she wrapped a magenta towel around her hair. And she put on her new pajama set she had just gotten for her birthday. It was a two piece silk pink set. It accentuated all the right parts of her body. Her pale skin glistened against the colored fabric. She left the bathroom and traveled to her room. The moment her body touched her cozy bed, she was out. Somebody is coming for me, she thought, There was banging at the front door. Glass shattered downstairs and she hopped out of bed. She looked down the stairs to see her mom had just been killed, there was a burglar. No. He was coming for her, not anything inside the house. Camilla ran to her closet and hid. Footsteps were following her, he was coming. He entered her room yelling for her to come out, “I know you're in here.. Cami” The voice was so familiar. The closet door was pulled open and he grabbed her. Right as he was about to shoot her something happened. Camilla woke up from this terrible nightmare while she gasped for air. The terror felt so realistic and violent. She hopped out of bed and ran to look for her mother, “Mom! Where are you?” she yelled. Her mom walked out from her bedroom and looked confused, “Why are you yelling for me, it’s so late. Did something happen?” she asked. Camilla shook her head and went back to bed. Why did I dream of Carson doing that to me and my family, she thought. She ended up falling back asleep after a long time of shaking. The next morning she had school. It was Thursday. She brushed her hair and straightened it like usual. She wanted to do something to impress Carson, a french braid. It took her a while to braid her hair. She was starting to become late. She ran to her closet and dug through her clothing. She slipped on a pink blouse with a white mini skirt. This would surely catch his attention. She said goodbye to her mom and left the house. She stepped outside onto her front porch and saw Carson was there waiting in his new car. “You look lovely today,” he said. Camilla smiled. He noticed. Camilla got in the blue car and turned on the radio. The news was talking about the car accident, “A man was seen wearing a blue” Carson turned it off. “I don’t want to listen to this,” he said. She shrugged. Camilla was in a flirtatious mood and was becoming horny the more she thought about her two love interests. She reached her hand over and put it on Carson’s thigh. He looked over at her and smirked. She slowly moved her hand higher up, this made him jolt. She trailed circles on his upper thigh and stared at him to see his reaction. This wasn’t even, she thought. She placed her hand on his member, over his sweatpants. He stopped the car, “What do you think you’re doing?” He said in a serious tone. She began to blush and started to take her hand away. He grabbed it, “I didn’t say you could stop.” This made Camilla’s stomach twist and her lower half tingle. She started to move her hand slowly around to get a guess at how much he was hiding under his clothing. Carson began to take his belt off and next his pants. They were pulled over on the side of the road, it was an empty road which people hardly drove down. Camilla stared at his bulge through the black boxers he wore. She unbuckled herself from the seat  and got on his lap. She began to grind against him. He placed his hands on her bottom and felt how curvy she was. Shocking both of them a car flew by and honked. “I guess that’s a sign to stop,” laughed Camilla. “Only for now,” Carson replied while giving her a wink. They continued back on driving to school, which they were late for. By the time they arrived it was already the third period of the day. The rest of Camilla’s school day went by fast. She planned on visiting Asher in the hospital right after school was out. The bell rang while Camilla was daydreaming and the teacher had to snap her out of it. She couldn’t find Carson so she left without him. She started her walk to the hospital nonstop thinking of seeing Asher. She was very confused about her situation. Asher or Carson? She thought to herself. Camilla arrived at the same hospital she had been to the previous day. She checked in with the receptionist again and headed off to his room. On the way she noticed a small gift shop and something caught her eye. She entered and looked at every item that was for sale. She found herself back at a stuffed teddy bear. It was light brown and very fluffy, this was perfect. She picked up the bear and brought it to the cashier, once she paid it was time for her to see Asher. She kept walking to his room and peeked through the small window to see if he was inside. He was laying on the bed still, this time he was asleep. Camilla quietly opened the door and walked inside. She sat in a chair that rested next to him. She sat there for what felt like hours, waiting for him to wake up. Asher started to move a bit and he rolled over to face Camilla, “Hey,” he said. She sat up and stared at him with a big smile. “Are you okay, do you know when you will be out of here?” she asked. Asher frowned, “I have a concussion and a fractured arm.” Camilla’s eyes began to tear up, a knot in her stomach formed. “Oh Asher, why did you have to leave my house! You would be alright if you hadn’t..” She started to stutter trying to hold back the weeping. He reached for her arm and pulled her closer with his non-fractured one. “I have a question I’ve been wanting to ask you sunshine,” he said gently. She stared at his eyes, how the blue shined brighter the closer she got. Everything about him felt unreal, the moments she spent alone with him were some of the happiest in her life. He leaned in to peck her lips with a small kiss, just enough to send her stomach twirling.