When Time Runs Out

Chapter 2

I ended up having a nightmare, this dark shadow is taking Camila from me as I tried to catch her it was too late and I screamed. I was shaking and my eyes opened to see a terrified Camila.

"Hey you're okay now" I looked around realizing I was in her bed. "It was a dream" she nodded and a smile appeared on her face. "So you're not dying" her smile turned into a frown and that's when I didn't wanna believe it. I was praying to god she would say all of last night was a dream but sadly my prayer didn't come true "I'm sorry Lauren but that wasn't a dream I still have only a week to live."

I felt like I could cry again but I think all my tears dried up. Her finger was brought up to my chin as she lifted my head to make me look at her. "Baby I love you and no matter what I'm gonna fight for you this stupid tumor in my head is not gonna win it's not taking me away from you" I looked between her eyes and I saw truth mixed with fear and love. "You promise" she took a deep sigh and her shoulders sunk. "Camz.." She looked back at me "I promise Lolo." Again I looked back at her eyes and I saw lots of sadness but I saw a promise that couldn't possibly be kept and we knew that but I know why she said it, to give me hope. And that's all we said.

We both got back under the sheets and cuddled. We watched a few Disney movies and didn't say a word for hours. Honestly I don't think there were words that needed to be said we both read each other's mind. We didn't wanna talk about what's gonna happen we know it's gonna have to happen soon but not now.

Staring at the scene on the tv I felt a pair of eyes on me so I turned my head slightly and I saw from the corner of my eye a smiling Camila. I turned my head all the way and smiled "what are you staring at" I asked and she replied with a simple "you" I rolled my eyes and laughed "we'll obviously genius but why" she leaned in and kissed me so sweetly when we pulled away she replied "is it a crime to stare at the girl I love cause if is then I guess I'm going to jail cause I can't take my eyes off you." I laughed at her attempt to flirt but ended up blushing anyway. She kissed my cheek "gotcha" she winked. I hopped on top of her and laid her hands over her head. "You're so silly Camzi" she giggled and I kissed her lips.

I'm have to figure something out I can't just let this beautiful girl die. We spend the rest of the night watching tv, stealing kisses and just spending as much time together as possible not wasting a moment.

I was laying on her chest just thinking about everything that has happened in the last 24 hours. Is it possible the doctors could of been wrong maybe she could have more than a week to live. I looked up at Camila who was half asleep "Camz.." Her eyes shot open and she looked down at me "yes Lolo" I snuggled more into her body scared to let go. "Can't you have surgery to take away the tumor?" A soft sigh escaped her full lips and I closed my eyes just waiting for her to speak. "It's complicated Lauren" i sat up and looked at her with a sad expression "what the hell do you mean it's complicated it's either you can or you can't Camila!" She tried to reach for my hand but I just shot back not letting her touch me.

A look of hurt flashed across her face and I instantly felt guilty for snapping at her. "I'm sorry camz I'm just stressed.. I don't want you to die I can't live without you. If you die I'll slowly die with you." She placed her hands on my cheek and I felt chills from the touch "Lauren I love you.. We've been together for years. You're my bestfriend in the whole world and believe me when i say If I could find a way to stay alive I would but idk how.. I could have the surgery by since I found out about my cancer so late having the surgery is too much money and I don't have that type of money so there's nothing I can do.. I can barely afford my house Lauren" Camila said about to break down. I looked down and tears filled my eyes. "What if I get you the money.." I said hopefully.

I felt her hands fall from my face. She looked confused but mostly shocked. "Lauren i know what you're thinking." She said with a stern look. I grinned and all I saw was a frown on Camila's face. "Why not Camz I have my college money I've been saving up since I was 3 I'm sure it will be enough for the surgery and even chemo and everything else you need." I was pouring out my words hoping she would accept them. I grabbed her hands and stared into her eyes. She snatched her hands back and took up abruptly and started pacing back and forth.

"Lauren you are not gonna waste you're college money on me you need that for your future" Camila stopped with her arms wide trying to make her point. I moved over to the edge of the bed and stood on my needs and I cupped Camila's face in my hands, "baby girl you are my future." I saw a single tears slip down her face and I rubbed it away instantly with my thumb. "You don't have to do this Lauren. You know I won't be able to last forever with this tumor no matter how much money we have." Her voice broke and so did my heart.

I look down and sighed before meeting her eyes again. "Camila I will do anything to keep you here on this earth with me for as long as I can. I know someday you'll have to go but I wanna keep you for as long as I can." I felt her thumb brush across my face and I didn't even know I was crying.

She wrapped her arms around me and embraced me in a tight hug. "Camz, I'm gonna make every second with you the best time of your life. I'm not gonna waste a second doing something that isn't gonna make you smile." She nodded and I held her in my arms once again. I promise I'm not gonna let her go without a fight.

Here's chapter 2. Hope you enjoyed. Thanks for reading. Xoxo

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