When Time Runs Out

Chapter 3

I took Camila's hand and I brought her to her closet and looked through it. I picked a simple outfit, a light blue shirt with skinny jeans and her favorite white converse. "Put this on and wait for me, I'm taking you out for a romantic dinner." I saw a grin appear on her beautiful lips and it gave my stomach butterflies. I never get tired of seeing that smile. I pecked her lips and returned that smile. "Im gonna go back to my house and get ready." She nodded and raced to her bathroom to get started. I shook my head and chuckled.

Within 20 minutes I was home and started getting ready. I went to check my college savings in my bank account online so I know how much I'm gonna give to Camila. Once again a single tear slipped down my face when I realized what I was doing. I can't believe this. I was suppose to use this money for college, me and Camz were suppose to go to NYU together. We had both got accepted a few months ago. We both applied last minute but thankfully they took us both. We were suppose to get our own apartment and start our lives and now I don't know what I'm gonna do.

I slammed my laptop down and burry my face in my hands and let my tears fall. I heard my door open to see my mother standing there. "Mija is everything alright?" More tears poured out when that question escaped her mouth. I didn't look up and I felt arms wrap around me. "Lauren tell me what's going on" I looked up at her barely able to open my eyes from how swollen they were from crying so much today and yesterday. I looked into my mothers eyes and saw how worried she looked. "Camila.." I said choking on my own words. She held me tighter and stroked my hair. "What about Camila." I took a deep breathe to pull myself together but my heart was slowly ripping. "Camila has cancer" I didn't meet my mothers eye while saying these words, but I did here a small gasp and she pulled me into her chest and held me for dear life. "Oh my god that's terrible."

I could tell my mother wanted to cry. She's known Camila since she was a little baby considering she's best friends with Camila's mom. That was like her second daughter to her and all that time spending with Camila since we were just babies has slowly made me fall in love with her. She was my first kiss and she was the first girl to take me on a date and she was my first time and basically my first everything.

"Is she gonna go through chemo or try and get it removed." My mother asked after a minute of silence. I shook my head and and I was having trouble breathing from all the crying. "She found out about the cancer too late and she only has a week to love and she doesn't have the money to get treatment" I stood up and my legs felt like jelly and I leaned back against the wall and sighed deeply.

My mother didn't say anything to my response, she seems zoned out and I think she's still in shock. "I wanna use my college money to pay for Camila's treatment!" I said firmly, my mom finally met my eyes and stood up. "Lauren are you sure I mean you know it's a matter of time befo-" I cut her off, "I know but I'm gonna try and keep her alive for as long as I can." My mom nodded. She didn't fight me about my decision and I'm glad cause there was no stopping me from this. My mom kissed my forehead before stepping out my room and heading to her own.

I closed the door and rested my head on it. "I'll save you Camz.." I sighed and started to get ready.

Camila's Pov
I had just finished applying the last touch of make up before heading down stairs and wait for Lauren to arrive. I sent her a quick text letting her know I was ready and that I miss her.

I went to the kitchen and got a bottle of water from the fridge. By the end of this week I'll be in a grave.. I didn't wanna think about that right now, I just wanted to had a good time with Lolo tonight. I didn't want to make Lauren pay for my treatment but knowing her she wouldn't take no for an answer. It's not that I want to die it's just she's spent her whole life putting all that money together and I don't want her to spend it on me.

I sat on the couch and took out my phone and began scrolling through all of our pictures together throughout her years. She's so beautiful. I guess when I die I can watch of her and make sure she's okay. My eyes started filling up with tears again and I stopped them from falling I don't want Lauren to see me cry.

I stopped at a picture of me, Lauren and my mom at Lauren's softball game. Me and my mom never missed a game. Lauren had hit a home run that night. It was a really good night.

Flashback
Lauren was up next to back and I looked around and watched the crowd shout her name. "Lauren! Lauren! Lauren!" I looked over at my mom who was chatting along with other Clara and I smiled. Next thing I knew the crowd was standing and shouting more and I looked to see Lauren running as fast as she can. She made a home run and the team all screamed and all tackled Lauren. I shouted "that's my girlfriend!" People stared but I didn't care I was proud. I ran off the bleachers and into the field and I saw my Lolo standing with her arms wide waiting for me. I ran into her arms and she lifted in the air and spun me around. "Oh my god baby that was amazing I'm so proud of you!" I grabbed her face in my hands and slammed our lips together. She was really sweaty but I didn't care I deepened the kiss and let my tongue brush against her bottom lip and next time I knew we were being pulled apart but our moms. "Alright you two control yourselves." Clara said chuckling as I pouted slightly. "Lauren I'm so proud of you that was an amazing game." My mother Sinu said with a cheerful smile. "Thank you that means a lot" my mom pulled Lauren in for a hug before saying her goodbyes and leaving with Clara. I pulled Lauren by the hem of her pants. And I pressed our lips together once again. She wrapped her arms around my waist pressing me even closer. My arms subconsciously wrapped around her neck and I smiled into the kiss. We pulled away when breathing became a problem and I smiled widely. "How about we go out for ice cream to celebrate." I said rubbing my nose against hers. Her forehead rested against mine and I felt the warmth of her breathe on my lips. "I would love too" she pecked my lips one more time before locking our fingers. We went into the dugout to grab her back and then we were off to the ice cream shop. On our way I looked over at her beautiful self concentrated on the road. "Lolo I love you!" She turned her head and the largest grin appeared on her face. "I love you too Camz!" Our hands never left each others for the rest of that night.

I snapped out of my daydreaming when I heard my front door open and saw my hot and adorable Lauren Michelle Jauregui standing there with a smile on her face. She had black skinny jeans with a tank top and her leather jacket. She couldn't of looked better.

I stood up and met her gaze and her greens eyes seems to out stand with the red lipstick she wore. "Wow you look amazing" I managed to say after a few minutes of just staring. I saw her cheeks go red and I couldn't help but giggle at her shyness.

I stepped closer to her so that we were now only a coupe inches apart. I felt her suck in her breathe and I loved how nervous I made her. I smirked and and I took her waist in my hands and slowly backed her up so she was pressed against the wall. I grabbed her hands and held them over her hand. Her mouth opened but nothing came out. A soft smile crept upon her face and I smiled back. "Lauren I love you so much, you are completely breath taking." She leaned in slowly and I met her half way when our lips touched and we kissed, it wasn't a rough kiss slow and gentle. She pulled back after a second and kissed my forehead. "Camila I love you till infinity ends, you're so perfect and I can't ever take my eyes off of you." I felt emotional again but I didn't show it I let go of her hands and I hugged her tightly. She hugged me even tighter.

In that moment I knew I needed to fight for us, I need Lauren just as much as she needs me.