The Neighbor

Forts and Shiny armor

"Okay Camila we need to learn as much about each other as we can in the next few days. That way at the barbecue if someone asks us something about our relationship we'll be ready," he suggests. 

"That sounds like a good idea. We can make like a game! Like charades!" He gives her a look, "Okay no charades."

"I was thinking I can just come over and we can just ask each other questions," he suggests.

"Yeah that sounds like a better plan. We can have pizza, I haven't had pizza in a while." 

"Sure we can have pizza," he says and she claps her hands. 

"Well I'll leave you to get to work then. I'll see you tonight 'Boyfriend'" she laughs and picks up her things before making her way out. 

He really hopes that this doesn't back fire on him. 

At six he goes by his father's office to try and see if he can leave early for his 'date'.  He knocks once knowing that his father doesn't like to be disrupted. He hears a, "Come in."

"Hi sir, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind if I went home early." 

His father just looks up at him through his glasses, "And why would you need to go home early?" 

"I uh have a date with Camila, sir," he says nervously but is more than surprised when his father drops the papers he was holding on his desk and looks up with a smile. 

"You have a date with Camila?" he asks.

Chase nods his head, "Yes sir."

"Okay you can go. Don't keep her waiting." 

"Thank you sir, and I gave your secretary the numbers you asked for," he says hesitating for a moment before saying, "Thanks." His father just nods. 

Traffics not so bad and he makes it home by the time it's dinner time. He goes and knocks at Camila's door. There's no response so he tries the handle. It's unlocked, 'This girl is going to get kidnapped one of these days.'  He walks further into her home and calls her name. No response once again but then comes to stand in front of a giant makeshift fort set up in the living room. He quietly takes off his shoes and gets on his knees, making his way inside the fort. He stops to see Camila passed out on top of a pile of pillows. Her is down and splayed over a pillow, she's wearing a t-shirt that's three sizes too big for her but looks comfy none the less.  She's letting out little snores and he'd be lying if he said that he didn't find it adorable. 

He grabs a blanket and goes to cover her when she opens her eyes and freaks out. Her arms going all over the place, smacking him in the face. "Ow!" 

"Chase you can't just sneak up on a girl like that!" Camila says holding her hand to her chest. 

"You were asleep! I was just trying to cover you with a blanket.  I didn't know you were going to freak out like you did." he says rubbing at his cheek. "Man you have a strong arm."

Camila starts laughing but sees his face and he is not amused. So she covers her mouth, "Sorry." 

He smiles, "It's alright. I was kinda of bummed that you were sleeping, I was really looking forward to some pizza." 

Her eyes get big, "That's right! I was just waiting for you and my body finally decided that it was time I got some rest. It happens," she says with a shrug. 

"That sounds really horrible actually. Has that ever happened to you when you're driving?" he asks. 

She nods her head, "Once, it's why I work from home. " He gives a worried look. "Hey don't give me that face, I'm fine. I only drive when I'v been able to get some rest. Now order pizza, I'm starving."