Secrets (A Camren Fanfic)

Chapter 13

I take a deep breath as I walk into school hand in hand with Camila.

"We don't have to do this today. I don't mind if you aren't ready to come out to everyone. I don't want to push you. Especially since we aren't dating yet." Camila rubs my fingers gently and I feel so comfortable and happy having her at my side.

"I agree.. it will be really awkward if someone asks if we're dating but they don't need to know anything, it isn't their business. I don't want to hide that I'm totally into you though Camz, it hasn't worked out very well in the past." I peck Camila on the lips quickly before I take her backpack and hold it for her. If there is one thing Brad taught me, it's how to be a decent boyfriend, well girlfriend, well friend with benefit.

"Can I admit something?" the younger one turns towards me and I nod as she stops and turns to face me, dropping my hand as she did so.

"I'm scared of what Dinah will say. She's my best friend, practically my sister. After my mom died, her family pretty much raised me. Her acceptance is everything to me but I really like you and you mean a lot to me as well." She admits and I think for a few seconds, not sure where this conversation is going.

"Well hopefully she'll accept us. If it makes you happy that's all that should matter to her. Plus I got her a surprise that will hopefully mend things between us. I'll even let her punch me in the face if it'll help." I pull Camz closer to me and notice all the people staring at us but I ignore them.

"I guess you're right." She smiles and leans her body into mine. As we're walking we spot Normani and Dinah. Once they spot us together, Normani has a huge smile on her face and Dinah... well she looks like she may kill me any moment but I will fight for Camz. She makes me happy and I won't let her slip away so easily.

"Hey" I smile awkwardly as Camila let's go of me to hug Dinah. I feel a little sad once she moves but she quickly grabs my hand after the hug and I smile again.

"Camila can I talk to you?" Dinah asks and I can't tell if she's annoyed or pissed, maybe both.

"Actually Dinah I was wondering if we can talk... please?" I jump in because I know how much it means to Camila that we get along.

Dinah looks at Mani and then at Camz before nodding and walking away for me to follow. I'm in no way a follower but in some cases you have to make exceptions so I trail closely behind her. Once away from the other two she turns to face me.

"What kind of joke are you playing here Jauregui? You completely break her heart and then the next day you're holding hands? What is this?" She stares at me intensely.

"I know what it looks like, believe me if this were Normani I would be just as defensive. I am not playing Camila at all. I made mistakes in the past because I was scared of the judgment that I will be faced with from peers but I don't care anymore. I like Camila and she likes me and I will not hurt her again. I give you my word if I do, you can punch me in the face in front of the whole school." I see the corner of Dinah's mouth curl up into a smile and my mission is accomplished.

"I'm going to hold you to that Jauregui. But I feel like I should warn you that she has some struggles right now and if you can't handle that then maybe you should walk away now." She treads lightly but I know what she's referring to.

"I know I saw them yesterday. I won't let it happen again and I can definitely handle it. I'm not walking away from her anymore you have my word. Scouts honor." I chuckle and Dinah looks at me funny.

"You were a scout?" she questions and the look on her face is priceless.

"No but I always bought their cookies it's the same thing." I joke earning another laugh from the Polynesian.