Half A Heart ➸ Camren (hiatus)

Ch.3

I feel a sudden push.

"Camila," Lauren whispered, rocking me back and forth.

"Wh-what?" I said, rubbing my eyes.

"What do you need?" Lauren laughed,"You're cute when you're confused. I just wanted to say bye before I go back to my house,"

I gave her a small smile,"Why don't you stay for breakfast?" She shrugged. "Come on, stay for a bit!"

She groaned,"Okayy,"

I clapped excitedly.

Lauren's hair was as messy as mine. But she managed to make herself look attractive. I drag myself out of bed. Lauren continued sitting on my bed.

"Well, are you gonna go to the kitchen? I'm going to get ready," Lauren nodded, and got up from the bed and walked slowly to the staircase leading down to the kitchen.

I went into the bathroom. I brushed the knots out of my hair and put it into a messy bun. From there, I washed my face, brushed my teeth, and put on a thin layer of makeup. I looked through my closet. I grabbed a white halter top, a cardigan, and high waisted jeans.

I thought about how Lauren was gonna feel about my outfit. Was she gonna think that it looked ugly on my figure? Why was I even worrying about what she thinks anyway? She has seen me in my worst.

I changed my clothes and ran downstairs.

"Mom- Lauren!" I yelled.

She was juggling eggs. She jumped and the eggs fell out of her hands but she managed to catch them seconds before they hit the ground.

"Geez! You scared me, Mila," She breathed heavily, clutching the eggs to her chest.

"What are you doing! You are gonna make a mess, Lauren," I yelled, trying to grab the eggs from her hands.

I placed the eggs on the table, and steadied them.

"My mom and dad are both at work early this morning. So we are gonna have to make our own breakfast this morning," I rummaged through the cupboard finding a pan, and then I grabbed the eggs Lauren was juggling.

I set my plate full of eggs and bacon and sat down.

"So, what do you wanna do today?" I asked.

"We can go to the beach!" Lauren exclaimed.

I laughed,"Ok sure,"

We finished our breakfast and I went up to my room to get ready for the beach. I grabbed my phone and texted my mom that I was going to the beach with my friends.

"Let's invite Dinah, Mani, and Ally," I suggested.

Lauren nodded,"I just remembered that I don't have any bathing suits,"

I grabbed extra clothes from my closet,"Well, since my clothes will be too tight for you. We can just stop by your house, no biggie. It's only like what...15 minutes away?"
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All 5 of us scrambled out of the car. We walked to find a place for us to put our things down. "Hello Miami Beach," I whispered to myself, smiling.

I jumped into the warm ocean water. I splashed Lauren as she ran up to me, and she splashed me back. I fell down, and went under the water. I swam up, breathing heavily. I ran up to the shore and grabbed a banana. The sun was glistening onto the water. My phone buzzed.

You better be back by 4pm
I promise I'll be back before then
Ok Mila, have fun with your friends
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I climbed into my bed. I put my headphones on and blasted Ed Sheeran. I got a message from Lauren.

Hey
Hey lern
So um, my parents are going out of town on a vacation. From me. And i was wondering if i can stay at your place
Uh, i have to ask my parents first, but when are they going out of town
Um in like 2 days?
Ok got it. I'll ask my parents when they get home.
Oh by the way! I love your bathing suit, it really looks good on you
Really? Thanks
No problem ;)
Why the winky face?
Nothin
See you tomorrow?
Sure, mila. Bye
Bye

I laid on my bed staring at the ceiling. I rested my eyes and drifted off to sleep
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My phone buzzed. I rubbed my eyes.

Camz
What
Did you ask them?
No, i fell asleep im sorry
Ask them quick
Why the rush, dont they leave in 2 days
They are actually going really early in the morning
Laur omg brb
Ask them!
I will

I climbed out of bed and opened my door. I walked to my parents room and sure enough my mom and dad were sleeping. I felt bad waking them up so I tip-toed back to my room.

Mission failed
Ugh really camz you had one job!
They were sleeping!
You couldnt just wake them up?
I'm not like you
What am i like?
You dont seem to care
I do care!
You are just careless when it comes to feelings of others
Are you serious? I want to solve the world's problems for god sake

I paused. I thought of how much passion she had for feminism and the world's problems. I bit my lip.

Ok lets change the subject
Fine
Don't hold a grudge
I'm not
Lets stop fighting ok
Ok, can i come stay at your place or no?
I already told you, i havent asked my parents yet. And can't you stay home alone? You are old enough
Yeah but i wont survive you know how i am
Ok. Tell your parents to drop you off at my house, and you can just sleep on the couch. Text me when you get here and i'll let you in
Ok, night
Bye lern
Bye camzi

I turned off my phone, and went to sleep.
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My phone buzzed. I climbed out of bed and grabbed my phone. I tiptoed down the stairs replying to Lauren's messages. Once I got to the door, I opened it and there was Lauren.

"Morning," She groaned. She had a backpack that hung on her shoulder. I motioned her to come in. I put my fingers up to my lips to signal her to be quiet.

"You can sleep on the couch, like the last time you stayed here," I whispered. She nodded. I walked up the stairs quietly and climbed into bed. I closed my eyes. My eyes got heavy and eventually I drifted off to sleep.
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Hey guys so this was a longer chapter! I promise things will pick up and it will get more exciting! Bye, loves!