Fireproof // 1d+5h

Chapter 12

(A/n: i haven't updated in 60 years and i am very sorry)

Melbourne, Australia
*still Valentine's Day*
*Well, Valentine's Night idek lol*

CAMILA'S P.O.V

In my leggings and PINK sweatshirt, I walked the streets of Melbourne. My hair was tied up in a ponytail as I thought to myself: McDonald's, here I come!

This wasn't my first Valentine's Day spent alone. Sure, I had my girls but it's not like they don't have dates to go to themselves. Sometimes I get left behind. Today would be one of those days. Single-people problems, ammirite?

Normani and Lauren did invite me to tag along with them to dinner with Zayn and Niall but I'm really not feeling it considering I wasn't invited in the first place. Ally has Louis. Dinah has Netflix. Don't get me wrong, that was a great offer from Dinah but I guess I just need some time on my own -with McDonald's burgers and fries.

After I got the wifi password and my order: a McChicken meal and coke, I made my way to the booth in the back corner so I wouldn't get much attention. Too late. Someone was already there. What seemed like a man was sitting there, face covered by a pair of sunglasses. Weird, right? His brown hair was poking out of his hoodie. Dammit. Just as I was going to find another seat, the guy spoke up, "Wait."

I knew that voice.

"Harry?" I questioned, clearly surprised to see him here. Alone. He gave me a sheepish grin and said, "Hey Camz."
"Only Lauren can call me that." I shot back, only to recieve a giggle from him.
"Yeah, okay. Have a seat"
"Thanks." I replied, sliding into the seat opposite him.
"No problem,"

Meanwhile,
NORMANI'S P.O.V

Lauren and I stood waiting in front of Chili's. I was wearing my black, lace shirt paired with a burgundy skirt and black flats. Beside me, Lauren was wearing a grey, shimmering, knee-high dress with matching pumps.
"Where are they?" Lauren asked, looking around.

Truthfully, I was glad that I found something to 'distract' myself from all the Louis-and-Ally-ness that happened recently. Although, maybe I should probably try to talk it out with Ally. She would understand... at least I think she would.

My earlier thoughts came flying in. What was going on with Lauren and Zayn. I mean, I know its not exactly my business but Lauren is my friend so i do have the rights to know. I glanced at Lauren who had her eyes on her iPhone when all of a sudden, she looked up at me and said: "Go ahead, ask me."
"What?" I replied
"I know you're thinking it."
Was she phsycic or something? But, I asked either way. "What's up with you and Zayn?"

As I said that, Lauren took a deep breath and summed up what happened at Melbourne Airport. From the rude 'fan' to the kiss. A mix of emotion from pity to excitement came over me.

"That's cute." I said.
"'That's cute'?!" I replied, "Mani, my head is literally spinning with thoughts that are distracting me from my goals and it really sucks how I have no clue whatsoever what to feel and how to react and... Simon just being manager-y Simon and ugh!"

Oh.

"I-I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap at you like that, I swear." Lauren added as she quickly covered her face. I had backed away a little but as I saw her in this state, I pulled Lauren into an embrace and said, "hey, don't worry about it, Lo. All this stress is going to pass faster than you know it and trust me, you'll figure it out."

I reluctantly pulled away and inspected Lauren's face. There was a mix of dismay and guilt displayed. She took another deep breath.

"Mani, you have this dinner. I'm seriously not up for it."

"Lauren, no." I cried out.

"Yes. Seriously. I-I don't think Simon will approve of this. You know... me being around Zayn and stuff."

Before I knew it, Lauren turned around and in her high heels, she somehow managed to jog away towards the direction to our hotel despite my complaints. I sighed. Maybe this dinner wasn't a good idea after all.

"Normani!" I heard a familiar Irish accent call from behind me.

Finally. I hate waiting around.

When I turned around to greet back, it was only Niall. As soon as I gave him a confused look, he gave me one back.
"Heeey, both our companions ditched us," he said as I smiled at him.
"I guess so, yeah." I replied, my mind drifting back to Lauren, "Lauren wasn't feeling well so she decided to stay in."
"Oh. Well, tell her that I hope she gets well soon. With the tour and stuff." Niall said. "Zayn got caught up with some work so he's not coming either."
"Well, I guess it's just you and me, Niall."

He gave me a grin and offered me his hand.

"Shall we?"

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HAVE A GREAT DAY!