Chapter 7

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Shawn's pov
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"I-I like you too"

"You don't have to say that out of pity Camila."

"I'm not."

What the hell. Camila's gay?

Camila's pov
My smile quickly drops when I notice movement out of the corner of my eye. I turn and catch Shawn climbing into his car. Did he hear us? I immediately start freaking out and it shows. "Hey Camz are you okay?" Lauren asks and I jerk my head back towards her.

"I-I gotta g-go." I say as I move around Lauren.

"What why?"

I-I... see you tomorrow Lauren." I don't even give her time to respond as I rush off to my car.

No one knows I'm gay... heck I'm not even sure if I am. All I know is I really like Lauren, I've never felt this way around anyone else. It scares me that Shawn might have just heard me say I like Lauren. What if he tells everyone?

Lauren's pov
3:35
To Camz: Are you okay?

3:51
To Camz: Was it something I did?

4:55
To Camz: Please respond

6:27
To Camz: You're worrying me

7:32
To Camz: Can I come over?

8:11
To Camz: We need to talk

8:21
To Camz: Please

10:59
To Camz: I'm sorry

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Beep Beep Beep
After turning off my alarm, I decide to rush and get ready so I could finish last night's homework. Last night I couldn't think about anything else but Camila so doing my homework was out of the question.

I'm a little nervous walking into school today. Camila and I haven't talked or texted since yesterday. I'm not sure where we stand and I'm just hoping it won't be awkward. Hopefully she wasn't intentionally ignoring my texts yesterday.

As I was getting my books out of my locker I notice a group being formed down the hall. I decide to check it out and I push my way through some boys so I'm able to see.

"I don't know what the hell you're talking about." Camila?

"Sure you do Camila. You're gay that's why you turn every guy down." Shawn?

"I've just never been interested in any of the guys here."

"I think it's because you're head over heels for Lauren Jauregui." Oh crap.

Everyone turns to me causing Shawn to turn as well. My eyes are widened and I keep my focus on Camila. I see her eyes flicker down for a split second but then she looks back up angrier than before.

"Where in hell did you get that idea."

"Don't play dumb Camila. I heard you when I was leaving and you know it." Oh that's why she was acting different.

"Well you heard wrong. I'm not gay and I don't like Lauren. Just take your bruised ego and move on." Camila says storming away from the crowd.

Was that my heart I just heard breaking.

"Hey Camz." I say taking a seat at my art desk. I decided to brush off what I heard earlier because I don't think shew knew I was watching. Hopefully she didn't mean what she said. I look at her expecting a reply but I get nothing. My heart drops a little lower when I start to believe what I heard earlier was the truth.

I couldn't help but sneak glances at Camila every once and awhile. A small smile tugs my face watching her as she sticks her tongue out in concentration. She catches me and turns her body around further, making me feel worse than I already do.

When the bell rang, I stood up, gathering my stuff and brushing past Camila, feeling that shock I feel every time I touch her. I sigh, shaking the thoughts out of my head as I make my way towards Music.

"Hey Lauzer we should all do a song together." Dinah says from behind me causing me to drop my conversation with the guys and turn towards her. I turn smiling and see Dinah gesturing towards Ally, Normani, and... Camila. They are all eying me expectantly but Camila keeps her eyes glued to her feet.

"Sure. That sounds great." I answer not taking my eyes off Camila and she doesn't even attempt to look up. The girls obliviousness to the situation tells me they don't know of the accident occurred this morning.

"Okay so we can all go over to Lauren's house and start tonight." Normani chirps up.

"Lazy ess."

"What was that Babe?" We all share a laugh watching Dinah shrink down when Normani sends her a glare.

~Skip to last period~
"The test on Chapter 6 is Friday and problem sets are due next class." I barely manage to make out over the announcements and shuffle of the students packing up.

When the bell rings, I chill in my seat to avoid getting trampled. After I get up I make my way to student parking to meet up with the girls.

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We all agreed to go get something to eat before heading home. We agree on Burger King. Basketball starts next week so I might as well indulge while I can.

After ordering I make my way to our booth and decide to try my luck. I scoot in next to Camila. She looks up at me then scoots over to alow me more room. I send her a smile and I get a hint of one in return.

When my number is called I get up to get my order. When I sit back down I notice that Camila is the only one with food. "Hey Camz did you order something?" I ask munching on a few fries. She shakes her head causing me to frown. I slide my fries closer to her and nod towards them.

The rest of our meal flows smoothly, full of laughter expecially when Dinah laughs so hard she whacks her drink directly on Normani. I don't think I've ever seen Normani fume like that and Dinah look so terrified. Soon after that accident we decide to make our way to my house to start on our project. I look into Dinah's car after hopping in mine and notice Normani going at it again. I chuckle. I'd hate to be in there right now.

"Alright you lazies let's get to work."

A/N
And 5H has been born. Sorry for being gone forever I've had writers block and I have been reading so much. I'm USWNT trash. I am going to try my best to write more.

Please give me ideas and suggestions I'd love to add them to my story.
Later☆- Mack

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