Notes (Camren)

Chapter 4

    I feel a little strange after last nights events. I stepped in to save the girl from that disgusting pig and I wanted nothing more than to drag her home with me that second and make sure she was safe, but I ran away instead. She seemed put off by the physical contact of me touching her shoulder. Or that is just my brains messed up way of thinking things. I didn't necessarily blow her off today, I just didn't do the things I have been doing the past few days.

    I hear the door closing shut so I walk from behind the counter to clean her table along with a few others. I'm a little surprised when I see another sticky note on the table where she was sitting.

    I walk to the table and pick it up. My heart immediately flutters at her words.

Thank you for yesterday, I wish you didn't leave so early though.
Can I know your name? Mine is Lauren.
You look gorgeous today by the way.
See you tomorrow.

    I'm internally freaking out. I am really trying to keep my mind from thinking she is just being kind still. But do friends say things like that? I need to talk to Dinah now. I shove the note in my back pocket clean a few more tables and hope the next couple hours fly by.

    I practically run to my dorm to talk to Dinah after work. I burst open the door to see a scared looking Dinah.

    "God damn Mila! You just gave me a heart attack. I thought I was getting robbed!" Dinah says frantically while putting her legs over the side of her bed and her hand on her heart taking a few exaggerated deep breaths.

    "I'm sorry Dinah. But this is important." I tell her while rushing over to sit on the bed next to her and shaking my head to stifle my laughter.

    "It better be, damn." Dinah says while finally gaining her composure and turning to face me.

    I take the note from my back pocket and hand it to her. Dinah didn't see what happened at the party last night because she ran off with some guy for a little. I filled her in on everything when I dragged her out of the party with me.

    As her eyes scan the note quickly and she finishes it, she sets it down in her lap and looks over at me.

    "Okay Mila I don't think she's straight.. She missed you when you left the party, she called you gorgeous and she said 'see you tomorrow.'" Dinah says while putting air quotes around the last part.

    "I know.. So you see why I'm freaking out Dinah. I don't want to think to much into things but I can't help it. I don't know what to do. And she wrote this note on her own. I didn't write on her cup today." I tell her back while placing both hands on my forehead and taking a deep breath.

    "How about you don't do anything. Just go back to what you were doing before and keep up with the little note system thing you two have going on. You could find out a lot about her from this.." Dinah says reassuringly while placing a hand on my shoulder to make me face her.

    I nod in understanding and meet her eyes. "Ok I'll do it Dinah."

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    As Sunday morning comes around I debate whether or not I should even go to the coffee shop. But in hopes that she read my note I convince myself to go. 

    I jump in the shower and put on some casual clothes grab my keys and head to the coffee shop.

    I feel the same nerves that I did yesterday when I reached this point. Here I am staring at the door trying to get the courage to go in. After a few deep breathes I reach for the handle and walk in.

    I don't look to the counter right away. I don't want to seem to eager. So I stare at the ground until I reach the front counter when I look up its not C, but I can see her in the background. She's in her usual area and I'm not sure if she has seen me or not. I place my usual order and step aside.

    "Medium latte and blueberry donut." I hear called out by the beautiful voice I've grown to love. I hesitantly look up and meet the most comforting eyes I've ever seen. They're just like the ones I saw the other night. She gives me her adorable smile then bites back her lip.

    Once I finally reach her I am still staring intently into her eyes. I look down to reach for my bag and she lets me take it. When I look back to her she's still staring at me.

    "Camila." She says softly and just when I thought she couldn't get more captivating. Her name and the way she says it just put me in a trance. I nod slowly before I speak up. "Lauren." I say dumbly.

    "You told me yesterday, Lauren." She says while giving me a wink and turning to walk away. I am left standing there speechless. The way my name flowed from her lips was unreal. What is it about this girl?

    When I finally get my feet to move I walk over to the table and take a few deep breaths, I am a nervous wreck. I bring my cup to my lips but see the small writing before I'm able to take a sip.

You look breathtaking everyday Lauren.

    I blush at the compliment and I can only think it refers to my note saying she looked gorgeous yesterday.

    What was once just a reason to stay awake before class, has become a favorite part of my day. Here I am smiling like an idiot, Camila will be the death of me.