Closer (Camren)

Chapter 15

Camila's POV

I jumped up out of bed and run towards my window. It's 3:00am and there's knocking at my window - someone throwing stones. As I lifted the blinds, I saw Austin. He was drunk. He was leaning up against a tree because he could hardly stand up. The worrying thing was that his car was parked outside which means he drove here, drink driving.

"Camila, Camila, let me in", he shouts up at me.

"No! What do you want? It's 3 am", I shout back at him.

"I miss you, I want to touch your amazing body, can you let me in? I'll show you what fun you're missing", he shouts while slurring.

"Get away from my house before I call the police", he's worrying me now.

"You don't want to do that sweetie! Do you? You love me and I love you so let me in, let me show my love for you"

"I don't love you Austin, I'm not in love with you, I never was. I'm in love with someone else", I'm blushing now.

"Who? Who is he? I'll kill him", he's getting angry.

"Why do you assume it's a boy?", I'm shouting now (I'm surprised my parents haven't woken up).

"Oh my god, you're joking right? You lesbian haha. It's Lauren isn't it? Don't make me laugh. You're a freak. I don't care anyway, I'm going out - to find a girl to sleep with me. I've already been with 1 tonight. She was amazing", he's laughing, whether it's trying to make me jealous or because he's so shocked.

I ignore him hoping he'll go away, but he doesn't - he says one last thing, making sure it's loud and clear.

"Wait until everyone hears about you and Lauren. You'll be a laughing stock", he shouts up and with that he's gone.

I'm in utter shock. Did I just make my biggest mistake? I regret saying it but at the same time I don't. I want people to know but just not yet, not like this. He's going to tell everyone, tell them that I cheated on him and they will hate me. Everyone will be on his side. No one is understanding and accepting.

I go into the bathroom and wash my face multiple times. I have now turned my thoughts to Austin. Will he come back? Will he try and get in? He's unstable - he's capable of anything. He could go to Lauren's house. I also say a little prayer that maybe he'll forget what happened by the morning but knowing him, he won't.

I go back into bed because there's nothing I can do about it. I'll have to either sleep or sit and wait. I can't sleep though not knowing where he is or what he's doing. I'm so worried.

To Lauren 💋 [4:13am] Lauren, please text me when you're awake. Please.

Part of me hopes that she's awake and texts me back just for my peace of mind. I need to know that she's okay.

I know Lauren is out and everyone knows but I'm not sure if she wants people knowing about us. I don't think I'm worthy of being Lauren's girlfriend, people will judge me. Lauren will be embarrassed to be with me.

I look over at the clock and it's now 5 am - I can't sleep with all my thoughts. All I can think is that Lauren is going to hate me for telling Austin. She's going to never speak to me again.

Lauren's POV

Camila [4:13am] Lauren, Lauren please text me when you're awake. Please.

Camila texted me at 4 o'clock in the morning, which is worrying. She's never awake and the way she's texting is strange. There must be something wrong, really wrong.

To Camila [8:00am] Camila, I'm awake. What's wrong? Do you want me to come and see you?

After that, I left my phone upstairs on charge and went down for some breakfast and to clean my teeth. I came back at about 8:30am and still no text back and I was getting worried. I opened the messages and she left me on read.

To Camila [8:32am] What's wrong? Please don't ignore me.

Camila: read at 8:35

To Camila [9:35am] Right, I have left you for an hour and now I want to know what's wrong?

Camila: read at 9:35

I'm so confused, is it me? Have I done something wrong? Is she with Austin? I can't help but worry... So I call.

I call 4 times and she didn't answer.

To Camila [9:56am] That's it.

Camila [9:57am] I have done something.

This time she calls me..

"Lauren..", Camila whispers.

"I'm on my way", I say ending the phone call.

With that, I got up and ran out of the house. I was already to leave. What is she going to tell me?