Apocalyptic Culture (Camren/Norminah)

XXVI

Listen while you read:
Cinematic Orchestra - To Build a Home

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Lauren wakes up tangled in her bed sheets. Green eyes look over to her right and saw Camila fast asleep as her naked body was covered with the bed sheets. She looked out the window and noticed that the sun was barely rising. Lauren rested her head back down on her pillow as she remembered the events of last night. She places her face in her hands. It's not that she regretted it, but she just wishes that she could've thought it through more. Lauren kept to her word that no one could keep a relationship steady in this world, or at least she couldn't. She looked over at the sleeping woman next to her and pushed away the strands of hair that covered her face. Lauren really didn't want to hurt Camila because she was a sweet and innocent person. Lauren just wanted the group to stay safe and that probably wouldn't happen if she was with Camila, because then she'd be solely focused on her.

Lauren made up her mind and decided not to make such a big deal out of this. With that, she got up and grabbed her clothes, quickly getting dressed. She walked out into the living room to see the guys fast asleep on the love seat cuddling one another, Ian being the big spoon. Lauren fixed the collar of her flannel and smiled as she exited her home. She walked to their car and took out her rifle before walking down the street to look for anything to catch.

A few hours later, Dinah awoke and felt Normani's arms wrapped around her. She looked out the window and saw it was quite early. She sighed as she laid back down. The Californian was unable to sleep and tried getting out of bed only to have a half asleep Normani pull her back.

Dinah couldn't hide the huge smile on her face and turned around to face her beautiful girlfriend. Normani sighed as Dinah just watched her. The relaxed features only made Normani more beautiful because she was simply flawless. Dinah ran her thumb across Normani's cheek and caressed it. She looked down at the Texan's lips and traced over them with her thumb. It was then that Normani began to wake. Her brown eyes fluttered open, and she wore a soft expression upon seeing the Californian in front of her.

"Good morning, gorgeous." Dinah said barely above a whisper.

Normani smiled and sighed, "Good morning, babe." Dinah couldn't help but giggle at the pet name Normani had given her. "Is Lauren making breakfast?"

"I don't know, I haven't checked yet."

"Come on, let's go check. I'm hungry." Normani said, giving Dinah a quick peck and getting up from the bed as she grabbed her clothes that were thrown about, getting dressed.

Dinah smiled and followed the Texan. As they neared the living room, they could hear soft giggles. Both women furrowed their eyebrows in confusion and then heard a camera going off. There, standing near the couch, were Lucy and Janel taking pictures of Ian and Calum who cuddled one another.

"You guys are messed up." Normani giggled as she held her foamy tooth brush.

"Then why aren't you stopping us?" Janel smiled.

Normani then began to slowly walk away, "Because I didn't see anything." She smiled, walking into the kitchen as she kept brushing her teeth.

"Don't show them these pictures because they'll wanna burn them." Dinah pointed as she began walking into the kitchen as well.

There she found Normani looking in the cabinets for anything. Suddenly, the door was kicked open, startling everyone and waking the boys in a panic. Lauren entered carrying a few bunnies and birds. Ian noticed he was cuddling Calum and quickly pushed him off of the couch.