Defying Reality -ON HOLD-

Chapter Eight- Adios, Cameron

“Wake up!” I heard someone faintly say as I fluttered my eyes open.

 “Finally!” Cameron said annoyed. This can’t go well.

 “Where did you run off to yesterday?” he asked strictly. I couldn’t tell him what happened. I didn’t want to ruin their friendship. They had been friends forever and I wans't going to be the iceberg to sink thier ship.

 “I don’t want to talk about.” I said, it was completely true. I got up from the bed and walked passed Cameron to go to the washroom. Before I could completely pass him he grabbed my wrist.

 “But I do!” he told me strictly. I moved my arm trying to free my hurting wrist.

 “Let go! You’re hurting me!” I screamed at him. He let go and gave me a guilt filled look. I knew he hadn’t meant to hurt me, but he did and he knew it. I walked into the washroom without another word. I slammed the door before stripping down. I really needed my nice hot shower. I tested the water before stepping in. The hot water embraced my body and I closed my eyes.

 I didn’t want to admit it but I didn’t want to say goodbye. Not to Rose and definitely not Cameron. I would never dare tell him but he now held a special part of my heart. A place no one could replace.

 After about twenty minutes I slipped out of the shower and into my orange towel. I slipped on a pair of jean shorts and a graphic t-shirt before drying my hair. I pulled it into a bun and walked out of the washroom to find Cameron sitting on my bed patiently. As I walked out he looked up at me giving me a faint smile.

 “I’m sorry.” He stated guilt recognizable in his voice. I smiled and told him it was all right. His face was unforgettable. His eyes lit up as if he had just won an ‘Aston Martin.’

 “We should probably get ready to go…” he said smiling like an idiot.

 “Ya… about that. I’m not-“ I said looking into his brown eyes. But after looking into his delighted and joyful chocolate eyes I couldn’t tell him. I just couldn’t disappoint him.

  I nodded as if agreeing to get ready to go. I decided to pack and pretend to go but before they got on their three-hour train to Buñol, I would ditch. I took a deep breath as Cameron left me alone to pack. I had only ten minutes left till we would have to leave for the station.

 * * *

Rose walked in handing me a slice of toast and smiling. “Ready?” I nodded. I quickly munched on the slice of toast before we both headed to the lobby with our luggage. After noticing my arrival Landon scowled as we all piled into the taxi. As if I didn’t feel bad enough Cameron pushed me in beside Landon. We sat beside each other -only centimeters apart- for a hold half hour until we reached the station. Cameron helped drag my bag as we waited at the station.

 What would I do? How would I ditch without them noticing? What would Cameron think?

 It was odd, Cameron had become more quite and anger looking since our talk. He had left my room joyful but when I reached the lobby he had a mad and angered expression on his face.  I knew his anger wasn’t towards me since he helped me with my luggage. Maybe he and Landon got into a fight? Hopefully not because of me.

 The train made its annoying whistle sound as it stopped at our station. We waited as different people entered the train. The conductor made sure that children and the elderly went first. I watched, as others started entering. We all started walking towards and lined up behind a happy couple.

 Slowly Rose and Landon boarded the train after the couple. Cameron followed after them but waited for me after he got on. I froze, I neither moved towards or away from the train. Setting down his luggage on the train. Cameron walked out towards me.

 “Come on!” he said trying to pull me towards the train. I didn’t even move an inch. It was as if my feet were dry cement. I stood staring at him as he franticly tried to push and pull me.

 “Cameron go” I told him, only to receive a confused look in return. I sighed; this was going to be harder than I thought.

 "I am not going with you guys. I’ll just be holding you guys back. Plus this was suppose to be a trip for friends not “outsiders”

 “Your not an outsider! I don’t care what Landon thinks!” he said. … Wait what?

 “You know?” I asked confused.

 “Of course I know! Why else would I be in a annoyed mood?” he said as if it were obvious.

 “How?” I asked, still unclear of how he knew.

 “Rose had over heard Landon and you arguing yesterday at the amusement park. She didn’t tell me until this morning at breakfast when she confronted Landon about it. He admitted to saying those hurtful and rude things to you and that’s when I couldn’t handle it anymore. I got mad and we got into a pretty large fight.” He explained. I felt guilty, because of me he and Landon got into a fight.

 “You two have been friends since you guys were in grade three and you got into a fight with him because of me-a girl you met 5 days ago-“ I scolded him.

 “But what he said was wrong.” He stated. I frowned and felt a tears slip from my eyes.

 “Bye Cameron, I know when I’m not wanted and Landon obviously doesn’t want me here.” I said my eyes filling up with tears. I hated crying in front of people. I quickly turned away before Cameron could see. I pulled on my bag and was about to walk away when Cameron grabbed me by my waist turning me around. I was now facing him our lips inches apart. Closed my eyes as I felt his lips brush my cheek. His lips gently touched my cheek and then my ear.

  “I want you to come.” He whispered sweetly in my ear, sending shiver down my spine. He grabbed my bag and loaded it on to the train. The train whistle blew signaling the departure of the train. I watched as Cameron grabbed my hand pulling me onto the train. We both entered just before the doors shut. I looked into his sparkling brown eyes and he looked into mine. I stood their losing track of time in his chocolate brown eyes.

 “You guys gonna stare at each other all day?” Rose asked with a wink. I blushed bight red as I heard Cameron sexily chuckle. Everything was absolutely perfect! Landon walked in behind Rose scowling and glaring at me.  Not!

~ShirinForever