Fools

Chapter 5- ill protect you

*Lauren's POV*


"Hey Lauren, what's up?" Vero asked as I picked up my phone and clicked answer, excusing myself from the girls for a moment.


"I can talk to you about anything right?" My voice quivered a bit, I was afraid of what she would say when I told her about my crush on Camz.


"Of course, what's going on? You seem distressed."


"Okay here goes, I kinda um....have a crush on Camila..." I said barely above a whisper.


"Wow look who finally decided to come clean with their feelings," she said with a laugh and then became serious again, "out of curiosity, why are you coming to me with this?"


"Look Vero, I see the way you look at Lucy, it's not just a friend way and I know I look at Camila with that same stare. You're the only one I knew who would understand, so please...don't get mad because I brought up you and Luce, I just need you." I whispered, half expecting her to hang up on me at the mere mention of her and Lucy's relationship


Instead I heard her sigh, "you're right Laur, me and Lucy do have something, something that I find magical, it makes me feel like I'm on a high every time I'm around her, and by the way I see you looking at Camila, I know you have those same feelings towards her as I do towards Lucy."


"What...what do I do?"


"Wow, is Lauren Jauregui really this nervous over a girl she's known for what, three years now?" She asked playfully


"Nervous? More like fucking scared."


"Well Laur, my advice is to tell her, take her to a special place, or just do it out of nowhere. Do what your heart wants you to do, stop thinking and over analyzing things for once. Take charge of your feelings and go for it. Sure Camila may be surprised, but Lauren you don't understand that she gives you the same look."


"S....she does...?"


"All the time, her eyes are always on you when you aren't looking just like yours are always on her when she's not looking. Go for it Lauren, don't stop wasting time."


"Thank you Vero." Is all I said at the end, I was at a loss of words


"No problem Lauren, I'll talk to you later, I have some things to do. Byeeeee!" The phone call ended and there I stood on my front porch, taking in everything she said to me. She was right, I had to stop over thinking and over analyzing every situation I face. I looked out across the rode, my eyes fixed on the sky. It was a beautiful color, mixed with oranges and pinks and purples and of course blues, it was mesmerizing.


The wind lightly blew, causing the leaves on trees to slightly sway back and fourth. Cars drove by and people walked by, having conversations of their owns. I took a deep breath, allowing the outside smell to gather in my nose, my thoughts going out to everyone that walked by me. I wondered if any of them were in love with their best friends too or if any of them had just gone through a bad break up.


"Lo?" A soft voice said behind me and I turned to see Camila standing at my front door, those beautiful brown eyes filled with interest.


"Yeah Camz?" I replied, my eyes locked with hers


"You've been out here for a while...."


"Yeah I know, I just got off the phone with Vero and I felt like taking in the scenery."


"Of course you did," Camila said playfully a smile playing on her lips, "wanna come inside and watch a movie with the rest of the girls. They've decided to watch a scary movie since it's daytime and they figured it wouldn't freak us out as much, although you and me both know ill be cuddling up into your side."


I smiled at her words, it was nice to know that when she got scared she'd come to me so I could protect her. "I'd love to." I responded and she held her hand out which I gladly took, our hands fitting together perfectly. I couldn't help but smile like an idiot at her touch, she was so amazing. I shut my front door lightly and she led me over to the couch, taking a spot and pulling me down while the rest of the girls settled down, Normani winking at me when she saw my hand intertwined with Camila's.


I rolled my eyes and looked at the TV, pressing play on the remote. With in minutes the movie became gory and despite the girls earlier thoughts, it was still as scary in the daytime. Normani and Ally were snuggled up together while Dinah hugged a pillow, tears in her eyes. And I guess you could tell where Camila was, she was in my lap practically, her head buried into the crook of my neck, her brown hair falling on my chest.


I held her close, feeling her tremble beneath me from fear. Every once in a while she'd glance at the TV and whimper at the gory and scary scenes that would pop up. At that moment, my mind was no longer on the movie. It was no longer on the other girls who were practically screaming. It was no longer on anything but Camila, it was Camila this Camila that and honestly I couldn't stop myself from thinking about her.


Seeing her this scared, this vulnerable, made me know that I wanted to forever protect her. I want to protect her from anything that can harm her. I want to protect her from the harsh words of mean kids and from heartbreak. I wanted to be the one who could have her heart and make sure it would forever be safe and intact. She was the one I wanted, it wanted to kiss her, hug her, and always be there to tell her it's okay.


I wrapped my arm a little tighter around her waist and she must've noticed because she looked right up at me, a small smile on her lips. I saw tears coming down her face and I lifted my free hand up to wipe them away with the pads of my thumb. She buried her head back into my chest and I kissed her head, mumbling "don't worry, it's just a movie. I'll protect you from everything bad."


I looked over at the other girls who had now turned their attention to me and Camila, looks of awe on their faces. I smiled shyly and watched the movie, not wanting to be started at uncomfortably. Soon the movie ended and all the girls let out a relieved sigh, except Camila who was content on staying in my arms since she was too scared.


"Camzi," I whispered in her ear, "it's all over."


"Too scary." She muttered and nuzzled her head against me again.


The other girls left the room, muttering 'we'll leave you two alone' on their way out to the kitchen. "Camz, it's okay, I've got you." I said as I pushed her back lightly so our eyes could meet.


Her bottom lip pouted slightly and I frowned, "I don't like those movies, Lo..."


"I know I'm sorry Camz, how about we go get some food from the kitchen and forget about it."


She nodded and we stood up, she began to walk away before coming to a sudden stop. She turned back around and hugged me tightly. "Thank you for protecting me," was all she said before she walked back into the kitchen. "Always..." I muttered and followed behind.








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ITS ALMOST COMING TO THE TIME WHEN LAUREN CONFESSES HER FEELINGS