the three of us {chim}

Piece 13

Camille's POV

Cheryl took the news amazingly! She wasn't mad at me for taking her blood without telling her, thank god! It's been about a week since we were all relieved. I still had yet to tell my parents. It was the only thing holding me back from moving in with Cheryl and Kimberley.

We talked about me moving in a little bit this week. Cheryl really wants me to come live with them. I haven't seen them since I left later that day. I needed some space and time with my parents to think. They have texted and called me endlessly, but I haven't answered. I can't bare to look at the texts and listen to the voicemails, even though I want to so badly.  I still wasn't sure if they were okay with me living with them.  We're still very new to each other, only meeting a couple weeks ago.

I sat on my bed, processing everything that was going on in my head.  My brain was filled with all these scenarios, some good and some bad.  I don't know how to tell my parents, I don't want to hurt them.  I decided I needed to brighten up my mood, so I called one of the two people who can really make me smile these days.

*Ring, Ring*

"Hello?  Camille?!  Why haven't you answered any of my calls or texts, I've left about a million voicemails!" Kimberley's voice came into my head and straight to my heart.  Even though it wasn't her usual sweet tone, it still filled my heart.

"I'm sorry, there's just so much going on.  I was still unsure about a few things."

"What things?  Is everything okay at home?"

"That's what I'm unsure about...I'm not sure I can tell them.  I don't want to hurt them." I really didn't.  They weren't the worst people in the world, they didn't fully deserve to lose their child.  But then again, neither did Cheryl.

"You're going to s-stay with t-them?" I heard Cheryl's voice come over the phone.  Kimberley had put me on speaker to talk to the both of them.  Cheryl has never been a good silent crier, I could tell she had a few tears.

"No...I want to...I want to live with you guys.  You make me happy and you're my mother.  I want to get the chance to be with you properly.  I want to be with you guys, I really do." A few tears had started to come out of me as well.

"Would you like us to talk to them?  It could be easier if we were there with you.  How about that?" They were so sweet, they always cared about me.

"Yeah, okay." I sniffled hearing Cheryl mirror my sniffle over the phone.

"You guys are always so emotional." Kimberley started crying over the phone.  For a few minutes it was quiet, only a sniffle and hiccup every now and then from one of us.  But it wasn't awkward, it wasn't the feeling of not knowing what to say.  It was the feeling of just wanting to be around each other, even if it's just over the phone.

"I should go.  I have chores that I still haven't finished."

"Okay, sweetheart.  How's coffee tomorrow?  The diner at 8?" Nope.  Because guess what?  Oh yeah, my parents will be at work.  Shocker!

"My parents have work at 8.  Hows 7:30?"

"Perfect, we'll see you and your parents then.  Don't cry anymore tonight, okay?" Kimberley's voice was back to its sweet angelic harmonies.  It was the sweetest music to my ears.

"Okay." I could tell that Kimberley took the phone off speaker, Cheryl's voice was inaudible.

"Okay, goodn-" I was quick to cut her off.  The only thing that would stop my tears tonight was the sound of Cheryl's voice.

"Wait.  Can I talk to Cheryl before you go?"

"Of course, Cheryl she wants to talk to you." The last part was a little unheard, she was handing the phone to Cheryl.

"Hey...don't cry, babe."

"Then you have to stop crying too." We laughed and finally settled down.

"Tomorrow I'm going to be right there.  Right next to you, I'll even hold your hand if you want us to.  I want you to be ready to tell them, I don't want to pressure you into anything.  I don't want to make you live with us if you don't want to." I knew all this, but it was reassuring knowing that she cared like that.  I still couldn't believe it, I was talking to my Mum.  My Mum.

"I want to, seriously.  I really do, I just don't want to hurt my parents feelings." It's not like they cared anyway.

"I understand.  You should get some sleep, I'll see you tomorrow?"

"See you tomorrow."

"Goodnight, sweets."

"Goodnight." I waited a few seconds before hanging up the phone.  I wanted to be with them, I never realize how much they mean to me until I don't have them.

I put my phone on the table.  I was pretty stressed.  School started soon, but I don't know where I'll be by then.  I am going to miss Summer, it wasn't that bad.  I made a bunch of neighborhood friends and we hung out all Summer break.

I decided to go get my favorite snack ever.  I usually eat it when I need some happiness.  I go down to the kitchen, my parents still not home.  I look at the clock on the oven and it reads 10:30 PM.  They'll be home soon, I'm guessing.  I go back to making my snack, turning on the Keurig we have.  I made the black coffee adding hazelnut cream, but no sugar.  I slowly poured in the cream, watching it rise up with angelic designs.  I went to the cabinet and stood on my tiptoes to reach the jar of biscoff.  (A/N: Biscoff is this stuff that's like peanut butter.  It's a cookie spread and if you haven't had it you haven't lived life!).  It was my favorite combo.

I sat at our dining room table grabbing the iPad off the counter.  I turned on Netflix and started watching Friends.  It's my favorite show, it always makes me laugh.  I took my spoon and took a big spoonful of the biscoff and washed it down with the coffee.  It's a weird combo, but one night we didn't have any food because the parcel never came and I just grabbed that and it kinda became my trademark.  My parents think it's crazy but I don't really care, I love it.  Sometimes when I'm not home I crave it, like the other night when I was with Cheryl and Kimberley.

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It was about 12 now, I hadn't realized the time had passed so quickly.  I went back up to my room seeing a text from Mum and 5 from Kimberley.

Mum: Your Father and I are stuck at work, don't stay up too late.

Kimberley: Can't wait to see you tomorrow! X

Kimberley: I'm excited for you to come home with us, I hope you are too! Xxxx

Kimberley: You can have whatever room you want. :)

Kimberley: We will make sure that you are comfortable with us, I just want you to know that. Xx

Kimberley: Have a good sleep, love ya sweetheart! Xx <3

I loved the pet name she had for me and the fact that she still called me it over text is even more adorable.  Also, I could tell it was the playful kind of "love ya" because we wouldn't say the actual three words to each other.  It had to be perfect timing for everything.  I want tomorrow to come sooner, because that means I will finally be a part of their lives and them a part of mine.