the three of us {chim}

Piece 32

Author's POV

Capron stepped out of the car, rushing to Camille's side. He opened the door and grabbed her hand, carefully helping her out of the car. He laced their fingers together and guided Camille through the park.

"What are we doing at Cherry Park?" Camille reads the sign in the dark.

"Stop being so impatient." Camille playfully pushes him with her shoulder, never letting go of his hand.

"I'm not being impatient, it's a simple question." He pushes her back, laughing at her defending herself.

"You'll love it, don't worry." They walk in silence the rest of the way. Camille takes in the sight of the cherry blossom trees, now knowing where the park's name comes from. Capron takes in Camille, watching her eyes fill with joy at all the nature around them.

"Wow, look!" There is a group of people with lanterns, the ones that you set off in the air.

"Instead of looking..." Capron takes them to the middle of the crowd, taking a lantern for him and Camille.

"Together." Camille watches as the two teens hold onto the lantern with both their hands.

"Together." They look into each other's eyes, not being able to look away.

"3...2...1..." A man counts down as everyone releases their lantern.

Camille stands in front of Capron, his arms around her waist. Camille turns around, looking Capron in the eyes. They watch the everyone's lanterns fly away, making dreams come true.

"What'd you wish for?" Capron answers Camille with a kiss, but this time to her lips. She's taken back but responds immediately.

"For that." Camille smiles and blushes, Capron mirrors her actions.

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"Thank you." Camille whispers to Capron as they make their way back through the park to the car.

"For what?" Capron giggles at her.

"For making me smile. Only a few people are capable of that." Capron smiles and kisses Camille's cheek, making both of their butterflies soar high.

Capron, once again, helps Camille in the car.

"I don't really want to go back to campus. It's 12, the girls have to be asleep."

"We could go back to mine?" Camille gave Capron a questioning look.

"Your what?"

"My apartment." Camille's has dropped.

"Wait, you don't live on campus or with your parents?"

"No, I'm 16. My parents signed the lease and I pay for half the bills." Camille is shocked how someone her age can live on their own.

"Why not just live with your parents?"

"You wouldn't be asking me that if you have met them before." Camille didn't question him because she knows the feeling. She can't blame him for it wanting to live with them.