Are You There? ("Those Eyes" sequel, Camren Fan Fic)

Chapter 15: Party Time?

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Guysss I just realized the girls will be in New York for Camila's birthday, and that's an extremely weird coincidence haha #camrengametoostrong2014
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Camila's POV:

There's only one thing left to finish the gift, so I say goodbye to Dinah and leave the apartment. I start walking through the crowded streets of L.A. by myself when I bump into someone. "Oh God, I'm so sorry!" I say picking up the things we dropped. "Its okay, don't worry." She answers standing up. "Oh my God, Camila!" She suddenly squeals and hugs me. "Alexa Ferrer what are you doing here?" I say excitedly hugging her tight. "Its Lauren's birthday, are you kidding? We're here for the party!" She answers with a huge smile. "We?" I ask confused and she giggles. "Wow, you're getting hotter by the second." Vero says walking towards us. "Hey Vero." I say nervously as she hugs me. "I can't believe Lauren let you go, you're looking hotter than ever." She says staring me down. The last time I saw Vero she kissed me and that almost ruined my relationship with Lauren at the time. "Thanks, you guys look great too." I tell them trying to hide my evident nerves. "Is Lauren home? We wanted to surprise her before her family gets here." Alexa asks me. I haven't seen her family since before the videos happened and I'm sure they hate me so much now. "No, I think she's with Cole." I answer forcing a smile. "So Lauren and you are done? For good?" Alexa asks me frowning. "Yeah, we didn't work out, but Cole is a great guy and I'm back together with Austin, so everything's cool." I answer and Vero chuckles. "I thought I would finally have a chance with you, but I'm sure I can handle Austin Mahone, how old is he? Twelve?" She says laughing and Alexa elbows her. I always really liked Alexa, but Vero is kind of annoying sometimes, most of the time to be honest. "I always knew there was something between you two, Lauren doesn't look at anyone the way she looks at you, and that made me a little jealous." She adds with a smirk. "Yeah, but things happen for a reason. Look, I should get going guys, there's stuff I need to do. But I'll see you at the party!" I say hugging both of them. "Maybe we can finish what I started the last time we partied together." Vero says as I walk away. I don't even turn to face her because the blush on my cheeks is way too embarrassing. They're both beautiful, but Vero is look more stunning than usual. She's so intimidating, I can't even look at her without getting nervous as hell. And the fact that she constantly flirts with me doesn't make it any easier.

"Hi, I'm here to pick up a cake." I say leaning against the pastry shop's counter. "What's your name?" The guy who works there asks me. "Camila Cabello." I say almost whispering in case someone in the shop knows who I am, but I fail. "Oh my God, I almost didn't recognize you, but I love you, I'm a huge fan!" A girl standing next to me says hugging me. "Hey thank you! I love you too!" I say sweetly. "Here's your cake Ms. Cabello." The guy says handing me a white box. "Thank you!" I say with a smile and pay him. "Is that for Lauren's birthday?" She asks me excitedly. "Yeah, it is." I answer with a smile. "Aww that's so cute! I'm so sad you guys broke up, but once a Camren shipper, always a Camren shipper." She says laughing. "Don't tell anyone, but you're right, forever a Camren shipper." I say winking at her and leave the store with the white box in my hands. Tonight may be the last chance I have for making things right with Lauren, I can't screw this up by letting something stupid like Vero's flirting get into my head.

Lauren's POV:

"Cole I really got to go, I'll see you in like three hours." I say giggling as Cole kisses my neck. "I know, but I don't want to let you go." He answers with a grin. We have been parked in front of my apartment for twenty minutes, but he doesn't want to let me go inside. We spent our second night in a row together, and things are better than ever. I haven't felt like this in such a long time, these butterflies in my stomach every time he kisses me or smiles at me, its crazy. He makes me truly happy, and I hadn't been like that in a while, besides its my fucking birthday and I'll see my family today again! "Cole I have to go get ready and set everything up." I say fixing my messy hair. "I love how you say that." He says smirking. "Say what?" I ask smiling. "My name, it sounds so sexy when you say it." He answers putting a strand of my hair behind my ear. "Well Cole, I love you." I say pecking his lips. "I love you too." He says rubbing my blushed cheek. "But I really have to go, I'll call you later, okay?" I tell him and he nods. "Okay, but when I give you my gift you'll never leave me again." He adds winking. "We'll see about that." I say biting my lip and then finally get out of his car after a final kiss. I'm really liking where our relationship is going. Its like someone finally gets me, and that's an incredible feeling. I walk into our apartment with a huge smile on my face, which quickly fades when I see Ingrid behind the door. "Lauren where were you?" She asks crossing his arms. "Umm... I was..." I start stuttering like an idiot. "Hey Lauren, did you find everything for the party?" Camila asks walking towards the kitchen. "Yeah! That, I was buying the things for tonight, Cole will bring everything later." I tell Ingrid faking a smile. Camila saved my ass once more. "Well you should've let me know you were going out." She says frowning. "Yeah, I know, I'm really sorry." I answer looking at the ground. "Its okay. Now come here." She says pulling me in for a hug. "Happy birthday Lauren, I hope you have a good one." She says sweetly. "Thank you Ingrid." I answer with my best smile. "I'll be right back, let me get your gift." She adds walking to her room. Well that went better than expected, no doubt about that. I walk to join Camila in the kitchen and thank her for saving me, she didn't have to do it considering we had a huge fight a yesterday. "Hey, thanks about that." I tell her smiling. "Yeah, no problem." She says eating a bag of chips. Our eyes connect for what feels like an eternity, and she instinctively bites her bottom lip. "And umm... Happy birthday, I'll be here tonight." She says with a shy smile. "Come here you dork." I tell her hugging her tight. "I know we have been fighting a lot lately, but you're my best friend and nothing will change that, okay?" I tell her almost whispering. I hadn't had her close like this in a while, and it feels weird, it makes me remember about old times. "I know, I'm sorry I've been acting so stupid this past few weeks. Its just... Really overwhelming." She answers staring into my eyes again. The depth of her chocolate orbs makes my heart rush. Suddenly someone clears her throat, making us come back to reality. "Happy birthday Lauren." Ingrid says walking towards us and hands me a gift. I quickly unwrap it and find a big green book. "I thought you'd like it, its about a girl who's afraid to let go, but when she shows her true self, its impossible not to love her." She says staring at me with a soft smile. "Aww thank you so much, I love it." I tell her hugging her again. I can't believe I was a bitch to her for so long, she's literally one of the sweetest people I know. After a long hug she walks back to her room and I'm still a little overwhelmed because of the amazingly kind gesture. "I got you something too, but I'll give it to you later." Camila says making me look into her eyes again. "You didn't have to get me anything Camz." I tell her sighing. "Of course I did! You gave me the best birthday of my life in New York, the least I could do was get you something." She answers with a soft smile. Her birthday was probably one of the best days of my life, and I hate that she makes me remember that day. "But things were different back then." I say softly. "I don't care, you're still my best friend." She answers and bites her lip. My heart starts to rush for some reason, and the butterflies in my stomach come back. What the hell is going on with me? Suddenly someone knocks on our front door, making me and Camila look away. "I'll get that." She says walking to the door. I take a deep breath trying to sort my feelings, that was pretty intense to say the least. "Where's the birthday girl?" I hear a familiar voice and then see Vero and Alexa running towards me. "Oh my God, guys what are you doing here?" I ask hugging both of them. "We came to party, are you kidding?" Vero says giggling. "I missed you guys so much! Thank you for coming." I say smiling like an idiot. "No problem! Besides I wanted to see her again too." She adds pointing at Camila, who's standing a few feet away from us. "Vero please don't." I say seriously. "God, loosen up! I was kidding." She says chuckling, but Camila seems a little uncomfortable. "But I'm serious, she's off-limits." I say staring into her eyes. I know her, she's a flirt and she couldn't care less about other people's feelings. She's one of my best friends, and I love her to death, but I don't trust her. The last time she and Camila were alone she kissed her, even though back then she didn't know we were together. "Lauren I know, but you could've at least let me know you were dating. I wouldn't have kissed her if I knew, and I'm sorry about that. But damn, Camz, you're looking hot babe." She says with a grin. "Thanks Vero, so are you." Camila says rolling her eyes. "See? She has a sense of humor, unlike you." She adds and I feel my cheeks burning. "We'll come back later Lo, you need to get ready and shit." Alexa says easing the mood. "Yeah, I'll see you guys later." I say smiling at Alexa. She's always there to calm Vero down, I'm actually really lucky to have her. "Bye Camz, I'll see you later." Vero says winking and Camila just laughs. "I'll see you girls." She adds walking to her room. "Vero please, I'm begging you. She's my ex-girlfriend and I don't want you to hurt her." I say taking a deep breath. "Lauren I'm just kidding, I won't touch her okay? I know she's this precious little thing, don't worry." She says before walking out of the apartment. God, I don't know what to do about her. She has always had a thing for Camila, we all know that, but I don't know what she's capable of doing.