Think Again (Camren)

Innocence Lost

Sofia's PoV

I sat across from her at the restaurant she chose to have our date. She looked different but not in a bad way. No, she looked very grown up. Her brown hair was swept back in a loose clip, her eyes were being complimented by the nice blue eye shadow and her lips were a natural tone. "You look really beautiful," I murmured and she ducked her head, blushing.

"Thank you," she softly spoke and bit her lip, looking at my buttoned up shirt I had borrowed from Camila, "you look absolutely stunning."

It was my turn to blush as I ducked my own head down, reading over the menu. "What made you pick this place out?" It was an Italian restaurant with a very expensive taste.

"Never been here before," Sammy shrugged and took a sip of her water while looking around, "thought we could share this together."

"It's a very nice place," I offered politely, my fingers skimming over hers briefly before pulling back. When I did pull back, she grabbed my hand and stroked the back with her thumb, not letting go.

"I don't want to hide anymore Sofi," Sammy breathed, "I don't know what that entails, but I just know that I hate hiding us."

"Are you sure?" I asked carefully. "This is a big deal Sam, I mean, I know I'm ready but are you sure?"

Sammy laughed softly and nodded. "Would I be bringing you here if I wasn't? Holding your hand?"

I smirked. "We're in the city, no one really knows us here."

"Sofi," she sighed and squeezed my hand, "when we get back home, I'll drive up to Johnny's and kiss you senseless, will that help you believe me?"

I sat there in shock. "You would?"

"Yes." Sammy chuckled and let go of my hand to move as the waiter came by. "Um, we'd like two Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken Souvlaki," she looked at me as I nodded, confirming that was what I'd love to have.

The waiter nodded and excused himself. "So, how was the rest of your day?" I asked.

"Your eyes are so gorgeous in the candle light." Sammy blushed at her own words, "Sorry, I wasn't supposed to say that out loud."

I chuckled softly and licked my lips. "Well," I looked at her appreciatively, "thank you."

It grew silent before she realized I had asked her a question. She giggled nervously and answered, "pretty good. I had to stack like, a ton of shelves with book returns but it was nice. Being a part time librarian has its perks."

"Like quiet time?" I smiled and bit my lip. "Oh," I realized I had yet to tell her the big news on Austin walking in on Camila in Lauren's bed with the lack of clothing, "since this is our date and all, I'll only bring this up once in case I don't get a chance," her blue eyes peered at me curiously and I hesitated briefly but continued, "Austin knows about Camila and Lauren so it may be a little tense for a while."

"I see," she nodded and frowned, "well as long as they can just stick it out together, I'm sure they have nothing to worry about."

"Camila isn't exactly out of the closet," I raised an eyebrow, "and Lauren still has to live with Austin for another five months."

"True," Sammy nodded in agreement and inhaled sharply, "at least they have us, right? We're on their side, so that's a start."

My heart swelled and I felt my stomach flip slightly. "I really like you."

Sammy grinned and tilted her side in a cute way. "Good, because I really like you too."

I chuckled and sat back in my chair, staring into the eyes that held mine.