The Runaway

Chapter 14

Charlie's POV

When Bri left with Cam, Matt wasted no time to sit next to me on the bed. He attempted to take my hand but I rejected without a second thought. I do have feelings for Matt but I can't leave Taylor... He is amazing. Matt spoke with fluency, and I could tell it was coming from the heart. As soon as he told me he didn't know how he was living without me my heart sped up. He assured that he could like me more than Taylor does.. which I thought was nearly impossible. I know that Matt would be an amazing boyfriend If I gave him the chance, but I have Taylor. I don't know why, but by the time Matt had finished pouring his feelings out to me, I had a change in heart. He sat there staring at me, awaiting a responce. It took me a while to finally decide, but I let my heart decide for me. "I would love to go on a date with you Matthew Lee Espinosa." The grin on his face stretched from ear to ear as he leaned in for a bear hug. I hugged him back, letting go quickly. "I will pick you up tonight, dress in something casual. Thankyou so much for this chance Charlie, you won't regret it I promise." He pecked me on the cheek without giving me the chance to reject, and ran out the door. I was left in the silence of my room, alone to think about what's going to occur tonight. I somewhat hope that the date will make it clear to me who I want, but I know it will not be that easy. I don't want Taylor to find out from someone else and get mad, so I decided to walk to his room. Hopefully he will allow me to just get the date over with so Matt will leave me alone. I am almost to Taylor's door and I begin hearing laughing. I rushed to knock slightly on the door, backing up a few steps as I do so. Carter answered the door to my suprise, and I pushed him out of the way to get to Taylor. He was sitting up on his bed, seeming to be watching tv. He turned around and smiled at me "Goodmorning beautiful" I forgot that it was still 11 in the morning. "Hey Taylor, can we talk... in private?" Carter seemed to get the hint and said "I'm gonna go down to the lobby and see if there are any hot chicks." Taylor and I laughed in unison at his remark, and he closed the door. I had almost forgotten about the laughing I heard in the hallway, but It wasn't coming from this room so It didn't matter. "I have to tell you something." His eyes focused on me, gesturing me to continue. "Well, Matt has been telling me that he liked me a lot lately. He asked me on a date and I felt really bad so I said yes. It's tonight, but don't worry. I still really like you Taylor, I just want to get this out of the way." My stomach twisted from my nervousness. I watched Taylor's eyes on mine; they changed to a darker shade. "What the fuck Charlie, so now you're just gonna go on a date with Matt? Just because he has feelings for you doesn't mean you have to frikin go out with him. You know what? Go have fun I'll find a girl to go on a date with. Maybe I'll even ask Bri out?" My heart shattered, how could he take this situation so badly? Anger pushed through my skin, making me almost slap him across the face. He would never go after my bestfriend would he? Besides, Bri has Nash and Cam to deal with already. "Fine, go right ahead. Ask out Bri see if I care. I'm only going on a date with Matt because I felt bad Taylor! It doesn't mean I like him or that we have a thing. I like you, and I thought you liked me too. Whatever, bye." I heard Taylor yelling my name as I exited the room, but I didn't care. I marched back to my room and layed down on my bed. Tears streamed down before I could stop them. I haven't lost Taylor have I? I didn't mean to make him this upset over a little date... I looked at the clock to see that It was only 11:30, so I decided on making an early lunch. I took out a banquet meal and shoved it in the provided microwave. As soon as It was cooked through, I sat down and ate. I reached to the mini fridge to grab a sprite but there were none left. Just my luck. I grabbed a lemonade instead and chugged it down. To pass some time, I searched through netflix and found a comedy movie. This was going to be a long day.

Briana's POV

I told Cam everything. He knows the reason I am here, how I am here. He knows my ugly past, he knows who my dad really is. He knows everything. When I first met the boys I thought they wouldn't like us if they knew we were runaways. Now that I am here In Cameron Dallas' arms, I realize he accepts me for who I am. I felt safe wrapped up inside him, and I never wanted to let go. The thought of my dad finding me.. It frightens me to death. He knows where I am hiding, and he will come back no doubt about it. However, I am trusting Cam to protect me. The thing is MAGCON is tomorrow and after that Cam will be leaving my side.. what will I do then? I try to push away the thought as Cam tightens his grip around me. I look over his shoulder to see 2:00 on the clock. I should probably get back to Charlie considering she has no idea what has occured this morning. Besides, I want to know what happened with her and Matt. I never told her this but I want her to choose Matt, It just seems like he cares for her more. "Although I would love to stay in your arms forever, I need to go back to Charlie and tell her everything." Cam shifted a tad so my head was pushed into his chest with more force. "I want you to stay with me for a little longer, please?" His voice put butterflies in my stomach and made my face hot. "Only a few more minutes" I gave away pretty easily, but in all honesty I don't want to leave. "Thankyou cutie" I could get used to being like this all day, having Cameron to myself. I could picture us doing this every day, laying with eachother, expressing our feelings. I know that I still have problems to face, including my dad and Nash, but right now all I want is Cameron. Time passed quicker than any other moment in my life. I looked at the clock to realize it was 3:30 already. I quickly pushed myself from Cam's side and bounced off the bed. He looked a little dissapointed which I get but we couldn't lay in bed all day anyway. "I'm sorry but I really have to go back to my room now, Charlie will probably be worrying. I'll come by later okay?" I was excited to reunite with Cam tonight, if I could. "It's fine I have things to do anyway. I would love for you to come back tonight. And Bri, thankyou for telling me everything, you really didn't have to. I know it was hard but I will always protect you." His reassurance warmed me up inside. "Thankyou Cam, see you tonight." I rushed out the door and down the hall to my room. When I turned the corner I bumped into Taylor and nearly fell down. "Oh my god sorry are you okay?" He laughed a little at his own apology but I was okay so I laughed too. "Yeah I'm fine, where are you heading?" "Actually I was coming to find you" Why would Taylor want to see me, is something wrong? "Is everything okay?" I asked, I was starting to get deeply concerned. "Tell me if everything is okay after this" I was confused at his comment before he pushed me up against the wall and attached his lips to mine. The shock frightened me and I pushed him away immediately. I heard my hotel room door open and I tried to squeeze out of Taylor's hold but It was too late. Charlie stood right outside the door; her eyes filled with tears. "How could you?"