to the stars (Camren titanic AU)

6."no. I'm from the Miami Florida Jauregui's, actually."

Camila's POV

There was a knock on the door, followed by Harry's voice calling my name – " Camila, are you ready to go?"

"I am, Harry." – I replied back, marching finely towards the door to let Harry in. However, as soon as he fixed his eyes on me, he went completely pale and motionless. After a few seconds without response, I had to clear my throat and call him back to existence – "Harry?"

"Ah-What?"

"Are you okay?"

"Ah..." – There was silence for a couple more seconds, causing me to lose a bit of my God-gifted patience and snapped my fingers at him – "Ah, yes! I mean what? I mean wow. I mean, you-you look very beautiful tonight."

"Why thank you very much, Harry ,I indeed picked my best dress to put on tonight."

"And-and your hair looks different too."

"Well, that's because I decided to release my hair from the imprisonment of those insufferable ribbons mother enjoys making me wear. At least for tonight."

"Won't she get mad at you when she immediately realizes your hair is not perfectly tied up?"

"To be quite honest, Harry, I do not care at all tonight." I said uncaringly to The stalky boy.

"Why are you so excited about tonight?"

"We-Well" – I faltered, shifting my vision between every article in the room, trying to come up with the reason of why I was so excited about this particular dinner. The thing was, it was just that, another dinner surrounded by the insufferable dynasty of fellow wealthy comrades. But there was the addition of Lauren, the only variation of the night. It made me wonder, even though I already knew the answer in the back of my mind and heart, if the reason of my enthusiasm and anticipation for the occasion was in fact due Lauren's future presence. An answer had yet to be formulated, but thankfully, Shawn came to my rescue.

"Good evening, Mr. Styles. It is not my intention to interrupt your conversation, but I believe it is time for me to escort you both to your awaiting mother, Miss. Cabello." Shawn explain in his service voice.

"Oh, yes, thank you Shawn. We better go, Harry. I don't need mother losing her mind over something other than the way my hair is styled tonight."

Before giving Harry an opportunity to protest, I took his arm into mine and started walking as fast as I could, Shawn trying to catch up with us with heavy steps. Looking down at our joined limbs, Harry spoke – "Hey! You found the ring." – He smiled down at me.

"Yes, I did. Lo' happened to retrieve it yesterday night after we left, and she saved it for me."

Harry furrowed his brow and looked down at me.

"I thought her name was 'Lauren'"

"Well, Harry, I do think ' Lo' suits her better."

Upon reaching our destination I slowed our pace, letting a very tired Shawn place himself in front of us, so mother wouldn't think mr Mendes wasn't doing his job correctly.

Dr. Mahone, Mother and Sofi were already waiting for us on Boat Deck, a considerable amount of clothes covering them up. I hadn't realized it was getting colder by the minute, and my fine dress didn't offer any protection against the chilly conditions. But when Sofi offered me her small coat, I couldn't help but decline. Harry received the same response when he offered me his. I wanted to look my best that day.

For Lauren.

Realization of what was going through my mind finally reached my mind. Women were not supposed to impress other women, unless they wanted to cause envy. But I, of course, did not want to instigate that sentiment on Lauren. I wanted to prompt a different kind of feeling in her. A different variety of feelings, the same combination of the diverse and confusing emotions I was experiencing quietly.