Can I trust you? (Shacam)

Chapter 32

Shannon POV

"Shannon, are you okay? What happened?" Cammie said as soon as she saw me. I couldn't even mutter any words. I just took a step into the doorway to fall into her arms. Before I could do that, though, I noticed that she wasn't alone. 

I stopped and tried to gather myself. "Oh- I'm sorry. I shouldn't be here," I say, immediately realizing how bad of an idea this was. Not only was this a bad idea because she's not alone, but it's bad because I'm jealous that she's not alone. 

I start to back out of the door, but before I could turn to leave she grabbed my arm, "It's not how it looks, I promise. And even if it was you could still come to me." She tried to reassure me. Who was this girl then? There were blankets and pillows all over the couch and floor, they definitely looked like they were getting pretty comfortable together. "Let's talk in my room," she said and without waiting for my answer she dragged me to her room.

She shut her bedroom door and led me to sit on her bed. "Tell me what happened. What are you doing here?" She said. 

It took me a moment to say anything. The tears started coming out before the words even would. "She- she must have f-found out that w-we were together today," I said in a full sob. I cried into my hands and then into her as she pulled me into her chest. 

"What did she do to you, Shannon?" She said, quietly. Her voice was soothing but I could tell that there was anger underneath it. 

I slowly pulled away from her. I paused to look at her, debating whether or not I really wanted her to see this. In the end, I knew she wasn't going to stop pestering me until I showed her, so I stood up. I pulled off the hoodie that I had on and lifted my shirt. My entire midriff was exposed and I turned slowly so she could see the bruises on my side, opposite the ones from earlier. I closed my eyes so that I couldn't see her reaction, but I heard her gasp. She turned me and grabbed my face. I flinched and opened my eyes. She had tears in her eyes and she was staring into mine. 

"What are you going to do Shannon?" A tear fell to her cheek, "You can't go back to her." She was right, I knew she was right, but I didn't say anything. "Just stay here tonight, okay? You can stay in my bed." 

I also knew that saying yes was a bad idea, but I did it anyway. For some reason, Cammie was the person that I wanted to save me from this. "Cammie," I said as she began walking out the door, suddenly remembering that there was still someone on the couch, "you can stay in here." 

She was hesitant, as she should have been. We both knew it was a bad idea. "Are you sure, Shannon? That doesn't seem like a good id-" 

I don't even let her finish, I know it's a bad idea, but I let her anyway, "I'm sure."

Cammie POV

My heart feels like it's going to beat out of my chest when Shannon offers to let me sleep in the same bed as her. She climbs into bed, looking exhausted. She's careful with her movements, so I can tell how much pain she is in. 

I go to the bathroom and get changed, when I come back out Shannon is almost asleep. I crawl into bed next to her, leaving a comfortable space between us. I can't even sleep, though. I just lay there staring at the ceiling, processing what has just happened. This all happened so fast. This morning I wasn't even sure if Shannon and I would ever speak again and now she's sleeping in my bed. I feel so happy that she chose to confide in me, but I'm completely confused as to what I am supposed to do. I want to help her, but I don't know how to do that as just her friend, and frankly, I don't think she does, either. 

I am completely lost in thought when I feel Shannon lean her head on my shoulder. "Stop thinking so loud, Cammie. Just go to sleep," she mumbles. 

Every part of me wants wrap my arms around her and feel her warmth against mine, but I know I can't. I stop myself by turning to my side, giving her my back. I still can't fall asleep, though. I lay there for a few more minutes when I decide there's no use. I'll just go in my office and put this energy to use instead of drowning myself in my own sad thoughts. 

Just when I'm about to get up I feel her arms wrap around my waist. Feeling her body so close to mine makes my breath hitch and my body feel numb. I feel so weak that all I can do is let her move my body. She gently pulls me closer to her, turning me slightly so I'm almost on my back again. She's still half asleep, but awake enough to know what she's doing. "Stay," she mumbles. 

I can feel my heartbeat pulsating throughout my entire body. "Should we be doing this, Shan?" I ask her quietly, already knowing that we both know the answer. 

"Just tonight," she whispers and I nod. I wasn't going to say no to her. 

She brings her chin up to rest on my shoulder so that our faces are inches apart, I want to kiss her so bad. She leans into my ear a little and whispers "thank you, Cam" placing a small kiss on my cheek. 

A/N

I was feeling nice so I decided to upload this chapter early. Enjoy!! Keep commenting, it motivates me to update more :)