Stuck // ag & cd

Chapter 22

I yawned and woke up with popcorn everywhere.

Cameron was still sleeping and had his arm slung around my shoulder, with his lips parted. I smiled and kissed his cheek.

I got up to clean the mess and put a blanket on him. I went inside the house to take a shower and changed into my pj's. I brushed my teeth and ate breakfast. I watched some tv until Cameron came in. He seemed annoyed.

"What's wrong?" I asked. He rolled his eyes. "Don't be an idiot, Ari." I stood up. "I'm not an idiot. What's the point of being mad at a person when they don't know what they did wrong?" I cringed. I put my empty plate in the sink and washed it. "You tell the whole world that we both are in Boca Raton. Why?" I dried my hands and clenched my fist. "What's wrong with that? I didn't tell the whole world that, I just said I was hanging around with an old friend." He sighed. "You don't get it, after we broke up and you ignored me for a while, I got pissed and took it on twitter, vented about relationships and such. Didn't you see it?"

My heart shattered into a million pieces.

"You--vented about our relationship and made me look bad? Then now you're asking for another apology again, and now we're together, but you don't want the world to know again?" I scoffed. "You've changed, Cam. I don't understand, you say you miss me but now you don't? Make up your mind!" I cringed and walked to my room. I slammed and locked the door. I sit on the dresser next to the bed. A minute later I hear a knock on the door. "Ari...I didn't mean that, you don't understand." My face was getting hotter. I walk to the door angrily and swing it open. "Don't understand what? I understand you're embarrassed of me, you don't have to be sorry. I don't need this bullshit." I could feel my face hot, holding tears back. I take a step towards him. "Why didn't you like the fact that we were together again?" I whisper. I look down.

"It's because," he breathed, "I don't want the whole world to know about us again. I want you all to myself in my arms, no distractions, only us. We do have fans of course, but, I don't know. I don't know how they'll respond about us being together again, and how they'll feel. I don't want to hurt them, Ari, I care about them." He slipped his hand through mine and squeezed it. "You don't know how much I've missed you all these years, Ari. I was yearning for your smile, laugh, and your adorable personality. I wanted to prove that I truly do miss you. I was too nervous to face you in person because I didn't want to hurt you or your family. I loved you too much to." He looked me in the eyes. I had tears coming down my cheeks. "Don't cry, Ari. It hurts to see you cry," he said. He wiped my tears away with his thumb and kissed my forehead. I wrapped my arms around his sides and hugged him. "I love you," he whispered.

"I love you too, Cam."

-

The next day we went to Disney World. It took a little while to get there. Last night was full of chocolate ice cream, cuddling, kissing, and movies. I looked at Cam.

"Before we do anything, I want to get Minnie or cat ears," I grinned. He laughed and reached over to pat my hand that was resting on my thigh. "Okay."

We parked and got to the entrance and paid. We walked to a Disney store selling merchandise. I got Minnie and cat ears and bought something for Cameron. I grinned.

"Here, put this on," He laughed. "Why'd you buy me this?"

It was a red Mickey hat.

"Because I have enough money to. Put it on!" I jumped. He laughed. "Okay, okay." He adjusted the hat and it fitted perfectly. He smiled and pulled me in for a kiss. His hands were on my hips and mine were around his neck. His lips pressed against mine softly. He pulled back and I slipped my hand through his. "Where now?" I asked. He smiled. "Epcot then Universal Studios."

We went on rides, ate food, then walked around. Some fans spotted us and asked to take pictures.

"Are you guys back together again?" A girl asked. I looked at Cam. "Yeah." He responded. The girl grinned. "That's good to hear, you guys are adorable together."

She took a picture with us and said goodbye, then walked away with her friend. I turned to Cameron. "You're gonna tell people now?" He shrugged. "Can't lie to fans, they are family, too."

It was getting late. "I think it's time to go," I said. I was tired and hungry. He nodded. "Me too. Are you hungry?" I nodded. We went to another restaurant and ate, then left. I grabbed Cameron's arm before the opened the passenger door for me. He turned around. "Thank you for tonight," I smiled. He smiled back and stepped toward me. "Anytime, beautiful." He cupped his hand on my cheek and put the other on my hip. I stood on my toes and kissed his lips softly. I could feel him grinning. I pulled back and giggled. "Even though we fight about random shit, I love you so much." I said. I hugged him again and got in the car.

-

"I have to go Cam, I'll miss you," I say, kissing him. I was at the airport, about to be late for my flight. I had to go back home. I had to finish up my new album. I frowned.

"Can't you just stay? Please?" He said, returning the kiss. I shook my head. "Can't, gotta work a little more then find a releasing date for the album. I promise I'll visit."

Cameron frowned.

"Just record down here, there's a studio not too far from my house." I shook my head again. He had a pained expression on his face. "Okay, I'll miss you, baby. A lot. I love you." He pulled me in for a long, passionate kiss. His soft, sweet lips were pressed against mine. I hugged him tightly and wrapped my arms around his neck. I pulled back. "I love you, too. I'll miss you way more. I will come, I promise." I grabbed my luggage and stopped at the entrance gate. I turned back and looked at him and waved. He waved back. "Call me when you get off," he mouthed. I nodded and blew him a kiss.

It was going to a long flight without him.