Under the Mistletoe(Camren)

Note: Yes, it's another christmas One-shot.... i'll think i keep them coming LOL... I just love this time of the year. I hope you guys like all the xmas fics. Enjoy!
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No one would have believed that Lauren Jauregui would be working during the holiday break, yet here she was standing in the middle of a large tent surrounded by Christmas trees. Lauren sighed; they were having an incredibly slow night tonight. She tugged at the bright orange apron tied around her neck and waist, the words "Home Depot" across the chest, trying to fix it. Mainly it was just something for the raven-haired to do. Other people would assume that the ex-Cheerio had better plans for the holidays, but Lauren didn't have any other place she would rather be.

The raven-haired didn't hate her new part-time job, on the contrary, she actually loves it. Not standing out in the cold waiting for people to choose a tree, or going home with wood shavings all over her cloak from the saw blades, or even handling the trees themselves. It's the smell; fresh, sweet, and pure. It's said that sense of smell is the oldest and most important part of the brain. One whiff and instantaneously a memory from years ago can be recalled. When Lauren was younger, buying the Christmas tree was almost as important as Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. It was an event they would plan at least a week in advance. It would always start early Saturday morning, with a young Lauren sprinting into her parents' room; waking them up. Had it been any other day, she's sure that her parents would have been upset at waking up so early...but it was Tree Shopping day!

Mike Jauregui would tickle his little girl before carrying her to her brother and sister's room. The younger Jauregui's valued there sleep far more than waking up early for Tree Shopping day. Another tickle fest would ensue and then all four of them would go downstairs and wait for breakfast to be finished. Clara would serve up pancakes in the shape of Mickey Mouse to her girls and homemade waffles for Mike. Every year they would do this same exact routine, although as Lauren grew older Mike couldn't carry her everywhere. Of course, everything changed once Lauren became pregnant.

Stormy green eyes blinked in order to shake away the bad memories from resurfacing. It was Christmas time and Lauren didn't need to be reminded of the things that she didn't have anymore. With all the craziness that's been her life for the past few months, and years if she was truly honest with herself, she needed this time to clear her head. To be grateful for the things she does have. Not that that specific list is awfully long in itself, Lauren thought sadly.

"Hey, Lauren?"

Lauren turned her head toward her coworker, "Yeah, Tyler?"

The young guy couldn't help the silly smile from taking over his face at the sight of those captivating green eyes turned toward him, "We're out of netting for the trees, do you mind going up to the office to grab a new box?"

"No problem, I'll be back in a few," The raven-haired said as she turned to walk out of the covered tent.

Tyler watched her go and wished that he was only a couple years older and had a chance with the gorgeous raven-haired. With one last wistful look, the boy turned back to his work.

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Thursday night and Camila Cabello had nothing to do. The first Thursday of winter break and despite her daily rehearsals, she found herself alone. Perhaps it was all her fault; she did break up with Shawn. Surprise right? The one thing that Camila Cabello wanted most in the world, the one thing that she gave up a award for...she ended up throwing away. Camila rolled her eyes at the thought of how foolish she was. She was so naïve.

The red light turned green and the brunette made a left onto one of the main roads of Chicago.

Sometime between giving Shawn her virginity and auditions, Camila realized that although she does love the boy she wasn't in love with him. Her first time with him was awkward and it hurt a little bit; no more than expected. It wasn't perfect, but that's how things like that are supposed to turn out. Don't get her wrong...she doesn't regret having sex with Shawn. However, a small part of her wishes she had waited. Just like Lauren had told her to.