the three of us {chim}

Piece 86

Cheryl's POV

"Bubba!" I've been yelling across the hall all morning, scrambling to get me daughter to school on time. Kimba went in early today to have time to pick Camille up, so it's just me baby and I this morning.

"What?" Camille yelled back and I rolled me eyes. It sounded like she was still half-asleep, so I went to go check on her.

"C'mon, you can't be late!" I snapped and she straightened up. I watched her speed walk to the wardrobe after checking the time, realizing that she should have been getting up this whole time.

I walked back across the hall, finished curling me ponytail and applying me basic makeup. I changed into me short black dress, putting on a green jacket with cool designs on over that. I started to walk down the stairs, bringing my knee-high black, high-heel boots with me.

Since Kimba isn't here, I have to make Camille's breakfast as well. I started to make cheese on toast, a fruit bowl, and a cuppa. I made some for meself as well and set two places at the breakfast bar for Camille and I.

"Good Morning, me little one." I smiled at Camille as she walked down the stairs, dropping her bag near the front door. She came over to us and hugged us tightly. I gave her her morning kisses and made sure that she got her cuddles as well.

"Honestly, Mam, I'm really not feeling school today." She said to us and I furrowed me eyebrows.

"Baby, you have to go." I led her to the breakfast bar and had her sit down next to us.

"I know." She whined and leaned her head on me shoulder. I pulled me chair closer to hers and let her lean most of her body weight against us.

We ate breakfast as Camille gave us some flash-cards and I helped her study for her Music History test. She aced every definition and I was very proud to see her exceeding in school. I was never very dedicated in school, but I wish I had been. It wasn't the place I wanted to be, but Camille wants music and that's what I'm giving her - the gift to find her unique place in the music industry.

"C'mon, we gotta run." I put our dishes into the sink and grabbed me purse. She grabbed her bag and violin case, heading out to the car before us. I followed her out after locking the front door and making sure it was secure.

I jumped into the car and turned on the heating straight away. Camille put one of her earbuds in, letting us know that she's not really in a talking mood at the moment. But, none-the-less, she grabbed me hand and held it in her own. I realized that Camille was holding our intertwined fingers on her heart, melting me own at the sight.

The car ride was mostly silent except for the music quietly playing on the radio. We got to MaryAnne's and Camille started to gather her stuff together.

"Bye, baby, I love you." I pulled her in for a kiss to the cheek and she smiled at us. She gave us a kiss back and I forced her to give us a kiss to the lips too. She giggled as I pulled away and let her go.

"Love you, Mamma!" She smiled wide at us as she closed the passenger door and I watched her walk inside.

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Author's POV

Camille was walking down the hall with Beau, making their way to third period. The teen caught sight of her boyfriend and looked at Beau. He told her to go and she giggled as she thanked him.

"I'll catch up with you later, I love you," Camille said to Beau and waved him off "Hiya, gorgeous." Camille hooked her arm around Wren's, surprising him.