Ambition; c.d. #wattys2017

Chapter 5

Cameron's POV.

Emma was still asleep in my arms. I didn't want to wake her up from her nap yet so I gently picked her up and carried her to her room. I carefully placed her onto her bed and pulled the covers over her.

She smiled as she grabbed the covers and pulled them over her more.

I couldn't help but smile. She's honestly just the cutest thing and it makes me sad to think that she's been through so much in the past.

I left her room and left the door cracked open just to bring some light in.

"I'm going for a walk Aunt May!" I told my aunt as I started to put my sneakers on.

"Alright be back soon." she tells me.

I soon left the house, beginning to walk to my friends house that's isnt that far away.

As I approached the house, I noticed he was sitting on the porch, tossing a football between his hands.

"Hey Craig." I called out to him, catching his attention.

"Hey Cameron." He smiled at me as he got up from the steps.

"How's your summer been?" I asked him, walking up to meet him.

"Boring. My parents went on some dumb business trip leaving me bored at home." He complained and I chuckled.

"What about your sister?" I asked him.

"Well Ashley's works too sometimes and she buys groceries so it's always fun to pig out." He laughs and I join him.

"I'm gonna throw a party tonight, wanna come?" he tells me, setting the football down next to him.

"It depends. Can I bring someone with me?" I asked.

"Yeah, of course. Its gonna be a lot of people there anyways." he said as if it it's nothing.

I nodded, starting to walk away.

"See you tonight then!" I call out.

We said our goodbyes then I continued on my walk.

Later on, I headed back home.

As I enter the house, I slip my shoes off and put them by the door.

"Cameron can you go wake up Emma and tell her dinners almost ready?" My aunt asks me.

"Sure." I nodded before walking up the stairs.

I went into the room she was in and slowly opened the door to see that she was actually still asleep.

I went over to her and shook her gently.

"Emma wake up." I said.

She grunted and sunk her face into the pillow.

"If you don't get up, I'm hopping into the bed with you and I'll hog all the sheets." I joked with her.

She was silent.

I jumped into the bed and laid down with her.

"Emma." I whispered In her ear.

She turned her head to me and opened her eyes.

"What?" She snapped at me

"Oh fiesty! Dinners ready!" I said sitting up in the bed.

She sat up as well.

"I'm really tired. Even though its not even night time." she groaned.

"And how did I even get into this  bed?" she asked, confused.

"You fell asleep on me while we were watching the movie so I carried you to the room." I explained.

"Thanks for that." she said, laughing a bit.

She got out of the bed and I stood up as well.

"You need help walking?" I teased.

"No Cameron I think I'll be fine." she said laughing.

We arrived at the kitchen then sat at the table next to each other. My aunt brought the bowl of food and centered it in the middle of the table. It was a bowl of mac and cheese.

She got a spoon and scooped some into plates. She then filled up cups with water and handed them to us.

"Thank you." Emma smiles.

"Thanks" I said as she handed me my cup.

"You're both welcome." Aunt May said with a grin on her face.

When she sat down, we all began to eat.

It was silent for the most part, other than the sound of our forks hitting the dishes or chewing.

"Can I go to a party tonight?" I asked my aunt, finally breaking the silence.

"A party?" she asked as she raised an eyebrow.

Emma lifted her head up from her food and looked at me.

"Yeah. Craig's. He wanted to do something since he's been bored all summer." I explain to her.

"Will there be anyone watching you guys?" she questioned. "Wouldn't want anything getting out of hand."

"His sister would be there. And I could bring Emma with me to make some new friends." I said turning to her and smiling.

She smiled back at me.

She paused for a moment thinking.

"Alright but be home by 10." she gives in.

I smiled, continuing to eat. Tonight should be fun.