the encounter

Chapter 4

Lauren's POV

After we finish eating, I thank Migue and tell him that those were the best cubanos that i've ever eaten. We walk towards the exit, and as i'm looking at Camila I, very innocently, hold her hand. At first I see her tense up but then I looked down at her and grinned. We walked out of the restaurant from the back so that we wouldn't cause a scene and it was also closer to the parking lot.

As we are heading towards Camila's car, we see two teen girls almost running towards our direction. I immediately start to search in my pockets to see if something is missing and I left it at the table or chair and they are trying to bring it back, but I have everything on me so I turn to Camila and give her a puzzled look.

"I'll handle it don't worry" She says as the girls are getting closer.

I open the passenger seat door and get in, while Camila stays outside waiting for the girls.

When they approach us, they try to say something but nothing comes out. I am very confused as of what is currently happening but Camila seems to know exactly what is happening so I just play it cool.

"Hey, are you Camila Cabello?" The smaller girl blurts out. So they are fangirls, how didn't I notice? She looks so starstruck, but like, who wouldn't.

"Hmm, who's asking?" Camila says teasingly.

"Uhh... me?" The small girls responds kinda nervous.

"Hahaha yes I am. I was just joking with you!"

"Oh my god, can I hug you?" Asks the other girl as if hugging Camila was some kind of felony.

"Of course!" Camila responds.

I'm watching this conversation unfold in the passenger seat, staring at them like a creep. This girl is way too kind and good for this world. She talks to these girls as if they were old friends and haven't they seen each other for a while. The girls were also very respectful, which is not very normal nowadays, i'll give them extra points for that.

After they talked for like 5 minutes, one of the girls asks her if they can take a picture, Camila being the kind soul she is obviously says yes.

"Lauren, can you take the pictures?" Camila asks nicely, as if I would say no to her.

"I'm no photographer but sure i'll take the pics" I say as I get off the car to start taking the pictures.

"That's okay" Camila responds.

I take three pictures, one of the three of them together, and two more of each one of the girls alone with Camila.

"Thank you so much Camila, I love you so much and thanks for the pictures they're perfect!" The taller girl says.

"Awe, I love you too! And hey could you do me a favor and not post the pictures like right now? Because even though we are leaving I don't want the paps bothering all these people"

"Of course! Thanks again Camila!"

"Byee!!" Camila says with a grin, waving at them.

We both then proceed to go to the car. After she turns the car on, my phone automatically connects to her bluetooth and Never Be The Same started playing. Not to be a narcissist or anything, but I have some strong feelings that this song is about our former relationship, but I don't think it's the time to ask her about it.

I hope someday i'll be able to ask her about the meaning behind her songs, since I know that she is the one that writes the songs.

"Just like nicotine, heroine, morphine, suddenly I'm a fiend and you're all I need!" I try to sing the high notes and fail terribly. Camila just laughs. She looks so happy, and I dare to say that somehow I might be to blame for her happiness right now. It reminds me of older times when we would sneak out to play soccer and listen to The 1975.