The Ghost Of You

Revelation

Camila's Pov

We're back in Lauren's bedroom and watching Thor: Ragnarok. I'm not a fan of superhero movies but I'm starting to like it.

"So... about that date" Lauren muttered with her eyes still glued on the screen.

"What about that date?" I asked holding back a smile.

"Do you want to uhmm go out with me? Tonight?" She asked finally staring into my eyes.

"Tonight? But you're on house arrest" I said and she shook her head no.

"I'll sneak out"

"No.. no you're not.. you need to rest" I said and she looked disappointed.

"Just say no.. if you don't want to" Lauren said averting her gaze from me.

"Hey... I want to.. I just.. i want you to rest and get better.. that date can wait. And besides, I'm always with you" I said smiling at her but she looked so serious.

"I am better.. we're not gonna do things that will make my heart burst into pieces"

"So how do you feel about it? You know.. about your heart?" I asked and she smiled.

"I'm fine.. I kinda like it.. Now I have a reason to be with you. And stop changing the subject" She said and I tried to slap her arm but my hand just went through.

"Cold... how come I can feel you and others can't?"

"I haven't thought about it.. I don't know.. maybe because you're the chosen one?" I said and she giggled.

"I still haven't figured out why they chose me"

I heard Lauren's phone buzz on the bed. She quickly grabbed it and smiled.

The fuck she's smiling at

"Who you texting?" I asked and she gave me a look.

"Don't be jealous Camz.. it's just Dinah. She's coming over" Lauren said and I nodded.

"Oohh we can ask Dinah why you're the chosen one.. maybe she knows" I said and Lauren nodded.

"And I have to tell her about my condition.. I just told her about the water in my lungs but not about my heart" Lauren said and I nodded.

I felt so upset about her heart condition. Lauren is such a sweet and gentle woman. She doesn't deserve this.

"By the way.. we'll visit your mom tomorrow. I'm sorry for the delay" She said and I smiled.

"Its ok.. I like staying here with you. I don't want all of this to disappear yet." I said and her mood changed.

"Yeah.. when you finished your purpose or mission here you'll be gone...you'll be free.."

"That's why I'm not rushing things.. I don't want to leave you" I said and she smiled softly.

"And I don't want you to stay here like this.. wandering around.. I want you to be free Camz"

"I want to be with you.. Sometimes I'm angry with myself.. for dying" I whispered the last part.

"The offer still stands baby... I'll die for you" Lauren whispered and I shook my head no.

"I can't let you do that.. It's not fair.. you have so much life ahead of you Lo.. I don't want you to throw that away for me"

"But I want to... you're all that I want.. and I want to be with you  so bad" Lauren said and I smiled at her as I try to caress her cheek