The Memories (Camren)

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(Lauren's POV)

  "Hey Lauren! What's up?" Dinah sits next to me. "Doing homework. You guys wasting your time talking to boys?" I asked them. "We already have our homework finished. You're putting too much pressure on yourself, child," Normani giving a small smile. "Of what? Studying for some test?" with some angry in my voice. "I think you need to get some rest, Lauren," taking my textbooks out of my hands. "You guys are acting strange...Alright what is it?" They looked at each other worried and I just eyebrow them in confusion. "Well?" "Apparently Ally's mom knows your mom , so that's why she recognized you," Dinah spilled out. "Oh really? That's cool I guess. Anyways I got to get back to my homework."

"Lo! I missed you so much! How was Christmas? Did you get presents from Santa?" a blur face said. "I missed you too, Camz. I got presents from Santa! I got my favorite candy!" "Nerds or Sour Patch?" "Both! What did you get?" "I got chocolate!" "Ew, I hate chocolate!" "You're crazy, but I still love you Lo." "Love you too, Camz"

  I woke up to the sound of my alarm knowing it's Friday thankfully. Camz. What does that stand for? Did I give this girl a nickname? So many questions to ask. I wish I had all the answers. I jumped at the sound of my phone ringing. I looked to see Dinah calling and I immediately answered the phone.

  "Again?" "Yep, but I got a name or should I say a nickname." "Really? Maybe the more you dream about this girl you will find all the answers." "Oh I'm planning on it." I hung up and went straight to school.

  I got the stares I usually get everyday while walking through the hallway. Suddenly, I bumped into someone and looked to see it's Ally. "Oh sorry, Ally," I helped her pick up her textbooks. "It's okay I'm just clumsy." "I think we all are at some point." She laughs and agrees. Everyone was staring at us seriously sometimes they make these most horrible rumors.

  "Hey Lauren!" Dinah yelled across the room. "What's up?" "Tell us." "Wait, what about Ally?" "She's part of the group, so we told her already," Normani replied. I rolled my eyes and didn't care anymore. "I think it's a nickname I called her this, but it's Camz.." "Camz?" "Huh. Cameron? Cam? No...uh? I don't know?" "I know I have been guessing the names this morning. All I got is Cameron, Cam, Cambrie, ..." "Camila," Ally said. "Camila?" I questioned her. "Uh... my friend back home is named Camila." Huh.

  Camila...Camila...It sounds so damn familiar it's killing me. Camila..Ca...wait I almost remembered her last name. Damn it! The bell rings meaning it's time for English. "Alright we will talk about this tomorrow." We left and went to class.

  "Camzi! Do you want to go to the playground?" "Sure Lo!" We went to the park and saw lots of boys playing catch. We saw two swings open and went on it, but I found one of the boys took Camila's spot. "Hey! We were here first! You guys were to busy playing catch! It's our turn." "Oh really? No it's not. We have been here longer than you two lesbians!" "Lesbians? What does that mean?" "You will find out soon enough. You like like girls and so does she." He goes over to Camila and hits her in the side. She squeals. "Hey leave my best friend alone!" I walked in front of her and hold her hand to make sure she's alright. "See I was right!" They left laughing while my Camzi was in pain. "I promise I won't let anyone hurt you again." She hugged me and I hugged her back. She kissed my cheek and suddenly I felt this tingly in my stomach.

  "Lauren! Are you alright?" I've never had two in one day. Oh my gosh! I have to tell the girls! "I'm okay I just spaced out. Sorry, won't happen again. Ms. Hearty." I ran out of the classroom and went straight to my next class. Camila, I hope I get to see you again and I will promise not to leave this time.

  We are all in this class and this is one of my favorite classes since I love singing. Even the other girls can sing really well maybe we could become band mates someday.

  "Okay class today I want to hear you most inspirational heartbreak song and you will be by self. I will give you twenty-five minutes then we are going to start. Let's go!" "You got anything?" Dinah asked me. "Yep and you?" "Definitely."

  Twenty-five minutes have passed by and it was my turn now. "Lauren. You're next!" As I sang Compass, I seemed to see her like she's listening to this. I know it's weird isn't it? Then I see myself and I realized it was both of us when we were little. I finished the song and went back to my seat laying my head down on the table. I think I'm losing my mind.

  The school day was over and all the girls were waiting for me at my car. Great. "Are you okay, Lauren?" "I just need some alone time, alright." They seemed shocked, but let me go. I decided to go to where I defended Camz for the first time.

(Camila's POV)

  I decided to talk a walk to the park where Lauren promised me no one would hurt me again. Until we were separated by my parents. I saw someone go and sit at a bench looking pretty pissed off. They must be having a bad day until she turned around. I couldn't move. It was.....Lauren. I...don't know what to do we haven't talked in 12 years. She's so gorgeous now and her eyes are still the green color I remembered. I decided to call Ally.

  "What's up,cuz?" "Lauren is remembering! She's at the park!" "And?" "Should I talk to her?" "Hold on let me put you on speaker." She puts it on speaker and I automatically hear Dinah's and Normani's voice.

  "What should I do? Talk to her? Will she even recognized me?" "What's taking you so long, Camila? She's keeps remembering you like nonstop maybe it's a sign to go talk to her." "But I'm scared." "I promise you, Camila. She will be happy to see you."

  I looked to see her still sitting alone on the bench until a boy sits down next to her flirting with her. Thankful she's ignoring him and eventually he leaves. Now this is my chance to get her back.

(Lauren's POV)

  I couldn't stop thinking about Camz it was frustrating that I can't seem to get a break from this. I found someone sitting next to me probably the same guy trying to get my number. "How many times did I say no, dude!" I turned to see...wait she looks oddly familiar.

  "Uh sorry I didn't mean to disturb you. I'll just go." "No, it's okay you can stay just been a long day." "It has. Anyways my name is Ca...Karla." She holds her hand out waiting for my shake. I shaked her hand and I felt sparks up my whole body. "Doesn't seem like it's Karla, but my names Lauren." "I know....I mean I'm Ally's cousin that's how I know you." "Oh really that's cool. Are you pretty close to her?" "Yeah we are close she's the only family I got." "What about your parents?"

  She became quiet and I quickly regret asking. "I'm sorry for your lost." "Uh, thanks they died in a car crash last year." "So, you live with Ally then?" "Yes, I live with my cuz. She's like a second family to me and my best friend." "I guess your home schooled?" "Well kind of I'm actually going to school with Ally next week." "Really?! Awesome maybe we will have the same classes together." "Yeah that would be great! It would be nice to have a familiar face around." "Definitely! Well see you tomorrow, Karla!" "See yea!"

  Our conversation felt so natural it's like we were friends before maybe even best friends. It's nice to make new friends once in awhile.

(Camila's POV)

   I'm so stupid! Why did I tell her my name was Karla when it's Camila? "Hey Camila! How did it go?" Dinah asked me. I ignored her because I didn't want to have this conversation right now, but since I know her. She won't leave until she gets an answer. "Please tell me that you didn't mess up?" Mani said with disappointment. "I said my name was Karla instead of Camila." "What! Mila!" Ally yelled at me. "Well my real name is Karla, but I prefer Camila which is my middle name. I don't know why I did that! I was terrified. It feels so surreal to be so close to her. I panicked." "You need to tell her right now!" "What?! I don't even know where she lives--" "Well we can help you with that." Dinah smirked.