Closer (Camren)

Chapter 27

Lauren's POV

After the toilet, I returned back to the table where Lucy was sat. Her presence made me uncomfortable and her company wasn't really wanted. I wanted to be with Camila but I don't know why she isn't speaking to me. I asked Lucy because I needed to get out of the house today, I needed to be distracted while Camila wasn't speaking to me.

"I ordered us another coffee," Lucy smiled. "Here it is." She pointed at it.

"How long has it been here?," I nervously ask because I remember what happened last time Lucy had given me a drink. She looked at me funny as if she knew why I was asking. "I just don't like cold coffee." I chuckled.

I didn't drink the coffee, I couldn't bring myself to drink it.

I gave Lucy the money for the coffee. "Sorry, I don't really want another one." She closed my first slowly, squeezing my hand.

"I don't want your money," she pushed my hand back. "I'm allowed to treat you, even if you don't want it."

"Lucy," I sternly said. "This isn't a date. I'm in love with Camila. Not you."

"Then why did you invite me here?," she asked.

"Because I needed some company."

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Camila's POV

"So, let's confirm the plan." Normani says.

"Ally, do the honours please." I ask.

"Right," Ally starts with hand expression to emphasise and explain the plan. Her hands pointing in different directions and at different girls. "Camila is going to text Lauren the messages from Lucy. If Lauren gets up and panics, her and Lucy leave together - we assume the worst and confront her. If Lauren looks upset and angry, shouts at Lucy and leaves by herself - we don't assume the worst and Camila promises to hear Lauren out. Don't you Camila?," Ally raises an eyebrow at me.

"I didn't promise and I don't," I securely says. "I'm going to lash out." She laughs.

"Camila. Promise you'll hear her out," Ally says.

"Ally. If Laur knew that Lucy was trying to get with her or sleep with her, knowing it would upset me or jeopardise our relationship. Why would she hanging around with her at our coffee shop?," I question this time welling up.

I don't really believe Lauren is cheating, I hope she isn't. However, it doesn't add up. I'd never hang around with Austin behind Lauren's back. I wouldn't hang around with anyone who 'loved' me behind Lauren's back. I wouldn't even hang around with them even if Lauren knew I was. It's not right.

"I don't know Camila," Ally says empathising. "You'll have to hear her out won't you?"

"Fine."

"Oh my god," Dinah shouts. "Lucy is holding Lauren's hand. Camila I'm so sorry."

I was talking to Ally for so long that I had forgotten to keep an eye on Lauren and Lucy. When Dinah said what she did, my heart broke and my stomach dropped. I placed my bare palms on the glass window, with my face right up against the glass. My eyes were open like a hawk and I didn't blink. A girl's hand was holding my girlfriend's. Lauren didn't even move, she let her do it.

"Let's do the plan," Camila sobs. "I need to know."

I get out my phone and start to type a message to Lauren. I'm not even looking at the screen because I want to see her reaction.

To Lauren ❤️
Lauren.

"She picked up the phone straight away," Normani said. "Her face lit up. That's got to be a good sign."