The Normal Life

Chapter 14

Cameron's POV

Thinking ahead was never really something I was good at, let alone strive for. I was use to being on my own at times, even with my parents being who they were, a maid or a nanny looking after me growing up while my parents were busy, you get use to the idea of looking after yourself. But now I'm not so sure, J have these friends that I've known for a month, I've spent 5 of my available 7 days with these guys and they really are a ride or die kind of group. While I may not have really been getting along with all of them, I know that most of them would consider me a friend. Which I think is what I need right now, and with Mitch being quiet, it's worrying me more than it should. Actually it would make sense, I mean we kind of really quickly acted on that attraction we had for each other, not really thinking before we went for it. I suppose it shouldn't surprise me that he's likely doubting himself. It was really fast and likely, just physical attraction.

Josh: "What are you thinking about?"

Cameron: "This school, wanting a normal life, you guys, wondering if maybe it was a mistake coming to a new school. I mean yeah it's been fun and it's been great but, in reality I could probably have done better out of from an educational standpoint."

Josh: "And your friends?"

Cameron: "I feel like that's the whole reason for school, to meet new people and make friends, the education we get is kind of secondary when you think about it. A lot of the subjects we do here we will likely never learn or want to do ever again. I know being an actor means everything is literally written out for you, Mum hasn't had tk gk to school and learn how tk be a doctor for a role, dad hasn't had to gk to veterinarian school to learn how to play a pet doctor. You know what I mean? I feel like school is for two things, Friends, and dumb fun. We are growing, our bodies go through changes and I can guarantee you that when we act in the urges, it might not just be a romantic thing. Maybe they just need to fuck and get it over with."

Lachlan: "Because that didn't sound pointed at all."

Simon: "Say that tomorrow when Mitch is here."

Cameron: "He already hasn't spoken to me since last week, I mean if he's doubting his emotions or is unsure than he could at least be honest and let me know. I understand."

Lachlan: "Do you think you might be overreacting just a little?"

Cameron: "Is it still over reacting if we only met a month ago? Come on Lachlan even you can see this is at least a bit odd don't you think? All of this stuff is happening right now and I'm not sure if people just want their 15 minutes of fame or what's going on. I'm sick of it already and I haven't even done anything wrong. All I've done is be caught in the crossfire, and the worst part about all of this, the absolute worst thing, is that if I even remotely retaliate, I'm fucked. Fuck what time is it?"

I pulled my phone from my pocket and checked the time, seeing it was only 11 am, but seeing a message from Olive just in time saying she will be here in ten minutes, and that was 15 minutes ago.

Cameron: "Right I'd love to stay and chat more but I need tk go and get ready, I have a really big night tonight for my parents so I'd really rather not have to think about it OK?"

Josh: "And you have to go to support your parents?"

Cameron: "I've already said I'd go a few months ago. They have been planning this for a while."

Lachlan: "Long before you met us, it's fine Cameron you head off to the awards tonight. Leave school to us."

Cameron: "I really don't know what I have done to deserve people like you as friends, but thank you."