The New Girl (Camren)

Chapter 11

Camila's POV

I still couldn't believe, even a week later, that John had rejected me from being in the band. It was more of how he rejected me rather than the fact that he rejected me in general. I could tell Phil was totally shocked as well as Lauren. I never would have expected her to quit the band over this. After all, I had just met her and barely spoke with her prior the arguement. I hated the feeling of not being wanted and that was why I never sang in public. I'm having second thoughts of whether or not I should continue singing.

I'm sitting in my room getting ready for school as I glance around. There are still boxes of things I have yet to unpack and Ed Sheeran posters here and there on my walls. I really needed some inspiration at this point so I took out my journal and read a few quotes to myself quietly. I pulled on my white cardigan after my tee and put on some black leggings. I knew a lot of people in the school had known what happened with my audition by the end of that day. To be honest, I just wanted to go back home. Miami seems so much more judgmental and I miss my old friends.

(Later at school)

Homeroom had ended and I made sure my mom had dropped me off right before and not very early like she normally had done. I didn't want to take the chance of running into John when no one else was around.

Home room was quick and ended with the bell.

I grabbed my things and headed to first period. I walked through the door and entered wood shop just as I did for the past month. I was suprised to see Dinah was already sitting at our usual table listening to music.

"Dinah! You're so early. Usually you stroll in 5 minutes after the bell if you're lucky," I joked.

"Easy Mila. I really want to do something tonight. After all it is a Friday and you know what that means," Dinah added.

"We seriously have to watch Mean Girls again?" I questioned.

"Nah. You can pick but remember the rules," Dinah instructed.

"I know, I know. It has to be before 2010 and have a girly meaning behind it. You have an obsession with chick flicks. Do you know that?"

"Obviously. So any ideas?" Dinah giggled.

"How about 13 Going on 30?" I answered quickly.

"Yas. I freaking love that movie, girl. It's like my go to movie besides Mean Girls. You know?"

"Yeah. So I was thinking.. we don't have to. But, can we invite Lauren? It's just that we have been spending so much time with her this past week during lunch and all. I want to hangout with her outside of school," I asked curiously.

"Sure! She seems really cool and I feel bad because she said her only friends were in that band and now it's awkward for her to even talk to Phil," Dinah added sadly.

"That sucks. Let's invite her during lunch. I really hope she comes and that my mom will like her. You know how strict she is about approving the friends I hang out with. Good thing she loves you."

"Yeah. You know Sinu loves me," Dinah stated.

The rest of class we talked about what we would need for our Friday night movie. I really hoped Lauren would be able to make it. This past week we really got to know her and found out she was really sweet, talented, and funny.

The bell rang meaning first period was over and I was basically counting down the minutes until lunch. For the first time since I had moved to Miami, I was excited.