N O R M A L - A Camren Story

twenty three.

A/N: 1 exam done... 4 to go!

*grabs tissue whilst writing next chapter*

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Camila's POV

As I paced the kitchen back and forth, I ran my hand through my hair as a way to deal with the over whelming amount of stress that consumed me. Doubts swirled around my brain. Doubts that will change the future and it just isn't fair that my career can't be simple.

I have to have a special diet because if I don't then I might get unfit or management will punish me. I have to give my password to all of my social media so that management can look through everything I like, comment, post and message. I have to keep my relationship a secret otherwise they will ruin all of our careers. I know... I signed the fucking contract but I didn't exactly asked to be someones slave either. Now you tell me where there is simplicity in my career or even my life.

Last night, Shawn and I's song dropped and today I have to go away from my girls to do some promotional shit. I'm glad the song is out... and to be honest I really like it but I just don't want to have to leave the girls behind. Especially Dinah right now.

I think it's really sunk into her that I might be leaving and she seems to be more stressed, lashing out easier. I feel so bad because I can't do anything. Well I can do one thing but there's no fucking way I'm doing it. Never.

These thoughts still pondered my mind as I still strolled the length of the kitchen, completely in my own world. So engrossed I didn't realise Lauren was standing in front of me.

"It's going to be okay, love." Lauren spoke placing a hand on my shoulder that instantly snapped me out of my trance and my feet stayed planted to the kitchen tiles. I couldn't say anything like, "I know", "I hope so" or "It will be" because I have no clue if I know, I dot know if I can hope and I don't know if it will be okay.

This is where everything changes and I fall out of my habits that are N O R M A L to me.

I nodded at her and out of habit, kissed her lips a few times. After a quick embrace, I wondered into our bedroom and rolled my suitcase down the hallway and making a top once I reached the living room where Dinah, Ally and Normani all sat. Once Dinah noticed my presence she stood up and pulled me in for a tight hug.

"It's only two weeks Walz, okay? We'll all be here. We'll all be waiting and then it's full steam ahead for our new album a-and-" Her soft sobs became a little louder and I squeezed her whole closer to me. Her tears quickly settled and I gave her a quick smile.

"I know. You'll be here and I'll be right back." I wiped a few of my tears and motioned for Normani, Lauren and Ally to come over. We all shared a group hug. We let a few tears fall and quiet sobs to escape our lips but I was quick to make a "dad" joke that roared Lauren into laughter, Dinah a small grin, Ally a fake smile and Normani a death glare. I try?

It all ended in laughter because after we separated from the hug, I fell over the edge of the coffee table and the mood changed quick like the snap of the fingers.

"Now go, before mama starts crying again." Ally said, squeezing my shoulder. "I'll miss your koala hugs, Walz!" Dinah smiled, placing her hand on her chest to add effect. "Are mine not good enough?" Normani asked Dinah, looking a little pissed. "Well they for sure aren't Mila's, hers are the bo- Ouch!" Dinah smirked which Normani slapped her arm in reaction. "Whatever D, I'll miss you girl... text me every night!" Normani exclaimed.

"Thanks guys. I'll text you all and we'll Skype or something when I get time, okay. Don't have too much fun without me. Also Dinah, can I talk to you for a sec?" I asked and I walked a little distance from the other girls, leaving me and Dinah alone.