Moon Child (A Camren KidFic)

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Lauren skittishly sat in front of an unknown woman who had a notebook and a bright smile. She was called from class and she hesitantly left with an assuring smile from Camila. "Hey, Lauren. My name is Miss Taylor. I am going to ask you a few questions okay?" Lauren nodded nervously. "No need to fret. You can trust me, but I need you to be a hundred percent honest. Can you do that?" 

"Yes, Ma'am." Taylor smiled at the younger girl taking out a sucker, "This is for you. I hope you like grape." Lauren beamed thanking her for the sucker immediately taking off the plastic. "Awesome. Let's get started. Can you tell me about your home Lauren?" Lauren thought for a moment, "Um, it is very cozy. My room has a bunch of stars that glow and I have my own art table." Taylor nodded taking out a piece of paper and a box of crayons from her bag, "Could you draw your family for me?" Lauren kept enjoying her candy as she drew for a few moments. "Here you go." Taylor analyzed the drawing; she noticed her dad on a crutch and a gravestone near the two parents, "Could you explain this to me, hun?" Lauren nodded, "This is my Papi. He had an accident at work so he hurt his leg. Then my Mami is taking care of him and me by hugging us. That is me. At the bottom is my abuela." 

"Did she pass away?" 

Lauren sighed, "A little after my dad was hurt. I miss her lots'." Taylor sent her a warm smile, "I bet you do. Does your Papi miss her sometimes too?" Lauren shrugged, "I don't know. He isn't the same anymore." Taylor noted her body language changing, "How so?" Lauren thought for a moment, "He doesn't smile anymore. He is kinda..mean. My Mami tries to take care of him though. I promise." 

"Lauren, you are not in trouble. I just need to make sure you are okay being around your Papi." Taylor tries to explain. Lauren shifts uncomfortably, "I love my Papi." Taylor sighs, "I know, but your Papi may need some extra help getting better, sweetheart." Lauren nods letting a tear fall from her eyes. She is getting her father in trouble; it is all her fault. "You did so well, Lauren. We will be in touch soon, okay?" , Taylor comforts the girl giving her a tissue, "You can go back to class or sit with Miss Lovato for a few minutes." 

Lauren chose Miss Lovato's office so she could calm down. "Hello, Miss Lauren. Are you hanging out with me for a few?" Lauren nodded sniffling. Demi places a box of tissues beside her in arm's length, "It is okay, Lauren. You are really brave and strong you know that?" Lauren only nodded not wanting to make it worse for her Papi. "I am going to call Miss Cabello for a moment to let her know you will be staying with me." 

Demi stepped out to give Lauren a minute alone and decided to use a phone in the main office. She could not bear to think about the heartache Lauren was experiencing. She prayed Camila would be wrong, but she seems less hopeful about the situation. "Hello, Miss Cabello, I just wanted to let you know Lauren is with me." 

"She is okay for now. She did well talking to Taylor."  Demi spoke for a few more moments before hanging up. She assured Camila she would let her know if anything changes. 

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DISCLAIMER: I forgot about Taylor Swift's existence for a moment; I did not see the child services worker as Taylor Swift, but that can be up to your interpretation. I may go back and change it, but for now, it will stay like this. :)