Moon Child (A Camren KidFic)

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Camila felt weary about Mike's sudden uninterest in the support group as well as Lauren's absence from school. It had been a whole week since Lauren's last attendance. Camila tried to ease the girl's friends about her absence, but she could hardly ease her own concern.  As she was finishing grading papers, Ally joined her in her classroom. "Hey, Mila!" Ally taught fifth graders, however, they have been friends for an awhile. "Oh, Hi, Ally." "It is Friday you know?" Ally wiggled her eyebrows. "How about we go out?" Camila cringed, "um. I rather not." Ally moved closer, "Why? We obviously do not have to drink." Camila sighed, "I had a relapse Ally. Only Dinah and Shawn know. I rather not be around it at all." Ally's face immediately changed, "I am sorry. How about we just get together and watch a movie?" Camila shook her head, "I have a lot of work to do. How about next weekend?" Ally perked up, "Sounds great. Let me know if you change your mind." 

Camila waited for Ally to leave before taking out her phone dialing Demi's number. "Hello?" Camila talked for a few moments about various things before asking. "Can I have a contact for Lauren's social worker?" Camila braced herself for Demi's response. "I can't exactly give it to you. That would violate privacy laws. I can pass a message." Demi spoke.  Camila sighed, "I just am worried, Demi." 

"I will make a phone call."

Camila said goodbye hanging up her phone and putting it in her purse.  She gathered her unfinished papers and left her classroom. She was taken back to see Lauren standing outside the school. "Lauren?" Lauren turned to share a slight smile. Camila was relieved but noticed bruising around her cheek and eye. "Where have you been?" Lauren shrugged, "Papi switched me to a different teacher." Lauren bounced on her heels backing away from Camila. If she was caught with her, she would be punished.  Camila took note of her discomfort, "Alright, well if you need anything you know where to find me." Camila felt guilty for leaving Lauren at the front of their school. She knew she couldn't do anything for her to make her situation better. Camila debated on calling her mother so then she could at least see if Lauren was being taken care of in the slightest. The unknown of Lauren's situation is what panicked her the most. 

Camila kicked off her heels coming into her living room. She let her hair down and ran her hands through her hair. She felt crushed; unable to take care of her students emotionally and physically. She was powerless. Camila's mind wondered to drinking, but she knew that would not solve anything. She bit her lip dialing Ally's number. Ally picked up on the first ring. "Hi, Ally. I- um, I thought about the movie night. Could we make it later today?" Ally beamed on the other side of the phone, "I will be right over."  Camila also texted Dinah and Normani. She needed to surround herself with her friends. She feared to be alone. Although, Ally had never met her other friends; she had a feeling they would click. Dinah loved to party. 

Camila ordered pizza knowing her cooking would not match Ally's and waited for her guest. Upon hearing the first knock, her mood had elevated. "Hey! Come on in- Shawn?" Shawn waved slightly, "Can we talk? um- How are you?" Camila shut the door behind her, "I actually have friends coming over. I thought you were on tour." Shawn nodded, "I am. I am on a break for a bit. I thought it would give us time to talk about the house. Our divorce was friendly, but it left a lot of loose ends." Camila could not meet his eyes, "How long are you here?" "At least, a couple of weeks.", Shawn responded. "Okay, text me when you are free then we can talk." Shawn sighed, "I need a place to stay when I am home, Camila. I cannot do things on your schedule." Camila shook her head, "I do not want to pick a fight. Fine. You can have our house." Shawn threw his hands in the air, "That is not what I meant, Camila!" 

Ally made her appearance. "She gave you her answer, Shawn." Camila was grateful for Ally's timing. "I will start packing tonight and apartment hunting." Shawn nodded not saying another word moving passed Ally. Camila let a tear fall out of anger, "Thanks." Ally motioned her inside, "Come on." 

"Shawn is trash, Mila.", Dinah spoke taking another bite of pizza. Ally chuckled, "I have to agree." Normani rolled her eyes, "I do not understand how he can switch up on you so fast." Camila shrugged, "I am glad to have boxes. Should I keep the furniture?" Dinah shook her head, "I already put my greasy pizza fingers on the throw pillows." Laughter erupted the room. "I just don't know how am going to find a place." Dinah smirked, "I need a roommate." Camila furrowed her eyebrows, "Dinah, this is not college." Dinah gasped, "Come on, it will be fun! On your salary, you won't be able to live without a roommate at the moment." Camila rolled her eyes, "Stop throwing my career in my face, but fine." Dinah shrieked with excitement. "Normani, will this be good for me?" Normani shrugged her shoulders, "Good luck!" 

Camila laughed. "Come on help me pack."

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Yo, thanks for the uplifting comments! If I made a twitter or tumblr would yall be down to follow n chat? Also, who should Camila date for future reference?