Moon Child (A Camren KidFic)

nineteen

Camila attempted to make breakfast for everyone, but was struggling. She debated on ordering postmates upon burning her fourth pancake. Camila sighed finally coming to a decision; she ordered breakfast from the nearest Huddle House and gave herself a pat on the back.  Camila being polite also cleaned the dishes she had ruined. No one, hopefully, would never know about her cooking disaster.

Lauren came to the kitchen first worry covering her face. Camila glanced at Lauren, "you alright, Laur?" Lauren nodded going back and forth on her heels, "I just was scared when you weren't beside me." Camila noted Lauren's separation anxiety. "I understand. I just ordered us breakfast." Lauren smiled, "Yay!"

Camila chuckled moving their conversation to living room so Lauren could be entertained by the morning cartoons. Camila heard the door bell ring and excitedly answered. "Wait, Ariana?" Camila asked letting her in. "Hi, I found your address from your paper work. I would have called but this is urgent." Ariana spoke not missing a beat. Before Camila closed the door, their breakfast arrived. Camila shared a smile taking the food with a small thank you. "Uh, well you're just in time for breakfast."

"Do you need to talk to Lauren?" Camila asked. Ariana nodded. Camila sighed, "Hey, Lauren? Miss Grande is here." Lauren came to Camila worried about Ariana's abrupt arrival. Camila sat next to Lauren breakfast food scattered on their dinning room table. "Good morning, Lauren." Ariana greeted. "I just have a few questions." Lauren nodded not even bothering to touch her food. "When Nick and his team went to search your house. Um, they found your mother." Camila's face became white. Lauren started to tear up, "She was just scared." Ariana raised her eyebrows, "Do you know what happened to your mom?" Lauren sniffled, "She was just sad." Camila's heart broke; she immediately pulled Lauren to her lap to comfort the girl.

"Alright, Lauren. No need to worry; we are going to keep you safe okay? Camila could I talk to you alone?" Camila nodded setting Lauren off her lap, "How about you go watch more cartoons, sweetheart?" Lauren sniffled wiping her eyes disappearing to the living room.

"Mike knows that you are keeping her."

Camila's eyes widen. Ariana takes Camila's hands in here, "I know you want the best for Lauren, but you are now a target as well. You may have to let us reassign Lauren to a foster family." Camila sighed, "With all respect, Lauren is very attached to me. I cannot just- just- give her up." Ariana sighed, " do not think of it as giving her up. You want her to be safe, correct? Mike is insane, Camila. You are a target. If he finds you, no telling what he will do." Camila set her head in her hands, "I understand. When would she have to leave?"

"I'm afraid as soon as possible. I will connect with Nick to find an available family," Ariana explained. Camila nodded, "Alright. I will talk to you soon." Camila let Ariana out the door. It had only been a night, but Camila wasn't sure if she could bare another night without the girl. She joined Lauren in the living room taking a seat next to the girl.

"I heard what Miss Ariana said." Camila shook her head, "do you understand?" Lauren nodded, "Papi might hurt you if you are with me." Camila shared a smile with her, "Yeah, but Ariana is going to take good care of us so we are both safe. Do you trust me?" Lauren cuddled closer to Camila's side, "I do."