The New Girl (Camren)

Chapter 26

Dina's POV

Things have been extremely weird even since Camila's mom found out about her and Lauren. We haven't had a jam session in a little over a week and I miss hanging out with them both. I'm pratically the captain of their ship and I can feel them drifting apart. They don't deserve this and I know they belong together. It hurts me to see them in pain. 

No one should be able to break them up and I'm hoping they can fix this soon. They talk during lunch sometimes, but it's not the same as it was before. Lauren tells me all about how she has to resist the urge to hug Camila, in order to keep her protected from her mom. I know both of their hearts are broken and the problem is that they didn't do anything wrong. 

Why did this have to be so difficult for them?

My phone vibrated in my pocket causing me to jump from my seat.

From: Phil

Hey Dinah :) Meet me in the cafe.

I have been talking to Phil a lot lately and I think we both know that we really like each other. I hate that he prooved me wrong and that he has changed, but I love it at the same time. He makes me feel safe and he is always planning the sweetest things for me.

He buys me lunch sometimes, or leaves me little notes in my locker. One day I got a note that said "You're Beautiful"  written in script and it honestly made my day. Normani and Ally think it's really cheesy, but I think it's cute. 

I tried to get my mind off the whole Camren situation so I wouldn't be upset when I saw him.

He approached me quickly once we met in the cafeteria, and grabbed my hand as he led me outside into the courtyard where no one was, yet.

"Hi. I wanted to do this before everyone got down here. So, I know I messed up before, but that was the old me and I regret it everyday. You're an amazing girl and I would be lucky to have you. I promise you I'm a new person and I can proove it to you even more, if you give me one chance. I like you a lot, Dinah. Will you please go out with me?" he asked looking into my eyes.

He was honestly the definition of perfection. His graphic tee and skinny jeans made him resemble a  membor of a boy band, but I loved it. Even though I was usually into jocks, something about him was special.

Phil messed with his black hair nervously, as he waited for a response.

"Of course I'll give you another chance. I really like you, so please don't make me regret this," I told him seriously as I hugged him.

"You won't," he smiled.

Phil asked me out and I felt overjoyed.

But I still can't help but think about Camila and Lauren.

Camila's POV

I have never missed a person this much in my entire life. I needed Lauren back, but I didn't know how to do it. I could tell she was extremely upset that my mom disapproved of her/girls in general, and that it affected her emotionally. 

It affected us both more than we would ever expect. Without each other, there was a piece of our hearts missing. 

We still talk a lot, but it is definitely not the same giggly and playful relationship that we had. I really hope my mom didn't ruin this for us. I could never forgive her if that was the case.

I sat alone after lab and thought about all of my options, before coming up with a brilliant idea.

I text my mom that I have to stay after school for a club and then text Lauren to meet me by the football fields after last period.

Lauren quickly replies that she will be there and I can't help but smile.

(After last period)

I grab my guitar that I leave in my homeroom everyday in case I ever need it and head down to the football field to wait for Lauren.

I can see her flannel from a mile away and try to calm myself down. I could not understand how she wasn't sweating. Beauty is pain, I guess. I needed to prepare myself for what I was about to do.

"Hey Camz," she waves as she approaches me followed by a kiss on the cheek.

"Hey! Before we talk or anything I need to play you this," I began.

I take a seat on a bench and Lauren patiently waits for me to begin.

I start to play Always Be Together by Little Mix before reaching the chorus.

We'll always be together

Don't you worry

Don't you worry

I'll always be by your side

Don't you worry

Don't you worry

The circle will never end

It'll never ends

Just know that we'll meet again

We'll meet again

And we'll always be together

Forever always

Oh

I am here

I finish the song with a single tear rolling down my cheek.

"We'll always be together, Lolo," I whisper before hugging Lauren.

She's in tears and won't stop telling me how much she loves me as she holds me.

"Nothing will tear us apart Camila. I love you," she smiles through her tears.

"I love you too."

"I have an idea that can help us spend time together without getting in trouble with my mom. She already thinks I'm over it. I can't believe the things she says anymore. I kept telling her she took away my happiness," I explained.

"Aw. So what's this idea?" she asked curiously while raising an eyebrow.

Sorry this chapter was kind of short. It's meant to be a clliff hanger! Continue to find out Camila's idea.  I hope you are all enjoying this story.