Moon Child (A Camren KidFic)

twenty-four

"Thank you so much, Ari," Camila spoke as they had finished setting up Lauren's room.  Camila faced her anxiety and decided to call Harry. He was all for Lauren reuniting with Camila. Although, he loved the girl; he understood why she was so connected to the Cuban. "You're welcome, Mila. I am so happy for you," Ariana answered moving closer to the woman. Camila blushed slightly, "I hope you're into moms." Ariana let out a laugh pulling Camila towards her, "You have no idea." Camila hid her face in the crook of Ariana's neck. "Why are you so shy all of sudden, hm?" Ariana kissed Camila's head. 

"I forgot what this was like." 

Ariana let go of Camila and peered into her eyes, "What do you mean?" Camila shrugged taking a seat on the bed, "Shawn and I were over for a while before we divorced. Our lives were taking different paths, you know? He was more than me. I forgot what being liked or loved was like for a very long time, Ari." Ariana felt a hint of hurt for Camila knowing she was not used to the feeling of love anymore. Ariana sat next to Camila, "I will remind you every day what to be liked or loved means, baby." Camila smiled as her cheeks flushed red once more, "You're so cheesy." Ariana shook her head at her mood change, "You love cheesy," and moved away, "Alright, dweeb, what is next?" 

Camila stood up as well, "Her room is ready. I have a few things I know she likes and I bought her a few clothes. I know Harry and his husband is bringing more of her things. I believe I am ready." Ariana pulled Camila out of Lauren's room and into the living room. "What are you doing, Ari?" Ariana made Camila take a seat on her couch, "Wait here." Camila shook her head trying to hide her smile. 

Ariana returned with a small box. "So, I really don't know what we are or what you want us to be yet, " Ariana spoke nervously. "I want this to be at your pace because you are going through a lot of transitions, but I really like you, Camila." Camila beamed at Ariana's words. "This is a ring that I saw and I knew you would love, so I bought it. I figured it would serve as a reminder that I am here waiting until you want to be official. I know we have only been seeing each other for a few weeks-"

Camila brought Ariana in for a kiss. 

"No, need to wait." 

Camila slid on the ring a smile plastered on her face, "You're so good to me." Ariana smiled, "Well, duh!" Camila kissed her once more, "Thank you." Ariana smiled into another kiss, "No problem, girlfriend." Camila laughed, "Get out of here. Harry will be here anytime now." Ariana raised her eyebrows, "Do you want me to stay?" Camila shook her head, "Lauren might remember you from the police station and just associating you with her father right now, but I want time to explain to her that you're good." Ariana smiled understanding, "You're going to make an excellent parent." 

Ariana left and Harry along with his husband arrived shortly after. 

"Camz!" Lauren greeted, "Is it true I get to stay with you?" Camila smiled, "Yes it is, bug." Harry followed in carrying a bag or two, "Camila, this is my husband, Louis." Louis came in carrying a suitcase, "Hello, love."  Camila hugged both of them, "Nice to see you again and to meet you, Louis." Lauren beamed clinging to Camila, "I am so excited." Camila could not stop grinning at Lauren. 

Harry and Louis carried bags to Lauren's new room and hid their tears. They were attached to Lauren as well, but this was for the best. "Thank you so much, " Camila spoke. Louis smiled taking out a piece of paper out of his pocket, "I wrote a list of her favorite snacks, shows, food, music, and other things for you, love." Harry suddenly remembered, "Let me go grab her inhaler out of the car." Camila grew anxious once again. Louis noticed her tense state, "Don't worry. You will be fine. She would not stop mentioning you or asking if you could come over. She wants you to be in her life. She needs you, not us." Harry returned giving Camila Lauren's inhaler, "She has minor asthma, but she knows what to do. I will text you her doctor we had been seeing just for check-ups." Camila pulled the two men in for hugs, "Thank you again." 

"Camz! Can we have a movie night?", Lauren asked running out from her room. Camila nodded, "No running, though okay? and say bye to Harry and Louis." Lauren moved to hug both of them, "I will see you, Darcy, and Meadow soon!" Harry let a tear fall as Lauren went to pick out a movie, "Let us know if you need anything." Camila nodded saying goodbye to them. 

Camila sat Lauren's inhaler down where she would remember it was along with Louis' cheat sheet for Lauren's favorite things. Camila made the right choice.