Closer (Camren)

Chapter 29

Lauren's POV

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I rolled over and took a quick glance at the digital alarm clock on Camila's bedside table. 9:19am. I blinked multiple times in order to adjust my blurred vision. I carefully untangled myself from the bed sheets and Camila, ensuring I didn't wake her up. I exited the bed, tip-toed around the room trying to make my way to the bathroom without tripping over. Whilst in the bathroom, I cleaned my teeth and washed my face. The whole 'Lucy' situation has really ruined my overall mood, especially as it's constantly playing on my mind. The betrayal I feel, from a-once-close friend, is the main emotion I feel towards the situation.

To Lucy
Really? I've had enough of your games and tricks, I've had enough of you trying to ruin everything and anything that's good in my life. You can't accept that I don't love you back and I want someone else. I know how rejection feels and I'm sorry you've had to feel it. I'm even more sorry that the person to make you feel that way is me. But, I can't have a friend who doesn't accept my happiness, even if it's with somebody else. Please leave me alone and never attempt to contact me again, I am blocking you.

I drop my phone back onto the counter in the bathroom and turn it facing down. I place my weight onto the counter, with both arms stretched forward grasping onto the edge for grip. I take a deep breath and exhale. I've never understood that when something good occurs in my life, something comes into course to affect it. I tidy up my face, clearing up the redness and reducing the puffiness and make my way out of the bathroom. Taking the same course as earlier, I walk back to the bed where Camila lay peacefully and get back in. I turn and my arm around her waist, she wiggles into me comfortably.

The thought of Lucy stays evidently on my mind. There is no escaping the thought of how she almost cost me a relationship I have been waiting years for. All due to the selfish reason that she can't have me. As harsh as it sounds, I am not into Lucy and I never have been. She will forever be only a friend.

While failing to try and escape my own thoughts, Camila's awakening comes to my aid. She stretches out across the bed whilst yawning loudly. She turns over to face me, she shuffles her head into my shoulder and plants a quick kiss on my lips.

"Good morning," she slurs. "I hope you slept well because I slept like a baby."

I chuckle and wipe the drool from the side of her mouth, "I can tell Camz." I give her a gentle squeeze. "To tell the truth, I haven't slept perfectly. My mind has just been focusing on what Lucy has done," I sigh and she moves into my arms. "She could've ruined this last night, you could've left me."

She gently caresses my face and places a loose strand of hair behind my ear, "Don't say ridiculous things, it would take a lot more for me to leave you." She plants a gently kiss on my forehead.

I truly believed that Camila had allowed the situation to blow over, which isn't a shock to me. She wore her promise ring with pride, she didn't let it escape her finger. She wears my promise on her finger.

Lucy
Block me if you want. You can't deny what we had and I will get you back.

To Lucy
I was never yours to try and 'get' back. I don't want to see you ever again.

Camila glanced over my phone and gave my arm a tight squeeze. This is her way of saying that she didn't want to talk about it. She dismissed the entire situation and acted like it didn't exist.

She jumped of the bed and walked quickly to the bathroom. She closed the door gently and started to run the shower. I could hear the faint echoes of Camila singing; she sung beautifully. I enjoyed the sound that was coming from the bathroom, the sound of her quietly singing to one of her favourite songs. I always known Camila could sing, she didn't keep that a secret, but I couldn't help but fall in love with her voice over and over again.