It's Not Easy (Zauren)

Chapter 42: Goodbye, Lauren

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The song is from Zayn's perspective. Explicit use of words also.

Camila's POV

So, I guess that was it for the tour. We never had the chance to finish but Demi had someone else fill in for us. Ever since the whole Zayn and Lauren situation, we all went back to LA to be there for him. Lauren didn't have the courage to face him right away so she went back to Miami for a little bit. Luke was going to meet her there, which in my opinion is a terrible idea because of all the paparazzi. Lauren is not in her right headspace so I fear for her. She could do anything at this point.

"Mila, babe, are you okay?" Austin queried. I rested my thought filled head on his shoulder and just sat there as he comforted me.

"I feel terrible about what happened to Zayn and I don't know how long it's going to take everyone to forgive Lauren but I also feel sad for her. She's my best friend, Aust. I don't know what to do," I informed him of my feelings. He looked like he was thinking so I shut my eyes and let him do his thing.

"The best you could do is be there for the both of them. I think Lauren might need you now more than ever but Zayn might need someone to look over him. That's what you could do, but don't stress too much about it," He suggested.

He's totally right but Zayn has nine other people looking after him and Lauren has none. I should call Luke and see how she's doing in Miami. Or, should I just go home and see her for myself?

"Austin, I think I wanna go home. Home to Miami, and I want you to come with me. I know that you have to work on your album but maybe just for a few days?" I begged my boyfriend. I could tell that he was definitely thinking.

"Mila... You know I can't," I let my head drop and nodded in understanding. I felt him grab my hands and direct my head to look up at him, "But you know I would give up my music career for you, which is why I'm going to go home with you. I love you more than anything. When's the next flight out?"

"I have no idea, we'll have to check that out but I love you too," I smiled at him. He smiled back and we looked up flights going to Miami on his phone.

The next flight out was in three hours so he left to get packed and said he'd pick me up in an hour. I ran upstairs as soon as he left and grabbed my suitcase from under the bed. I stuffed random clothes in there but not too much because I have some at home. I also got my essentials and set it carefully on top. Miami, here we come.
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As soon as we got off the plane and grabbed our luggages, we found Zach waiting for us. I told him to take us to Austin's apartment so I could unpack and get Austin's car to take us to the store. I'm gonna buy some stuff for Lauren to help her situation, I know all of her comfort items. My version of unpacking is leaving my stuff there and coming back a few days later to unload which is exactly what I did.

We went to the nearest Target where I bought ice cream, a veeeeeeeeery cute teddy bear and the scariest movie that Austin helped me pick out. I don't watch those types of movies so I could've picked Care Bears and that'd be enough for me. When we were finished paying for the items, we were finally on our way to Lauren's house.

Lauren's POV

I know that Luke coming to Miami wasn't such a good idea and makes me look guilty but that's just it. I am guilty and I feel terrible about it which is why Luke and I need to talk and it can't be done over the phone. I made Luis go pick him up because my parents know NOTHING about what went down and I want to keep it that way. They're also going to my grandma's house for a while which is just perfect!

"Lauren, are you sure that you don't want to go to your abuelita's house?" My mom asked. I set my phone down and walked over to the kitchen where she was putting leftovers into the fridge.