Cocoa And Vanilla

Chapter 17 "Text Messages And Best Friends"

"I have a class to get to, don't you?" I stepped around him and pranced over to Cameron's side. He casually draped his arm over my shoulders and he winked as we walked away.

"That was a little harsh, Destiny. Who knew you had it in you? If I didn't know you and saw that, I would think you hated him rather than having a cru-" I elbowed him in his stomach and he sputtered off.

"Shut up." I hissed.

After he gathered his breath, he spoke again. "Are you going to go?"

I shrugged and was squeezed into a side hug. "If you go, you'll be fine. You'll be interrogated but you'll be fine. I promise. If you don't go, that's fine, too. More bonding time for you and me."

I let out a breathy laugh and nodded. "Yeah but like I said, I'll think about it. Anyways, I don't think hanging around you is a good influence. You got me in trouble."

"Really? What did I do?"

"I skipped school, remember?" I prompted.

He scoffed. "Don't put that on me. You said you wanted to leave. I simply granted your wish, sweetheart."

We entered the classroom and sat down. "Sweetheart?" I whispered.

He looked up thoughtfully then nodded. "Sweetheart."

"Don't call me that." I pulled out my notebook and placed it on the desk.

"Well, do you want a nickname or a cliche pet name?" Cameron copied my actions and watched the teacher write on the board.

"...call me Dee."

Cameron scrunched his nose up in distaste and I frowned. "You don't like it?"

"It's not that I don't like it but I got a feeling that almost everybody calls you that. How about...Lil Dee?" Now, it was my turn scrunch up my nose.

"How is that any different from the other one?"

He shrugged and leaned back. "I'm going to call you that anyway."

My phone buzzed in my pocket and I looked up at my teacher to see if he noticed. When he didn't, I pulled it out and turned it on.

Insufferable Dork

I miss you

The message was followed by a series of sad emojis and my lips twitched. My phone shortly buzzed again and another message popped up.

Tell me what I did to make u so angry?

Please :(

I looked up uneasily to make sure I wasn't going to get caught.

Who said I was mad?

My phone buzzed once again.

Oh, I could list so many reasons but I'm in class right now. But trust me, ur mad. For what? Idk

"Stop texting your boyfriend and pay attention. I'm not bailing you out if you get caught." Cameron whispered and I huffed. It was probably best to leave it unanswered, anyway.

However, my phone buzzed again and my curiosity got the better of me.

Tell me. Just let me know so I can fix it.

My eyes scanned the room then sent a quick reply.

If you don't know what you did then there's nothing to discuss

Another buzz.

I know how girls work. There's something to discuss.

A spring of anger pricked across my skin and my fingers tapped quickly across the screen.

I bet you would know since you have touched so many

I regretted it as soon as I pressed send.

"It sounds like you've done something you shouldn't have." Cameron whispered.

"Shut up."

Another reply.

Is this about Ashley? Did you see us? Is that what you're mad about?

Nearly dropping my phone at his response, I sighed and slipped it in my bag.

"What happened?"

I put my head on my desk and lightly banged my head against it.

"I did something I shouldn't have."

"Tell me something I don't know." He rolled his eyes.

"He knows what I'm mad about and he didn't sound too happy."

"Do I seriously need to give you another pep talk?" I lifted my head and pouted.

"Go talk to him. Sulking and getting angry over something so little is not something you want to do. By the way, if he's a total ass about it, ditch him. You got me." He lightly bumped our legs together and I smiled.

"Thanks, Cam." He smirked.

"I get a nickname?"

"I got one so you should, too. Don't spaz over it. It's not special at all." He poked my cheek and I swatted it away.

"It's special if it was given to me by someone as great as you." My cheeks heated up at the compliment and I averted my gaze.

"Ms. Vasten and Mr. Klyde, if you are done flirting, I would like to continue the class now." The entire class turned to us and my cheeks started to burn in embarrassment.

Cameron and I muttered our apologies to the class, focusing back on our work.

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A/N: Who the fuck is even the main couple anymore?

Like I swear, Cameron and Destiny were flirting this entire chapter. I had to tell myself to chill this whole chapter I stg

Then I made Justin seem like a horrible guy. I fucking love Justin with all my heart but I swear...

But I think imma use this to my advantage and have some drama come up. Speaking of drama, who's ready for a drunk Justin?!

;)