NAPKIN AND BLANKIE II (CAMREN) / COMPLETE

Chapter 8 - Guest

"I'm not sure yet.." Nicole paused and stared at Camila.

"..maybe until I get what I want."





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This can't be happening.

Vanessa has been staring at the same page of the magazine for almost an hour now. She's not reading it, she got her mind on something else. Ashley is sitting next to her. Next to her.

This can't be happening.

She's been trying to avoid Ashley for a week and she almost succeeded in forgetting her. But how is she supposed to avoid someone who's in the same office as her? Who's sitting next to her?

"Vee.." Ashley called.

Vanessa startled, causing her to knock off a stack of files on her desk. Vanessa quickly kneeled down to pick her files up.

"Let me help you."  Vanessa looked at the source of the sweet voice.

Ashley is smiling, picking up her files. Vanessa panicked and quickly grabbed anything that's left on the floor. But she grabbed something soft, and it's not a file. She grabbed Ashley's hand. They stared at each other for a few seconds before quickly letting go.

"I'm sorry." Vanessa said, her face red.

Ashley smiled.

Stop smiling.

Please stop smiling.

"Excuse me." Vanessa said before she ran out of the office.

Everyone stared at her, confused.

"What's wrong with Nessa?"

Lauren shrugged. "Maybe she ate too much."

Ally shook her head. "I think this is much more complicated than food problem."




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You got a new message.

Marley opens her inbox.


From: Sean
Good morning. Did you sleep well? (:



Marley smiled and began typing.


Good morning to you too.^^
I had a sweet dream. (:

And sent.


"Mar!"

Marley quickly put her phone in her pocket.

"Oh, Zee. You're here."

Zooey linked her arm with her girlfriend.

"Did you wait long? I'm sorry." Zooey said.

Marley smiled.

"I just got here." she lied. She's been there almost an hour ago.

Zooey felt guilty, she knew she made Marley wait.