Chapter 25: Faith
Things with Cameron were going great. I wasn't surprised that we lasted for about 4 months. I mean, we got along very well. We liked many of the same things, and we'd never run out of things to say to each other. Cam and I did finally go on that double date with Sasha and Ashton. Most of the time, I felt left out of the conversation since they have been friends longer, and had more moments with each other, but thankfully, whenever Cam noticed my discomfort, he'd bring me into the conversation.
We finally had our first kiss, and it was during a Halloween party Ali hosted. It happened every year apparently. Everyone in our school was invited, and I gladly, went with Cam. He dressed up as a sailor, and I as a nurse. For my nurse outfit, I didn't pick anything too revealing. I wore a simple white sleeveless dress with white stockings and heels. I topped the outfit with a white nurse hat that I made myself.
Cam looked handsome in his sailor suit. I remember precisely saying, "ooh, my sailor boy" when he arrived to pick me up at my house. He wore a black polo, with white stripes on his collar. He had a sailor hat but, he obviously didn't make it since there was a donut shop logo on the side, indicating it was just one of those free giveaway paper hats. However, I didn't complain, it made him look more adorable. To finish off his outfit, he had on black dress pants and black dress shoes.
We arrived at the party, and it was already on full swing. People had red cups on their hands and were drinking like there was no tomorrow. I saw some people at the front with cigarettes in their hands, puffing out smoke. The music pounded loudly in my ears the moment I came into the crowded house. There were a variety of costumes, ranging from crayons to provocative bunnies. I tightened my hold on Cam's hand, hoping to not get lost in the sea of inebriated teenagers. He squeezed my hand back in comfort.
Soon, we saw Sasha and Ashton, leaning and talking in the room near the kitchen. The room they were in was less-crowded, and I was thankful because I could finally breathe again. Before Cam and I could call them out, Sasha spotted us.
She ran to us, and enveloped me in a hug. "I love your costume," she said, examining me up and down. "You look adorable. Working the modest look, huh?" I laughed and just nodded in reply. Sasha and Ashton were dressed like a prince and princess. I couldn't help but admire their costumes. They were such a cute couple.
After Ashton gave me a little wave and Sasha greeted Cam, we had a little chitchat until Sasha gasped, "I was trying to figure out why both of your costumes complimented each other and, now I remember why!" She pointed an accusing finger at us. "Do you know that cute picture taken on Victory over Japan day? in Times Square?"
Suddenly, the picture of an American sailor embracing a woman dressed in white flashed before my eyes. They were kissing passionately, and I blushed at the thought of Cam and I looking like that. I didn't want to go for a cute couple costume this Halloween yet unintentionally, we were able to do just that. I saw Cam's eyes widen in realization, knowing he was thinking of the same black and white picture too.
Before Cam and I had the chance to reply, Sasha stepped up on a mahogany coffee table - her prince helping by holding her hand. She gestured to everyone in the room, getting their attention. "So I'm pretty sure most of you are familiar with the sailor and girl kissing in times square?!" I saw some people nod to themselves. "Don't you think these two cuties look exactly like them?" Sasha pointed at Cam and I, and I couldn't help but hide under my hair. The crowd cheered in reply. "Come on everybody, kiss! Kiss! Kiss!"
Soon, the crowd joined the chant. "Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!" they said, pumping their fists in the air.
"Are you up for it?" I turned to face Cam. He gave me an intense look and from the corner of my eye, I saw his hands fidget like he was aching to wrap his arms around me. I didn't say anything but I didn't have to say anything because I'm sure the look on my face already answered his question.
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