Camila’s POV
I was standing in front of the mirror making sure everything in my outfit was perfect. I heard a car pull up the drive way. I immediately knew it was Lauren. She’s here. I started getting butterflies in my stomach, my heart was racing. I wouldn’t believe she showed up, I kinda expected her not to show up. I’m glad she did though.
Next thing I knew there was a knock on the door. Uh oh, what is she doing? My parents are home. They don’t know it’s a date! What is she going to say? I quickly grabbed my purse and headed down stairs before Lauren tells my parents more then they need to know. I’m too late however. Lauren is already talking to my parents, great, this is just great. “Mija, wow you look beautiful, have fun, don’t be back too late I love you” she kissed me on the cheek.
“Mami please, stop, don’t embarrass me in front of my friends” I try to avoid any contact wuth Lauren.
“She’s right Camz, you look, beautiful” she said hardly above a whisper, but loud enough so I can hear. I don’t think anyone could blush more than I am right now. “Thanks Laur”
Lauren just nodded at my dad then looked at me. “Ready beautiful?” I simply nod and we walk to her car, she opens the door for me and runs to the other side of the car to get in the driver’s seat. The ride was quite, the music was playing low, but I knew the song, I started humming to ease the tension, but mostly because I was a little too nervous I had no idea where we were going.
Laurens POV
I couldn’t help but to smile, I think I look like an idiot. Camila’s humming only made my smile increase more, if that was even possible. I started to wonder what it was like to hear her sing. It literally was music to my ears; can this girl be more adorable?
Finally I parked outside a small café next to a park. “I hope you like coffee, or hot chocolate. It’s the best here, and their cookies are pretty good too” I said while I walk to the other side of the car to open her door for her. I reached out my hand for her to grab, and she did, I intertwined my fingers with hers. She ordered the hot chocolate and I ordered the coffee. After we got our drinks we walked to the park.
It was so peaceful, the stars were bright, and no people were around but mostly because her hand never left mine. We had a comfortable silence, or so I thought before I soon heard her ask me “So how do my parents know you are taking me out on a date, and they were so okay with it?”
I couldn’t help but smile. I can’t believe she still doesn’t know. “Well the day after I asked you on a date, I might have asked your parents if I could take you out…And well here we are” I said as I turned to look at her. I could see the surprise in her eyes, like if it was too good to be true.
“Camz, I told you, you aren’t like other girls.. I really want to give this a try.” I never seen her more confused in my life, she wanted answers.
It took a moment for her to gather her thoughts “What.. You asked them?.. How.. what did they say?”
“well.. it was pretty scary at first really….”
Flash back
It was the day after I asked Camila to go on a date with me. I wanted her to feel special, and court her the way she deserves to be courted. That’s when I thought about formally asking her parents to take her out. I knew Camila was at Dinah’s house today because she mentioned she has a project to do with her. I found this as the perfect opportunity. I got dressed up presentable but not trying too hard. As I reached her house I intently felt nervous, I don’t think I was ready for this. Here goes nothing.
I knocked on the door and waited for an answer. Her mom opened the door. “Hi sweetie, if you looking for Camila, she isn’t in right now, is there anything I can help you with?” she asked with such a kind gentle voice.
“No, I’m not her to see Camila..” that’s all I could manage to say. I couldn’t believe how incredibly nervous I was.
“Would you like to come in, I made fresh lemonade” she held the door so I would walk in. We both walked to the kitchen and she served me a glass of lemonade. Her husband was sitting at the table reading the paper and her mom sat next to him but across from me. I assume they wanted to know the reason I was here.
“uhm.. Hi Mr. Cabello.. My name is Lauren, I’m one of Camila’s friends” I took a sip of my glass before I continued. “You see Mr. and Mrs. Cabello, I’m here because I really like your daughter and well I would really like to take her out on a date” I never been so nervous in my life, her dad kept staring at me with a mixture of shock and hatred.
After what seem like forever her father finally answered. “What exactly are your intentions with my daughter?”
“Well sir, I would like to buy her some hot chocolate and take her walking in the park and see the stars with her. I was leaning for something simple and romantic... Sir I assure you I will have her back by any time you please.”
He sighed and looked over at his wife who was rubbing her hand softly on his back for support. “I appreciate you doing the responsible thing and coming to us” he started and paused before continuing “I will allow you to take my daughter out on the condition she needs to be back before eleven and not a minute later. Also I want your phone number just in case I need to reach you”
End of Flash Back
There is was her beautiful bubbly laugh. It was like music to my ears. She squeezed my hand tighter and kissed my cheek “Thank you that was really sweet of you.” We ended up talking the whole night, telling me what she loves and hates about life. I loved the way her eyes sparkled when she talked about something she was passionate about like her obsession with Demi, Ed Sheeran and One Direction. It was 10:50 when we arrived at her house. I walked her to her front door.
“I had a great time, thank-” I didn’t let her finish her sentence because I just kissed her. To my surprise she kissed me back. Like always it was amazing. It wasn’t very long, but just the way her lips felt in mine was all that mattered.
We looked into each other’s eyes, both smiling like idiots. I have her small little kisses all over her face. She was giggling, that’s how I knew I was doing something right.
“Camz, let’s go out again, tomorrow” She just nodded and kissed me once last time before she went inside. This will be a day to remember for sure.
Camilas POV
It’s been 3 weeks since Lauren asked me to go out on a date. But ever since that day Lauren and I been going out every weekend, the whole weekend. During the week she would come over and ‘do’ homework with me. Most of the time she would just lay there with me playing with my hair and talking to me while I did my work. Just like today.
I was sitting on my bed resting my back against the head rest. Lauren was lying down with her head on my lap. It’s actually strange how we became comfortable in such a short time. After a couple of minutes I notice she fell asleep. It was so adorable; I just smiled and continue reading. After a couple minutes I hear her speak “Why don’t you read me what you’re reading camzi?”At first I hesitated but in a few moments I started to read to her. When I finally finished reading the chapter I closed my book and looked at her. She had a small smile on her face, she’s been looking at me the whole time.
“What” I say as I play with her hair.
“It’s just you have an amazing voice Camz, I love the way you read, you get so lost into the book. It’s as if you can picture yourself there.” She grabs my hand and kisses the back of it.
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“Dinah, I don’t think she likes me like that. It’s so frustrating. It’s been a month, a month and she still hasn’t asked me to her girlfriend” I said as I cover my face and lay it on the table. We were in lunch and I couldn’t get over the fact that Lauren hasn’t asked me to be her girlfriend yet. We always go out and hang out with each other. We kiss all the time. I started to feel used.
“Mila, but you guys kiss all the time. You are practically dating. I don’t know Mila, maybe she isn’t that type of girl to be in a relationship you know?” she tried comforting me.
“But, I want to talk to talk to her about it, but his week she’s been rather busy. She hardly answers my text, or calls me. We haven’t hung out together. Maybe she isn’t interested anymore. Why does this have to be so complicated?” I sigh and look up to look at her. “I mean she want even in class today, and she promise to eat lunch with us today.”
“Maybe something came up and-” she didn’t get to finish her sentence when the school band came marching in the cafeteria area. Two people came in with a huge poster that said “Camila Cabello, If I hadn’t made it clear before let me makes it clear now…”
That’s when Lauren came from where the band was, she was carrying a dozen of roses. She walked over to my table. She had a huge smile on her face, but she looked a bit nervous. “Camz, Will you be my girlfriend?” I couldn’t believe what was happening. I was literally speechless; I nod and hug her tight. My lips instantly meet hers. We kissed in front of everyone not caring what people thought.
Once I pulled away I whispered “I thought you never asked”