" Lauren? Can you open the door, why is it locked?", Mike knocked on the door.
Lauren could finally breathe because she realized her parents were behind the kitchen door, unable to walk in, and she thanked whoever locked it because it saved her life.
" Um, I'm coming..". Lauren shouted.
" Ya think?", Camila blushed as she smirked.
" Shut up, Camila, you're gonna pay for that! Button up your shirt!..", Lauren smiled at her girlfriend, as she walked over to the door.
Lauren stood in front of the door, and quickly turned around to make sure Camila had adjusted her clothing. She turned the knob.
" Why was this door locked?", Mike asked once again.
" I have no idea, but I think what matters here is.. why are you guys home so early?", Lauren sarcastically interrogated her parents, and she liked the feeling.
" Well, we want to spend time with you, so we decided to not go out to eat. And we know we were too hard on you earlier."
" Hmm, I agree on that. So I'm guessing we can finally have a civil conversation, and I need you guys to hear me out, for once..", Lauren crossed her arms not knowing what to expect from her parents.
" Well, why don't we just talk now? What do you need to tell us? Is there something that's bothering you?", Clara said.
Lauren quickly looked at Camila, " Well, there is something that is bothering me.. And it has to do with what we talked about earlier.. about what college I want to get into."
" Your mom and I were talking, and we both decided that we really need you to decide on your future. We know it's not easy, but ultimately, you have to do what makes you happy...", Mike blurted out.
" So what are you saying?", Lauren raised an eyebrow.
" All we're saying is that look into different schools, search different careers, and majors. There's so much out there that you could do. Don't settle for just one thing.. Be spontaneous.", her dad added.
" Art is spontaneous..", Lauren rolled her eyes.
" I suppose it is spontaneous, but is that really all you want? You could major in something else, and minor in art.. Just so you can have something to fall back on.. just in case."
" I don't know.. I wish I had a straight answer for you, but I don't.. And I didn't realize this conversation would give me a headache.."
Clara walked up to Lauren, and gave her a hug, " We didn't mean to give you a headache, but I hope you realize you have to make a decision quick.. Please don't just stick to art.. you can do so much more.."
" I don't know, mom.. maybe you're right, and maybe I just have to sleep on it, I suppose.."
" I have a better idea!", Mikes voice became loud as he stepped in front of Lauren and Clara.. " What?", Clara smirked.
" Lets go to the carnival! We can talk about college later on..." Mikes face began to glow.
" Why a carnival?", Clara was surprised at her husbands request.
" Because we haven't taken Lauren to a carnival in years, and I want to hang out with my daughter, and buy her ice cream.", Mike smiled.
" So that's where she gets her obsession with ice cream.", Camila blurted out unexpectedly, and they all just looked at her.
" Camila you have to come, too!", Mike turned to look at her.
" Oh, that sounds awesome, but I've got work to do, Mr. Jauregui."
" You can take the day off, sweetheart. If you'd like..", Clara smiled.
" Well.. maybe..", Camila's cheeks turned red.
" Yeah, Camila, you should come with us. I'll need a ride partner since my parents are weenies, and they don't like carnival rides.", Lauren smiled.
Camila couldn't help but giggle, " Okay, I'll go.."
" Good! So we'll leave in about an hour, or so.. in the mean time, I've got some phone calls to make..", Mike hugged Lauren as he walked out of the kitchen.
" Yeah, I've got to unpack.. What a drag!", Clara smiled at both Lauren, and Camila as she made her way upstairs.
Camila, and Lauren were once again left alone.
" So... where were we, again?", Lauren looked at her girlfriend up and down as she bit her lip.
" No way, Lauren... it's too risky now.", Camila turned around as she began to wash dishes.
Lauren walked up behind her, and wrapped her arms around her waist, as she placed her lips on Camilas ear, " We weren't done.. what happened to my bad ass Camila from last night?"
Camila looked up, and giggled, " She was under the influence, and misguided by the evil Kaylee."
Lauren couldn't help but laugh, " You're right, she's fucking evil. And to be honest.. I don't care what we do as long as I'm here with you.."
Camila turned around, and wrapped her hands around the green-eyed girls neck, " Same here.. I love you."
" I love you, more..", they smiled in between their kiss.
Before they knew it, they we in the car on their way to the carnival. Lauren's parents sat in front of the car, as Camila, and Lauren snuggled in the backseat. Of course they made sure Clara, and Mike didn't see, but that's what made it fun. They were sworn into secrecy, but they didn't mind.
" Wow... I hadn't been to a carnival in years..", Camila looked out the window as her eyes opened wide.
" Well, you're here now.. and we're gonna have a hell of a time!..", Lauren grabbed Camila's hand as they got out of the car, and made their way through the entrance.
"Lauren, you can't just hold my hand like that in front of your parents. They'll think wrong.", Camila whispered.
" They could think wrong, but they'd be right... right?"
" Why are you always such a smart ass?", Camila rolled her eyes.
" Hmm, I don't know, but I think that's why you love me..", Lauren raised her head proudly.
" I guess you're right.."
Lauren and Camila entered the carnival, and they could smell the popcorn, and cotton candy.
" Hmm..", Camila closed her eyes.
" So what does my queen want to eat?", Lauren asked as she still held on to her hand.
" Cotton Candy!", Camila turned to face Lauren as she squinted her nose.
" Okay, but only if you let me kiss you."
Camila opened her eyes, " But your parents could see us?"
" Quite frankly I do not care. I haven't kissed you in over an hour, and I really want to because your lips are calling my name and I just really miss you"
" Okay..", Camila blushed a bit, and Lauren quickly kissed her.
Camila looked around to see if she could find Laurens parents and they were actually purchasing tickets.
" Babe, your parents are walking this way...act natural..", Camila let go of Laurens hand.
" Act natural?", Lauren looked confused.
" Don't look like you're in love with me."
" That's impossible, baby..", Lauren shyly smiled.
" Hey, I've got some tickets for you girls! Now go and enjoy yourselves!", Mike held a stack of tickets in his hand.
" What about you guys? Won't you go on the rides?", Camila asked.
" We're gonna buy something to eat then meet you girls later. Have fun!" Clara smiled.
" Don't mind if we do! See ya'll later!", Lauren grabbed the stack of tickets from her dads hand.
" You coming or not?", Lauren turned to look at Camila as both her parents stood there watching how they interacted.
" Yes..", Camila couldn't help but smile because she realized that she would follow Lauren to the end of the world if she had to.
They both smiled at each other like no one could notice.
" Alrigghhht then, we're gonna go buy food.. be good.", Mike laughed as him and Clara walked away.
" Let's go!", Lauren once again grabbed Camila as she led her to their first ride.
"But first, I need to get something for my lady.", Lauren walked over to the candy stand, and purchased pink cotton candy.
She handed the cotton candy to Camila, " You didn't have to.."
" You deserve so much more..", the green eyed girl responded.
Camila didn't say anything, she just kissed Lauren on the cheek.
" I hope you're not afraid of heights, but I haven't been on this ride in so long, and honestly I'd really like to share this moment with you..", Lauren handed two tickets to one of the workers, and she held on to Camilas hand.
" To be honest, I've never been on a Ferris Wheel.. But if I do get scared, it's okay because I have you.", Camila sat close to Lauren as she rested her head on her shoulder.
" This might go pretty high, but remember that I've got you, just like when we jumped into the pool. I will always be next to you."
" I know you will..", Camila bit her bottom lip.
The ride had begun, and it only took a few minutes until they were at the very top.
" Wow, this is gorgeous. I can literally see the entire carnival from up here..", Camilas eyes opened wide, but she still held on to Lauren tightly.
" It's gorgeous, but never as gorgeous as you are..", Lauren looked into her girlfriends eyes.
" Look a shooting star!", Camila pointed at the sky, and they both looked in amazement.
" Quick, Camila.. Make a wish!"
" I already did..."
" Really? What was it?", Lauren smirked.
" YOU.."
Lauren caressed Camilas face as they passionately kissed, and the fact that it had gotten dark scared them a little less.
" You're my satellite. You're ridding with me tonight. Passenger side, lighting the sky, always the first star that I find.. You're my satellite.", Lauren whispered against Camila's lips as they both kept their eyes closed.
" I love you, Lauren. I love you more than I could possibly love anyone.. And I was so afraid to lose you.. I still am, but I need you to know that I am willing to fight any battle.. I don't care who we go up against, as long as we're together."
Laurens eyes began to fill with tears, " You don't know how happy you make me.. I never thought anyone could make me feel this way. I love you, Cam. And we will fight any battle that may come our way."
Camila kissed the green-eyed girl until the ride ended.
The night felt so young, and they both wished it would never end. Lauren, and Camila went on a few more rides after that, and eventually they found Clara and Mike. The four of them enjoyed a few carnival games, and on the outside they looked like a perfectly happy family. On their way back home, Camila and Lauren once again snuggled in the back seat. Lauren held her tight, as Camila rested her head on Lauren's shoulder. Of course she made sure Lauren's parents couldn't see.
When they got home Clara and Mike said goodnight to Lauren, and they went into their room, leaving Camila, and Lauren in the living room.
" So, I'm guessing its time for bed.. I'm exhausted..", Camila yawned, and Lauren poked her nose.
" Will you stay with me?", Lauren made a puppy face.
" It's too risky.. we got lucky that we didn't get caught in the morning."
" Yeah, but we got away with it, and I'm sure we always will.. Plus who cares, we'll just turn off the lights, and no one will see anything.", Lauren grabbed Camila by the waist.
" I don't know.. I feel like I'm disrespecting your parents.. They're so nice to me..", Camila looked down. "
They're probably already asleep. They won't notice, please stay with me..", Lauren whined and Camila couldn't resist her girlfriend.
" Okay fine, but I'm waking up early."
" Yay!", Lauren couldn't help, but get excited.
They walked into the room as Lauren stood in back of Camila and hugged her from behind.
" I love you, and I'll never stop.", Lauren whispered.
" I love you too, and I'll probably never stop either."
They both giggled as Camila closed her eyes.
" You better never stop!"
" I wont, trust me.. You're my satellite, remember?", Camila quietly says.
Lauren looked at Camila like she had never seen her before, she kissed her forehead, and then kissed her lips. Camila wrapped her arms around her neck, as Lauren gently placed her on the bed.
Lauren, and Camila were too distracted by their kiss to hear the door opening; they had also forgotten to turn off the light.
Camila noticed a figure standing behind them with a look of shock on their face. Lauren noticed that something was wrong so she sat up on her bed, only to realize her mom was standing right in front of them.
Clara didn't say a word; she just looked at both of them, and walked right out of the door.
Lauren turned over to look at Camila, and she looked like she had seen a ghost, unable to speak. ----------------------------------------------
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