Chapter 13

                                    

                                          
Lauren's pov. 
                          
When I came back to the kitchen I took few deep breaths and got my shit together. Her lips looked so inviting and I was so close to leaning in. The only thing that stopped me was the feeling that we are moving too fast. I mean we've only been hanging out for few days. I'm not usually like this but this time I'm just scared. That we'll rush into that and we will regret it. And I don't to want to lose her again. Not this time. 
                          
After collecting my thoughts I took out our dinner from the oven and quickly set the table. After few seconds I saw Camila coming out from the leaving room looking kinda flushed as well. I cleared my throat. 
                          
"Everything is ready, do you want a drink?" 
                          
"Do you still have that wine that we drank the last time?" She asked smiling. Now I definitely have to stay sober. I don't think I will be able to control myself around her. 
                          
"I sure do, do you want some?" 
                          
"Yes please." She said nodding her head. 
                          
I filled a glass and put it in front of her and then took a seat next to her. 
                          
"Wait, you're not drinking?" 
                          
"No, I was actually thinking that I'll give you ride home later so I don't have to worry." I smiled softly.
                          
"I could just get a cab, Laur." She insisted. 
                          
"I already made my decision so eat up Cabello." I chuckled and started eating slowly. I could hear a moan next to me and I blushed a little. 
                          
"Wow it's amazing Lo. Can I come over every night?" I laughed at her response. 
                          
"Well I don't know I'm running out of wine." I said chuckling. 
                          
"Don't worry I'll bring my own next time." She said laughing. 
                          
"I'm only messing with you, Camz. You know you can come over all the time." 
                          
"Missed me that much, huh?" 
                          
"You have no idea." I said quietly looking down. "But anyway I'm stuffed, do you want to watch a movie or something?" I said getting up and collecting her plate. 
                          
"Sure, sounds good." She replied cheerfully. 
                          
I quickly cleaned up, of course Camila was offering help, but I declined. Few minutes later we were sitting down on the couch comfortably, scrolling through Netflix. 
                          
"Anything caught your eye?" I asked moving a bit closer to her, and putting my arm behind her head on the couch, not really snuggling to her. Yet.
                          
"You can pick anything you want, anything but a horror movie is fine with me." 
                          
We decided to watch "To all the boys I loved before." Camila told me more about Noah, how he was in Havana music video and that's he's such a nice and sweet guy. 
                          
In about half an hour in the movie Camila was after her third glass of wine, and let me tell you, she is lightheaded. She started laughing uncontrollably at almost every scene and then she took my hand that was behind her so I ended up with my arm wrapped around her. She put her head on my chest and cuddled into me. 
                          
"Lo?" 
                          
I hummed in response "Yeah?" 
                          
"I'm so happy that I'm here, just so you know. Thank you for forgiving me, you don't know how much that means to me."
                          
"I'm happy you're here too. And I would always forgive you Camz, we're soulmates."
                          
She looked up at me and after few seconds her gaze dropped to my lips. I saw her licking her own and then biting her lower lip. I was still hesitant, but then she closed her eyes and started slowly leaning in. Her face was so close to mine, I could feel her hot breath on my lips but before anything happen my phone buzzed on the table and she pulled away shyly. 
                          
I checked my phone and saw that I have a message from Sophia asking if we'll go to the gym tomorrow. Great fucking timing. I heard Camila clearing her throat.
                          
"Is everything okay?" she asked still blushing.
                          
"Yeah, it's just Sophia."
                          
"Oh." She answered and looked down at her lap. "Listen, it's getting late I should probably go." She said pulling away and getting up but I quickly grabbed her hand.
                          
"Wait, Camz. First of all you're not going anywhere. Second of all I promised I will drive you home. And third of all we need to talk."
                          
"Okay." She whispered.
                          
"I was actually meaning to talk to you about it all day. Listen Camz, me and Sophia are -"
                          
"I know Lauren, and I'm sorry. It was kinda in the back of my mind but maybe I just didn't want to believe it. I never meant to ruin anything between the two of you." She said quickly.
                          
What? What does she mean. She didn't ruin anything. I'm honestly so confused. I didn't realize that I didn't answer and I was staring at Camila with my mouth open.
                          
"You don't have to say anything. I'm sorry that I wanted too kiss you. I just hope she treats you right and you're happy together." She said above a whisper and I could see her eyes getting teary.
                          
"What? No Camz!" she looked away from me so I cupped her cheeks to make her look me in the eyes. "Look at me. Me and Sophia are just friends. There was never something between us. I promise."
                          
"I just thought... You didn't want to kiss me, and you spend so much time together. I thought she's your girlfriend." She said quietly.
                          
"No." I laughed. "Sophia is only my friend, that's it. And the only reason I didn't kiss you is because I want to take it seriously this time. I don't want to rush into things. You're showing up in my life again is like a miracle to me, Camz. I just don't want to mess things up. I have feelings for you too, Camz that's why I wanted to ask. Will you go on a date with me?"
                          
She looked at me wide eyed and after few seconds she smiled. 
                          
"Of course, Laur." She said and gave me a huge hug which almost got me falling from the couch. 
                          
"Okay someone had a little bit too much too drink." I chuckled. "Come on, I'll take you home." 
                          
"But I'm home." She said in a cute voice, yawning. 
                          
"Okay babe, let's take you to bed, I guess you're staying."