Chapter 33

                                    

                                          
Lauren's pov.
                          
I was tidying up my apartment when my phone buzzed on the kitchen counter. I removed some hair off my forehead that fell out from my messy ponytail and went to grab the device. It was text from Camila that she's finished in the studio soon and I quickly texted back that I'll be there to pick her up. I went to change my clothes and make myself more presentable with some make-up.
                          
It's been a month since Camila posted that picture on my Instagram and let me tell you. Camren shippers are more alive than ever. Surprisingly Camila's fans and her management took it pretty good as well. We had a talk with Roger and he's approving of us. Obviously he told us too be careful but he was always supporting Camila with all her decisions and this time wasn't any different. Roger always wanted her to be happy and truthful to herself, that's why he didn't make a big deal out of it. He reassured us that there will be no questions asked about us in interviews, just so we can still have some privacy. And we both couldn't be more grateful.
                          
During this past month I also changed my manager. To say that ending things with Tara went smoothly would be unreasonable. I was trying to explain to her that what she did was unprofessional and disrespectful after everything what I did for her but she didn't seem to understand. She was trying to convince me and the rest of my team that she did it in my interest. I just burst out laughing at this point and gave her resignation form.
                          
So now I have a new team and I genuinely can't remember that last time I was that happy. For the first time in my life I feel like I'm working with people who believe in me as much as I believe in myself. And that's all I ever wanted. 
                          
I pulled up to Camila's studio and went inside to look for my girlfriend. I greeted everyone and they all pointed to the room where Camila was in. I opened the doors quietly and the view in front of me was breathtaking. She was sitting in front of the piano with her headphones on and a bunch of notes in front of her. She had her back to me so she didn't know I'm there yet. She was playing soft melody but when I heard her voice I immediately stopped in my tracks. 
                          
I think you're gonna change my plans
With those emerald eyes
But you don't even understand
How much they're on my mind
                          
Feels like I'm breathing in and out without permission
Waiting on your badges by the phone
I might be headed in the opposite direction
But I'd love to drive you home
                          
Oh, I'm in trouble now
Come kiss me black and blue
Might last another round
But I'm bound to fall for you
                          
I smiled to myself when she finished and I was even more stunned by her. Her mind was just so beautiful in so many ways that sometimes I was just left speechless. Like right now. I didn't even realize I was so lost in my thoughts when I heard Camila putting down her headphones while she was standing up to greet me. 
                          
"Hey babe. I didn't hear you coming in." She said with a bright smile and gave me a soft kiss on the lips.
                          
I instantly put my hands behind her neck and pulled her into more passionate one. It wasn't heated or anything like that, we were simply enjoying being in each other presence again. I also wanted her to know that I'm proud of her and I told her that everyday but sometimes it's better to show than tell. So I kissed her gently but I think she knew there was something more behind that kiss when I felt her smiling and humming against my lips. I slowed down the kiss and finished with one last peck cause we were both smiling mess by now. 
                          
"Hi baby." I whispered. 
                          
"Not that I'm complaining but what was that for?" she said softly running her hands through my hair. 
                          
"Can't I just show some affection to my girlfriend?" I asked playfully any she brushed our noses together. 
                          
"I mean I'm not opposed to that at all." She said smirking now. 
                          
"Okay sex addict let's go home." 
                          
"I don't think I'm a sex addict considering we've only had sex once. Besides take me out on a date first will ya. " She said chuckling and I laughed slapping her arm. 
                          
She started gathering her things and I watched her with gentle smile on my face. She turned to me and kissed my cheek softly. Before she could grab the doorknob I reached for her hand and she looked at me confused. 
                          
"Um I just wanted you to know that you're amazing. And the song you were playing before was perfect. You have such a great way with words baby and I can't belive how lucky I'm am." I finished my little speach with letting out a breath I didn't know I was holding. 
                          
Camila gave me one the biggest smiles and leaned in to place chaste kiss on my lips. 
                          
"You have no idea how much that means to me, Lauren." She said sincerely and I kissed her forehead softly before opening the doors for her. 
                          
Once we said our goodbyes to everyone we left the building to get to my car. When I saw like 20 paparazzi I immediately grabbed Camila's hand and moved in front of her. I turned to look at her and she looked frightened so I squeezed her hand reassuringly and smiled at her. 
                          
Is it true that you've been together before? 
Camila when is new music coming out? 
Camren what do you want to say to all harmonizes? 
Lauren why do you have new manager? 
Camila is it only a rebound for you after Matt? 
                          
All the questions were thrown at us but I didn't care. My main concern right now was my girlfriend and how to get her to the car safely. When I saw my vehicle I let out a long breath. I was ready to open the door for Camila but one of the paps started to get too close to us. He was basically throwing his camera in Camila's face and when she covered her eyes with her other hand and let out a shaky breath I stopped in my tracks and pushed him away. 
                          
"Stay the fuck away from her!" I said in angry tone and pulled Camila into me. I wrapped my arm around her shoulders and we finally made it to the car. I shut the door behind her and quickly run to my side. When I got in I started to back away, after few minutes of driving I stopped the car and turned to Camila. 
                          
"Fuck baby are you okay?" I asked her frantically, softly grabbing her hands in my own. 
                          
"Yeah. I just wasn't expecting that I guess." She said softly but kept her head down. 
                          
"Look at me, Camz." I asked her gently and when she did my heart almost broke. She was wearing a frown and her eyes were watery, her hands started shaking in mine and I knew that she's trying not to have panic attack right now. I pulled her to my arms and held her tightly." Shh baby it's okay I'm here. We're okay now. Just breath in and out for me Camz." 
                          
I was whispering sweet nothings in her ear and after few minutes her breathing started to slow down. She squezzed my hand before pulling away. When we were face to face I kissed her nose, both of her cheeks and finally pecked her lips. I put my hands on her soft cheeks and looked at her. Her eyes were still closed but she smiled lightly and kissed my lips with so much affection. 
                          
"Sorry for being such a mess." She said with watery chuckle. 
                          
"It's okay baby and please don't ever apologize for something like that." I said quietly. 
                          
She nodded her head and kissed my cheek. We decided that we're gonna go back to Camila's place and have a nice dinner. When we arrived she went upstairs to change and I started preparing something to eat. 
                          
Camila came back down few minutes later I couldn't quite read her face so I just looked at her confused. She seemed kinda nervous and jumpy. 
                          
"Is everything okay babe?" I asked with furrowed eyebrows. 
                          
"My parents are in town tonight and they want to come over. Like now."