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Dope.

Third Person's POV The next day workers were setting up for the karaoke night while the girls were getting ready for the bachelorette pool party. They decided to throw a combined bachelorette party with all the women present. Lauren left her assigned villa and tried to figure her way out of the resort when she bumped into another girl carrying an assortment of flower petals. "Cant you see?" Came a rude reply from the other girl. Lauren tried to brush her tank top off of the flower petals and turned to the girl? "You asshole! I couldn't see?" Lauren replied with the same rudeness. "No no. My english is dirty? I from Spain." The girl raised her hands and tried to pick a petal that happened to be at Lauren's crotch and she immediately slapped it away. Lauren herself wiped her ripped jeans of the petals. "Alexa!?" Came Camila's unmistakable voice. "Oh hi Camilla. Whatsup babygirl.." Alexa raised her hand to give Camila a high five but she moved and Alexa almost tripped. "What are you doing here? Everybody is waiting for the petals. Go!" Camila scolded her. "Stupid moron" Lauren murmured to herself but the other two girls heard her perfectly, "Sorry what?" Alexa asked. "Nothing. You go play." Lauren said and shooed her away. She cursed under her breath when she realised Camila had caught her sneaking out. "What are you doing here?" Camila asked Lauren. The party was being held at the other side of the resort. "Playing catch. Come we'll play together." Lauren tried to smart mouth her way out. Camila looked Lauren up and down. She wasn't dressed as if she was attending a pool party. She was wearing a tattered band tank top and ripped jeans with her shades on and her big travelling bag. "You were trying to sneak out.. weren't you?" Camila asked. "Not were. I am sneaking out. I am gonna explore Paris." Lauren winked and started walking. "OYE! You are not here to explore Paris. You are here for Cheechee's wedding!" Camila walked towards Lauren making her turn around. "Noway! There will be giant and desperate Polynesian ladies. I'll get raped." Lauren tried to reason. "You can't do that much for Dinah?" Camila said trying to guilt trip Lauren. "Let me go Camz. She won't even know that I didn't attend." Lauren pouted. "Maybe, but if you do she will know. And that's gonna make her happy." Camila said trying her last way to get Lauren to come. "This is nice. When all goes to fail... emotional blackmail is the saviour." Lauren said and that made Camila giggle and smirk. Lauren too chuckled and walked back to Camila. "Come on." Lauren was now ahead of Camila when she noticed Lauren's clothes. "What happened?" Lauren asked. "You are not attending the party wearing that." Camila grimaced. "Come with me" Camila lead Lauren to her own villa where all the wedding related things were kept. All the dresses, gowns, shoes and bags. Baskets of chocolates and champagne bottles littered the whole living area. Camila went to a rack and picked a black bikini for Lauren she threw it towards Lauren and then found some jean shorts and a see through black shirt. Camila wore the same attire but in white. "If you want to see me naked.. just ask me." Lauren said and chuckled. She started looking around while Camila was trying to find something. "Did the queen decided to keep her stuff here? What is all this??" Lauren said trying to make her way through hoards of boxes and baskets. Looking through racks of dresses she cornered a few so she could see Camila "what are you guys gonna do wearing all these dresses? Strip!?" Lauren chuckled again. "Did you see the wedding invitation? Not a single colour was spared in the basket. I had to give excess baggage for it! I dont think this shirt is looking good on me." Lauren said while stripping her clothes and wearing the shirt without her shorts. She stepped out in a half buttoned black shirt for Camila to see her. "Look at me. Does the shirt look good?" Camila who had her back to Lauren while searching something turned and saw Lauren pant less. "OH GOD LO! Wear your shorts please!" Camila immediately turned her back to Lauren. "Aww!! My Shy-lene Woodley!!" Lauren wore her shorts and then asked Camila to turn again. Camila saw Lauren and smiled. This girl would look beautiful in a potato sack too! She quietly walked towards Lauren and started buttoning the shirt. "The wedding invitation was designed by me. All these dresses are of my choice. I am the maid of honor." Camila revealed to a shocked Lauren. "No.. I mean.. I uh- it was.. I am sorry." Lauren apologised for her mistake. "You don't have to critique everything. Everybody has worked hard on this wedding. Appreciate it." Camila said quietly trying to get through Lauren. "But understand my problem too.. I was picked up from The Hangover and dropped straight to Keeping up with the Kardashians." This honest confession made Camila smile. Once the last button was done Camila looked Lauren in the eye before saying, "You just follow my orders. I guarantee, you will have fun in the wedding." Camila was about to walk away when Lauren caught her elbow and made Camila look at the mirror where they could see their reflection. The white shirt was bringing out Camila's tan and the black shirt made Lauren's eyes look greener. "We look Dope together." Lauren exclaimed. Camila looked at Lauren in confusion and Lauren giggled before placing a kiss on Camila's cheek and guiding her away from the mirror and off to the party. ~ A/N Camren feels!?? Vote, comment and share!!

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Worth it.

Third Person’s POV

As soon as Dinah saw Lauren she jumped on the stage and hugged her tight. Lauren smiled at the affection and stepped down from the stage. Dinah was pulling Lauren behind her to make her meet Ally but when they passed Camila, Lauren’s eyes locked with Camila’s and her jaw dropped.

Now there could be many reasons for that. Maybe Lauren wasn’t expecting Camila there. Maybe Lauren was surprised. Maybe Lauren was shocked. Or maybe Camila looked sexy as hell in that LBD. The reaction was mutual. Camila herself didn’t expected Lauren to be there. She didn’t expect her to meet her like this and that too dressed like that! The make up was making her eyes pop out and it was enough for Camila to want to swim in them.

Camila walked away and came to the bar for a glass of water. After retrieving her glass she went back to the table she kept her belongings on. “Typical Camz.” Lauren said and motioned at the seat next to Camila asking if she could sit there. Camila nodded. Lauren took the seat and grinned at Camila. “Hi.” Lauren said in a childlike manner instantly remembering their talk at Ègarè 8 years back. Camila’s smile widened, “Hello Lauren.” Camila’s reply was more confident and poised than Lauren remembered. She didn’t stutter or sounded unsure. Lauren stole Camila’s glass of water and took a sip. She immediately shuddered at the sensation. “Its cold!” She said. “Its water.” Came Camila’s instant reply. Lauren nodded at the bluntness. She liked this side of Camila. The confident and sexy side. The bow was gone her hair was short and had beach waves giving her a perfect look. She looked perfect. Camila was perfect.

“Did you get married?” The question caught Camila off guard she furrowed her eyebrows and turned to look at Lauren. Lauren was serious. She chuckled and replied, “What!? No!!” Lauren nodded and then asked, “Kids?” Lauren had a playful smirk of her face. She never forgot any of their conversations. “YES! THREE!” Camila replied catching the playful drift in Lauren’s tone. “Such a slut!” Lauren said and both started laughing they knew she didn’t mean it. “Why do you ask?” Camila questioned. It was odd for Lauren to ask marraige related questions. “Just.. thinking should I listen to you or start flirting.” Lauren shrugged. “Is flirting that necessary?” Camila asked, looking ahead and at the dance floor. “Of course! It’s good for health.. you know like-” , “yoga.. I remember.” Camila completed Lauren, her gaze not wavering. Lauren turned to Camila and could see her side profile. By whatever she could see in the dim light all that came to her mind was beautiful.

Before she could think of what she was saying she said “Were you this beautiful from the start or has time committed the best mistake?” Familiar butterflies erupted in Camila’s stomach and she blushed at Lauren’s comment. She had to reply something. “Eww.. this is so John Green type of you..” Camila said and patted her back for a nice reply. Her voice also didn’t give away her nervousness and she was happy for that. “You are finding these lines cheesy now.. did you forget you used to swoon on them few years back.” Lauren tried to save the last bit of her self esteem in this conversation. “Please!! Me? I used to swoon on you??” Camila replied and scoffed. Did lauren guessed that she had a crush on her back then? Or worse, could Lauren guess that she was still in love with her?

Hearing that Lauren couldn’t help but look down and stare at her fingers. She didn’t care if people judged her for sleeping around. But she did care about Camila’s approval. Even before going to Chicago Camila was the one who talked her out of doing something stupid. Seeing Lauren this silent and serious Camila felt something. And before she could filter them she spoke, “You haven’t changed at all Lauren.” This made Lauren look up and at Camila. “Except one thing. Old Lauren along with flirting shamelessly used to smile too.” Camila said and wanted to slap herself for being inconsiderate. But Lauren smiled at that and bit her lip. Camila offered the glass of water and motioned Lauren to drink it. “How is it?” This time the water was not cold. It was considerably warm. “Better.” Lauren smiled. “Exactly. Give things time. They get better… come on let’s dance.”

~Give it to me, I’m worth it Baby, I’m worth it Uh huh I’m worth it Gimme gimme I’m worth it~

While walking lauren recognized the song and started lip syncing grooving to the music.

~OK, I tell her bring it back like she left some Bring it bring it back like she left some- In the club with the lights off Whatchu acting shy for?~

Lauren directed the last line to Camila who was moving with a lot of sophistication.

~I may talk a lot of stuff Guaranteed, I can back it up I think I'mma call you bluff Hurry up, I’m waitin’ out front~

Dinah found them dancing and joined them. She had been drinking a lot and her moves were sloppy.

~Uh huh show me what you got ‘Cause I don’t wanna waste my time Uh huh see me in the spotlight “Ooh I love your style” Uh huh show me what you got now Come and make it worth my while~

“GIVE IT TO ME I AM WORTH IT!” All three screamed and started grooving. Camila too opened up and started dancing.

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Third Person’s POV

After the party came to an end Dinah dragged Lauren so that she could meet one last person. Dinah sneaked up behind Normani and covered her eyes. “Look what I brought for you.” She said removing her hands and Normani saw Lauren standing there. “Hey Mani” Lauren said smiling. Surprisingly Normani didn’t jump. She didn’t hug her. She didn’t say anything. Dinah left Normani’s side and went to Lauren, “I told you. She would die out of shock.” Dinah said and giggled. “What did you guys thought? That I would miss her suicide mission?” Lauren asked putting her arms around Dinah’s shoulder keeping her from falling face first. “We didn’t think. We knew. We knew you won’t come.” Normani said and Lauren’s face fell.

Realising what she had said Normani stood up and hugged Lauren. “What a surprise dude. What a surprise. Drink?” Normani asked but didn’t wait for Lauren’s reply. She went to the alcohol table beside the pool and poured them a glass.

“Why weren’t you present at the cocktail party??” Lauren asked Normani. “Dinah’s lady love ruined my one and only white dress.” Normani replied and came down to sit beside her friends with the glasses. “By the way who is this little miss sunshine?” Even Lauren found Ally to be overly bubbly. “Oh she is damn rich. Personality is a little weak but she owns a bentley.” Normani said and Dinah smacked her. “Shut up Mani. Ally is a very sweet and intelligent person and loves me a lot.” Dinah directed her attention back to Lauren while saying the last part.

“So how is you club coming out?” Lauren asked Normani. She knew Normani went ahead with the plan of owning a club and wanted to know how her friend was doing. “Perfect.” Lauren nodded at Normani’s reply. “So how long are you staying this time?” Dinah asked Lauren. They all had established that Lauren didn’t like Europe and would never want to come there for anymore days than she had to. “I’ll leave on the night of your wedding. Will go straight to Tokyo.” Lauren answered looking lovingly at her friend. Dinah didn’t change at all. She was just like she was before and little more matured and feminine like but her heart still remained pure. “Oohhh Tokyo.. what’s happening there?” Dinah further queried. “I got this amazing offer.” Lauren replied and danced her eyebrows. “Your life has always been amazing.. no?” Normani too added in her two cents. “Dont you live in Chicago anymore?” She too queried. “Chicago was at the very beginning. After that I went to New York, then Hawaii then-” , “You roam around so much.. I got confused.” Normani interrupted Lauren and was clearly intoxicated now.

An awkward silence fell between them and Lauren couldn’t figure out if Normani was being like this because of the alcohol or was voicing what she actually felt. “Last time we talked… you were in Boston?” Dinah tried to fill the silence. “No. LA.” Lauren corrected her. “Yeah… how could I forget? When your dad… I am really sorry Lo.. It was so sudden. I felt really bad after I heard.” Dinah sighed. Lauren just nodded mustering up enough strength to give a small smile. “I.. I’ll take a shower now. I’ll see you guys later…” Lauren said and stood up. She couldn’t stay there for any moment longer than necessary. The guilt was too much.

“You won’t go home?” Normani asked bluntly. “Nope. It wont be possible this time.” Lauren whispered softly. “COME ON GUYS! Let’s do something tonight. Like old times. We three are together!!” Dinah tried to save the last bit of their friendship. Even a blind person could see how strained their relationship was now. “What do you mean by old times!?? Except our faces nothing is the same anymore!” Normani scoffed. “Nothing ever changes between friends.” Lauren argued. “Correct. But you and me are not friends anymore.” Normani stood up and before walking away she stopped and licked her lips, “Cheers man.” And with that she left Dinah and Lauren. Both the girls turned to each other and Lauren’s eyes were filled with tears. She gave Dinah a small smile and turned to walk away.

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A/N

I told you I would update more frequently…

So….. Normani seems angry.. 😂😂😅

Anyway.. one clarification.. the wedding is taking place at a big resort.. which has diff villas and lawns and banquet halls.. so yeah people are living in villas. Lawns and swimming pools are there for people to use and then banquet halls for parties and all.. okay?

Something happy for ya’ll after today’s sad announcement.

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Squeeze.

Third Person's POV The lady dressed in black glanced at the date and then the time at her phone screen. 20th December. 6:48pm. She left her room to enter the kitchen when she saw a suitcase and a black carry on bag. She heard someone around the bar area of her villa and entered the living room to find the new entree. She smiled after seeing her friend. "I almost thought you weren't going to come." She said. The black woman in a white body hugging dress turned around with the glass of whiskey she prepared for herself. "Me too. But how could I miss your marraige? Can't risk a poly beat down." She smiled again and embraced the bride to be. Dinah was dressed in a black shimmery gown and her black pumps were still in her hands. "How are you!??" "How do I look??" Dinah and Normani asked at the same time. Then Dianah asked again. "And what happened to your bar deal??" , "Same thing. Like it always happens." Normani said with a straight face and Dinah's face fell. "Investors say that they can't afford anymore losses. If we could just renovate the bar a little..." Normani trailed switching on the television and tuning to the sports channel. "What is the amount?" Dinah asked trying to figure if she could help her friend. "$100,000. Do you have that much?" Normani mocked. "If I did I wouldn't have thought twice before giving it to you." Dinah said and stood infront of Normani who was now sitting on the couch. "I didn't borrow money from my own dad. What makes you think I will take from you?" Normani said and took the last sip of her whiskey before standing up and pouring herself another glass. "Now why did u do that??" Dinah queried wanting to know why her once best friend is going on a suicide mission. "Because he didn't gave it to me. He says that giving me money is like buring them at the fireplace." Once done with her whiskey she picked up the tecquila and was about to pour it when Dinah asked "Its only 7 in the evening! Why do you have to drink so much??" Dinah was concerned now. By now she knew all of Normani's quirks and tactics. "Why do you have to do this marraige??" Came Normani's blunt reply. "What did you even see in this over bubbly girl anyway?" Normani asked. "Ally. Her name is Ally!" Dinah said offended. "She is a little crazy you know that right?" , "Not at all!" Dinah defended and just then they heard a splash in the pool outside the villa. Furrowing her eyebrows Dinah went outside with Normani following suit. "ALLY!?" Dinah asked panicked. Why would her fiancée jump in the pool after taking 3 hours to dress for the cocktail party? Dinah had to call a few more times before she saw Ally's head poking out of the water her hair now wet and slicked back. "Oh Hi babyy!!" Was the first thing Ally said. "You look beautiful.." Ally complimented gawking at her fiancée. "What are you doing?" Dinah asked conused. "My engagement ring fell in the pool. So I was searching it." Ally innocently replied. "Ally please come out. Somebody else will find it for us." Dinah reasoned. Here she was telling Normani that her fiancée was not crazy and then this happens. "No D! I cant let our symbol of love drown like this." And with that Ally dived in the water again to find it. "Hey Di, will she be okay? Or should I throw in a floater?" Normani said expressionless and tried to hold in her laughter. "FOUND IT!" Came Ally's voice. She made her way towards the edge of the pool to get out. When Ally came out of the pool she noticed Normani standing behind Dinah. "Mani!??" Ally asked excited. Normani gave her a wave but Ally had other plans. "Look Di. I told you she would come!" Ally said while charging Normani and hugging her getting the other girl wet and destorying her dress. Normani gave Dinah a mock appreciative smile which Dinah replied with a roll of her eyes. Before Ally could hug her Dinah stepped back and reasoned her to change her dress so they were not late for their own party. ~ Third Person's POV "... may you have many fat children!!" Ally's cousin ended his toast with a smirk and proceeded to step down from the stage. "Oh. Now for Dinah's side of the story... please welcome Camila Cabello, Dinah's best friend!!" Camila smiled at that and left her position in the crowd to step on the makeshift stage. "So one day Dinah randomly says that she is going on a blind date. And to be honest I wasn't surprised it's Dinah we are talking about. She has to come up with the most bizarre ideas to be Dinah. Anyway so one month later she comes up and says that she is in a relationship.. and I was like 'what!? Who is the girl?' And she says 'remember the blind date?? Its the pastry girl! I'll get to eat free pastries!'" At that the whole crowd chuckled and Camila smiled. "You know few years back I and Dinah went to a trekking trip. I didn't think that we would be in touch after that but one night my phone starts to ring, I answer and she says 'Open the door' and there she was, Dinah. Beer in her hands and cigarette's in her pocket. She listened to rock music and I went to sleep with cottons in my ears. This is how we became friends." Camila never broke her stare with Dinah. She wanted the younger one to know that she cherished her and loved her. "I have seen everything of Dinah. Literally! Her stubbornness. Her madness. Her craziness. Her leather jacket phase. Her Beyonce phase-" "ITS NOT A PHASE! ITS A RELIGION!!" Camila was cut by Dinah's loud interruption. The crowd chuckled and Camila grinned. "But you know as much as a crazy mad girl Dinah is.. she is a lot more beautiful and a trustworthy friend. I love you chee chee and I am going to miss you." Camila ended and Dinah immediately gave her a Squeeze. "I love you more chancho!!" Camila pulled back from the hug and the lights turned off and it was all black. But it was soon filled with a husky voice. "May I make a toast too?? They say there is never a right time to get married. There is never a right person to get married to. Whenever you do it, with whomever you do it your doom starts just after you say 'I do!' DINAH! My Polynesian beauty!! I left you for a few years and you ended up creating this big mess!??" There was a noise of a light switch going on and the place was illuminated by one spotlight on the makeshift stage. And under that spotlight stood Lauren Jauregui. ~ A/N I know. I know. There is no excuse for me being MIA but I had college and tons of other stuff... but my christmas break is here and I am going to upload more frequently. I promise. SO! Dinah is getting married. Lauren is back. Normani is an alcoholic? What is Camila being upto?? Stay tuned to know what happens next. Vote, comment and Share!!

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Scared of happy.

A/N The story is going to continue in present time now. The flashbacks are over. ✌ ~ Third Person's POV Silently walking around the streets of Bangkok with her camera hanging around her like a sling bag, the girl turned to a new corner in Wood street leaving the crowded street behind and caming to a more secluded lane. She passes a junkie who was sprawled on the side with a shoe in his hand. She could hear a new set of sounds now. She caught hold of her camera and got ready to click. Peeking, she clicked a girl smoking bong. Turning her direction just a notch she spotted a girl getting on with a sleaze. A nudge from behind made her turn, "That's enough, let's leave before they spot us.", "Yeah, let me just click a few more." The girl replied. She left her spot and hid behind a stray bike and started clicking pictures of a drug exchange. The seller must have spotted her and called her out. She continued clicking pictures of him while her companion urged her to get up and leave. The seller lost his cool and pulled out a gun. She quickly stood up and clicked one last picture of him with the gun and started running with her companion. They quickly reached their rented scooter and left the place, the adrenaline making them chuckle. "I am never coming with you again Lauren. I don't want to click pictures for your stupid scrapbook by putting my life in danger." Lauren smirked after hearing it and continued to drive. ~ Third Person's POV Lauren wakes up the next day with a knock on her hotel room door. She opens the gate to find the show host, Sara. "We have to leave in thirty minutes. The car is coming before the assigned time." Lauren nods and closes the door. Making herself a cup of coffee she got ready for the day. ~It's been a while since I was lost for words Needles and static and stutters~ 35 minutes later she came down to the lobby and received glares from the team. After loading their luggage in the van they started their journey to Pattaya. ~Just give me one good reason Drop everything and leave it Seconds away from turning this car back around~ They stopped at Sriracha Tiger Sanctuary and Lauren got to work. She started setting up her equipments, when done, gave Sara a thumbs-up who situated herself infront of the camera. ~Usually fearless, why am I scared of happy? I'm afraid of nothing, I'm afraid of no one Used to be fearless, why am I scared of happy?~ Lauren gave her the 5 second count and started rolling. "Hi everyone this is Sara Keating from TLC and we are back with a new and exciting episode of Travellers Guide. I am standing infront of a cat lover's dream in Thailand." ~No one to blame but yourself I take a step back and I breathe for once This is what I want~ Arriving at Pattaya, Lauren left the hotel and started exploring, clicking and recording everything she liked. ~Seconds away from pulling up outside your door Something about your feeling, pushing and pulling me in That's why I come back for more~ The next day they recorded Sara doing an assortment of water sports. By evening Lauren again left her team to roam around Pattaya. She recorded a flash mob and then clicked pictures at Walking Street. ~I'm afraid of nothing, I'm afraid of no one Used to be fearless, why am I scared of happy?~ The day after, the team found themselves finding The Luncheon where they were to record the next segment. A girl caught Lauren's eye and before she could act on the attraction her team ushered her. ~When it all goes down when it all goes down Will you still be around? I'm coming back, no more running away~ After recording and feasting on the complimentary lunch Lauren parted ways and during her exploration found a group of teenage boys doing tricks in the skaters park. She recorded them and even tried to skate falling on her butt. ~I'm afraid of nothing, I'm afraid of no one Used to be fearless, why am I scared of happy?~ Lauren went to a cemetery the next day and then recorded at the Alcazar show with the team. Leaving the venue she spotted the same girl from before and smirked. The girl caught Lauren's stare and ushered her to come over. Lauren left her team and before midnight found herself kissing the girl in her house. ~Used to be fearless, why am I scared of happy?~ This is somewhat everything that Lauren's life comprises now. Waking up in some city capturing the positives and then moving on to another. ~I'm afraid of nothing, I'm afraid of no one~ So much for travelling. ~Why am I scared of happy?~ ~ Third Person's POV On the flight back to Singapore Sara exchanged seats with the man seating beside Lauren. The exchange did nothing to falter Lauren's concentration on the white fluffy clouds. "What are you looking at Michelle?" Sara's British accent was as thick as her eyebrows. Being born and brought up in London gave her the accent that Lauren wasn't able to absorb in her middle school years. "The movement of time", came as a reply. "Wow. Who knew you would be this philosophical.... You are always so quiet and serious." Sara exclaimed astonished, to which Lauren looked at Sara and grinned before returning her gaze back to the clouds. "You know... you are reminding me of home right now." Lauren looked back at her with an eyebrow raised, "Liar. I don't remind you of Britain." She said and Sara chuckled. "You do. But then I get over it.. Me and you.... we are basically the same. People like us don't have a permanent address." Lauren's smile faded and she had to bite her cheek to restrain herself from saying anything. "And now we are in love with this wanderlust. So much so that when we reach Singapore tomorrow you will leave our show." Lauren who was playing with her fingers looked up at Sara. "Am I right or am i right?" Sara asked. Lauren bit her lip, "Sara, to have to go somewhere we have to leave from somewhere. We should leave before the inevitable happens." Lauren explained and Sara was impressed. "Do you know what you will do? Any plans?" Sara asked. "Well... I don't have any plans yet.... I am sure I can find something..... and if I don't, then I'll marry some hot chick like you." Lauren completed with a wink. Lauren gestured Sara to call the air hostess so that Sara could switch back to her original seat. "Wait.... TLC is starting a new show.... For the Asian market... its kind of a reality travelling show where our host is going to live in three cities for three-three months and we'll record her experiences...The line up for the first season is Tokyo then Macau and then we end in Dubai." Sara explained the offer. "So you want me to shoot the show?" Lauren inquired. Sara shook her head, "No. I want you to host it." Lauren let out an amused laugh at Sara's reply and muttered "Balls.." Lauren stood up from her seat to call the airhostess and request a change of seat. Sara caught hold of her hand and made her sit down. "You are perfect dude.. You are smart. You are confident. However much of a slut you are from the inside  your face screams innocence.... " Lauren furrowed her eyebrows at the insulting compliment. "Listen. Travel is your life. Trust me. You are perfect!" Sara urged but Lauren continued to stare at her. "What are you thinking Michelle!? Say yes! .... Trust me when you-" "Yes." "Wait, what!?" "YES!" Sara started chuckling. "I can't hear you... say it again!" Lauren repeated, "YES!!" Louder than the previous times. They hugged each other still sitting with big grin on their faces. ~ Lauren's POV I was so pumped up from my conversation with Sara that I was blasting music in my hotel room. It's time to celebrate. After showering I wore a robe and came in the room to change the song from my laptop. I saw that I had recieved a skype video and played it, at the same instance the hotel bell rang. I opened the door for the room service to bring my food in. Suddenly the music stopped and I heard a voice. The unmistakable voice of Dinah Jane Hansen. "-Those shitty courier people even returned my package... and my chance to surprise you failed.." I turned my attention to the laptop and saw her. "But no problem... I have Plan B!! How do I look!?" I could see the polynesian from the screen. She has changed so much. She is wearing a red dress and has her hair open and short. The room behind her is pink in colour and the bedsheet is purple. There are tons of stuff kept on the bed and on the creme rug which she is standing on are two big baskets, champagne bottles outlining them. "Creme, blow dried hair... french manicure. Latest jewellery..." She started indicating her hair, nails and then her wrists. I couldn't help but laugh. What the fuck happened to her!? "Stop laughing you moron! I have sent this video to you... in this sexy attire.. so that you miss me just a tiny bit and come to my wedding!" WHAT!?? How in the hell did that happen!? "Yes. I, Dinah Jane is getting married. With all the hassle... bouquets, karaoke night, bachelorette party... destination wedding.... in Paris. 20th to 25th December! Can you believe this?? I am still struggling to." She sighed and licked her lips before releasing a drawn-out breath. "See. I know you are very busy.. and your life is very happening.. you are the cool chick.. You don't like to come to Europe.. But please.... come. I am becoming a bridezilla here." A tear escaped from my eyes and I quickly wiped it. "We have grown up so fast and so quick.... anyway. I love you. Bye." And with one flying kiss the screen turned black. ~ A/N So now you know what Lauren's life has been since the trek. She is doing what she wanted to. Travel the world. But she doesn't look that happy with it... does she? I hope the song had the desired impact on u guys.. its exactly what Lauren feels on a daily basis. As always, Vote, comment and share.

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Introduction

Camila is a straight A medical student.

Lauren is a travel-lover. She wants to go all around the world and doesn’t believe in love or marriage.

Dinah Jane is a tomboy and a childish girl. Carefree and has a IDGAF attitude.

Normani Kordei AKA ‘Mani’ is a flirtatious girl who is always up for having fun. Besides girls alcohol is her companion.

Lauren, Normani and Dinah are lesbians.

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The story will mostly be of narrative type or in Third Person’s POV. If I ever change POV’s I’ll mention it.

In one of my previous story I gave a sneak peek/excerpt of this book. For those who didn’t read it then.

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Excerpt of 'You before Me’

Lauren: I can’t flirt with girls like you… so I have to satisfy myself with them.

Camila: What do you mean by girls like me?

Lauren: Girls like you… are made for love.. and love… is bad for my health.

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Excerpt of 'You before Me’ #2

Lauren: You were saying something….

Camila: I wanted to say…

The first ray of sunlight fell on Camila’s face and she sighed..

Camila: Good Morning.

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The two excerpts are totally different from each other. There will be a whirlwind of emotions. Hop on the roller coaster.

I promise you all, the story will be worth your time and attention.

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Don't wanna dance alone.

Third Person's POV The troupe journeyed back to Meiringen where they were going to stay the day and then ride back to London the next day. After spending the afternoon lazing around they decided to go to the Karaoke/Club in the city. Everyone went back to their rooms and changed. Camila ditched what could be termed as cute clothes for a white off shoulder dress that hugged her body at all the right places. That earned her an appreciative smile from Dinah and a wolf whistle from Normani. Lauren was speechless, she looked at Camila and couldn't find a trace of the girl with a red bow perched on her head, instead of her stood a sexy girl who was ready to show the world how confident she was. Lauren, Camila, Normani, Dinah, Stella, Erica alomg with Lara and a couple of more people decided to hit the Karaoke. Without hesitstion Camila went on stage and decided to start off the night. ~Calling all my girls There's an SOS tonight Let's have some fun, yeah One hundred percent Every single trace of my weekdays are gone, yeah~ Camila left the stage with the mic in her hand and walked to her group of friends asking them to start dancing. ~There's gotta be a million faces up in this room, room But the only one who gets my attention is you, you~ She stopped at Lauren and sang swaying her hips urging Lauren to start dancing with her. ~I got my best on And I feel like dancing all night long Nothing's gonna stop me You're what I want So, baby, come and get me 'Cause I don't wanna dance alone~ She sang only the first part before giving her mic to Dinah who eagerly took over while Camila and Lauren started dancing together. ~Oh, it's been so long Thinking 'bout the feeling of your arms Wrapped around my body, that's what I want So, baby, come and get me 'Cause I don't wanna dance alone~ Everybody started jumping and dancing to the peppy track and Lauren found herself taking Vodka shots with Lara. Camila not noticing it ordered one for herself at the bar and downed it without flinching. This didn't go unnoticed by Lauren and she finally realised what was happening. Camila was letting loose, just like Lauren asked her to. Lauren kept her eyes on Camila as she began singing the next part of the song with Normani and Dinah. ~Out on the floor I can feel you staring at me 'cross the room, oh What you waiting for? All I want is you so come and make your move, oh~ Lauren wouldn't have guessed that Camila was singing the lines to her if their eyes were not in a staring contest. ~I see a million silhouettes dancing in this room, room I wanna be the one who gets the attention from you, oh~ Lauren didn't even notice Lara, who was poking her trying to get her attention. Lauren left a gaping Lara behind and walked towards Camila. ~I got my best on And I feel like dancing all night long Nothing's gonna stop me You're what I want So, baby, come and get me 'Cause I don't wanna dance alone~ Lauren pulled Camila away and started dancing with her. Normani too left the mic for Dinah before giving a wink and made her way to a smirking Stella. Dinah put on a fake smile on and left the mic to some guy. ~Oh, it's been so long Thinking 'bout the feeling of your arms Wrapped around my body, that's what I want So, baby, come and get me 'Cause I don't wanna dance alone~ Lauren and Camila danced along the lyrics a little too close. ~If you come in close Then I won't say no Baby, all I want is you If you move too slow Then you'll never know All the things that we could do~ Camila danced, singing her heart out and Lauren stood still her eyes trailing Camila's body from head to toe. ~I got my best on And I feel like dancing all night long Nothing's gonna stop me You're what I want So, baby, come and get me 'Cause I don't wanna dance alone~ Normani and Stella were getting it on in the washroom of the club when Stella's phone started ringing. Stella asked Normani to go wait in their booth as she had to take the call. Normani left the washroom and went back to their booth where she decided to use the mouth freshner from Lauren's bag. While rummaging through the bag she came across a blue envelope. ~Oh, it's been so long Thinking 'bout the feeling of your arms Wrapped around my body, that's what I want So, baby, come and get me 'Cause I don't wanna dance alone~ Camila noticed Lauren had stopped dancing was looking at her. She stopped dancing trying to figure what was going in Lauren's head. Lauren didn't let her gaze falter and Camila's smile faded, hypnotised by the beauty infront of her. ~ Camila's POV After dancing to tons of songs at the club with Lauren we started walking back to our hotel. The cool breeze sent a little shiver down my back and I released a long breath. We were walking in a comfortable silence when she suddenly caught hold of my wrist and made me turn to face her. "I wish this night doesn't turn into morning." She said and I realised that she was hinting to the fact that tomorrow is the last day of our trip. I have to confess now. I could tell her that I love her. "Lauren.. I have to say something to you." She stayed quiet waiting for me to continue. "I.. uh.. it..-", "LAUREN!!" Normani's voice caught our attention and we turned to see Normani running towards us. I caught sight of Dinah walking on the opposite foot and ushered her to come over. Once she did, I saw her eyes puffy and knew she had been crying. "Are you okay!?" I asked Dinah and she gave me a small smile. "Lauren.." Normani finally came to a stop and we all turned to her. She held up a blue envelope, "What is this?" Her question was directed to Lauren who immediately lunged forward to take it from her, "How did you find this!?" Normani moved away before Lauren could take it. "Read this." Normani gave the envelope to Dinah. "You are ruining my surprise." Lauren said, "Surprise!?" Normani asked Lauren not believing Lauren's choice of words. Dinah pulled out a letter. "How could you not tell us? This is big Lo." Normani said still not believing whatever was written in that letter. "This is the surprise. I wanted you two to come to this trip so that I could tell you guys at the end of it." Lauren explained while Dinah read through the letter. "That means you are going?" Normani asked and my head snapped towards her. Where was Lauren going!? My heartbeat started to increase and I desperately wanted to know what was written in the letter. "Journalism program. Northwestern University, Chicago." Dinah finally said something and my eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "Its a scholarship letter." Dinah finally stated and I released a breath I didnt know I was holding. "Yes." Lauren said smiling. "It's yours..." Dinah's reply came out more as a question. "Yes. It's mine." Lauren chuckled. I looked at Lauren and saw the spark in her eyes. The same spark I saw when she was talking about her passion that night on our way to Ègarè. "Lauren.. you are seriously going!?" Normani asked still not believing that Lauren was leaving. Atleast someone here is on the same page as me. "No.. I am fucking around with the envelope." Lauren replied sarcastically. "So when are you leaving?" Normani enquired. "In three weeks." I bit my lip at Lauren's reply. I stared at her and pursed my lips grasping the idea of her leaving. After a moment of silence Normani spoke, "Why didn't you tell me? I would have applied as well." Normani looked at Lauren and she stayed silent. "That means our plans for the apartment and owning a club goes in the drain?" Normani asked. "Seriously Mani? We would own a club?" Lauren asked her. I presume they must have talked about this in jest and Normani took it seriously. "What bullshit are you talking!? You can't do shit without us. You'll go mad in America. You'll come running back to us!" Normani stated upset. "Why aren't you saying something to her!?" Normani asked Dinah. "Lauren I think you should go." What Dinah said made Normani's head turn at her in surprise. "You should definitely go. How long will this go on? We are growing up. We are not high school kids anymore." Dinah finished, giving a look at Normani and stepping forward to give Lauren a hug. "Congratulations." She smiled before stepping aside and walking away. Lauren who was looking down the whole time looked at Normani who also was looking at the ground. "Mani. I wanted you to be the first one to know. I haven't told dad also." Lauren said making Normani look up. She gave her a smile, "Leave that. Congratulations!! You are happy. That's all that matters." Normani said encouragingly and hugged Lauren. "Come back to the room. We have to toast on this right!?" She said before walking away. Lauren looked down as Normani left and I honestly didn't know what to say anymore. She finally looked up and saw me staring, "What?" I shrugged. She was vulnerable. She needed a friend. "What?" I reply smiling a little. "I am scared." "You get scared also?" I ask her playfully. "Life's changing." "So!?" "My friends..." "Are not happy....?" "I don't know what dad is going to say." "America is quite far." "I'll be alone there." "And here?" "It feels good." I let out a chuckle, "But.." she pauses. "But.." I urge her to continue. "But.. I.." Lauren struggled. "But you..." I helped her. "You want to fly. Run. And what was it!?" I smiled earning a smile from her "I want to fall also." She helped me and I chuckled. "You can't eat pancakes everyday. You-" , "want to see every corner of the world" she completed me. "And going to America.." , "Will take me a step closer to my dream." She again completed me and I smiled. I managed to make her sure of why she was going to America. To pursue her dreams even if it meant to stay away from her family. Away from her friends. Away from me. "I have to go Camz." I smiled at her choice of nickname. "I know." I said. "Will you miss me?" She asked intrigued. I shrug my head no clicking my tongue. "Nope." I said smiling. She didn't let her eyes leave mine for a second. She furrowed her eyebrows once before asking, "Weren't you saying something...." I stared at her for a second too long before smiling, "I wanted to say..." I took a deep breath. The first ray of sunlight hitting my face, I sighed... "Good Morning" she looked at me confused before she looked up and saw the sun coming out of the clouds as if it was done playing hide and seek. I looked down. I could see her looking at me and I gave her a soft smile before walking away. I couldn't confess. I just couldn't confess. Her love for her dream was much more than my love for her. It did hurt. But I was happy that I was going back with a bag full of memories. I will never forget them. Those days.. Those nights.. Those smiles.. That madness.. Our friendship... Lauren. ~ Present day in Camila's apartment. Camila's POV She ran towards her dreams so fast that within a blink of an eye she disappeared. 8 years have passed. She never turned back and I didn't wait for her to. ~ A/N Tada!! We are half way through the story. The flashback is over. Now the upcoming  chapters will be in present day. Can you guess whose wedding card did Camila see that triggered the flashback!? Comment you thoughts.. and we'll see who wins. As always thanks for sticking with me. I know I am giving very late updates.. but what to do college is keeping me busy. Please vote comment and share.

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Tellin' me

Third Person's POV After that night Camila started stealing glances at Lauren and became more shy with her. But that didn't stop her to be more open or as Lauren advised, smile more often. Finally they reached the highest peak of their trek, Steinbock and clicked pictures there. Normani, Dinah and Lauren posed with the flag and clicked tons of selfies. After some, Lauren dragged Camila in their pictures and all four clicked more making goofy faces. Then Steven asked them to assemble so he could address them, " So here we are, at the highest peak of our trip. You guys can relax here for a while and then we'll head back down to the camp." Before Steven could leave Lauren called him, "Hey! What's that point!? We should go there. The view is gonna be crazy." Lauren said pointing at the top of the mountain they were on. She could spot a red flag there which means people could go there. Steven gave out a laugh before saying, "What you are pointing at is called ègarè. Do u know what Ègarè means!?" He waited for someone to answer, when no one did he continued, "Ègarè is French for Haunted." He said and Stella shrieked. "The people here believe that there used to be a church. And the myth is that whatever you wish for there on a full moon night comes true. Many people for that matter went there... but no one has ever come back." Stella was shitting bricks by now. "No one has ever found that church yet but they say many souls still come there on a full moon night to find the church. Now the amusing thing is... tonight is a full moon night. Do you still think the view from there would be crazy?" Steven finished looking at Lauren at the last part. ~ Third Person's POV Back at the camp the whole group sat down to have dinner. Stella was on one of the wood logs with Erica drinking hot chocolate when she decided to address her fears, "What if a ghost comes to our camp!?" Stella asked no one in particular. Dinah who was passing her with speakers couldn't stop herself from saying, "I have heard the ghosts chase the ones who wear red..... and you..." Dinah gestured to Stella's blood red jacket and Stella immediately took it off throwing it on the ground. "Stella... what happened? I am here. I know all the rituals to get rid of ghosts..." Normani said trying to score. "Yes! Her father is a priest at the local church!" Dinah mocked Normani's attempt. Camila was carrying her dinner back to her place when Lauren passed by her and swiftly picked Camila's glass of hot coffee from her plate and winked at her before returning to her seat. Camila could feel herself blushing. Back at the logs Lara informed them about her most important plan after she goes back home, "I haven't shampooed since three days. I am gonna take a long bubble bath.." Lauren also decided to pitch in, "I am waiting to get rid of Mani's snores!" Normani frowned at that, "Firstly, I don't snore and secondly, even if I do, get used to it. We have to live together only!" She finished. When Camila came back to her seat with a new cup of coffee she asked, "You guys are gonna stay together!?", "Yep! We are going to rent an apartment and live together like Joey and Chandler." Normani answered happily and Lauren looked down when she heard her say that. "And Lara whenever you want to take bubble baths you can always come to our apartment." Normani said and instantly got hit by Stella, "No baby.. you are going to shift in my room.." She clarified and Camila saw Dinah staring at Normani and Stella who were cuddling now. "And what if you snore!?" Stella asked and Normani kissed her cheek, "Yeah, so test it tonight.. you will never get a much peacer sleep in your life." She said with a smug expression and Dinah had it enough she threw the auz cord she was fiddling with and went to her camp. Camila saw this and quickly followed her. Seeing that she was being followed Dinah tried to make an excuse for her behaviour, "Stupid Ipod! It seems like it's frozen!" She tried to switch it on but the truth was she was frustrated, at Normani and her flirty ways. "I swear to God I am going to break it!" She said rather angrily. Normani knew she wasn't talking about the ipod and Camila too, "Then break it." Camila said calmly. "Can't. It's Normani's." Dinah said standing up and stepping out of the camp. "Then you should definitely break it." Camila finished with a smile. Dinah took a deep breath and threw the ipod off the cliff and broke down. Camila hesitant at first, placed her hand on Dinah's shoulder as if checking the waters and when Dinah didn't push her away Camila pulled her in for a hug and rubbed her back gently as Dinah cried. ~ Third Person's POV That night Lauren took her backpack and got ready to leave for Ègarè. While climbing Lauren paused to take a sip of her Grappa to warm her body. Before she could resume she heard rustling of trees behind her and quickly turned around. When she couldn't find anyone she turned ahead and was scared from her seven senses. Camila had jumped on her, "Didn't watch horror movies!? You are not supposed to look when creepy noises are coming from trees." Camila cockily said giving Lauren her own advice and started laughing. "What are you doing here!?" Lauren asked Camila seriously, she didn't expect her to be out at this time. "Come." Camila said and turned ahead, "If there really was a church.. I have to wish for something." Is all she said before starting walking. Lauren took another sip of Grappa but this time it was not to warm herself. Half way through the journey Camila climbed ahead without catching her breath and Lauren struggled to keep up with her. She was panting heavily and her legs were wobbly but she was too proud to admit that to Camila. When Camila noticed she giggled and waited for Lauren to catch up. "Should we sit down!?" She asked concerned. "No! No.. I don't get tired. Let's go!" Lauren said taking in huge pits of air in her lungs. Camila smiled before saying, "Not you. It's me. I am tired." Camila said and sat down on the nearby stone which was covered in thick ice. Lauren took off her bag and practically fell on the stone still trying to even her breath. After a moment of silence Camila spoke up, "Do you have alcohol!?" Lauren's eyes widened at this and she couldn't believe her ears, "What!?", "Alcohol. Please. It's really cold." Camila explained and Lauren pulled out her small bottle of Grappa giving it to Camila. "Don't tell it to anyone." Camila said before taking a big sip and almost squealed before taking another. "Okay. That's enough!" Lauren took the bottle away. "What is this!? It tastes amazing!" Camila exclaimed. "Grappa. One of Meiringen's special stuff. It's made from rotten apples, rice, Trout fish and Marijuana." Lauren explained to Camila and she seemed impressed by her knowledge. "How do you know this stuff!?" Camila asked out loud. "Aye... I may look like an idiot but I actually am not." She said and pulled out the book of her dreams and handed it to Camila after opening the page to Switzerland. "See this." She pointed at a news article that she had attached to the page. It was an article about Grappa. Camila started turning the pages and saw that some pages were completely empty and some had little notes and pictures. Each page was dedicated to a country or state. As Camila turned the pages she came across Venice, India, Bali and she asked Lauren about it. "What is this book Lauren!?" Lauren smiled big, took her book and kept it inside her bag before closing it. "It's my dream." She said. "I want to see each and every corner of this world." Camila gave her a wtf look, "Your whole life will pass.. when are you going to do other things?" She asked hinting about marraige and kids. "What other things? Study till 23. Work at 25. Marriage at 27. Kids at 30. Retirement at 60 and then old age home!? I don't want to live this rubbish life." Lauren explained. "So you are tellin me what I think you are tellin me?" Camila asked in seriousness. "Maybe." Was all Lauren replied. Camila furrowed her eyebrows and Lauren stood up to stretch her legs for the rest of the climb. "Then what do you want from this life Laur?" Camila asked and Lauren smiled at the nickname. "Speed! Madness! Everyday should be so crazy that I get to hear my own heartbeat in my ears..... I want to fly Camz. I want to swim. I want to run. I want to fall. I just dont want to stop. For you this trek maybe a fun ol' trip but for me it's like an addiction." In her reply Lauren had practically bared her soul open for Camila to see. What Lauren said was her dream and passion. Something she loved and wanted to cherish and live it. Camila smiled encouragingly and Lauren looked at Camila biting her lip, "Was it too much?" Lauren asked shyly and Camila scrunched her nose smiling. Camila stood up ready to go when Lauren said, "Why am I telling you all this? These kind of talks doesn't happen with D and Mani also." Lauren genuinely asked. "How do I know. You didn't even say a proper hi to me in school." Camila complained. "Oh. I'll say it now then. Hey Camz." Lauren said and Camila kept staring at her eyes. Under the moonlight they seemed just perfect! "Hi Camz.." Lauren said once again trying to catch her attention. This time Camila giggled before raising her right hand for a wave. "How are you Camz?" Camila's smiled widened and she shrugged shaking her head a little. Lauren copied her and smiled. Both stared at each other faces admiring it under the light. Their eyes traveled from each other's eyes to their lips. Soon Lauren's eyes faltered and she looked behind Camila. She saw a deer there which was very rare since the temperature didn't support any life. ~ Camila's POV I turned around and saw the deer. This is such a rare case scenario. Soon the deer walked away and we resumed our climb. There was something in the air there... like an influence and that influence was love. I haven't experienced this kind of happiness ever in my life. I was in love. I wanted to scream it to the whole world from that cliff. But most of all to that one person. I don't know if there was ever a church there but I still wanted to wish. A simple wish. Infact just one word. Lauren. ~ A/N Hello.. so I guess the story is getting intresting now. Again I am going to say please bear with me and be patient. Slow updates really suck but I swear there's too much on my plate rn. Also please vote comment and share the story.

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Brave Honest Beautiful.

Third Person's POV After Lauren's little trick she very well reached the campsite first. She found herself a quiet place and started working on her scrapbook. While Normani played poker with a group Dinah and Camila were making Ramen Noodles for everyone. Something in Lauren attracted Camila's attention. It was her aura or maybe her personality, which Camila only would dream to have. She glanced towards her and as usual spotted her talking to a girl. Lauren took some woodlogs from the hands of the girl and followed her. By the time Camila was done with the noodles Lauren came back to their campsite. "Alright Chicken heads... let's go!" She said addressing the crowd that surrounded the bonfire. Normani was the first to reply, "But where!?" "To a party.. you dipshit... There is a group of Indians here, who called us to join them. Let's go." Lauren explained her proposal further. "Oh.. let's go!" She stood up excited and dragged a whining Dinah behind her. She walked towards Lauren and asked about the girls to which Lauren replied with a smug wink. Camila let all of them disappear and looked down at the tumbler full of noodles. "Aww nobody ate your noodles!?" Said a very shrill voice, Camila raised her head to see Lara, who walked away without waiting for Camila's reply. Camila gave out a soft sigh. ~ Third Person's POV Later in the evening Camila sat down beside the bonfire alone studying how many juices her stomach secretes after a meal when she heard someone shuffling around the tents behind her. She immediately sat up straight and pointed her torch towards the noise to see who it was, half-expecting a ghost. The torch light shined right at Lauren's green eyes making them glow and Camila quickly switched the torch off and turned forward. Lauren after zipping her bag walked towards Camila. "Haven't you seen horror movies!? You are not supposed to look when creepy noises are coming from the trees...." Lauren said when she was closer to Camila. She continued walking until she was infront of Camila. "Seriously... you are studying?" She asked shocked. "If you have zipped the chain of your bag you can go.." Camila retorted. "Yeah.. but why aren't you coming?" Lauren asked. "I am not intrested in that stupid party of yours." Camila said unconvincingly even to herself. Lauren stared Camila for a long second and sat beside her who tried her best to pay attention in her book. "Liar..." Lauren said looking straight through Camila's lie. Camila's head turned towards Lauren in a second. "You are dying to come to the party." Camila quickly looked down at her book before muttering another unconvincing "Not at all!" She picked up her pen in order to continue her work, signalling Lauren that it was the end of their conversation. Lauren smiled at Camila's attempt and swiftly took the pen from her hand and threw it somewhere behind her. "Wha-..." Before Camila could complete, Lauren took her textbook and started taking out the loose sheets and let them fall on the ground everywhere. "Lauren..." Camila tried but Lauren stood up and continued to create a mess of Camila's study material. "Lauren..." Camila stood up and tried to reach Lauren. "Lauren give me my book!" Camila tried to reach Lauren again, but Lauren held the book tightly with her hands behind her back. Camila's face was inches apart from Lauren's own. "Say the truth. Do you want to come to the party?" Lauren softly asked, her emerald eyes boring in Camila's brown ones. "Yes." Camila lightly whispered. Lauren smiled sweetly at her honest answer. "Then what is the problem?" Camila shook her head at Lauren's question. "You won't understand." She stepped back to collect her notes from the ground, "This is all very easy for you." Camila muttered continuing her task at hand. "What is easy for me?" Lauren asked genuinely confused at Camila's reply. "All this!" Camila said and stood straight to look at Lauren. "Going to parties and making new friends everyday.. you were like this from the beginning Lauren. In school also. The coolest and everybody's friend..." Camila paused to take a breather. "But do you remember how I used to be?" Now Camila's eyes were boring into Lauren's. "I didn't have any friends. I used to sit in the corner and study all day. Bunking classes... Making fun of the teachers.. chilling with friends. I couldn't do it then and I can't do it now.... because.... I am boring..." Camila completed and sighed finally letting the biggest weight off of her shoulders. "You are very cool Camila." Lauren finally stated softly. Camila scoffed rolling her eyes and turned to walk away but Lauren caught her arm urging Camila to look at her. When their eyes met Lauren continued, "The way you came to this trip.. with 25 strangers.... alone,that requires guts! You fought with those goons... You left me far behind in the race... You sing songs like Sledgehammer.... you are like the Hollywood superhero dude!" The honesty in Lauren's words made Camila's lips curve into a small smile. Taking this as her cue to continue Lauren stepped forward so she was mere inches from Camila. "Stop showing mercy for yourself and start loving yourself.... whatever you are.. however you are... you are perfect." Camila licked her lips and looked down at Lauren's words and allowed them to sink in. "There's only one problem.." Lauren said and Camila raised her eyes to meet Lauren's again. "You rarely smile.... Do you even know how dangerous your smile is!?" Before Camila's eyebrows could furrow Lauren continued, "If I had, had a heart... I would have definitely lost it on your smile." The smile that graced Camila's lips after hearing this was one of million dollars. "Camz... do you think you would like to leave my hand now?" Lauren asked after a moment of silence when Camila didn't make any attempts to move or break their staring contest. Lauren raised her right hand which was being clutched by Camila tightly. Seeing that Camila quickly removed her hands and Lauren smiled. "Come.. it's my turn to sing at the karaoke now... I have a song I would like you to listen." Lauren said and Camila followed. ~ Third Person's POV Camila and Lauren reached the party just when Lauren's name was announced to come and sing. She quickly winked at Camila and ran to the front. Camila walked around the place and spotted Dinah at the bar drinking beer. Camila smiled which Dinah returned. Normani was flirting with some girl and beamed when she saw Camila. Suddenly music filled the place and Camila smiled when she saw Lauren staring right at her. The starting beats passed and Lauren started singing. 'Don't go and waste your precious time With all the nonsense on your mind No, don't criticize yourself no more You got a smile worth fighting for' Camila smiled after hearing the lyrics and Lauren was happy that she could make Camila understand her worth. 'Yeah, you've got everything With your perfect porcelain Ain't no one compare to it You just gotta remind yourself That you're amazing, babe Break it down in every way Could be smiling every day You just gotta remind yourself' Lauren started walking with the mic and made her way towards Camila. 'You can dance like Beyoncé You can shake like Shakira Cause you're brave Yeah, you're fearless And you're beautiful, you're beautiful So whine like Rihanna Go and pose like Madonna Cause you're brave Yeah, you're honest And you're beautiful, you're beautiful, girl' Lauren finished and everyone clapped including Camila. Camila couldn't help herself but hug Lauren. "Thank you." Lauren returned the gesture and winked before saying "Glad to be of your service." And at that moment Camila realised something. ~ A/N See, I came back with such a cute chapter... Anyways, vote, comment and share.

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No way

Third Person's POV The next day everybody was ready to start their trekking trip to Steinbock. Steven the tour guide addressed them. "Okay, to make this trek a little exciting we'll make two teams. The team which reaches the campsite first will win. Loosing team will have to set up the camp and cook food for the whole group and the winning team could chill. So... who would want to be the captains!?" While Steven was explaining, Lauren and Normani were secretly putting little stones that were lying around in Dinah's bag just to irritate her. As soon as they heard Steven's question they raised their hands and that's when Dinah realised their mischief. "Aye! Idiots!" She shouted at them and they rushed to stand beside Steven on the big rocks. "Normani, you go first." Steven said and left them to make teams. "Okay okay okay... I choose.... " Normani started looking around to find Stella and when her eyes landed on Stella she started, "I choose-" "He chooses me!" Before Normani could say Stella's name Dinah's voice chimed in. Normani stood there irritated at the interruption but let Dinah come to her side. "What were you thinking so hard for!?" Dinah asked when she reached Normani. "I am the captain!" Normani said not trying to hide her irritation anymore. "Shut up." Dinah replied back. Lauren giggled at this interaction and turnd to face the group. "I choose..." she tilted her head when her eyes landed on the one she wanted to choose. Camila suddenly got self aware when she saw Lauren looking at her. Camila looked Lauren in the eye and waited for her to say the name. "Lara." Lauren finished and Camila saw Lara walking past her initially standing just behind her. Camila's initial smile turned to a disappointing one. Normani winked at Lauren's direction knowing exactly why she chose Lara. "We choose Naina!" Dinah chimed taking the decision on behalf of Normani and pointing at Naina. "Oye Dinah I am the captain dude!" Normani said pouting, losing all her chances with Stella now. Dinah mimicked Normani's complaint by muffling incoherent noises. Lauren gave her hand for Lara to take and pulled her up on the rock with a little more force than required so that Lara came crashing on Lauren's upper body. Lauren winked and Lara giggled blushing. On the other rock Dinah gave her hand for Camila and pulled her up to stand beside them. Camila glanced at Lauren's direction and she heard her saying "Now who should we choose baby? Or we could be alone also..." Lauren leaned towards Lara and kissed her cheek. Camila averted her gaze and waited for the rest of selection to happen. ~ Third Person's POV The group started their trek and everybody were walking at their own pace. Lauren being already done this before found it easy and was enjoying the view. She didn't fail to record what she found fascinating. Lara who was slowly but steadily climbing found Lauren sitting on one of the big rocks eating chocolates and she frowned. "LAUREN! You are resting here? Come on we have to win." She stated exasperated. "Beating me in trekking is not only difficult but also impossible. Don't worry hot bod.... relax.." Lauren finished with a wink. Lara blushed at the not so subtle compliment and sat down beside Lauren. "Thank God. My whole body is aching." She complained pouting like a child thinking it would entice Lauren. She ran a hand through her blonde locks and turned towards Lauren. "See what happened." She said twisting her leg to reveal a small scar, her tiny blue shorts allowing Lauren to see the back of Lara's thighs where the scar was. Lauren leaned down to see the cut. "Oh no baby. This big!? We should go to the hospital!" Lauren said with concern laced in her voice. Hearing this Lara straightened, her eyes going wide. "What? Really!?" She asked terrified. "Yes! But here..." Lauren continued glancing around the woods to find something. "One second...." She quickly stood up and went to a small bush. She plucked some green leaves from there and came back to Lara in a hurry. She picked Lara's right leg and started rubbing the leaves on her skin allowing her full access to roam her hands around Lara's legs. "What are you doing?" Lara asked close to tears now. "This.. this is.. Parsleypomegranato plant. Its very good for the skin." Lauren said coming up with the name on the spot. "Really!? Then apply some on my face also" Lara said and brushed her hair away from her face. Lauren looked amused at Lara's stupidity. "Here. Rub it" She said giving her a leaf so she could rub it on her face while Lauren let her hands roam the lengths of Lara's leg religiously. Lara started looking around while Lauren continued her task at hand. Lara's eyes landed on someone she couldn't recognise. "Lauren, who's that?" She asked and Lauren raised her head to look at what Lara was pointing at. She couldn't see the face clearly and so took out her binoculars and what she saw made her eyes go wide. She could see the infamous red bow perched on top of Camila's head as she climbed the mountain like a professional. Lauren quickly stood up and gathered her things in a hurry. She wore her backpack in a haste and started walking towards Camila. "Lauren. Who was that!?" Lara asked as she tried to follow her. Lauren glanced back at Lara just for a second before saying, "My mom!" Lara's eyebrows furrowed as she mumbled "oh. I didn't know her mom also came with us." ~ Camila's POV I climbed the steep side with little difficulty and now came to a relatively flat surface. The grass was green and shined under the sunlight. "Camzzz!!!" I heard someone screaming. "Camzzzz!!!" Wait a second I recognise that voice. I started walking faster, ignoring her. "Camz wait!" Her voice was relatively low and I could sense her now walking with me. "Please let me win this race..." she said brisk walking, trying to match my steps. No way! Is she stupid? I scoffed before replying, "Have you seen yourself!? I can easily beat you." I said still walking faster than I would trying to shake her off. "Camz, You used to come first everytime in school also. Atleast let me win this. My repect is at stake!" She said now jogging so she could match my pace. Is she kidding me. I glanced back at her once. She was panting heavily. "Your fault. I didn't ask you to massage random girl's legs." I said and she stopped following me. Good. "It's called flirting! It's good for the health, you know... like Yoga!" She proudly said now walking with me. "Seriously!? You have come here to climb mountains or girls!?" I said giving her a disapproving look. "Oye! Do you know how deep her cut was!? Poor girl.." She said trying to sound dramatic. "Aww... Should I pray for her now!?" I retorted not trying to hide my irritation towards her. Lauren took big steps and now started walking backwards just a little ahead of me. "You don't like Lara!?" She glanced behind me and stopped walking. "See.. how nicely her waist bounces..." I stopped walking and turned around. Rightly so there she was in her skimpy clothes walking like she was on a runway. "Many of her other things also bounces.." I said. "Oh yess!!" Lauren instantly replied ogling at Lara. I left Lauren there and started walking again. "Oye Camz! Listen!!" She came running back to me and I rolled my eyes continuing to walk. "Camz listen dude!" Lauren caught my hands and turned me towards her. "You are right. Just wait. Two minutes." She said releasing my hand and gesturing towards a big rock that was lying on the grass. "Two minutes. Sit down. Let's catch our breath. Please" I could do with a rest I guess... I sat down on the rock and Lauren threw herself beside me panting heavily. "You are right. She is a little silly. I know." Lauren said as soon as she caught her breath. "But I can't flirt with girls like you..." She said after a moments pause. "So I have to satisfy myself with them." She said and smiled and I was confused now. "What do you mean by girls like me?" I asked, my eyebrows furrowed. She stared at me for a second before saying, "Girls like you... are not made for flirting. You are made for love.." She said her gaze fixed on me. "And love... is bad for my health." She winked at me and stood up to walk away. Okay what the fuck just happened!? "Lauren!" I called for her and tried to stand up but I fell face first on the grass. What the fuck!? I looked down at my legs to see them tied. What the hell! I looked at lauren and she winked at me as she threw the end of the rope far away. That bitch tied my legs! "LAUREN YOU CHEAT!!!" I screamed at her. She heard me and turned around. "Try to lose sometimes Camz... it has its own fun!" She called out with a smug smile on her face. Fucking bitch! "I'll complain to the camp instructor!!" I shouted again. "This is not a school Red Bow." She called out for one last time before disappearing. UGH!!! Fuck you Jauregui! ~ A/N Hello again!! I am sorry... i am taking so long to update. But I swear I genuinely don't have time. My college has started and it's irritating the shit out of me. I am very busy. But don't give up on me just yet. I will update I promise you. It will just take me time. And the story has just started off now! Many more treats are in store for you. Be patient. Till then vote comment and share.

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Bo$$

Third Person's POV The four girls later found themselves at a little market place in Meiringen. The sun had already disappeared. Dinah and Normani found themselves at a trolley cart guy selling bagels. Camila spotted a statue of Jesus and went to see it. Meanwhile Lauren was returning back after visiting the washroom with her video cam in her hand recording everything around her. She bumped into a Blonde and tilted her head to shamelessly checking the girl. She spotted Camila and tapped her shoulder which scared the smaller girl, "What are you asking from him?" Camila ignored Lauren and continued completing her prayer with her eyes closed. "Okay! I also have a list. One private jet. One penthouse apartment in New York.... and two Australian girlfriends. It would be nice if they are sisters... come on, ask." Lauren said nudging Camila. Camila glared at her. "Oye! Are you trying to hit on me!?" A shrill voice caught Camila and Lauren's attention. They turned to see Dinah and Normani with a red head. "Have you seen your face? Not even a blind person would try and hit on you..." Normani said chuckling. Dinah glared at Normani to shut up. "Moron!" The red head said, and Dinah got enraged. "Excuse me!? I can also start with slangs! So back off!" Dinah said stepping forward. Suddenly the man accompanying the red head pushed Dinah back, she stumbled and Normani caught her. He was about to walk away when the man was slapped hard on his face. Lauren gripped his collar, "Say sorry!" Lauren demanded glaring at him. "Sorry" "Good." Lauren said and left his collar allowing him to walk away. "You okay?" Lauren asked Dinah and she nodded. Camila who was witnessing the scene unfold saw the guy meeting his friends and pointing towards Lauren and the other two girls. Seeing the boys walking towards the girls she got scared. "GUYS!" she yelled for them to catch her attention, once they did she motioned them to look at the boys coming towards them. Lauren licked her lips and stepped back with Normani. Dinah however was optimistic. "COME! " Dinah rolled her sleeves and stepped forward. "COME! Do you think we are scared of you!?" Lauren and Normani looked at Dinah shocked. "You don't know my friends! We will beat you one by one!!" Dinah said ready to fight the group of boys. "You guys ready!?" Lauren asked glancing at Normani. "READY!" Dinah replied taking her stance. "One..." Normani started counting down. "Two..." "For Spartan!! " Normani and Lauren screamed and started running in the opposite direction. "For spartan!!" Dinah cheered. "CATCH THEM. THEY ARE RUNNING AWAY!" One of the boys addressed the group and Dinah looked behind her confused. Lauren and Normani had started running. Normani came running back to Dinah and grabbed Dinah's hand pulling her to start running. "Run Dinah!!" "She is also with them!" One of the bystanders said pointing at Camila who was silently staying away from trouble. But not for long, two boys started approaching her and she stood in her spot, scared. Lauren grabbed Camila and pulled her to start running, screaming "Run Camila!!" Dinah and Normani were running through the streets of the market. "What are you guys doing!??? Why are we running!??" Dinah asked confused but still continued being dragged by Normani through the crowds. Lauren and Camila found themselves running to an open cafe with the boys tailing behind them. While making their way through the tables a guy tried to grab Camila but she ducked and Lauren elbowed him from the back. Cheering when he fell down Lauren didn't notice the guy behind her who grabbed her from the neck with a tight grip. "Camila help..." she struggled to breathe and Camila looked around her. She found a ketchup bottle and squirted it on the boys face making him loose his grip and wiping the sauce of his eyes and face. Taking advantage of the opportunity they ran away. Back on the streets Dinah managed to loosen Normani's hold on her hand. She grabbed the fake sword which was used as a decoration from one of the cafe's door and threatened the group of boys that were chasing them. "Come here you moron! I will hit you in places where you wouldn't even be able to apply medicine!" Dinah said continuing to swing her sword. "Come Dinah!! We have to-" one swing in particularly landed on Normani's head and she closed her eyes. "Oh shit! sorry!" Dinah quickly turned around and apologized. One boy came forward and tried to grab Dinah but Normani quickly pushed him away and took Dinah's hand to continue runing. Camila and Lauren after being chased relentlessly by one man were now at the back of some hotel. "I am in trouble because of you!" Camila glared at Lauren. "Relax red bow. I can handle this!" They hid behind the garbage box and Lauren spotted a plate full of leftover pasta. She took it in her hands and waited for the man to come. "This is a very stupid idea!" Camila whispered gesturing to the plate. "Wait and watch!" Lauren mocked and peeked outside to see the man walking towards them. She steadied herself and counted to three before flinging the plate aiming for the guy. Unfortunately for her it was one of the waitress of the hotel. "Oh I am so sorry... sorry!" The man came from behind Lauren and grabbed her by her jacket. Camila immediately took Lauren's backpack and started hitting the man. Normani and Dinah resorted to hide behind a delivery truck until the boys left. When the last one passed them not noticing, Dinah stepped out from behind the truck. "We'll attack them from behind!" She said with finality. "Dinah, you don't have to act so heroic! You will get us all arrested!" Normani complained stopping her from going behind the boys. "Let me get a chance! I will hit them so hard they won't be able to recognise each other's faces!!" Dinah retorted back. Normani looked around her and found that the delivery truck was opened and a box full of alcohol was right infront of her. "Ayeeee!!! Alcohol!!!" Normani cheered and started stuffing up her bag with it. One of the boys spotted them and shouted for his friends to come over. Dinah immediately stood up with her sword "Come here you dumbass!" Normani quickly pulled Dinah away and started running. Camila and Lauren spotted Dinah and Normani running towards them "where were you guys!?" Lauren asked.They met in the middle of some unknown road and looked around for any escape. Dinah was ready to beat the guys who would approach them in seconds now. Lauren spotted a guy leaving his car to pee on the side of the road. "No Superwoman not now!!" Lauren said and picked Dinah to throw her in the car. "Camila sit!" Normani said and Camila did. Normani took shotgun and before the owner of the car knew what was happening the girls were on the road steering through the streets of Meiringen. "Wooohooo!!! Lauren you are the Bo$$!!" Dinah exclaimed. ~

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Sledgehammer

Third Person's POV Dinah and Camila ended up sharing a room after arriving at Meiringen. They had gone straight to bed not bothering eating dinner. They were exhausted. Camila woke up the next day and quickly showered before Dinah could wake up. She sat down to do her assignment waiting for the Polynesian to wake up. 15 minutes in it she stood up to stretch her legs. She went to the windows and breathed in the cool air. She wrapped her arms around her torso when a cool breeze passed her. She was only wearing a black tank top and black jeans. She had decided to wear her hoodie when they would leave. Suddenly the door opened and Lauren barged in. Camila quickly wore her hoodie seeing that she had brought a bellboy to open their room with the master key. Lauren glanced at Camila and walked to a sleeping Dinah. She stared at the sleeping figure for a few seconds, "Dinah!!" Lauren shook her shoulders lightly, "Wake up Dinah!!" There was no response from the sleeping girl. "We have to go Dinah wake up!!!" Lauren said and shook Dinah vigorously. The sleeping girl immediately groaned, "I am sleepy. Go away!" Dinah said and rolled herself in her blanket. Lauren furrowed her eyebrows and now Camila was also curious of what the green eyed girl would do next. Lauren picked the television remote and switched it on. She scanned and found the channel she was searching for. Recognising the song she increased the volume to max. 'If you could feel my pulse right now It would hit you like a sledgehammer' "I SWEAR LAUREN I WILL BREAK YOUR FACE!" Dinah screamed at Lauren before burrying her face in her pillow again. Lauren grinned and bobbed her head as the music continued. She started singing along the song and tried to shake Dinah. 'I don't admit it I play it cool But every minute That I'm with you' "YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE!" Dinah screamed and hit Lauren with her pillow. Dodging it, Lauren jumped on the bed with her knees firmly planted beside Dinah and started singing more loudly. 'I feel the fever and I won't lie I break a sweat My body's telling All the secrets I ain't told you yet' Camila who was watching from the corner giggled at Lauren's antiques. Lauren stood up on the bed and tried to pull Dinah up. Normani who initially came to take them joined the commotion. Now both Lauren and Normani started singing. 'Oh oh I struggle to contain Whoa oh The love that's in my veins Oh oh And how it circulates Oh oh' Dinah found the remote and switched the television off before throwing the remote away. She went back to sleep. Camila watched the girls intently. The other two girls who were now standing on the bed grew silent and looked at each other. As if silently deciding on what to do next they started singing again. 'If you could take my pulse right now It would feel just like a sledgehammer If you could feel my heartbeat now It would hit you like a sledgehammer' Lauren and Normani grew silent confused on what the next line would be. They stared at each other trying to recall the lyrics. "You're taking over the beat of my body" Camila prompted and both Normani and Lauren screamed. Even Dinah peeped through her blanket. Lauren and Normani ran to Camila and Lauren held her fist up pretending it to be a mic. She looked at Camila urging her to sing the next lines. Camila shyly started, "You just don't let up, don't let up" Normani picked the lyrics "You're taking over the beat of my body" and then Lauren also did, "But you lift me up, lift me up" Both of them started singing together. 'If you take my pulse right now It would feel just like a sledgehammer' They got ready to do the signature step and jumped around swinging their fist up in the air and copying the steps from the famous video. They were both dancing on either side of Camila and Camila started laughing at their failed attempts to do the step properly. Now Dinah was also up and on the bed. She also sang along and tried the signature step. All the girls laughed and Lauren went to her best friend. She ruffled Dinah's hair and Camila smiled wide seeing the heartfelt interaction between the three best friends. Dinah jumped off the bed and they made their way to exit the room. Lauren who was following them turned to look at Camila, "Come.." Camila happily nodded and followed Lauren to the restaurant leaving behind her assignment and books. ~ Third Person's POV The girls were outside a church and Camila stood with her eyes closed and hands clasped together, praying. She opened her eyes and stepped back when she saw a large group of people passing by, they were dancing and laughing. It seemed to be a wedding. She looked at them as the group passed her. Lauren seemed to be very happy. This was new for her. She was recording them. Dinah and Normani were sitting on a bench. Dinah was eating noodles and Normani was looking at the group of people. She saw the bride to be. "Look Dinah, the bride is so beautiful. Should I take her and elope? It would be so much fun... she will say something which I wouldn't comprehend and I will say something and she will smile not understanding me either." Dinah was done eating and she stood up to pay the bill. "Dude she is not African! She must know basic English. Besides she looks like a kid." Dinah's jealousy took over and she didn't spare the bride as well. Dinah sat back down. By now Camila also joined them. "How do you know?" Normani questioned Dinah. "I... I just know... it happens in small towns.. marriages suck!" Dinah scowled. "Oh so you won't get married?" Normani raised her eyebrows. "Obviously no. I will marry a girl who I love." Dinah said looking at Normani wishing she would reciprocate her feelings. "She is going to prison for like a lifetime and you guys are making fun of her?" Lauren said urging them to get up and leave. All the girls stood up and started walking. "Look at how she is smiling today... wait for two years.. she will run after the same guy with a gun in her hand... Bride turned witch... " Lauren explained and held up two fingers towards Camila making it look like a gun and then made a sound of a gunshot fired. Camila took a step back and Dinah chuckled. "Don't listen to her Camila.. Lauren is allergic to marriages" Dinah exclaimed and laughed along with Normani. Dinah and Normani walked ahead while Lauren and Camila followed close behind. "Of course I am.. Camila.. tell me something... what if I give you the same thing to eat everyday, pancakes. Will you be able to eat it?" Lauren asked Camila. "What do you mean?" Camila was confused. How can someone eat the same thing everyday... "Marriage is like pancakes for the rest of your life. I suggest life should be filled with Pasta.. Bacon.. salmon... noodles should also be there no?" Lauren asked Camila, and the other two girls laughed at Lauren's analogy. "There is an inherent fault in the concept of marriage. So instead of doing it 5-6 times.. you shouldn't do it at all..." Lauren further explained herself but Camila was baffled, " 5-6 times!??", "Why!? Is it less??" Lauren smirked. "And what if somebody wants kids?" Camila asked and Lauren looked at her with complete shock. "How are kids related to marriage? We can make kids now also..." Lauren stopped and took a step closer to Camila coming face to face. "lets go to the back of the church" Lauren smugly said and caught Camila's arm. Camila's eyes grew wide and she immediately stepped back. Pulling her hand away from Lauren, she walked away. What the fuck? How can Lauren make kids? And how can she come on, on Camila like that? "I CAN MAKE TWINS ALSO!!" Lauren screamed making sure Camila could hear her. Dinah and Normani caught Lauren and prevented her from saying anything else. "Shut up Laur, she will feel bad." Dinah sternly said and Lauren just giggled. ~ A/N Super sorry for the delay in updates. My college is grilling me throughout the week and I can't seem to find downtime. The only free time I have is on Saturday night's and therefore I decided to publish a chapter. Feel free to comment your thought and share the story. :)

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Leave my heart out of this.

Camila's POV I sat in the private compartments with Dinah, Normani and an old man. It was a big compartment and could fit many people but provided sleeping place for only four. I was sitting on the window side and Dinah was sitting opposite me beside whom Normani sat. Dinah was eyeing me and I looked at her a little unsure. "Are you stalking me?" She asked me in an accusing tone and I was beyond shocked... NO! "Shut up Dinah. Don't worry Mila, it's her fantasy to be chased by millions of girls." Normani said and chuckled but stopped when Dinah's palm met her shoulder in a loud slap. "WHAT!? Isn't it true?" Dinah glared at Normani and I awkwardly sat there. Sometimes I think Dinah has feelings for Normani. Like not those friendship feels... but something more than that. But I am no one to judge. Just because I am not a lesbian, doesn't mean others who are, are bad. Their banter ended and Normani began to speak. "You remember how we used to play stone, paper, scissor to decide who would sit behind Mila during exams?" She rhetorically asked Dinah and then turned to the old man. "And uncle, whoever won, would pass the exam with no haste." A blush crept to my cheeks and I smiled shyly while the older man was laughing heartily enjoying the stories. While they continued reminiscing the old times my mind went back to this trip. The fact that I am alone. What if something happens? Did I do the right thing by coming on the trip? Lauren seemed to be nice and encouraging but will she help me if I am in trouble? Oh my God! I had to submit my assignment tomorrow. I will loose marks. I also have a CIA coming up. I won't get time to study then. I should study now. I took out my microbiology book and went to the page where I last left. "Hey, Mila. Do you want to have these sandwiches?" Dinah asked and pushed the box towards me. I smiled sheepishly and took one of her sandwiches. "Hey guys, do you happen to have a knife?" A blonde directed her question towards Normani. She was wearing really short shorts and a small crop top revealing way too much skin. She was throwing seductive looks at Normani and the old man beside us was also grinning. "Of course yes!" Normani said and tried to find a knife while Dinah was throwing daggers at her. The old man beside us was also trying to find a knife in his bag. I tried my best to not cringe at the level of desperacy. A few seconds passed and none of the two came up with a knife. "Sorry. We don't have a knife." Dinah said and smiled which I think was as fake as it could get. "Should have brought bananas.." the blonde said disappointed and turned to walk away. Suddenly Lauren jumped out of nowhere and startled us all. The girl was at the gate of the compartment and so was Lauren. They were unusually standing close and Lauren showed her a pocket knife. "I have one... " Lauren said keeping one hand on the gate for support. "Give it to me..." the blonde tried to take it but Lauren removed her hands preventing the other one from taking it. Lauren smirked at the blonde. "What will I get in return?" Lauren said and shifted a little so her thighs were now touching the girl's legs. "What do you want?" The blonde gave back with a flirty smile. Are they flirting? I furrowed my eyebrows but kept looking at them. "Your........" Lauren leaned towards the girl. "Name." She said and moved back. The girl let out a sigh and bit her lips before saying, "Lara." " Lauren.. " Lauren said staring at her and Lara blushed furiously. "Hi I am Mani" Normani introduced herself and grinned. She offered her hand to Lara and Lara happily shaked Mani's hands. "Hieee!!! Are you guys also going to the Meiringen trek?" Lara asked excited. She is unusually bubbly for a 20 year old girl. "If you are going to that trek.. then where else can we go?" Lauren said running her hands through her hair. Lara chuckled and stroked Lauren's arm that was on the door. "Also.. what good will fruits do.. let's have lunch.." Lauren said taking the apple from Lara and tossing it to Mani which she gracefully catched. "Yes! We have ham and cheese sandwiches also..." Mani said while playing with the apple. Dinah who was on her phone ignoring them, immediately looked at Mani and kinked her eyebrow in disbelief. "Are you sure?" Lara asked all sweet and nice. "Oh, I am very sure.... sharing is caring." Mani said and the old man sitting with us also agreed. Why is he so intrested in the 20 year old girl? "Okay. I'll call my girlfriends also.." Lara said and wanted to leave but not before rubbing half of her body on Lauren. Slut! After Lara left Lauren took a seat beside me. "She has friends also..." Mani said and high fived Lauren. She wanted to high five Dinah also but she was glaring at him. "Your father didn't pay for those sandwiches!" Mani furrowed her eyebrows. "What happened?" "Sharing is caring... my ass!" Dinah mimicked Normani and I chuckled a little. They look so cute fighting with each other. "You should be happy Dinah. They are three, we are three. One Lauren's, one mine and one yours..." Normani dragged the last part and Dinah smacked her head with a pillow. I smiled at them and Lauren offered me a chewing gum. I shook my head and she shrugged. ~ Camila's POV Later Lara brought her friends over. The other two were also dressed like little school girls and the old man disappeared in his bunk to sleep. We all sat gathered. Dinah was playing music on her ipod. Lauren and Lara were sitting close, talking. Mani was playing guitar for Lara's friends, Stella and Erica. I was sitting quietly reading my book. "Dinah, I'll choose the next song. Your playlist is so boring." Erica said and took the aux cord. She plugged it in and played the song. 'My heart is telling me that you are gonna change, but I know My heart is lying right to my face, yeah' "Ladiess!!! Today is not a dry day. So.... Drinksss!!" Normani said and pulled out a bottle of vodka. "Now let's play my favourite game! It's called never have I ever." Erica and Stella squealed and high fived each other. "Oh my God! This is my favourite game also.. same pinch" Lauren said and pinched Lara's cheeks lightly. I bet my One Direction's poster she hadn't even heard of this game until now. "I hope everybody knows the rules. I will say something that I have never done and whoever has done that thing will take a sip of their drink... cool?" Normani poured some alcohol in paper cups and Lauren handed everyone a cup. "Here you go, the girl with the red bow." When she tried to hand me one I shook my head. "No, you guys play." 'It lets me down, it helps me as I get back up off the ground While telling me that this is love but I found It wasn't really on my side, now I think it's time' "Now that you have come with us... you have to play also..." Lauren tried to coax me to play. "Actually I don't drink alcohol." I admitted shyly and Normani gave me a disapproving look. "What?" Lauren simply smiled and said, "If alcohols were intoxicating then shouldn't the bottles be drunk as well!?" What? What does that mean? I looked at her confused. "It's okay. You drink Appy! By drinking Appy we will make you all happy!" She gave me another glass filled with apple juice and we started the game. 'I'm done feeling like a stranger to myself, so I know I've got to put all of my feelings on a shelf, yeah' "Okay! I'll start... I have never fallen in love before." Erica said. Stella took a sip giving looks to Normani. "Happens everyday..." Normani said and took a sip. Dinah looked at Normani and took a deep sigh. Lara also took a sip but seeing that Lauren didn't she questioned. "Lauren? Haven't you been in love before?" Lauren sadly shook her head, "No. But I think it's about to happen." Does this girl ever stop? She is such a flirt. They asked me and I though for a second. Does my crush on that middle school exchange student count? I shook my head and it was now Stella's turn. "I haven't kissed a girl before..." Stella smirked and bit her lips looking at Normani. "Oh, we can change that now!" Normani said and tried to lean in but Lauren held her back while taking a sip. Dinah grew sadder by the second. Now I really think she has feelings for Normani. 'I tell my heart to just butt out, keep it's opinions to itself I should just listen to my head, 'cause it's the one who knows what's best It tells me not to love you, But my heart says just forgive you Oh but it's not thinking clearly I wish that I could leave my heart out of this Leave my heart out of this' Everyone took a sip leaving me. It was Dinah's turn now. "I haven't watched porn film" Dinah admitted. "EVERYDAY!" Normani screamed and took a big sip. Everybody else again took a sip and I just shook my head. "Arrey, Mila, you are a biology student... still you didn't watch it?" Normani asked me utterly amused. I shook me head no, again. Lara spoke next. "I have never been arrested." Dinah took a sip before saying, "Brawl with a security guard!" "Drunk driving" Normani said and took a sip too. "Rave party" Erica admitted and took a sip. "I was also there!!" Stella did the same. "Underage drinking!" Lauren said and drank some more. I again shook my head no. Am I that boring? They all have done these cool stuff and I just studied my whole teenage years? I couldn't take it anymore and stood up. "I am going to sleep." "Noo!! It's your turn now." Normani insisted. "No.. please. Lauren can I use the seat for a while?" I asked her hopefully. I need to leave right now. This is so not my place. I don't belong here. She nodded and I went to the top bunk and lied down. I could still hear them. They were talking about hitting on a friend's sibling. I closed my eyes and let my dreams consume me. Which is much better than my reality. ~ A/N Hello guys, I am sorry i couldn't update earlier but my college has started and I can't update like I usually used to. I will take 4-5 days between updates.. so bear with it.. please. The story may seem slow but it's building up. It gets better and better. I promise. So camila seems to be the goody two shoes and founds herself somewhere she shouldn't be... Reblog, comment and share your thoughts.

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Better together.

Third Person's POV Dinah made her way inside the train station and tried to spot Mani. She eagerly looked around to spot her crush. Mani was supposed to pick Dinah up from her house but obviously forgot to. She spotted Mani flirting with a girl and it broke her heart but she covered her grief and walked towards her. Seeing Dinah approach Mani quickly shooed away the girl and concentrated back on the tv screen. She really wished Messi would score a goal. Everything depended on that. Her $5000 as well. Dinah jumped on Mani from the side and hugged her. "Dinah!! Leave me alone." Mani said looking back at the screen. Messi missed the goal and Mani cursed under her breath. "How should I leave you alone... you look so hot when you are angry.." Dinah tried to make light of the situation trying to hug her again. " Dinah go away!! I am really tensed right now." Mani continued and squirmed under Dinah's grip. "Yeah! You were so tensed that you even forgot to pick me up from my house." Dinah pointed Mani's fault and Mani saighed in frustration. "Why should I pick you up everytime? Are you a little girl? Will the uber drivers kidnap you??" "Don't be over smart okay! Now come, the train has arrived.. " Dinah said releasing Mani and picking her bags. "I don't want to go to this stupid trek!" Mani was clearly irritated. "What!?" "Why don't you want to? Till yesterday you were very eager to eat the Swiss girls... " Dinah and Lauren said at the same time. "I can't miss FIFA because of this trek." Mani exclaimed folding her hands like a 2 year old. Messi commited a foul and Mani sighed in defeat. "I am so screwed" she muttered to herself. "You are right. Football needs you.... come on Dinah." Lauren picked her bags and went towards a confused Dinah. "Seriously?" Dinah asked Luaren. One of the major reasons she wanted to go to the trek was to get Mani to love her. All her plans would be ruined if Mani wouldn't go. "Oyee!! You guys are seriously leaving me?" Mani asked scared. She really wanted to go to the trip but she had just lost $5000 and couldn't afford to go now. "Yeah. You don't want to come with us right? So don't come." Lauren said turning to Mani. "Of course I want to..." Mani sadly said. "But how will you? You lost all your money in the game." Lauren caught Mani and she looked down. "How did you know?" She quietly asked. "You stupid gambler!! You invested all your pocket money on this match right!?" Lauren asked rhetorically and smacked Mani's head. Mani smiled sadly and met Lauren's eyes. "It's okay. You guys have fun." "Ayee!! Quit acting like a Kardashian and stop with the drama. When will we use my savings!?" Lauren asked. "No Lauren. This is your hard earned money. You should use it wisely." Mani tried to reason her. "Money is like dirt on our clothes. We are not supposed to save it but shake it off" Lauren said and picked up her bags again. "We three are going on this trip. And that too together! Because we are... " Lauren waited for Dinah to finish her sentence. "Better together!" Dinah said and Lauren walked towards a smiling Dinah. "Come!!!!" Dinah urged and Mani licked her lips before picking up her bags. "We are going to screw Meiringen!" Mani exclaimed loudly and walked towards the other two. "Because we are better together" Dinah looked at Mani and said quietly. Putting her hands on Dinah and Lauren's shoulder Mani pushed them forward to start walking. ~ Third Person's POV Back in the Cabello household Sinu walked into the kitchen to help herself with a cup of coffee. After pouring a nice black coffee she sat on the dining table and then noticed the little letter. She took it and started reading. Mami, First of all don't freak out.. I am very sorry to do this to you... ~ Dinah's POV After arranging our luggage around the seats I opened the box and was eager to let Mani taste my sandwiches. "Eat!" I said and offered her a sandwich from the box. "No, I don't need it." She shrugged and I felt the need to pressure her. "It's ham and cheese! Your favourite. I made them at 6 in the morning!!" "Are you mad!? Okay. Give." She said shocked but took the sandwich and started eating. An elderly man of around 40 came and took the seat next to ours. Mani was quick to start the conversation. "Hi uncle." "Hi..." The kind man gently reciprocated and I realised Lauren wasn't here. "Hey... where did Lauren go?" I asked Mani and she shrugged. ~ Third Person's POV Standing on the platform Lauren was clicking pictures for her book. Suddenly someone came behind her and tapped her shoulder. "Excuse me?" Lauren turned and met with brown orbs. "Sorry, I know I am late but-" "Hey!! You! Erica... right? We met at Gigi's party!" Lauren tried to recognise the familiar face. "Camila. Camila Cabello?" Camila said happy that Lauren remembered her. " Martha's cousin!" Lauren gave a second attempt. Camila's face immediately felt and now she wasn't sure about her spontaneous decision. "Modern school. Same batch!" Camila said a little irritated. "OHHH!! Scholar Camila!! Oh how could I forget these red bows!?" Lauren exclaimed to herself disappointed and stepped forward to hug her. Camila awkwardly reciprocated. "How are you?" "Right now? I am extremely late! Where's Steven?" Hearing that Lauren quirked an eyebrow. "Wait a second. You are coming with us?" "Yes" Camila said trying to gather all her belongings that her driver carried for her. "I hope you know that it's a trek." Lauren asked Camila completely amused by the fact that 'the girl with the red bow' is going on an adventure trip. "Yeah. Why?" "Na.. just... we have to climb mountains... sleep in tents.... surrounded by animals...." Lauren tried to scare Camila. "I know what a trek is!" Camila said irritated by Lauren's little game. "Okay bro" Lauren defensively said and stepped back. "Camila? I am Steven, the tour guide." A blonde guy addressed Camila and raised his hand for Camila to shake. "Hmm.. listen... at this last hour.. no seat is empty. I am afraid you can't come with us.." Camila's face instantly fell. "Is there nothing you can do? I'll sleep on the floor." The smaller one tried to reason. "You can sleep with me." Lauren said and Camila immediately looked at Lauren. She very well knew who Lauren was and what she was capable of doing. Lauren picked up Camila's discomfort. "Not together... we can sleep in turns... and we'll pay off the TC" Lauren winked at Steven and he nodded picking up on Lauren's plans. "Okay then. Let's go!" Steven said and stepped on the train. Lauren tried to follow Steven but a voice stopped her. "MY BAGS!!" Camila said clearly needing help, her driver had left. Lauren turned around. "I am not your helper. Ask nicely." Lauren said from the gate of the train. "Michelle... can you help me with the bags?" Camila shyly asked. Lauren stepped off the train and walked towards Camila. Stopping just an inch away from her Lauren looked Camila dead in the eye. "Lauren" she quietly said and bend down to pick Camila's luggage. She picked the suitcase and Camila's tote. Her eyes landed on a small statue of Jesus and she took it out from Camila's tote and smirked. Camila who was just behind her with the travel bag, quickly snatched it from Lauren and kept it back inside with a little blush on her cheeks. The train whistled signalling its departure and Lauren quickly put Camila's stuff inside the train. When she didn't spot Camila behind her she asked playfully. "Do I have to pick you up also?" Camila was looking down staring at her shoes. The train signalled again and it started moving. "Hey!! What are you trying to calculate?? Hop on!!" Camila didn't move and seemed to be hypnotised. Lauren quickly got off the train and jerked Camila to reality. "What will Jesus do with you in Switzerland?" Lauren tried to lighten the mood by joking about the little statue. "I... I haven't done something like this before. I have never travelled alone like this." Camila stated her fears. "Then do it now. Nothing will happen. You will enjoy it. Trust me...... come." The train was still moving slowly and gave Lauren a chance to jump on it. She offered her hand for Camila and she grabbed it, pulling her up and on the train she gave Camila an encouraging smile as the train left the station. ~ A/N Yoohooo!! Camila and Lauren met!! The trip is going to be crazy... wait for it!!

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Big bad wolf.

Third Person's POV 'Can you repeat that? How many children do you have?' The American clearly struggled getting the Spanish resident to talk. " Yo no voy a repetirme." (I am not going to repeat myself) sighing the american stepped back and the cuban stepped up to try her luck. "¿por qué que les preocupa?...... por favor conteste" (Why are you troubling them?... Please answer) "Tú eres nuevo aquí..... quiénes son ellos para usted ?" (You seem to be new here... who are they to you?) The spanish asked, eyeing the green eyed girl. "Internship" The Spanish woman's expression gave away her confusion. "yo trabajo para ellos" (I work for them) the green eyed stated the reason of her presence. The other two americans were happy that atleast something was happening. They just have to sit back and let the Big bad wolf take over. "se ven como comodines" (they look like jokers) the hispanic commented on the american's dressed like a hippie, Lauren immediately straightened. " No, ellos son famosos... que hacen programas de televisión alrededor del mundo" (No, they are famous. They make TV shows all over the world) the green eyed explained trying to charm her way in. " que son de Argentina.." (they are from Argentina" Lauren explained further to impress the spanish lady. "Oh, ¿dónde está esta Argentina ?" (Where is this Argentina?) No way she would understand the correct answer. "al lado de Oxford ?" (Beside Oxford?) Lauren gave a flirty smile and the hispanic immediately picked it up. " me llevas ahí?" (you will take me there?) The spanish asked with hope. "por supuesto novio... ahora por favor responder " (of course sweetheart.... now please answer) Finally Lauren got the girl to talk. "I has two children.. but no ask their father names..." the spanish woman stuttered and Lauren smirked. But it was good enough for the south americans. After completing the whole filming Lauren recieved her cheque and stayed at the club for a little longer. She went to the bar and got herself a drink. Soon a lady approached her and they started talking. Both were being flirty with each other and indulged into unnecessary touching. Kiss for a kiss, my two lips got you racing Baby we're guilty, wherever we are Angel confess, let me be your salvation I'll carry you through the dark They made their way to the dancefloor and started grooving to the music. Let me give, let me give you something to believe in You don't gotta, you don't gotta even have a reason You can love me, you can love me baby all weekend Come on, come on over here and sink your teeth in They started grinding and Lauren turned the girl to start kissing down her neck and letting her hands wander around. Cause if you wanna talk baby use your hands If you wanna go make a move, you can If you want a shot, baby cock and pull If you're gonna bite, be a big bad wolf If you wanna talk baby use your hands If you wanna go make a move, you can If you want a shot, baby cock and pull If you're gonna bite, be a big bad wolf As soon as things started heating up Lauren left the club as she couldn't afford to be late the next morning for the trekking trip with her best friends. ~ Third Person's POV Sitting at the dining table with her parents Camila ate her food in silence. The meeting with Dinah has spurred some conflict in her head. "We met Camila's friend today..... she was so weird.... she was wearing torn and tattered clothes.... and around her neck were these huge speakers... SALVAJE! Wild..." the cuban mother was eager to gossip with her husband. "There was no such thing, dad" Camila defended her 'friend'. "You know better than me? I am telling you this girl has no future!" Alejandro could see an argument building. " Mami, firstly, she is not my friend and secondly, everybody has different priorities.... not everyone wants to become a doctor in their life!" Camila tried to knock some sense into her mother. "Nobody would even want to make her a nurse..." Sinuhe snickered and Camila rolled her eyes. "Atleast she is enjoying her life." Camila reasoned again. "If young girls 'enjoy' too much they get pregnant.. and then later they regret it." Sinuhe countered back. "I am already regretting..." Camila said in a low voice and pushed her plate away indicating she was done eating. "Atleast complete your dinner.." Sinuhe's maternal side kicked in and she wanted Camila to atleast finish her dinner. "I don't want to." Camila said sounding like a brat. "What has happened to you nowadays?" Sinuhe asked Camila a little annoyed at the 19 year old's behaviour. This didn't take a good turn with Camila and she lashed out. " I am irritated mom! From this stupid life of mine! Dinah is going on a holiday tomorrow with her friends and I have to study so much that I can't give myself a holiday on a sunday also.... and on top of that you two are constantly sitting on my head! " Camila finally released all that was going on in her head and Sinuhe took a second before saying, "Oh, you need a holiday mija?" "MAMIIII!???" Camila couldn't believe her mother, leaving the table Camila went back to her room indicating the end of the conversation. ~ Third Person's POV Sneaking slowly inside the dim lit house Lauren made her way to the kitchen in hopes of getting something to eat. "Food is in the refrigerator." Lauren almost spilled her glass of water on hearing her father's sudden voice. She turned around to find her father switching the table lamp on, beside which he was sitting. " It's Chinese." Lauren opened the refrigerator to take out the said food. "Why aren't you asleep yet?" The Daughter asked putting the food in the microwave. "I was reading a book." Mike tried to excuse. Switching the lights on Lauren caught on his lie "while the lights were off?" She took out the food from the microwave and sat down on the dining table. "Why are you lying?" Mike also stood up and joined his daughter. " I am lying?" "Yes. You were waiting for me to come back." Lauren stated and took a bite of her food. "You should sleep on time papi" The concerned daughter said. "If I start sleeping on time then how will I see your face? Tomorrow morning you will disappear to Meiringen." "Yes, so?.... wait.... Meiringen?" Lauren asked her dad confused. She was pretty sure she hadn't informed him about the trip. "And you say that I am lying..." The older one said smiling. He took out the swisshiking brochure from his pocket and started reading, " Trekking expedition to Steinbock. 16,000 ft above sea level. A highly daunting and high octane adven-" Lauren took the brochure from him. " Why did you go to my room? To check if I do drugs? " Lauren's voice had risen a little. She was ashamed of getting caught lying to her father. "Don't shout Michelle." "Hello step mom." Lauren greeted the older lady in obvious irritation. "You said you are going to Brighton. But you are going to Meiringen. You are getting used to weird things." She took a seat with them on the table and Lauren rolled her eyes. "It may be weird for you, it's not for me." Lauren countered. "We don't have as much money as your friend's parents. You should save money. It will help you in the long ru-" "I am going with my own money. I respect this lecture you are trying to give me but you are not my real mom." Lauren interrupted the older one and said bluntly. One thing that Lauren always did was being blunt and on the face. She wouldn't sugar-coat things and was always brutally honest. "So it's final. I am going to Meiringen tomorrow." Lauren said standing up from her seat. She was halfway to her room when she came back and took the plate filled with food and resumed her course. Entering her room Lauren found a black hiking bag on her bed. Keeping her plate aside she picked the bag and started inspecting it. "Is the colour okay?" Mike asked her entering her room. Lauren turned to face him. "Why do you keep lecturing me? I want to live my life in my own way." She said calmly. "Because I am worried about you. We care about you. You will understand it when you become a mother." Lauren was quick to reply to her father. "I don't want to become anyone's mother." Mike chuckled and ran his hands through Lauren's hair. "Why did you lie to me?" Mike asked his daughter while making her sit with him on the bed. "Papi, I go on a sleepover at Mani's place and you stay up all night. I didn't want to worry you." She said, finally looking at her father. "You don't want me to worry? Then why are you going to this goddam mountain?? Is it that important for you?" "Very." She simply said looking down again. She picked up the bag again and smiled. "Thank you for the bag. I love it." Mike gave her a wide smile and hugged her. "Take care of my daughter." He said looking at her and she nodded. "And have lots of fun." "I will." Mike kissed Lauren good night and left. After preparing her bag and luggage Lauren went near her wall. Her dreams.  She ran her hands through some photos and sighed. She opened her book and after turning through different pages landed on Chicago.      She pursed her lips after seeing the blue envelope. Sighing she kept the book in her bag and went to sleep. ~ Third Person's POV Late at night Camila sat studying on her study table. She closed her book in frustration. Her eyes landed on the swisshiking brochure and she couldn't help but google it. A wide smile spread on her face when she saw the beautiful images of the trekking trip Dinah was going tomorrow. She bit her lips. ~~~ A/N And here is the Chapter 2. Lauren is a weird kid but she loves her father immensely. Comment and share your thoughts :)

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Reflection

8 YEARS AGO. Pushing the shopping cart filled with food, Camila stopped abruptly on her way to the cash counter of the supermarket. There were a number of television displayed infront of her. They were showing Camila's reflection and she stopped to study herself. Since childhood Camila was never the extrovert. She used to keep to herself and study all day and all night. Not talking to anyone and always being the loner and the first bencher. Studying others from afar. The little good girl in high school who could easily get passed unnoticed. Despite of having a good body figure she never attracted attention of the boys. Not that she cared. She was into woman since the beginning of the time, but never knew that. She just assumed nobody would like to hang out with her because she was boring. She had completed highschool and now studied medical in Oxford. The spring holidays had started and all the students went back home. Camila came back to her parents house in London. Seeing her reflection on the television Camila couldn't help but cringe. She was out of shape and a little too fat according to herself. She wore a red polo t shirt and blue denim skirt. She had let her hair loose and had her typical red bow perched on top of her head. Too busy scrutinising herself and in the moments of selfhating it took Camila a second to notice the loud voice. "HEY! What you looking at?" Camila peeled her eyes away from the screen and settled them on the shouting girl. "If you like staring then go watch television." Camila quickly registered who it was. Dinah Jane. Those ripped shorts and huge ass headphones decorating her neck gave away her identity. "Pardon me" the litle boy of 14 year old said. "You.. son of a..." Dinah got angrier by the second. "Haven't you seen sexy legs before!?" Dinah asked turning away from her cart standing near the cash counter. "I have... yours are not sexy enough" the gutsy child replied which fueld Dinah's already burning anger. "I'LL SLAP YOU NOW!" Dinah shouted getting attention of some people, but neither caring. A small smile made its way to Camila's lips, seeing her high school classmate being herself. "APOLOGISE NOW!" Dinah shouted at the kid who was now taken aback. "Apologise!" Dinah said in a less angry tone. "Sorry." The boy replied not really meaning it. "Good. Now go stand in the next counter!" The boy did as he was told and Camila pushed her cart towards the counter adjacent to where Dinah was standing. Dinah turned and saw Camila. The shock was apparent on her face. "Camila?? Camila Cabello!?" "Hi Dinah" Camila shyly replied to her high school classmate. She was surpirsed that Dinah even knew her name let alone remember her. Dinah was smiling wide after seeing her classmate. "Whatsup dude!?" Dinah asked smiling which Camila shyly reciprocated. Camila's mom had made her way towards them. Eyeing Dinah's attire, she was skeptical. "She is your friend?" She asked Camila rather unamused. Before Camila could make something up Dinah spoke. "Hi aunty!" Dinah happily greeted Camila's mom who only gave her a small smile. "I am Dinah. I and Camila were classmates in high school." Camila's mom gave her a dismissing smile and pushed her cart towards the checkout guy. By this time Dinah was doing the same on the counter next to theirs. While putting her stuff on the counter Dinah spoke again, "Long time.... What are you doing nowadays?" Dinah directed her question to Camila in hopes of getting her to talk. But Camila was one not to budge. "Nothing much" she said giving a small smile. "What do you mean by nothing!? She is doing medicine! OUMEF!" Camila's mom was one to not stop. She was up for bragging about her daughter. "Wow!" Dinah said genuinely happy for her old classmate. "From Christ Church! She is the best there." Camila's mom didn't stop. She took pride in telling about her daughter's accomplishments. "That's rocking!" Dinah said trying to be polite. "You haven't changed.. have you!?" Dinah tried to spark a conversation with Camila. Again, she shyly smiled. Dinah finished putting her stuff on the counter and turned. "She was best in school also.. am I right aunty?" Dinah asked the old lady who smiled happily, hearing praises for her daughter. "Yes, that's right." "What are you studying?" The old lady asked trying to get as much gossip from the other 19 year old. "I am studying arts... studies are too boring for me.... Thank God, holidays have started." Dinah shrugged, but that didn't stop the 40 year old to continue. "Oh. Are you going somewhere during your holidays??" "Mom..." Camila interjected her prying mom. " Switzerland, aunty. Trekking trip." Hearing the word Switzerland made Camila look at ther former classmate. "We'll leave tomorrow. Hence the shopping." Dinah gestured her now empty cart. "That's nice. Are you going with your family?" The older one wanted more details. "Mami.." Camila tried to stop her Cuban mom. "Actually no. I am going with my friends...." Camila was about to push the cart when Dinah stopped her. "Camila... you know them.. Mani and Lauren." Camila stopped in her tracks and looked at Dinah confused. She would have known and remembered them if she was not too busy reading. "From school! Normani Kordei, my best friend! And Lauren, I mean Michelle Jauregui, the last bencher dyke?" The names did ring bells but Camila could care less. Dinah was finished paying for her stuff and turned one last time towards them. "Anyway dude, it was great seeing you... " Camila gave Dinah a smile and Dinah began to push her cart out. "Aunty, take it easy..." Dianah called out the 40 year old, well aware why the older one was asking for details. "Yeah.. yeah.. easy.. easy.." the older one said finishing up her cart. Dinah took her stuff and made her way to the exit. She saw the 14 year old from before and lightly pinched him in the stomach before walking away leaving the boy groaning in pain. Camila watched her retreating figure. "Excuse me ma'am. Your friend dropped this." The checkout guy picked something from the floor and gave it to Camila. Camila looked at the Swisshiking brochure. The front page was turned to a shopping list. Items written and scratched. Camila's eyes paused on the top of the brochure where a small note was written. 9 am at St. Pancras International. Don't be late!! -Lauren. ~ A/N So Here's the first chapter... Please comment and share your thoughts and reviews. Did you like Dinah??

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Prologue.

Third Person's POV Amidst several baskets of invitation a girl sat writing names on invitation cards. She picked a blank card and started writing. In a beautiful handwriting she wrote 'Lauren'. She scratched it immediately and picked a new card to write 'Michelle Jauregui'. Placing it in a basket full of expensive chocolates and wine. She gave it to her butler and he went to the post office, sending the invitation away to '144S Alameda street, Los Angeles, California.' ~ Third Person's POV The maid hears the doorbell ringing and opens the door for her Cuban owner. The girl in the grey dress enters with her head down searching something in her tote bag. Her straight brown hair falls on her face giving very little glimpse of whats underneath the brown locks. She walks inside and keeps her stethoscope and white lab coat on the nearby table to pick the invitation basket. She spends a second to graze her thumb on the edge of the basket. She picks it up and goes to her room. Quickly changing into an oversized jumper she sits cross-legged on her bed and opens the basket. A smile made its way on her lips when she read her best friends name on the card. Camila's POV Sometimes, somethings can open the doors of the room full of memories that we are shocked, to see that they are still so fresh. I can still feel the snow under my feet. My eyes inadvertently closed and I let those memories flood my mind. The feeling is actually very beautiful. I placed the card in the basket and walked to my dresser. Picking the brown box, I resumed my position on the bed and emptied the contents of the box. The little fragments of our past are discreetly hidden in our memories. I can still distinctly hear the beautiful murmur of the stream. I can still remember running on the bridge when she was chasing me. I can still feel her breath on my lips. I saw my yearbook and turned the pages to find the one I wanted to see. Baby Camila. The girl with the red bow. I saw the red bow perched on my head and by instinct ran a hand through my hair. I sighed and randomly turned the page to find Dinah Jane. The tomboy. I chuckled seeing her face, she had her tongue out and was quirking her eyebrow. What I saw next made my smile fade. I let out a deep breath and closed the book. The thing about memories is that it's like a box of chocolates... you won't stop at one. ~~~~~~~~

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Introduction

Camila is a straight A medical student. Lauren is a travel-lover. She wants to go all around the world and doesn't believe in love or marriage. Dinah Jane is a tomboy and a childish girl. Carefree and has a IDGAF attitude. Normani Kordei AKA 'Mani' is a flirtatious girl who is always up for having fun. Besides girls alcohol is her companion. Lauren, Normani and Dinah are lesbians. ~~~~~~~~ The story will mostly be of narrative type or in Third Person's POV. If I ever change POV's I'll mention it. In one of my previous story I gave a sneak peek/excerpt of this book. For those who didn't read it then. ~~~~~~~~ Excerpt of 'You before Me' Lauren: I can't flirt with girls like you... so I have to satisfy myself with them. Camila: What do you mean by girls like me? Lauren: Girls like you... are made for love.. and love... is bad for my health. ~~~~~~~~ Excerpt of 'You before Me' #2 Lauren: You were saying something.... Camila: I wanted to say... The first ray of sunlight fell on Camila's face and she sighed.. Camila: Good Morning. ~~~~~~~~ The two excerpts are totally different from each other. There will be a whirlwind of emotions. Hop on the roller coaster. I promise you all, the story will be worth your time and attention.