Chapter 17

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Camila POV

It's been two weeks since Jake's party and school has been crazy. I should say the students are making school crazy.

It feels like every conversation I hear walking down the hall is... Oh my god, I can't believe a cheerleader is a lesbian... Or ... I can't believe Lauren has a kid... Last but not least... I can't believe the lesbian is dating the slut with a child...

Annoying doesn't even begin to describe it, not to mention it's hurtful. Our friends are cool, but not everyone in this school is our friend. I feel like there are a lot of people talking about it who just want attention, which makes me despise them. Welcome to high school, right?

Lauren has been visibly angrier. I think it's more of them saying shit about her son, which I don't blame her. They don't know anything when it comes to Lauren's life. When Carter is with Lauren, Lauren won't go to any games anymore, which means I have hardly seen her.

Tonight is a different story, though. We are going on our first official date. Carter is going to be with Zayn since he has a show in Miami tonight.

In two weeks it will be winter break and I think Lauren said that he will have Carter for four days then he will have him at the end of the month to celebrate Christmas with his family.

I keep trying to encourage Lauren to tell Zayn about school. I honestly believe it will stop them bad mouthing Carter, but Lauren is afraid of how Zayn will respond.

As I lay on my bed, my phone buzzes.

Lauren: What are your thoughts on a concert date? Does it still count as a first official one?

I have a feeling I know where this is going.

Camila: Yes, it does. Zayn's I'm assuming?

Lauren: Yeah... but if you don't' want to go I understand

Camila: He's no One Direction but he will do :P

Lauren: Lol, cool... Carter will still be with him so it will be just us still.

Camila: Alright

So what should I wear to a concert?

Camila: Can you come over for a bit?

Dinah: Another clothing crisis?

Camila: You know me so well.

Dinah: I'll be over in an hour or so

Camila: Sounds good.

*Knock*

"Come in." I call out to whoever is at my door.

The door slowly opens and in comes my mom. "We are taking Sofi to her friend's birthday party. You are going out later right?"

"Yes."

She nods. "Okay, have fun." My mom walks over to my bed and sets down two envelopes. "Those are for you."

My mom leaves my room, shutting my door behind her. I picked up one of the envelopes that was from the University of Miami.

I open it up and pull out the letter.

-Dear Karla:-

I scan it quickly and throw my arms up. "Hell yes." I squeal out loud as I read I got in.

I have heard from a lot of schools already, but Miami is the one I've been waiting for.

I let myself soak in the satisfaction I feel for getting in the school I wanted. I can't wait to tell Sofia.

I put the letter on my nightstand and picked up the next envelope. All the outside has is my name and I can tell it's my mother's handwriting. I pull out the letter and start to read.

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