My Bestfriend's Enemy (editing)

Chapter 25

Camila's POV

As I was waiting for Lauren to visit me before she left, I couldn't help but ponder on the whole situation. There was no question that Lauren's opportunity could cause a gap in our so far flawless relationship.

We hadn't faced much trials, except from the very start, but distance was a whole other factor that I hadn't even considered. It was only going to be a week, for now. That was what terrified me the most. That the one week would turn into more weeks and then months.

Hearing footsteps approaching outside my door, I immediately ran out and tore the door open, crashing myself into the body. Her strong arms soon wrapped around my body and I nestled into her comfortable chest.

"Well, hello to you too." Lauren chuckled while hugging me tightly.

I planted a soft kiss on her lips, the familiar tingling appearing in my stomach. "Don't leave me." I murmured knowing she would have to, but I couldn't help but try anyways. "You can stay in my room. No one has to know."

"I wish." Lauren laughed, the action causing her chest to rumble against my cheek. "You'd get sick of me after a week though."

"I don't think that's possible." I admitted and Lauren lifted my chin with her finger, cupping my face afterwards with an endearment radiating from her emerald eyes.

"It's only a week." Lauren repeated again, but it didn't make me feel any better than the other times she told me. I was still feeling the churning in my stomach at the thought of her leaving.

She leaned forwards, giving me another kiss and I didn't hesitate to deepen it. I grabbed the back of her neck and pulled her lips firmly against mine, opening my mouth to give her free access. Lauren hummed against my lips, her tongue taking advantage of the free space as she rubbed it against mine slowly. Lauren's hands gripped my hips hungrily.

Then, right when Lauren was about to step closer, I pulled away with a smirk. "Good luck at the practice." I grinned as Lauren fluttered her eyes open, staring at me with her mouth slightly open.

"You just made this a whole lot more difficult." Lauren groaned and buried her face into the crook of my neck. "Now I want to stay here forever."

"Your mom's waiting, Laur." I clucked, waving to Clara as she exited the car. "I think you've to go."

"Alright." Lauren relented and lifted her head. "I'll call you when I get there, okay?"

"Sounds good." I bit down on my lips as Lauren bowed forwards and placed a chaste kiss on my lips.

"Talk to you soon." Lauren smirked as she backed away from me and I watched her get into the car with her mom. I gulped down a lump that had started to form the second Lauren's warm presence left mine.

God, this was going to be so hard.

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Lauren's POV

The whole drive was basically one long trip of misery. With thoughts of Camila constantly floating my mind, I didn't know what to do with myself. She'd looked a lot more worried than I'd expected her to, and although I could understand her reason, I didn't like to see her like that.

The long-distance part felt much more risky now than when I'd first gotten the call about my acceptance. I bowed down into the bag lying by my feet and searched after my phone. I let out a sigh, as there were no new messages on the display.

"Camila's not going anywhere." My mom clarified from the driver seat, drawing my attention. "She'll be there when you get home."

"I know." I nodded. "It's just that I already miss her." I added while carving a grimace.