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Chapter 78: Ponder

3rd Person POV

Cameron loved airports. He didn't know why though. Maybe it was the prosperity that you were going somewhere exciting. He just loved it.

He loved the busteling of people with large suitcases and wide bright eyes. He loved it, however, he hated airplanes.

He absolutely hated being trapped in a small space for a long period of time, also he hated being in the air. It made him nervous. He had watched Snakes On A Plan one too many times.

Cameron nervously sat in his seat. He quickly clicked in the seat buckle and leaned back. He was lucky, he had a window seat. Not that it made him less nervous. He was at the widow, meaning he could see outside. He could see how high in the air they were, and he didn't like that.

Cameron took a deep breath in and attempted to relax.

He pulled out his phone. He quickly made sure it was on airplane mode.

He then went into an app he had downloaded a while ago. It had a lock on everything. So that Clayton couldn't get to it. He unlocked the app and went to the gallery section.

He had over 40 photos of Nash and him. Sometimes when he was feeling down he'd go and look at them, and he'd feel happy again.

//

Cameron just landed. He tried to get of the plane as quickly as possible. He had an irrational fear that he'd loose his luggage. He'd always fear that he wouldn't get it in time and it would be lost for ever.

He anxiously stood at the baggage claim. He thought the whole thing was so stupid. Anyone could just take anything. He found it absurd that they were strict at customs yet with baggage they totally worked on a trust system.

Once Cameron's bag came into view he instantly felt relieved. He walked over to it and grabbed it. He then double checked to make sure it was his before walking out.

Cameron walked into a large area. There were loads of people and it was hard to find Shawn.

"Cam!" A voice shouted. Cameron turned around, expecting it to be a fan when it was actually Taylor.

Cameron rushed over and embraced Taylor.

"Dude! I have missed you!" Cameron said. "And congrats once again on the wedding." Cameron continued.

Taylor smiled. "Thanks man."

Shawn then came running up to them. "Cameron!" He exclaimed while going in for the hug. Cameron hugged Shawn back.

"Well you sir definitely have gotten better looking." Shawn said. Taylor laughed and playfully slapped Shawn on the arm.

"Life of a model." Cameron said with a smirk.

"Come on, we should go. We have to drop Cameron off at our place-"

"Drop me off?" Cameron asked.

Shawn giggled nervously. "Uh yeah. We have to make a quick stop."

"Where to?" Cameron continued.

Taylor let out a deep sigh. "Where do you think, Cameron?"

Cameron pondered for a moment. "Nash?" He asked. His heart skipped a beat as he said his name.

Taylor nodded. "We haven't really heard from Hayes. You know, if they're coming or not. So we're going to ask, in person."

"I'm coming with you." Cameron said, he wasn't going to pass up the opportunity to see Nash.

"I don't think that's a good idea." Shawn said while rubbing his head.

"Shawn, Taylor. I need to fix things." Cameron said.

"I don't think you can fix this Cameron...." Taylor said slowly.

Cameron wondered what he meant by that.

"Please. Just let me come with you."

Shawn and Taylor exchanged nervous looks.

"Fine." Taylor said as they began walking to the car.

Once they were in the car Shawn began talking.

"I though you were bringing your bae." Shawn said, trying to sound nonchalant.

"He was busy. Work and what not." Cameron commented. Shawn nodded.

"I imagine everyone hates me for getting a new boyfriend." Cameron said softly.

Taylor turned around to face Cameron who was sitting in the back seat. "They don't hate you. Everyone just thinks you abandoned Nash." Taylor commented as he started the car and began driving.

"Does that include you two?" Cameron asked warily. Shawn and Taylor didn't say anything.

There was silence for the next 10 minutes until Shawn decided to speak.

"You'll understand when you see Nash." Shawn added.

Cameron let out a sigh. "Why does everyone keep saying that!" Cameron exclaimed.

Shawn and Taylor exchanged worried looks again. Shawn nodded at Taylor.

"I'm going to tell you something right now." Taylor said softly. "You may not overreact okay. Now from what I know, Nash came back from rehab." Taylor said while pulling the car over and facing Cameron.

Cameron pulled a face. "Rehab? For what? Like alcohol or something?" He asked innocently.

Taylor shook his head and let out a bitter laugh.

"No Cameron, Nash is, or was, on herion."

//

Cameron felt like his entire world spontaneously imploded in one millisecond.

He felt like he was going to faint, and that's exactly what he did.

Taylor shook Cameron awake, only to get no response. He then threw his somewhat cooled coffee on his face, waking up Cameron.

It took him a moment to properly register what just happened.

Cameron wiped the sticky coffee off his face, only to bury his face in his hands.

"Please Taylor. Tell me you're lying. Tell me that's a lie. Tell me that's a lie." Cameron mumbled.

"Look Cameron, from what I know, he's okay now. He came back from rehab." Taylor said. Taylor didn't know much, except from the little they got out of Hayes.

"This is my fault." Cameron said softly.

"THIS IS MY FAULT!" Cameron screamed.

Taylor was taken back by the sudden outburst and Shawn just sat there not really knowing what to do.

"Take me to Nash." Cameron said sternly.

"Take me to Nash, now."

//

QOTD: allergies ?

-I'm allergic to cocoa and peanuts. So I can't eat chocolate. Yes, it is sad. Very sad.