In The Dark

The Plan- Part 1

Step one: Go to Laurens house and pack her things then go back to the apartment and set everything up.

"That should be easy enough!" I sighed. Lauren looked at me and rolled her eyes.

"Seriously, Camz?" She deadpanned.

"What?" I tilted my head to the side in confusion. Lauren stood up and sat in front of me, putting her hands on my shoulders and meeting my gaze.

It's really, really hot in here for some reason.

"You and I both know that everything is not gonna go according to plan, right? I think my parents are gonna be home." Lauren said and smiled gently.

"So? It'll be easy! We just gotta...avoid them!" I said as if it was the best idea I've ever had but knowing damn well it wouldn't work.

Convice yourself, Karla! You got this.

Ugh! Why am I talking to myself?

"Camila?" Lauren said in a sing-songy voice, waving her hand in front of my face.

"Huh? Oh yeah, what?" I'm extremely confused.

"I just said that you and I both know that that's not gonna work out."

"Yes it will! Let's get in the car!" I said happily, grabbing Lauren's hand. As soon as I open the door, Dinah is standing there as if she's about to knock.

"Hey, Chancho! And...Lauren." She said, throwing a mere glance at Lauren. "So I was gonna ask if you could drop me off at work since my car is getting serviced right now but...seems as if you're busy..." Dinah trails off, staring at Lauren.

"We'd be happy to help!" "NO! We gotta stick to the plan!" Lauren and I said at the same time. What? We gotta stick to the plan. I didn't mean to seem harsh.

"So...?" Dinah said as she backed up slightly.

"F-fine! Both of you get in the goddamn car!" I said, clearly exhasperated. The two girls walked downstairs in silence. I locked the door and made sure I had the list. I put on my glasses and put my snap back on.

"Hey ladies." I said. No response. I looked over at Dinah, who was sitting in the passengers seat, fiddling with her hands in her lap and a smile playing at her lips. I look back at Lauren, who's sitting in the back seat with a red face and her arms crossed. "Okay..." I said awkwardly. I started the car and Dinah quickly put her hand on top of mine.

"Thanks, Camz, for the ride." She said and kissed my cheek. I blushed furiously. Fuck! You're Camila! Compose yourself, idiot!

"Oh hell no! Thats my nickname for her!" Lauren shouted. I quickly turned to Lauren and unbuckled my seat belt, slowly moving foward so she would move back.  I awkwardly leaned over the center console until Lauren was slumped in her seat with wide eyes.

"Calm. Down. NOW!" I stated calmly at first but ended up screaming. Lauren nodded slowly before shifting uncomfortably. I turned to Dinah and got in her face. "You too! You little...instigator!" I seethed. Dinah nodded and kissed my nose.

"Sorry." She said in a baby voice. I quickly lurched back into my seat and pressed my back to the car door.

"No! No, no, no! None of that! None! Zip, zilch, NADA!!! Chill! Both of you!" I said and I agressively pointed at Dinah and Lauren. They put their hands up in defense. During our 30 minute drive to Dinah's office, havoc broke out.

"Camila?" Lauren said in a low voice.

"Yes ma'am?"

"Don't you think you're being a bit...eccentric? Or kind of obsessing over your plan?" She asked.