Chapter 10: It was Always You
Back at the Saunders' residence, Cam hauls his belongings, as well as Maya's to his room while Brian and I travel down the hall to the guest room. It was so sweet of Cam to let us stay for the rest of the week. I flop on our bed. "Tired... Can't. Fight. Jet lag." "Must fight jet lag, especially considering there shouldn't be any. They're on our time zo- screw it nap time wins." I slip into sweatpants and change into a t-shirt. Nap time never sounded better.
5am. Bry and I slept for 10 hours! We both lay awake in bed, counting dots on the ceiling. "I'm gonna pee, then see if Cam and Maya are up. Brb." I say, getting up and giving Bry a quick kiss. On my way back I spot Maya and Cam, also wide awake, talking. I knock on the half open door and let myself in. "Hey guys, we're up too. Do you maybe wanna do something?" "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Cam says turning towards Maya. "Snow cones?" Maya asks, looking to Cam for approval. "I think yes." " Hahahaha. Alright I'll meet you two downstairs, I just need to go get B." I walk down the hall and into our room. "Snow cones." "Okay." He says, not questioning anything, just going along. Ahh to be young and in love.
Cam pops ice into the machine and cranks the handle. 45 seconds later: snow cone. Maya struts over to the fridge and takes out bottles of fruit juice and begins mixing. Cam puts the shaved ice into a small glass and hands them to Maya. She douses the ice in a pinkish liquid, then hands one to me. I examine it. "What is it?" "Lemon raspberry with a hint of mango. Try it, you'll love it!" I reluctantly grab a spoon and take a bite. "Hoooollly mother of god... I wanna take a bath in that sauce!" "I will make more." Maya says beaming, retiring to her mixology. "Sooo it's that good? I want some." Bry says walking closer to me and wrapping his hands slightly above my waist. "Shoe! I'm not sharing. But.." I say, batting his hand away playfully then leaning in for a kiss. "That is good." "The kiss or the flavor?" I ask flirtatiously. "Both." He says matter-of-factly, placing the snow cone on the counter and pulling me in closer for another kiss. Once everyone is equipped with a snow cone, we head to the living room for a movie marathon: Daria, Freaks and Geeks, Juno, The Breakfast Club, and 16 Candles. While the boys fuss around with settings on the TV, Maya and I head to the kitchen to rid ourselves of the snow cone remnants and grab popcorn, drinks, and candy.
We all fell asleep around noon and woke up at 9PM. I'm the first up. I head to the kitchen with Cam to get "breakfast." Cam walks to the cabinet to grab bowls. "I'm really glad everything worked out. I mean, we were happy together but we're not in love. I have Maya, who I very well may marry one day and you have Brian who you're obviously in love with. Congrats on getting back together." "I couldn't agree more... And thank you." We walk back to the living room. Bry is still asleep and Maya is trying to wake him up by sticking a straw up his nose. I, being the wonderful girlfriend that I am, just let it happen. Maya misses his nose and the straw lands in his ear. He starts to get up as Maya grabs the straw and throws it to her left. Cam laughs and hands Maya her bowl of cereal: lucky charms with almond milk; she sits down, laughing to herself. I grab my cinnamon toast crunch with 1% and sit next to Maya. I don't think Bry is fully aware of where he is yet. He gets off of the couch and makes himself a bowl of cereal: berry berry kix with 2%. He does the famous, "it's too early for this shit" walk back to his seat. Cam laughs and picks up his cereal: Honey Nut Cheerios with soy milk, he's lactose intolerant. We munch in silence until everyone's done eating. "Alright everyone, tomorrow Gee and I go back to REC. My and Brian, you two will be auditioning for band camp just down the street and are allowed to crash in our rooms at night. Get excited!" Cam finishes by clapping his hands together for emphasis. "Oh, Maya, I didn't know you played. What's your instrument?" Brian asks, delighted by the topic. "Well I play Piano, guitar and bass, both electric and acoustic, violin, viola, and last but certainly not least, my baby, the cello. I can pick up any string instrument. I've been experimenting with the trumpet though... Very different." "Wow! I play a bit of piano and my 'baby' is the trombone. And you're right, the trumpet is very different. I tried playing it in 3rd grade but failed hahaha." "Cool. I know Cam can't play but what about you Gigi? Do you play?" "I sing and am starting piano lab this September. Its a class that will teach me how to play. I wanna be a music teacher so I kinda have to learn soon right?" "Oh she's underselling herself, she auditioned for senior districts." Brian gloats, putting a supportive arm over my shoulder. "Wow that's awesome!" Maya states. "I didn't make it though..." I say a bit disappointed at the memory, looking at the ground. "It's an honor just going." Maya says, trying to comfort me. "She's right you know, and they only didn't let you in because your talent would throw off the group... you have too much talent." "Aww I knew there was a reason I liked you." I said scooting closer and leaning in to kiss him. "I love you Brian." "Forever and always." He says, kissing me once more. "Aww you guys are too cute!" "Thank you?" Brain says blushing. "Alright we're all adorable, now let's pack for tomorrow!" Cam says, getting up to put his bowl away. "Woo hoo!" "Shhhhweeet!"
We spent the next hour getting packed and ready, then we went out to eat; at Victoria's. Cam hops in his Camry and we drive down to Westwood center. Bry and I give him directions along the way. We park and enter Victoria's, confronted by Gabe before being seated. "What up Gabey Wabey? Bang any hot girls recently?" "Shut up woman! You on a date night with Brian?" "Nope. We broke up and I've decided to take up lesbianism. This is Maya, my girlfriend." "So that would be Brian's boyfriend." "Yup, that's Cam. He's bi and we thought, why not take up polygamy just for kicks. My and I are open to anything." "Is it exhausting being you?" "Yes, very." I say retiring to our usual spot. We sit in a booth across from our 'significant other' and order drinks. I'm not that hungry so I split a pizza with Maya; however, the boys are opposed to sharing. Cam gets buffalo wings and Brian gets a burger. After dinner we walk down to Vellos for ice cream then ride back to Cam's place. It's 11am so we lounge around the house for the rest of the day. I throw on my ice hounds shirt and yoga pants, then flop into bed on my stomach. "Well someone's tired." "Someone needs a nap. Get yo ass in bed." I say, though my words are muffled by the pillow I'm laying on. "Okay. But only because I love you." "I love you too b." "g'night." And with that we fell into a deep sleep.
"WAKE UP!" Cam screams as he enters our room. We bolt out of bed, today we go back to REC. we all scarf down our breakfast and head to the car, jamming our shit in the trunk. In 15 minutes we're just outside of camp grounds. My and Cam kiss briefly, then part ways. I walk to B. "I love you Gioia." "Forever and always." I say, taking my hands into his. Then our group splits, a few tears in Maya's eyes. I take a deep breath and look at Cam. "Hi," I say extending my hand. "I'm Gioia Carlo. My friends- and miss Heb, call me Gigi. You must be Campbell." "Yes I am. Campbell Saunders, my friends call me Cam. Looks like we're co-counselors." "I'll walk you to our Cabin." We journey through the grounds just as we had 15 days ago. It's as if time stopped while we were gone.
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Not my favorite chapter but a good one none the less. I loved Degrassi on Friday. "Hold my waist." Jake and Mo need their own spin-off. Please review! ~SqueegeeG