Chapter 10
Day Five, three days before the wedding [Morning]
Morning came all too soon as the sun peaked through the hotel curtains. Cameron stirred as his eyes cracked open; he looked over to his right. His and Kay's hands had stayed together throughout the night. He lazily turned to his side as he watched Kay sleep; she really did look peaceful... and beautiful. He didn't care if her hair was a mess or that she wasn't properly done up, she just looked at peace.
He tried kissing her but he was still so tired that the kiss landed on the corner of her mouth. She stirred and rolled over, draping her arm on him to snuggle up with him. "Good morning..." She whispered.
Cameron yawned, "Morning..." He wrapped his arms around her, wanting to pull her closer, "I could get used to waking up like this."
"My head hurts... how much did we drink?" She said as she let go of his hand and ran her hands through her hair, smoothing it out.
"I think it was that weird espresso tequila shot that did it." He joked.
Kay laughed then her eyes went wide, "Oh God..." She looked to Cameron, she wasn't sure if she was remembering correctly, "Cam, we were both really drunk... we didn't-"
"No, don't worry." He said. He propped himself up on his elbow and smiled down at her, "So what's the plan today?"
"Depends on the time." She looked over to the clock on the bedside table. It read the time 10:15am, Kay sighed, "We could get some breakfast... and risk running into my parents... but then we might have a chance to see Nana and the others. They'll probably be getting up around this time too."
"Or... and hear me out." Cam said as he lay back down and wrapped his arms around her as she rested her head on his chest, "We could order room service, stay in bed and... not leave this room until later..." He offered kissing the side of her head, "Much later."
She let out a laugh and leaned into his touch but didn't let it go further, "As tempting as that sounds... I would like to spend some time with my grandmother while we're still here. Plus, Tiffany might get concerned if she doesn't run into each of her bridesmaids during the day."
Cameron sighed but smiled, "I can understand that." Kay was about to get up when Cam spoke up again, "But when we get back home, please let me take you out for our first official date." Going home. It suddenly hit Kay; they were on vacation, pretty isolated from their regular life so what would happen when they went home? What if all this bliss was just... just a side effect of being away from their everyday life? Would... would his feelings go away? Would he come to realize that she is just another FBI agent to him? Cameron noticed how Kay suddenly became quiet, "Hey..." He whispered gripping her hands in his, "You okay? Did I say something wrong?"
"No, no, not at all. I was just thinking..."
"Wondering how on earth you're going to be able sleep on your own when we get back to the city and we must return to our separate homes?" He joked trying to make her feel better.
Kay smirked, "Oh yes, I don't know what I'm ever going to do without your snoring."
Cameron scoffed in disbelief, "Excuse me good woman but I do not snore."
Kay shrugged, "Your nose whistles."
"It does?"
"Only when your head's on a bad angle."
"Well, lucky for me, I have no bad angles." Cameron said making Kay take her pillow and smack him with it, "Hey!"
"It's what you get for being cocky."She said, getting off the bed.
"You love it." He smirked as he got off the bed too and went to his suitcase, "Is today going to be more formal or kind of a laid back kind of day?"
"It's pretty laid back today. Tomorrow night, Tiffany and Harris are having their bachelor/bachelorette parties so be prepared for that. The day after tomorrow will be the wedding rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner and the day after that is the wedding."
"Wow, this week is going by fast!" Cameron said as he took out a plain navy blue t-shirt along with his casual blazer and a pair of jeans.
Kay raised an eyebrow, "Really? To me, it feels like it's taking forever." She said taking out a blue v-neck t-shirt with very loose sleeves and a pair of jeans. She tied her hair back into a mid-ponytail, "You ready to go?"
"Actually... I wanted to talk to you."
She raised her eyebrows, "What about?"
He took her hand as they sat back down on the couch, "I, um, I want to know how to get your parents' approval."
"Their approval?"
"Look, I know that it's the 21st century and you are this amazingly badass woman and there is no actual need for this but... I don't want to cause conflict between the three of you."
Kay realized in that moment that Cameron really was in this for the long haul if he was even willing to attempt to gain her parents' approval. She shook her head and chuckled, "Cameron, any conflict my parents and I have existed long before I even knew you." She took his hands in hers, "But I think it's sweet that you want their approval... it's foolish and ill-fated but sweet." She joked kissing his cheek. He smiled squeezing her hand as they got up.
The two of them walked down to the hotel bar when they ran into Kay's grandmother who was walking out. The old woman gave the two a warm smile, "Hello you two."
Cameron smiled, "Morning Grandma Daniels."
"Well, I'd say it's almost afternoon at this point." She joked, "Did you two sleep well?"
"Uh, we did."
"I only ask because you two left soon after dessert."
Kay waved her hand, "Oh, we were just tired."
Her grandmother raised her eyebrows, "Oh you were tired, were you? ...So should I be expecting some great-grandchildren soon?"
"Nana!" Kay exclaimed as her and Cam's faces turned red.
The old lady smirked, "I'm an old woman who just wants to live to see her family line continue on, is that so horrible?" She noticed how the agent and the magician were both blushing messes now, "Well, I'll leave you two in peace. Enjoy your breakfast." With that, she walked off.
After a moment, Cameron cleared his throat, "So coffee?"
"Oh yeah."
Just as they reached a table, Kay's parents called over from a few tables down and were sitting with... Pierson? Cameron gave her hand a reassuring squeeze, "Let's go say hi. They're still your parents... and Pierson, we can just ignore."
"You're right." Kay nodded letting out a little smile. They walked over to the table and Kay tried to give her parents a genuine smile, "Morning Mom... Dad. How'd you sleep?"
"Well, thank you." Darien replied.
"Good morning Kay... and Cameron." Pierson said.
Cameron raised an eyebrow, "Nice to see you too."
"Pierson, why are you having breakfast with my parents?" Kay asked.
"Well, I was on my way to breakfast when I ran into Serena and Darien and we just had to catch up."
Serena smiled, "Yes, Pierson was just telling us about his latest case, which he won, I might add. Job well done."
"Who'd you pay off this time?" Kay remarked.
"Kadence!"
Pierson waved it off, misunderstanding Kay's comment for flirting, "Oh, it's fine Serena. Kay and I have always had this sort of banter."
Kay rolled her eyes, "I'm going to go get a coffee."
"Let me get it for you." Cameron offered, "Can I get anything for anyone else?" No one gave him a reply. He and Kay shared a quick look, "Okay then... I'll be back."
Pierson got up from his seat, "You know what, I'm going to get another coffee myself."
When the two men were out of earshot, Kay sat down, "Come on you guys. Cam really wants your approval. You could at least try being nicer to him."
"Well, that boy will have to keep waiting because he will not be getting our approval." Serena stated.
Kay couldn't believe her parents, "Mom, Dad, I want to be able to have a civil conversation with you but who I am with is, quite frankly, none of your concern."
"We are simply trying to protect you Kadence. That man is no good for you." Her mother said pointing to Cameron who was waiting by the bar for their coffees.
Kay rolled her eyes, "Why? Why is he no good for me?"
"You're a smart woman Kadence but being involved with that man is not a smart decision" Darien tried to argue.
"Listen, I care for Cameron and he cares for me and to be honest, I don't know where this could lead but what I do know is that... you will have no say in the matter. I am a grown woman and I expect you to treat me as such. I am not some naive teenage girl you need to watch out for."
Serena raised an eyebrow, "When the day comes that he gets bored of you and leaves, you will realize that we were right."
"You..." Kay let out a chuckle of disbelief, "You really think he's going to leave me? After everything we've been through together? After how sweetly you've seen him treat me? After how badly he's been after your approval? If you can't see that... then you really don't know what best for me."
"Kadence-"
"No. Look, this week is about Tiffany's wedding and so I will continue to be civil with you for her sake. However, once it's over and I go back to the city... you won't be hearing from me for a while." She got up from her seat and went to find Cameron.
Cameron was at the counter waiting for the coffees when Pierson walked up next to him, "You know I can't help but feel bad for you Cameron."
Cam raised an eyebrow, "Why?"
Pierson chuckled, "Well, it's clear that Kay's parents don't approve of you."
Cameron raised his eyebrows, "Well, you're not wrong there."
"I'm just saying that it's hard when the parents don't approve. Puts strain on the relationship..." Pierson taunted, "Almost doesn't make it seem worth it, don't you think?"
Cameron chuckled, understanding what the blond man was trying to do, "Not when the person you're with is worth fighting for."
"All I'm saying is that a relationship works better when everyone's happy."
"Do you know how Kay likes her coffee?"
Pierson furrowed his brows, "What?"
"Her coffee. Do you know how she likes it?"
The blond man shrugged, "Same as anyone else I suppose."
"Extra shot, some foam, milk, and a sprinkle of cinnamon." Cameron said as the barista handed him two coffees, "In my opinion, a relationship works best if you know the other person well... sometimes better than they might know themselves." Cameron gave the man a serious look, "It would be ideal if Kay's parents approved of me... but they don't. Look, I might never understand what Kay sees in me but I think that at the end of the day, her decision is what matters. Kay's parents might approve of you but Kay approves of me. Kay chose me. She could have anyone she wanted and she chose me." Cameron didn't notice Kay coming within earshot of what he was saying, "Do I think I'm good enough for her? Hell no but I plan on working everyday so that I can at least be close to being the man she deserves." He gave Pierson one last look, "If you really care about her, you'll respect her choice." He turned around and saw Kay standing there, "Kay."
"Cameron..."
"Wha- h-how long have you been standing there?"
A smile started to form on her face, "Long enough." She walked up to him, cupped his face and kissed him. He kissed her back wanting to hold her in his arms but given that he was holding a hot cup of coffee in each hand, he decided against it.
Cameron smiled when they pulled away, "What was that for?"He asked as Pierson slinked away.
"For being you." She took one of the coffees from him, "Let's go find somewhere else to sit."
"We're not sitting with your parents?" He asked as they went to fins another table.
"Nope." Kay stated bluntly, "I'm kind of wishing we had stayed in the room."
Cameron smirked, "Well, we could always go back."
"Nah, I am kinda hungry."
He raised an eyebrow, "For..."
Kay rolled her eyes, "For food Cameron. For food."
Cam gave an innocent grin, "Just checking." They eventually found a table and actually had something to eat. They talked, they laughed and for a little while, they were just in their own little world. A little while passed, "So when you were in high school, you were a Lord of the Rings nerd?"
"Oh yeah, I remember that got these cat figurines from a friend for my birthday one year, one of them was this chubby orange cat and the other was a thin black cat. I named the orange one Sam and the black one Frodo."
Cameron chuckled, "Why not Garfield and Salem?"
Kay raised an eyebrow, "You used to watch Sabrina: The Teenage Witch?"
"Did I watch quality programming? Yes, yes I did."
Kay laughed, "I never would have pegged you for a fan."
"Come on, it was a show involving magic."
"Real magic!"
Cameron gasped while clutching his chest, "Are you saying I don't perform real magic?"
Kay chuckled, "Well, you keep explaining how what you do isn't real magic, just showmanship."
Cameron was silent for a moment, "Still, I take offense to that." He pouted, taking a sip of his coffee.
Kay rolled her eyes and gave a smile, "Don't be a baby." Cameron didn't respond, wanting to keep pouting. Kay slid a little closer to him, "What, you're not talking to me now?" She placed both hands on his left shoulder and kissed his cheek, making him crack a smile, "How about now?"
"Damn you and you methods." He said turning his face to hers.
Kay raised an eyebrow and smirked, "You have a problem with my methods?"
Cameron pretended to think for a moment, "Not really."
They smiled at each other for a few moments and Cameron was about to lean in when a voice called out, "Kay!" Cameron and Kay's heads shot up. Tiffany ran up to them, "Hey guys, sorry to interrupt but I really need Kay for a moment, I'm rounding up all the bridesmaids for a few hours."
"What for?" Kay asked.
"It's a surprise." Tiffany said with a smile.
"Well, of course, I'm here for you." She gave Cameron a smile, "I'll send you a text when I'm done."
"Well, how about I go hang out with Harris and the groomsmen?"Cameron suggested, "Kay's gonna text me when you're done with her anyway."
"Harris would love that actually!" Tiffany said. She then pulled Kay by the arm, "Come on! I'm really excited to show you something!"
Kay smiled at her cousin's excitement and turned around to Cam and shook her head with amusement as she was dragged off. Cameron raised his coffee as a sign of saying goodbye and smiled to himself. When Kay was out of view, his smile faded. He thought back to what he had said earlier about how Kay had chosen to be with him. He knew he shouldn't doubt himself but he couldn't help but think... was he good enough for Kay?
To answer your question Cameron, yes you are but I'm going to make you doubt yourself for a little while longer... just a little bit.
So I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Let me know what you thought, what were your favourite moments, etc.
I'm debating on whether or not to write an epilogue chapter when the story's over, what do you think?