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Chapter 14- Sunday
When Sunday morning arrived, Maya awoke with the sensation of butterflies flapping around deep inside of her petite stomach. Today was the day. The day that her and Campbell were to hang out. To 'chill' as many teens referred to it as.
He had messaged her via FaceRange on Saturday afternoon, and had suggested that they meet at 1:30pm, at the location that they had discussed on Friday at school. To her, this had sounded perfect, and she had told him that they should hang out at the Matlin household. He, had agreed without a moments hesitation.
One thing that Maya had not done however was tell Cam why she wanted to hang out at her place. She had absolutely refused to disclose that information at the time. She had also failed to mention that he would have to meet Katie. She knew she would have to tell him this eventually, and decided she would do so on their walk back to her place.
Maya rolled over and checked the alarm clock sitting on her bedside table, '9:30am'. So, she still had 4 more hours until her and Cam were to meet. She decided she would start the process of getting ready now, however. She wanted to make sure she looked absolutely perfect. Of course, somewhere deep down she knew absolute perfection was not achievable, but she would do her very best none the less.
Maya would have asked Katie to help her get ready, but seeing as her sister didn't approve of Cam yet, she knew better than to do this.
So, she began the chore of readying herself alone. She sauntered over to her closet, and began with her outfit. She chose a solid black pair of tights, and a white tank top with small pink hearts scattered about. It was a cute, yet simple little number, and it was one of Maya's favourites.
Once she had dressed, she headed to the bathroom to begin the long taxing process of doing her hair. Since she had showered the night before, and had fallen asleep whilst it had still been slightly damp, she was certain it was going to be extremely difficult this morning. She was absolutely right of course. When Maya took her first look in the mirror, her usually straight blonde hair was wavy, and sticking out and up in all sorts of places at all sorts of odd angles.
Maya grimaced at her reflection as she realised just how long it might take to make her hair even remotely presentable, not to mention perfect, and was extremely thankful that she had awoken when she had.
First thing was first, she pulled her hot pink hair straightener from the top drawer beneath the bathroom sink, and plugged it into the little outlet next to the bathroom mirror. Then, as it was heating, she turned the tap on, allowing cool water from the faucet to run into the sink as she grabbed handfuls of the water and tried desperately to use it to flatten the parts of her hair that had taken on a 'Medusa'-ish quality.
After several attempts, and numerous handfuls of cool water, she finally seemed to be successful in making her hair slightly more presentable. Maya then proceeded to straighten out her wavy blonde locks as quickly as humanly possible, for she didn't have a clock in the bathroom, and she greatly feared that she was beginning to run short on time.
Once Maya had managed to get her hair back to it's normal state, perfectly straight, she removed her glasses for a moment and added just a touch of eye makeup. After this, she placed her glasses back upon the bridge of her nose, quickly brushed her teeth, and was finally ready. She shot her reflection a quick smile before unplugging her hair straightener and leaving it out on the counter to cool. She then exited the bathroom.
Maya made her way to the den quickly, where Katie was spending her Sunday morning studying on the floor, cross legged, a book in her lap and the rest of her school books scattered in a loose semi circle around her.
"Katie, what could you possibly studying?" Maya questioned, taking in the sight before her. "We were at school for three days." She added, raising an eyebrow.
"Hey, it's my last year in school, and I want good marks." Katie replied defensively, looking up at her sister. "I'm not studying anything in particular, just going over everything." She added, returning her gaze to the textbook in her lap, which was soon revealed to be a book on algebra.
Maya tried hard to keep it together at this response, even going to the lengths of biting her tongue, but she failed miserably as soon as she caught a glimpse of the textbook Katie was studying, algebra, and she burst into fits of laughter. "You are such a nerd." She stated between giggles.
Katie looked up at Maya, a small smirk upon her face. "Says the person, who spends all of her free time practicing the cello."
"Hey! The cello is awesome." Maya replied, her turn to be defensive now.
"Maya, trust me," Katie began. "It might have been cool in the early 1900's when the instrument first came to light, but now, it's just lame. Besides, it's bigger than you are!" Katie pointed out.
"Face it Katie, you're just jealous because I actually have a talent." Maya replied in a light teasing tone, plunking herself down on the den carpet next to her sister.
"Oh whatever!" Katie laughed. "Why do you look so snazzy?" She added, finally taking in the entirety of Maya's appearance.
Maya rolled her eyes at this question. "I'm meeting Cam today. Remember? I must have told you at least a thousand times by now."
"Ohh, right. I think you've only told me that about a thousand and five times actually." Katie corrected teasingly. "You'll be bringing him here to meet me." Katie added, reminding Maya of their little deal.
"Of course." Maya replied, her eyes widening in an expression of innocence. As if she could forget her sisters one condition. She couldn't even if she wanted to. Katie would never have that.
"What time are you meeting him?" Katie questioned curiously, closing her algebra textbook and setting it down in front of her.
"1:30." Maya replied.
"Perfect. If you don't bring him back here by two, I will hunt both of you down." Katie warned, looking her sister straight in the eyes, letting her know she was completely serious.
Maya just rolled her eyes in response.
"Don't roll your eyes at me Maya! You know I'm serious. Dead serious."
"I know." Maya sighed, glancing over at the clock on the den wall.
It was 11:30. Two more hours. Just two more hours, and she would be back in Cam's company.
The next two hours passed as though in super slow motion. It seemed to take an agonizingly long time, but finally, it was just five minutes until 1:30, and Maya left the house, feeling extremely giddy.
When she arrived at their meeting place, the street corner where they had collided last Thursday evening, Cam was already there, waiting for her.
Cam was dressed casually, wearing blue jeans, a plain white t-shirt and his Ice Hounds jacket. Of course, his Ice Hounds jacket. Maya smiled to herself. She couldn't recall a single time since she had met Campbell Saunders that he was not wearing that jacket.
Sure, Cam wasn't all dressed up, but, he didn't have to be. This wasn't technically an actual date or anything. But, even if it was, Maya probably honestly wouldn't mind. He was dressed the way he would be any other day. He was nobody but himself, and she admired that fact, very much.
"Hey." She called out to him as she approached, a small smile upon her lips.
"Hey!" Cam responded with a grin.
It was at this point, after the exchange of greetings, that Maya realised she did not know what else to say. She did not have anything else to say. She was at a loss for words. In her brain, she was scrambling, for something, anything at all. How on earth were they ever supposed to hang out all day if they couldn't converse?
Cam seemed to notice Maya struggling, and decided to begin. "So… should we start walking…?" He questioned uncertainly.
"Uh, yeah. Yes." Maya stuttered.
Why was she so nervous? She couldn't understand it. She had been fine…
The two started the walk back to the Matlin household slowly, side by side. Suddenly, Maya remembered Katie's condition, and realised that she should probably tell Cam about it. He needed to be prepared.
"So, there was kind of a reason as to why I wanted to hang out at my house today." Maya began.
"Was there?" Cam questioned, shooting her a cheeky smile.
His smile made her heart melt, as per usual, and it also seemed contagious. It made Maya want to smile in return, and so she did.
"Um, yeah. See, my sister, Katie, she wanted to meet you." Maya replied, a blush creeping into her cheeks.
"Why's that?" Cam questioned again, still grinning.
Maya punched his arm lightly, it had a playful quality to it. "You ask to many questions." She responded with a grin. "She wanted to meet you because…" Maya trailed off as they reached her front door.
Cam turned from the door towards her, slight confusion upon his face.
"Because she's being the predictable over protective older sister. And she wants to make sure you're… suitable." Maya finally admitted, being sure to choose her words carefully.
A look of understanding washed over Cam's face. "Oh, I get it." He replied softly.
"Cam," Maya began once more. She took a deep breath. She was going to say it. So help her, she was going to say it. She had thought she had nothing to say to Cam, but now she found she might have to much to say to him. To much she wanted to say. She would have to choose her words carefully once more.
"Yeah?"
"I really like you." Maya admitted. Those words would do, for now. As soon as she had uttered them, it felt as though a huge weight had been lifted off of her shoulders, and her chest. "And I sincerely apologize for what's about to happen here." She added, as she turned the doorknob and they entered the house.
Cam chuckled at this as the two stepped into the entrance hallway, and Maya closed the door behind them.
"Maya," Cam began now, "I really like you too. I've just been to scared to admit it." He told her quietly, gazing directly into her blue irises.
Maya's heart soared at his words. Was this really happening? Had Maya really just heard those words come from Campbell Saunders mouth? Did her ears deceive her?
"Why were you scared?" She asked him curiously, her heart hammering in her chest.
He shrugged. "Because… I thought you wouldn't feel the same."
Maya smiled kindly at him. "Well, Campbell Saunders, you were totally wrong."
Cam smiled back at her, his gorgeous chocolate brown eyes shining with what could only be pure joy.
God! How she adored those eyes of his…
"I hear whispering!" Katie suddenly called loudly from the den, totally ruining their moment. "Maya! I know it's you! And your special guest! Don't think for one minute that I forgot about you!" She called even more loudly.
"I guess we should go see her." Maya said softly.
Cam nodded in agreement, looking more than slightly nervous. "But, Maya?" He asked quietly.
"Yeah?"
"What if she doesn't like me?" He whispered, looking extremely worried.
"MAYA! It's 5 minutes to two! Remember what I said earlier! If you're not in here by two-"
"We'll be right there!" Maya shouted back, cutting her sister off. "Anyway, she would be crazy if she didn't." Maya replied softly. "Actually, she is kind of crazy, but-"
"MAYA!" Katie called once again, impatiently.
Cam quickly looked to where Katie's voice had come from, and then back to Maya's face, panic stricken. The fear was clear in his chocolate brown eyes.
Maya reached out and grabbed Cam's hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "It'll be fine. Trust me. Don't be scared." She reassured him.
"Okay." He replied, nodding his head.
With that being said, they made their way to the den to face Katie, hand in hand.
