AN: Sorry it's been longer than my usual week in between chapters. I haven't had the time lately to sit and write. This chapter isn't as long but I hope to get another chapter written later this week. Enjoy!
Previously on Really, Really….
Just as I set my phone down it began to ring. Nora probably forgot to tell me something and was calling me right back.
I clicked 'talk' without looking at the id.
"Miss me already?"
Laughter rang from the other line, but it definitely wasn't Nora's voice.
"Moose?"
Camille POV
"Hey Cam."
"Hey Moose. Sorry about that. I thought you were Nora calling me right back."
"No problem, though I have missed you."
There it was. With just a few words my heart melts and all I want to do is hug him and never let go.
I sighed. "I've missed you too Moose."
"Listen Cam. I know you said you would give me space but I don't want space. Can I come over and we can talk about it?"
"No," I quickly answered.
"Oh, okay." He sounded crushed.
"No, I mean, I didn't mean no to talking about it. You can't come over right now because I'm a mess."
"Cam I don't care what you look like, I just really need to see you right now."
"Ugh, fine. I'm warning you though; you can in no way ever relay to anyone what you will witness when you get here."
He laughed. "I promise."
Moose POV
This past weekend was the worst I've ever had since becoming friends with Camille. My heart ripped in half when she broke down crying Friday night. I don't know how but I screwed things up yet again. I get so caught up in my latest project that I don't realize I'm forgetting the most important person in my life. I don't do it on purpose and I'm not sure how I can convince Cam of that. Maybe I don't need to; I just need to show her that I really do care about her. One of the things I love about her is she isn't like other girls. She understands we can't always be together and she respects my passions. Fortunately she shares most of my passions so she really understands how I get pulled into them.
As I got closer to her dorm I started to get butterflies in my stomach. I know Cam will forgive me but I can't help but be afraid I will mess things up again.
Camille POV
When I let Moose in the dorm I noticed he was carrying a notebook. We both walked to my room in silence.
I watched as Moose scanned the room. He was surveying the junk food trails. "Clean up on aisle 3." He chuckled.
"Just remember," I began to say as I finished cleaning up the wrappers, "you promised not to say anything."
Moose nodded his head. "It's not that bad though Cam. So you look like you haven't showered in days and ate half the candy section of a store. So what?" He shrugged his shoulders. "I personally find it attractive. It shows that you can let loose."
I rolled my eyes. Leave it to Moose to always find the humor in a situation.
Moose sat down on the edge of my bed and motioned for me to follow him.
"Cam, first I want to say again I'm sorry. You have to know you are very important to me and you are always on my mind. I realized today I should show you something instead of just telling you how important you are to me."
He pulled the notebook he brought out in front of us. The cover had the title of one of classes on it.
"Moose what does your notes for a class have to do with us?"
He put it in front of me. "Open it" he said.
I took the notebook from him. Opening it I began to see what it had to do with me. On the inside cover I noticed his typical doodles but then I recognized a name, my name. "Moose, what is this?"
"Cam when I'm not with you I think about you. I can't help but think about you. I know we haven't had a lot of time together over the past few weeks but you never left my thoughts."
Grinning I looked up at him. "So when you should be taking notes in class you doodle my name?"
Moose smiled. "Yes, keep flipping the pages."
I did and my name was all over the place. This felt like junior high….
"I don't know whether I should scold you or kiss you?"
"Option number two seems like a more peaceful choice." Laughing he grabbed the notebook back from me and placed it on my desk.
"Cam, I realize I need to work on balancing my school work and still make time for us. Can you be patient with me?"
"Of course Moose. I'm sorry for freaking out on you and I promise to have more confidence in us."
"Alright, that's enough talking about our feelings. Let's settle one last thing before I go." He reached for the empty carton of ice cream. "Where's my ice cream?"
I giggled. "I ate enough for both of us."
"Alright, but next time you decide to feast upon the frozen goodness of life, call me!"
Knowing he was serious I nodded my head.
Moose walked back over to me and we embraced in a hug.
When we pulled apart Moose grabbed his notebook and began walking towards the door.
"Call you tomorrow Cam?"
I smiled. "You better."
"See you later gator."
As the week continued Moose and I fell into a rhythm. We would talk to each other at some point each morning and would either make time to each lunch together or dinner depending on our schedules. Friday night Moose had his showcase and he was phenomenal as expected. His partner Andrea is really great and I can see why they were paired together.
After the showcase a bunch of us went out to celebrate. As amazing as the routines had been most of us were more excited that Spring Break had finally arrived! A lot of our friends were leaving the next day to go on some kind of vacation, though Moose and I were sticking around campus. Neither of us had the funds to go to some tropical location and had no need to go home for the week. Truthfully I was happy to be sticking around campus for the week. Sometimes it's more work to go on vacation and I return feeling even more stressed than when I left.
Moose POV
I was looking forward to the break. I needed time to relax and reenergize. My days though would be spent traveling around the world. I just hoped I could get the Pirates to help me with my plan for Camille.
Camille POV
I could tell Moose had something planned. He's never been great at keeping secrets for long. Monday afternoon he showed up at my place with a huge grin and a fake passport.
"Camille Gage. Would you do me the honor of flying first class with me?"
"Depends. What's the destination?"
"Ah, destination for you is unknown."
"What does this adventure require for luggage?"
"Another great perk of this flight. All you need is yourself."
He obviously had put some thought into whatever this would turn out to be. Humoring him I grabbed a light jacket.
"Alright but I have to warn you, I enjoy peanuts with my inflight drink."
Laughing Moose followed me to the door. "Don't worry Cam I have accounted for everything."
Moose POV
I figured since Camille and I couldn't travel the world, the world would come to us.
As we approached our destination I ordered all passengers to return their seats to the upright position. Cam, playing along with my charade did so and looked out the window. I could tell what she saw confused her.
"Welcome to The Vault, home of the Pirates. Local time is 4 pm. We thank you for flying Alexander Airways, please think of us the next time you fly."
Camille POV
I should have known the Pirates were in on whatever plan Moose had up his sleeve. I was very curious to see what awaited me inside.
Moose and I entered the lift and I could hear the music though I couldn't make out exactly what it was. As soon as we got to the second floor my senses were attacked. Not only could I hear the steady rhythm of salsa music but my nose became overloaded with the delicious smell of Mexican food.
"Camille Gage. Welcome to Mexico."
That was on Monday. Tuesday Moose and I traveled to Italy. Wednesday we traveled to France. Thursday our trip took us down under to Australia and on Friday we visited India. These were all countries Moose knew I wanted to visit someday. Each day we stuffed ourselves with food from each country and danced around with no cares in the world. The Pirates were great sports and helped Moose decorate, cook, and pick out the appropriate music. At the end of the week Moose presented me with my passport which now reflected the five countries I had visited.
Friday night Moose and I snuck a minute alone from the group.
"Cam, I hope you had fun this week. Someday you will get to visit those countries for real."
"Moose, thank you again. You never cease to amaze me. I can't believe you did all this just for me."
"Cam, I'd do anything for you."
Turning to face Moose I grabbed his hands and interlaced our fingers. "Moose, I know I will visit those countries someday and I hope you will be my travel partner."
He smiled. "Wouldn't miss it for anything. One request though, we spend more than a day in each country."
"Deal."
