Lauren's P.O.V.

~RING-RING-RING~

All our eyes drifted to the petite brunette stuffing her mouth with a cinnamon roll, "what?" her brown eyes making their way around the table at each of us, locking with mine for a few seconds as her lips pulled to a half smile. Is it bad I think she's absolutely adorable even with her face stuffed and she's speaking with her mouth full, ADORABLE.

~RING-RING-RING~

"Camila," Ally shot her a look, "your phone," her eyes widened, "pick it up or put on silent."

Dinah just giggled at Camila for getting in trouble and Camila just stuck her tongue out at Dinah, gosh she's so cute, like just stop! She needs to STOP, I could feel my lips pulling to my eyes as I continued to look at the brown eyed brunette across from me, I knew my smile was plastered across my face, I couldn't contain it.

Our eyes were locked on each other for some time, "ahhheemmm," Normani cleared her throat, her bright eyes drifting from Camila's to mine, a huge smile plastered on her face, oh gosh, maybe she noticed me staring at Camila a little longer than normal, "Mila," she winked at me, what? Why? "I agree with Ally, you should probably pick up your phone or put it on silent."

~RING-RING-RING~

Camila stood up looking at her phone, her tone serious and so was her expression, "it's my father, excuse me," she answered the phone, walking back into the house.

"So," Ally took a sip of her coffee, "when does Camila's father fly in?"

All eyes turned towards Normani, "end the week," she sighed and it wasn't very subtle.

"Everything okay?" I placed my hand over Normani's giving it a light squeeze; I could tell she was uneasy.

She turned to me, her expression warm, "yeah, it's just Mr. Cabello comes once, maybe twice a year back to New York and Camila is always seems to reset herself every time he comes back, she's not herself," she looked around as the girls nodded in agreement, "and I don't know what's been going on the last few weeks," she smiled at me, giving my hand a squeeze, "but Mila's been…better, especially around this time, she's usually plastered on every magazine, tabloid there is, but she's better."

Dinah sighed in thought, "ugh, does that mean Cece will be here soon?"

CECE? WHO THE HECK IS THAT?!

"Who's Cece?" I asked curiously.

"A jerk…Cecelia Frey," Ally spat out in disgust, "we went to high school with her and she lives overseas now; she's heiress to a tech fortune and well I'm pretty sure she's the only girl Mila's ever actually dated."

DATED? She was actually with someone; well they were younger.

Normani chuckles, "that girl swears Camila is betrothed to her!"

BETROTHED? Oh gosh…I could feel my heart pulsate faster from the nervousness.

"Aren't they?" Ally asked, "I mean seriously," she whispered, "Camila's never fallen for anyone," Normani looked at my briefly, it was weird and then Ally continued to speak, "and I know her father wants her to marry into a prestigious family."

"Shuusshhh," Dinah let out faintly.

WHAT? MARRY…this is all too much for one conversation.

Camila walked back onto the terrace, grabbing everyone's attention as she sat back down eating, "what?" her tone a bit more serious, no playfulness coming through.

"So, what's going on?" Dinah asked.

Camila stabbed a piece of egg and popped it in her mouth, the whole atmosphere changing completely, "you guys are all driving to the Hamptons with me right?"

I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT'S GOING ON.

"I think we," Normani pointed to Ally and Dinah "are driving up in the morning, "don't you have a meeting in the afternoon Mila?"

"Oh yeah," she pinched the bridge of her nose, "almost forgot, thanks Mani," she smiled so sweetly, there she is, her eyes made their way to me, a hint of glimmer in them, just slightly, "Lauren, do you have any plans next week?"

"Ummm," I shook my head, "I don't think so."

"I'd love to have you," she smiled, "every year we have a party at my estate in the Hamptons, you should come."

"Yes! Yes!" Normani said gleefully, "you should totally come," her eyes wide.

"Mila," Ally looked at me then to Camila, "Lauren will have to drive up with you, she actually has a meeting with a counselor at NYU that afternoon, so you two can just drive up together."

Driving up with Camila, I felt my lips pull to my eyes, no objection here.

"Yeah, sounds great." I nodded up and down.

~BUZZ-BUZZ-BUZZ~

Camila's phone began to buzz on the table as Ally shot her a look, "I know, I know, sorry," she read the text and her facial expression completely changed, almost worried and I think we all noticed as she got up and headed inside.

"Should we check on her?" Dinah asked.

Normani shook her head, "just give her some time, you know how Mila gets," Ally nodded.

Well, I couldn't help but be worried and I wanted to check on her.

"Dinah, where's your bathroom?" I stood up.

"Down the hall to your right."

I made my way inside the house.

Camila's P.O.V.

Gosh! What is it with girls thinking they can just fly back and POOF! Like magic, we're TOGETHER, I guess maybe because Cece and I have ALWAYS been that way, not gonna lie, I figured if I wasn't married or in love at a certain point that she would be the one I would be with. Our families get along, both prestigious, everyone would love it, but…my brown eyes made their way down the hall, stopping at the porcelain skin girl, she was clearly lost or looking for something, or someone. I hastily made my way towards her, pushing her into the bathroom.

"Ah!" she shrieked lightly as I pushed her up against the wall, kicking the door shut, "are you going to make this a habit," her green eyes looking into mine, "coming into the bathroom with me?" she perked an eyebrow, her breathing quickening with every passing second.

Mine was doing the same as my hands made their way down her torso, stopping at her hips, "yes," I crashed my lips onto hers, kissing her aggressively, I missed her.

OH GOSH…I MISSED HER, what am I saying!

We slowly parted, "miss me?" she smiled.

NO! …MAYBE.

"You're funny," I let her go and hopped on the sink counter, I couldn't help but start to think about the party in the Hamptons, my father will be there…Cece, it made me fucking nervous.

She made her way towards me, in between my legs, cupping my face, "what is it?" she kissed my lips, "talk to me."

I found myself lost in her emerald eyes just for a split second, I couldn't move, I couldn't breathe, I wonder if she knows how weak I really am and that SHE, this girl in front of me, scares the shit out of me, the way she makes me feel. It's the only REAL thing I've felt in a very long time. Maybe I'm too weak to be with her, when it comes down to it, maybe she's too good for me, I know she's too good for me.

I intertwined our fingers, "have I ever told you how beautiful your eyes are?" She shook her head 'no', her lips curving into a smile, "I could look into your eyes forever and I'd be okay with that."

She blushed, "are you trying to WOOO me," she said teasingly.

"Depends," I cupped her face, "is it working?" she nodded up and down before I tugged on her belt loop, pulling her closer for another kiss.

"Camila," she breathed onto my lips, pulling back, her shimmering green eyes looking into my own, I could look into them FOREVER.

"Yeah?" I could barely breathe out.

"Camila…" oh no, don't go there, not now please, I can't deal! "I gotta ask…"

My eyes narrowed, geez, not now…I really can't take any questions right now.

"THIS, you and me," her emerald eyes vulnerable, so fragile and right now, I actually wanted to tell her, "I need to know…"

~KNOCK-KNOCK-KNOCK~

SHIT!

"Ahh," her green eyes shot towards the door then back to mine, "someone's in here!"

"It's Mani Lauren! You…and whoever else is in there with you," Lauren perked an eyebrow at me, "you guys need to separate now and come back outside."

"We'll be right out, thanks Mani." I said loud enough for her to hear as Lauren turned her attention back to me, "I'll explain later, we should really get out of here before-"

She threw her arms around my neck, kissing my lips, her hands swimming through my hair as our lips continued to dance with one another, her hands moving to my face, cupping as she we slowly parted, her teeth biting my bottom lip, tugging before letting go.

I was panting and I could feel my heart beat pumping, one kiss, that's all it took, one kiss and I'm about to lose it, why? She's THAT good, yes, but it's something more, "I think I'll be the first one to leave the bathroom this time," she smirked, placing her lips on mine again before stepping towards the door.

I could feel it rising, from my chest, out through my mouth, "Lauren…" she turned around, her mesmerizing green eyes locking with mine, "I-I-I," the bathroom is probably not the best place to lose it, "nothing," I shook my head, "I'll see you outside," I flashed her a smile and watched her close the door.

***A Few Days Later, Hampton Bound***

I was leaning against my car, waiting for outside of NYU, normally I take the limo out to the Hamptons, but not this time, I felt like driving. I like the thought of just the two of us alone on a drive; I didn't mind it as much, not at all actually. My eyes locked on her quickly as she skipped down the steps, two at a time, halting, a smile spread across her face.

She crossed her arms, tilting her head, her beautiful green eyes scanning my car then locking with mine, "no driver today?"

"No," I just shook my head, "I figured it could just be the three of us," I tapped my car.

She approached me, we were just inches apart, "that sounds nice," she scanned the car once again, "…beautiful."

"1969 Chevy Malibu Convertible…" I opened the door for her, "...she is a beauty isn't she…" I said with a smile.

"Oh," she stepped towards the door, "…I wasn't talking about the car, but she's a beauty too." She hopped in as I closed the door; I had to take a deep breath.

There's this weakness that takes over me, a kind I've never felt before, she's so beautiful, something…everything about her, it made me weak, but the good kind, I can't explain it.

***South Hampton***

Lauren's P.O.V.

We approached a magnificent estate, it was breathtaking, waterfront and just WOW, I've never seen anything like it before.

"Bout time!" Dinah yelled from the porch, drink in hand, "dinner's almost ready out back!"

We both walked up, nothing in hand since Camila had our stuff driven up here earlier in the day, "there was a lot of traffic," Camila shot back at Dinah.

"Suuuureeee!" Normani came into view, winking towards both of us as Camila shot her a look, all I could do was chuckle, "come on hurry up! We gotta show Lauren this ridiculous sunset!" she came running down and grabbed my hand, we made our way to the back, everyone seemed to be standing a few feet away from each other.

My eyes drifted from the sun that was setting below the water, to brunette a few feet away from me, standing next to Dinah and my cousin, her flickering brown orbs locking with mine and I knew how I felt about her.

As much as I tried to deny it or not fall, it was too late; I was absolutely IN LOVE with the brown-eyed girl…socialite and all, head over heels in love.

The hold was so strong I had to pry my gaze away from her, back to the house and back to the sun that was setting. Everything about this place was just magical, the sight in front of me just took my breath away, and it was beautiful.

I turned towards the house and began to chuckle, "so is that where you and Camila used to fly," I nudged Normani.

She turned towards me, tilting her head, a slight smile appearing on her face, "Camila told you about that?"

"Yeah," I chuckled some more, "she broke her arm and you started screaming," I couldn't help but chuckle so did she, a look coming over her face.

She let out a breath, "Camila must really like you Lauren," her eyes towards the water, "she never tells stories that involve her mom…never," she smiled, extending her arm, grabbing my shoulder, "come on, dinner's ready."

I had to take a deep breath, letting her words sink in.

Everyone began to walk towards the backyard area where the tables and dinner was set up.

Camila's P.O.V.

We all began eating, the stunning green-eyed girl in front of me, I couldn't help but steal glances every now and then and of course everyone was here, Dinah, Adam, Normani, Tanner, Ally and…

"Ally where's Luke?" I asked her curious, figured he'd be here by now.

"He should be here soon, he's driving up with Blake." She smiled and nudged Lauren's arm.

WHAT THE FUCK? Blake…he's the buddy Luke was coming with, if I would've known…

My eyes shot to Lauren, a confused look on her face, "I," she turned to Ally, "I didn't know he was coming…"

"Yeah well I figured you guys could get reacquainted, big party and all and Mila said it was fine for Luke to bring a friend."

FUCK…I DID? Gosh that's what I get for not paying attention!

"Excuse me for interruption," James, one of my butlers came up to the table, all eyes on him, "Camila," he turned his attention to me, "Cecelia Frey has just arrived."

SHIT! I thought she wasn't coming until tomorrow night; I REALLY need to pay attention!

I stood up, "thank you James, I'll uh, be right there," I could feel green eyes narrowing in my direction, "please, everyone, carry on with dinner, I'll uhhh, be right back." I made my way into the house.

I was walking down the hall towards the rooms, I figured she'd be unpacking, when I was suddenly pushed up against the wall, hands pinned above my head, "hey lover," she let out.

"Cece."

"Camila," her smile devilish and I knew what she wanted and normally I would have no problem with it, but with everyone here…with Lauren here, SHIT, ahh I don't even know right now, "we should probably head outside, everyone's having dinner."

"Screw them," she leaned in and I moved my face as her lips landed on my cheeks, "seriously Camila, what the fuck is your problem? I thought you'd be happy to see me," she said perking an eyebrow.

"I am Ce," there was something about Cece, I always thought that we were two peas in one pod, thought the same, acted the same, no heart…just do, fuck the consequences, maybe that's why I always saw myself with her…eventually, well at least I USED TO see myself that way, with her, "look, I just don't want to be rude," which wasn't a lie, it just wasn't the whole truth.

"Ruuudddeee," she breathe out, brushing her lips on mine, SHIT, "since when did you ever care about being rude," she let out a laugh.

I became very much aware that she still had me pinned against the wall. She pushed me a little more, as she pressed her lips on mine demandingly, I couldn't stop her, her lips were overpowering me and it took all my strength to push her off of me…

"Oh!" both our gazes snapped to the right at a faint raspy voice, please not her please NOT her, FUCK ME! "I-I-I" I watched her stutter as her green, shocked eyes drifted from me then to Cece then back to me…FUCK ME! "I-I was just looking for the bathroom." I could feel my heart drop to my stomach; I think I'm going to throw up.

"Down the hall sweetheart," Cece said rudely.

Lauren disappeared from my view, not before her eyes started to become glossy…SHIT!

I began to walk towards her direction; I needed to talk to Lauren when I was abruptly tugged back, "where do you think you're going?"

"You were a little harsh don't you think?" I snapped at her.

"Seriously Camila, what the fuck is your problem?" she asked crossing her arms.

Lauren…I need to find Lauren.

I need to be cool, I need to play this cool, one week, after this party you'll be fine, just keep calm, besides if Cece knew anything was going on between Lauren and I, she would go insane, "nothing, sorry, it's just that's Ally's cousin and I want to make sure she finds the bathroom." WOW that was fucking lame!

"Oh, anyways," she threw her arm around me, kissing my cheek, "you and me, we're gonna have a REALLY good time this week," she took my earlobe in her mouth, kissing my cheek, stop, just stop! "I guess we can go join everyone else," she rolled her eyes, "I am pretty hungry."

WHAT AM I DOING? WHAT THE FUCK AM I DOING? FUCK ME!