12:42 pm
Camille's POV
My fingers reached for a face wipe in my bag while Lucy squealed at my little tale
"that is freaky as fuck" Theo whispered as he dried his curls "relax, people did way worse" I corrected dumping the wipe in the trashcan,we got back from the party pretty late so we decided to all stay at Theo's since it was the closest to our previous location.
"so in conclusion,you had fun" Skye asked as he headed to the bathroom
I did!
"It was cool" my voice came out as calmly as possible as I slipped off my shoes and cozied into Theo's bed
"sis,that is not the face of cool... you're giving hot and heavy" Lucy said in dry tone as she took my seat in front of the mirror reaching for a wipe
"Lucy Hale!" Theo spat with a chuckle
"Whattt,you see it too"
"Absolutely"
Dicks!!
Of course this was more than just cool for me, I literally partied, licked whipped cream off my idol's face and vice versa....I had fun, so did he..
"Anyways,I'm going to shower and rest cause I need it" I announced as I marched to the door ready to head to the guest room
"Oh and Lucy, you're not sleeping with me"
"that sounded so wrong" Skye yelled from the bathroom "shut up Skye" I yelled back
"But you know,I can't sleep alone except at homeee"
"too bad"
"Sorry for teasing you" she said unapologetically making me give her a bored tone "I'm locking the door" with that,I went to catch up on some needed sleep with dreams of me at the party once more dancing..... dancing with him.
*****
Wednesday
Andre's POV
Maddie patted my face softly with some loose powder that smelt really good while my hair was being done
"What brand is it?" I asked curiously with my eyes closed "the powder?" she asked still doing her thing as I simply nodded in answer "it's called quit talking so I can finish my job" she answered tapping the brush on my nose "hey, that's not nice"
"You're not nice"
I'll find out later myself
twenty photos and repeated poses later I was done for the day,the pictures came out well highlighting my glossy hair. The shoot was for an inclusive hair care brand, I and Daniel Badejo;a handsome black model, glowering dark eyes with the insanely gorgeous hair and my senior at teen Bold were scouted for this campaign which was such an honor, the team were nice and welcoming and as a model you needed such elements around you from time to time...
"This conditioner smells really good" I stated shoving it in Daniel's nose "it is" he agreed as we walked to the elevator on our way to our hotel rooms
"you have something else to say" Daniel said as he pressed the elevator button
"Was I that obvious?"
"You were"
my eyes counted the number on the elevator as we ascended 4...5...6...7
"I just wondered how you could keep as straight while the camera man kept praising your beauty"
"It's his job to make sure I'm comfortable in front of the camera"
"And somehow he asked me if you were antisocial cause you seemed to be glaring"
"can't help it if dude saw it that way" he shrugged as we alighted the elevator,Daniel was the embodiment of swag and calm,his tone dripping with West Philly as he liked to say "you're so cocky Badejo" I enjoyed calling his surname, although it never sat well on my tongue but he never seemed to mind "thank you Makeila"
I pressed my key card to my room door wishing Daniel a good night when my phone rang....my schedule had been so booked and busy,we hadn't spoken since after the party "Hey stranger" I teased softly opening the door "hii" her voice came out breathlessly "are you okay?"
"Oh my gosh,I'm sorry"
"Hazel?"
"I wanted to dial my mum's number,there aren't any ginger and Cinnamon t_" I heard a crash so loud before I could even think,
I called Lloyd
"I need a ride to the Kingstons".
*****
"Thanks Lloyd,I'll be back at the hotel before midnight" I said as I alighted the car.
"That's all I need,make sure she's ok and be back before midnight"
"Thanks Lloyd" with a curt nod,he drove off.
The estate was eerily quiet with just the sound of rustling leaves,birds and a gushing fountain.
I expected there'd be security
I walked further to the door and it was opened. walking in cautiously,the vast living room was also empty with the chandelier lights being my only company.
Walking further,I walked into the kitchen area....still no one.
Calling her name would've been a better option than roaming around but I'll admit,
I was a bit creeped out by how empty the mansion was..it was almost like they had no staff. As I was about exiting the kitchen,the weak sound of a person made me turn around. Walking around the island in the center of the kitchen I noticed blood trails which led to a pale looking Hazel laying helplessly on the floor with blood pooling from her palm,the sight affected me so desperately than I'd prepared for
"Camille,hey!open your eyes pls... I've got you"
"Andre Ma_Makeila?" She whispered weakly in disbelief as she lifted her hand to touch my face "I'm right here"I assured as my palms held hers still on my face as she let out a weak chuckle.
How could she even laugh right now?!
Swiftly,I carried her up in my arms and up the stairs to locate her room and get her first aid treatment.
******
"That should stop the bleeding, please be more careful next time" I said softly as I dropped the first aid kit back on her table, I'd been able to find her room and get the wound stitched up with put us in a better place
"I'm sorry" she whispered as she stared at her bandaged hands
"you have nothing to apologize for,if anything" I affirmed as I sat on the bed with her.
"if you hadn't come on time,I would've bled to death,thank you" she said jokingly
"Bad joke but you're welcome"
After a brief silence i finally asked "care to tell me what happened?"
"well,I was having very bad cramps all day with a fever so I wanted to get ginger and cinnamon tea but there wasn't any then I tried calling my mum but I called you instead,felt dizzy and broke a jar that cut me badly"
"does it still hurt?, your cramps I mean"
"It does" that's all I needed to hear as I got off the bed into the bathroom to get warm water and a towel "may I?" I asked indicating to lift her shirt which she nodded in agreement.with that,I placed the warm towel on her abdomen making her let out a relieved sigh "better?"
"Mmm"
Cramps were awful,I'd never had them but I've had a girlfriend long enough to know it wasn't a nice experience and it happens every month at that. Placing the bowl aside I sat down beside her laying my head on the headboard "let me know when it gets cold "
"Okay"
"Why are you home alone?"
"My parents went to Ohio for a friend's book launch, Draven went on a quick errand for Dad and the staff are off on weekends"
That explained a lot...
"I'll be here with you until any of them show up" she smiled at my statement as she laid her head on my shoulder making me tense briefly before relaxing with a slight smile as well
"Thanks Andre"
"Anytime Hazel"