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Post by Cameron Whitlock III on Oct 11, 2010 8:52:33 GMT -5
It had been 2 days after prom when it happened. Cameron had been expecting it though. Their relationship had ended and Cam hadn't said a word to stop it. He hadn't cried and cried and he hadn't gone to her house this time. No, this time the depression was deeper. Sure that Haley would never love him, he actually thought that their breakup was for the better. Or at least that was what he was telling himself.
June and most of July were spent getting ready for school and tying up loose ends at home. Not that there was much of that. Without Haley, Cameron hadn't really had anyone to hang out with. Sad, and alone he hadn't even turned to his old friends because as far as he was concerned he didn't have any. Without Haley, LA had nothing to offer him and he was ready to move on and start over.
It was early August, the day of his flight out East. Most of his things had already been packed up in boxes and shipped over to Boston so he was moving there with only two large suitcases of clothes that he'd bring with him on the airplane. His parents weren't even coming. He'd told them not to. He just wanted to get out and get away from everything here.
Stepping out of his parents' car, his dad helped him with his suitcases and Cam hugged them both goodbye. But being dropped off at an airport gave them no time to linger and Cam made his was over to the outside baggage claim figuring he'd rather pay a few extra bucks than deal with the lines outside. He stepped up and his bags were checked into his flight within moments. He was ready.
Cameron turned around, ready to head into the airport and go through what he was sure would be an unnecessary long security check. However, before he made it inside the doors of the airport he stopped dead, his eyes falling upon a very pretty blonde that he was still very much in love with.
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Post by Haley Rowan on Oct 11, 2010 15:57:32 GMT -5
Haley had thought dumping Cam would be best. Then he would go off to college and get a degree, become someone famous. Live his life and next year perhaps she could join him. Assuming feelings were still the same. Dumping him seemed easier then a long distance relationship. Haley thought over the summer she would get over it. Of course she would never forget Cam and still planned to attend a college close to MIT, but now no one could say Haley stood int he way of Cam's dreams.
she spent her summer like she spent her summer last year, party, party, party. Boys were involved but she kept thinking about Cam. Haley had thought she didn't like Cam as much. He was just a guy, whom she liked a lot, and he was moldable. Or so she tried to convince herself, but she found her self missing Cam more and More. Many times she brought up his number and tried to press the call button but instead threw her phone. She had driven by his house and she missed him.
Haley really missed Cam. She loved him and her heart was breaking at the idea of him going off to MIT. she didn't want to stop him, but Haley felt jealous when ever she thought of Cam with those college sluts. Especially college dorky sluts. She didn't want one of them taking away her Cam. Only he wasn't her Cam, cause she dumped him. Haley partied harder to try and forget but the date was circled on her Calendar. The day Cam was suppose to leave.
As that date finally came Haley was one moment in her room and the next she was running out the door and driving like a and woman to the airport. She parked erratically and ran to the terminal. It was like this whole big dramatic scene. Haley's dad did work on movies for a living and she was known for being dramatic.
She ran to the airline she knew Cam had and she was in luck. She saw Cam by the baggage check. Yes, she was not late. Thank god. "Cam..." Haley called catching her breath. "I....I..." She could not form the words really. She was at a loss.
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Post by Cameron Whitlock III on Oct 11, 2010 17:09:51 GMT -5
Cameron just stood there stock still, watching as Haley ran to him. Out of breath she tried to get the words out but seemed to be having trouble. But she'd already ripped his heart out time and again over the year and there was nothing else left. It was as if all the pain he'd felt and gone through and turned to stone and now he was left unmoved, even by the beautiful girl that was standing before him.
"You what?" he asked, his tone actually coming out a little harsh. Okay, maybe he wasn't that mean. Maybe he still did love her. He'd just built up a bit of a wall over the summer and as the pieces were already starting to crumble bit by bit just by the site of her there, the wall hadn't completely been knocked down. He couldn't just let himself forget about all the things she'd put him through.
He shook his head. "Haley, I have to go," he said. "My flight's in an hour and I still have to go through security," he told her. "I...I don't know what you're doing here but...I...I have to make my flight. Orientation starts tomorrow," he said, still confused by her presence before him and lack of words. She was the girl he had once loved, heck he still loved her very much, but he was stronger now. He felt like he could finally stand on his own and didn't necessarily have to bend to her will.
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Post by Haley Rowan on Oct 11, 2010 22:20:31 GMT -5
Haley eyed Cam as she heard his semi harsh voice. She deserved it. She was here, out of breath and stumbling over her words. Even she would think she was an idiot. Haley looked at him, "I know, but I..." She said stumbling again. Haley stopped and took a deep breath. "I came here cause I wanted to see you." Haley finally said finding her voice. "I don't want you to go." She told him. Haley took a step forward, "Just hear me out and then you can go or stay, its up to you." Haley waited for confirmation. she waited for Cam to say he would listen. Not that he had to say anything his face said it.
"I have been thinking about you all summer." She started. "I miss you." She brushed some hair from her face and stopped closer to Cam. She placed her hands on his chest, "I never should have dumped you. I did it cause I thought it would be easier. You want to go to MIT. I know how much you want to go there and I thought that being with me would mean, you would give up on that dream, so i thought I was doing what was best." She continued.
"But I realize that was a mistake, I dumped you cause I was scared. Scared of my feelings, scared of what comes next after you graduate. I was scared." Haley looked at him."I love you." Haley finally said it. "I have loved you for a long time and I was scared to say it. I have never loved someone so much and I...I don't want you to go."
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Post by Cameron Whitlock III on Oct 12, 2010 8:55:49 GMT -5
It was too much. Cam had fantasized about this. He'd imagined it over and over again in his head. It wasn't always the airport. It was usually wherever he was going that day. But it was always the same. Haley showing up...saying how much she really loved him. He almost wanted to pinch himself to make sure it was all real, but he knew it was. After all there were added parts that he hadn't made up before like the reason she'd actually dumped him.
It would have been really easy for Cameron to just melt into her arms. After all he very much wanted to. He wanted to hold her, hug her, kiss her... But the boy did not move. Not even a millimeter. It was sort of too much to take in. And the wall he'd spent the summer putting up around himself, while wavering, hadn't fell yet. He'd already mentally prepared himself to go to school and forget Haley. And now this? He wasn't sure what to make of it. His heart was telling him to go with Haley, but his head and his pride had different ideas.
After all, she had put him through hell and back and if he folded this easy...what would that make of him? Plus, if was too late to defer now. Haley had gotten it all wrong. Had she told him this when she dumped him, he could have explained to her how it all worked. Deferring wasn't a big deal. It meant he could still go there but it would have to be next year. It wasn't giving everything up. It was just putting it on hold. Now it was too late. If he left it would be considered dropping out. Sure, there was a chance he could pull a deferral out of it all but it wasn't certain.
And all this went through his mind as Cam stood there just staring at his ex-girlfriend and saying nothing. "I have to catch my flight," he finally said. "You're too late. I have to go," he told her, pausing for a moment and letting his words sink in before he forced himself to turn around and walk into the airport. He walked into the security line and didn't look back.
Wrapped?
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Post by Haley Rowan on Oct 12, 2010 13:26:10 GMT -5
Haley waited,thinking Cam would say I love you back and then she would drive him back to her place. THey would make up and all would be well. However, that did not happen. Her smile faltered as all Cam said was he had to catch his flight. Her heart felt so heavy in her hest, "But..." Haley stuttered, "Wait..." She said and even if Cam paused, it did not work.He headed inside.
Haley just watched. She watched as she lost the guy she loved cause she had been stupid and did not want to accept that she may be young, but she could be in love. Sure it was maybe teenage love, but still, she felt like she loved Cam and now all she saw was his back walking away. Haley sat there actuallyfeeling as if she might cry.This was not like her. She made the boys cry not the other way around.
Finally Haley turned and walked back to her car. Never again would she put her heart on the line, and no way would she tell anyone about this. Popular, party girl Haley was back. For now. Cause that way she broke all the hearts and didn't give a crap about any boys. Except Cam of course, but he was leaving.
Wrapped
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