We're faking it (The Camren Shippers Strike Back)

Lauren's POV

"I remember vividly when I first met Camz. I had just finished singing ain't got you by Alicia keys. When we saw each other back stage, we instantly became friends. She first waved at me and I waved back. She approached me and told me she liked my shirt. I laughed at her awkwardness and we became friends just like that." I said to clever tv.

"Wow, what about you Camila? What's your side of the story?" The interviewer asked.

"Well, I was backstage waiting patiently and nervously for my turn to audition when I heard her voice. I turned around and there she was singing for her audition. She sang really well. Not like I had expected. When I first saw her I was like "Nah, she's no competition. Then good lord after I heard her sing and finish I was like Dang it she can sing. Then she turned around and started walking towards the back stage, where I stood and then I thought Dang it she's pretty too! Then I approached her and made an awkward comment and we became best friends just like that." Camila smiled.

The interviewer looked at her phone. "Incoming question, Lauren can you please tell us what Camila means to you in your own words?"

I sighed "Where do I start?" I said tapping my chin with my index finger.

"Camila... she's my soulmate. I'm 100% sure about it. We compliment each other perfectly. We are meant to be. I just can't imagine my life without her." I said coming from my heart.

Camila smiled with that goofy toothless grin that she has that always makes me smile.

The interviewer then asked " What about you Camila?"

"Well what can I say? She said it." She smiled back at me.

"Ahh the Camren feels." the interviewer commented.

I reached out to hug her into an embrace that I wish could last forever. She was my best friend, a sister, my partner in crime and I'm really glad we've became this close in as little than a year. We broke out of our hug when the interviewer flashed that question. The question that ALWAYS gets asked no matter how much we answer it with the same answer of no.

" So, your fans really want to know about Camren. Is it real?" She asked holding the microphone between us.

The girls just stared at Camila and I waiting for our responses.

I sighed and as I was about to answer, Camila beat me to it.

"No. Were just best friends... buddies." She said punching my arm lightly.

I nodded in response.

The interviewer nodded then took the attention off us. " So Ally..."

The rest of the interview went smoothly and ended with a quick performance of our new single Me and my Girls.

When we got to the hotel after the interview, there at our (Camila and My) room door was Simon Cowl. I looked at Camila with a confused expression on my face. She shrugged her shoulders, meaning that we both had no idea why the heck he was here.

After an awkward silence, he broke it. " Ok, so I'm gonna cut right to the chase because I have somewhere to be in 30 minutes."

He opened our room door and motioned his hand for us to come in.

We went in and sat down on my bed while Simon on Camila's. He got up quickly right after he took his seat. "What the?" He lifted a plush unicorn and lifted his brow. " Aaa...just a unicorn." He chucked. Then tossed it off the side.

Camila and I both tried to keep in our laughter. I bit my bottom lip while she hid her face in my neck chuckling and battling to keep back her infectious laugh.

" Okay girls, so I know you may be unaware of a problem that has been causing the band to loose many fans. And that problem is you two."He began to say as I cut him off.

"Us? What do you mean us?" I asked concerned.

Camila's jaw dropped in udder horror of his words.

" See it's not what you think. The fans love you both and all the other girls...it's just how do I put it...Okay" he sighed "I'm just gonna say it. Fifth Harmony's career is hanging on the edge because of Camren and-"

I cut him off " We already told the interviewer's that it's not real. There shouldn't be any more prob-"

"No, on the contrary that's the problem. The fans crave Camren and your 'relationship'. They crave it so much that they want it to be real and have convinced themselves that it needs to. So, we need you both to date or at least fake being in a relationship. It's the only way to get your fans back and increase our numbers. I've already talked to the label and they agree, they think it's a pretty good idea."

"WHAT?!" Camila and I both yelled out.

" It's true it's the only way-" He began to say.

"But Simon. I know you might be unaware of this but we both already have boyfriends and-" I said as Camila held onto my arm.

" Yes. Lauren. Camila. I understand that. But sometimes you gotta do what best for your group. You must make sacrifices for your group even if you don't like them." He said with a slight smile.

"But-" Camila said.

" The future of Fifth Harmony is in your hands. I'll leave you both to tell the rest of the group, I've gotta run." He said beginning to walk towards the door.

"Simon-" I began to say.

" Remember to be convincing. Love you both. Have fun." He said editing the door.

Camila and I both turned to face each other.

"Lauren I don't think I can do this... Austin and I have been dating for a month now and I don't think I'll be able to find the words to tell him.... and like...I'm not gay!" She told me as her eyes began to tear up.

"I know Camz, I don't know even know how to mention this to Luis, let alone my family. But as much as I don't want to say it."I paused."It's the only way. We have to do it for the girls. We can't be selfish." I told her as my eyes began to tear up.

"I know... but how are we gonna do this?" She asked.

I shrugged my shoulders. " I guess it's like playing pretend. After all Camz we'll both know it's not real so it shouldn't be a problem, with our friendship but as of our relationships... I don't think there's a way around that."

She nodded and there was a moment of silence.

Then she popped her head from my shoulder hitting my jaw.

"Oww!..." I said rubbing my chin.

"Opps! Sorry Laur, but I got an idea! Okay so, we both tell them about what happened and that it's a fake and everything. Then we can talk about still seeing each other, but in secret you know like-" She said trying to formulate her words.

"Like an affair?" I raised my brow in confusion.

"Yeah, but it really wouldn't be one because you know..." She said looking up at me with a convincing smile.

" Okay that actually sounds like a pretty good idea." I told her with a slight smile. I wasn't sure whether the idea would fly by Luis but it was worth a shot. It was worth Fifth Harmony.

"Alright, I'll text Austin. " She smiled.

" And I'll text to Luis." I told her.

We both texted them.

To Luis💞:

'We need to talk.'

I instantly regretted what I had just sent. I didn't mean it like that. I chuckled. And texted

"🙈Not like that 😂, I just need to talk about a few things that came up. Don't worry your not in trouble.😉"

My phone vibrated instantly.

From Luis :

"Okay good scared me for a second there babe... See you tomarrrow at Aroyo's diner I'll pick you up at 8. See ya then 😘."

I smiled and looked over at Camila.

She smiled" I'm gonna see him tomarrow... you?"

"Tomarrrow." I told her simply.

There was an awkward silence. I didn't know what to say and I tried to avoid eye contact as much as I could.

"Lauren... I don't want anything to change between us, okay?" She said with a reassuring smile. She put her hand on top of mine and squeezed it.

It made me feel less awkward, her touch always seemed to calm me down no matter what the cause was.

I smiled " Your my best friend Camz, and that's never gonna change."

She smiled and wrapped her arms around my waist and I wrapped my arms around her neck. She rested her head on my shoulder and I on her head.

"How are we gonna tell the girls?" I asked her.

"I don't know...I think it's best to get the point when we do." She said.

"Yeah-" I began to say when the door flew open.

"Tell us what? Dinah asked.

" Were you there the whole time?!" I asked her raising my eye brow.

"Psh no I wish... then at least I'd know what you two were talking about..." she said crossing her arms.

Camila and I said nothing .

"So what is it?" Dinah asked.

" We'll tell you guys right now..."

She took a seat on Camila's bed.

"Down stairs..." I said avoiding eye contact.

She nodded and exited the door.

Camila's POV

I started to hyperventilate with the thought that we were actually going through with this. We had to tell them, our fans and the world. But I just didn't know how.

She looked at Me and lifted my head with her index finger to make me look at her. I met her beautiful piercing green eyes.

"Camz, don't worry... I've got you. If you want me to do all the talking, I will. "She smiled

I nodded. "Okay..."