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[sub][i]A Collaboration Between: [@Bee] and [@Silver Carrot]
Time: Friday, After School, before the Captain Cuddles event
Featuring: [color=lightpink]Camille[/color] and [color=f3a8f7]Panda[/color][/i][/sub][/center]
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It had been a few days since that encounter between Camille and her best friend, Panda. There was a lot to process for the poor girl, like the implications of getting to the next stage with her. A lot was at stake with the possibility of elevating. She knew that if things didn’t go well, she could’ve lost one of the most important people in her life due to a stupid relationship. As strong as their bond was, very few survived the crash and burning of a breakup. It was a common factor in the past relationships Camille had been in. 

However, despite all that, Camille wasn’t entire opposed to the idea of dating Panda either. There was nobody who knew her better. Hell, she even knew her secret, and the two may or may not have done a couple of raunchy things together a few nights ago. Needless to say, despite the implications, Panda appeared to be a very suitable candidate for Camille. She was perfect for being the subject of her affection and love. 

But the only problem was… were they willing to risk their entire relationship? They had been through a lot together, and she was sure that Panda also didn’t want to throw everything away. That was why Camille was where she was. She was in a park sitting on a bench waiting for Panda to arrive. They needed to talk about this and sort it out. They needed to reach an agreement. Camille hoped that it would work out for the best.

She spotted Panda walking towards her, in a black coat, black skirt, black stockings and black boots, and there was nothing remotely emo about her makeup today. For once, she looked like a normal albeit dark-dressed teenage girl. It made her dyed pink hair look even more striking than usual. It was clear she was here in serious business mode. She waved, and smiled, before sitting down besides Camille.

[color=f3a8f7][b]”I got your message, You said you wanted to talk. I guessed the topic. And I can see meeting you face to face that you’re worried, and conflicted. What’s on your mind?”[/b][/color]

Camille took a glance at the radiant as ever Panda as she sat down. God… she was so cute, and black was one of the best colors to go on her. How did she manage to become so close with a girl as beautiful as she was? [color=lightpink][b]’”Hey Panda… you remember that talk we had the other day? The one where I sort of didn’t give you an answer?”[/b][/color] Her heart was rightfully pounding out of her chest. It was now uncharted territory for her at this point and she didn’t know what this situation would contain in front of it.

[color=lightpink][b]”I asked because I had some time to think about it…”[/b][/color]

[color=f3a8f7][b]”So have I, but I’ll let you go first,”[/b][/color] replied Panda. [color=f3a8f7][b]”But first I want you to know that whatever you say, I’m one hundred percent okay with it, and if you don’t want it to, nothing has to change between us. Besides, well, y’know, everything that having slept together has already changed. Sorry. I’m not making it better. Carry on. I’ll shut up now.”[/b][/color]

Camille’s face turned into one with concern scrawled all across it, [color=lightpink][b]”It’s not that… it’s just that there's so much at stake. If we decide to do this and it doesn't work out… I could lose you forever. I could lose all of what we have in the blink on an eye. I don't want to do that.[/b][/color]

[color=f3a8f7][b]”Hey,”[/b][/color] Panda reassured softly, putting her hand on Camille’s shoulder. [color=f3a8f7][b]”If we decide to do this and it doesn’t work, we call it off. We go back to being friends. There are lots of cases in this school that prove that’s possible. I can’t think of anything that could possibly happen that would make me lose my friendship with you. I can’t see myself ever falling out with you.”[/b][/color]

[color=lightpink][b]”I don’t know, Panda. I really don't know. I'm just so scared. That's what they all say… I know you're my best friend and all but I'm just so scared of losing you and everything we ever had.”[/b][/color] She ran her hands over her face, sighing. [color=lightpink][b]”I'm not saying I don't recognize what you say… it's just that I'm still scared.”[/b][/color]

[color=f3a8f7][b]”To tell you the truth, so am I. It’s a big decision that could affect the rest of both our lives. But as long as it’s just fear, it can be conquered. Don’t give it credence. Don’t treat it like reason. It’s not. It’s paranoia.”[/b][/color]

Camille looked at Panda straight in the eyes, before gently grabbing her hands and caressing them. [color=lightpink][b]”Are you sure we wanna do this?”[/b][/color] A small smile formed on the girl’s face. Panda was doing a great job at dispelling Camille’s woes and she was more than happy with that. 

Panda turned to face Camille, returned the grip on her friend’s hands, and smiled. [color=f3a8f7][b]”I mulled that question over for hours yesterday but I’ve had my final answer ready for over a day now. Yes. I’m sure.”[/b][/color]

[color=lightpink][b]”You double sure?”[/b][/color]

[color=f3a8f7][b]”Triple sure,”[/b][/color] Panda chuckled in response.

[color=lightpink][b]”Quadruple sure?”[/b][/color] 

Panda didn’t answer that by continuing to escalate, or even with words at all. In stead, she smiled softly, looked Camille straight in the eyes, and learned forward a little, confirming how sure she was more than words could.

Camille wanted to pop the question, but she couldn't find the words that would do it justice and not have it be so cheesy or lame or cliche. [color=lightpink][b]”Your eyes are so beautiful…”[/b][/color] 

[color=f3a8f7][b]”So are yours,”[/b][/color] Panda answered, before staying there, fixed in that position for a few seconds. She eventually broke the silence by asking [color=f3a8f7][b]”Are you going to kiss me?”[/b][/color]

[color=lightpink][b]”Only if you'll be my girlfriend…”[/b][/color] Wow. Just like that, eh?

This elicited a grin from Panda, who nodded. [color=f3a8f7][b]”Yes, I’ll be your girlfriend. That’s my official stamp of approval in the ‘we are a thing now’ box.”[/b][/color]

[color=lightpink][b]”...really? Are you sure?”[/b][/color] Camille teased, before caressing Panda’s beautiful face and pulling her in for a kiss. Panda returned the kiss. She wasn’t making out with Camille. This was not the time for anything deep, energetic or passionate. She kept it light, and slow, and her eyes were closed. After a few seconds, she broke the kiss.

[color=f3a8f7][b]”So,”[/b][/color] she spoke soon after, [color=f3a8f7][b]”I’m not too sure what happens next. Um...wanna go get something to eat?”[/b][/color]

[color=lightpink][b]”Actually… yeah. I’m hungry. Pizza?”[/b][/color]

[center][b][i]New Ship Unlocked!: [color=lightpink][b]Cam[/b][/color][color=f3a8f7][b]da[/b][/color][/i][/b][/center]