As asked for, the beloved part 2 of Trash Day.

I apologize if this part 2 is not what you expected. I wanted to take a different approach on this part two. 

Enjoy~

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Camila never did find anything for Friday.

Weeks upon weeks had passed and Normani had been taking a liking to the little Cuban-Mexican girl next door. Sadly, after time had passed, the girl's arm healed and the brown skin girl had no reason to see her.

Normani sighed as she plopped down on her recliner. She wanted to go up to the girl and ask her to go out with her, maybe for some ice cream or something, but she couldn't. She was too scared.

"God, why do I have to be such a freaking lame ?" The Texan groaned as she threw her arm above her eyes. In a matter of seconds, on her leg, hopped up her animated little dog. Normani took her other free hand and ran it through the pup's fur, "Now's not the time Lauren."

Normani lived with her husky-pomeranian mixed dog, Lauren. The two of them were the best of friend ever since the brown skin girl was in middle school. She was still as to how the dog was still alive after all these years. She wasn't complaining though, she truly did love Lauren.

Lauren tilted her doggy head and crawled up Normani's chest. She didn't like seeing her owner so sad. The dog licked the girl's chin and whined, wanting to know what was wrong.

The brown skin girl sighed and cuddled Lauren closely, "Man Lauren, why do I can't I just ask Camila out ? I've been over her house four times a week for the past nine weeks. Why am I so scared of asking her ?"

Lauren nipped at Normani's chin and rubbed her face affectionately against hers. The dog wished the best for her owner and didn't like her being this way. Normani smiled as she kissed the dog's head and continued to pet her, "You're the best Lo. I mean, who needs a girlfriend when I have a loving dog at home ?"

The black and white dog nodded, making Normani laugh. The brown skin girl settled on watch some TV for the rest of her night with the dog in her lap. Little did she know, the dog was scheming up ideas in her head the whole time.

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Lauren looked out of the screen door, scanning to see if she saw the girl. The dog had taken note that every evening after the neighbor came back from school, she would check the mail. Maybe if her owner walked her when Camila was outside, they'd interact.

"Geez Lauren, you've been glued to that door since this morning," Normani chuckled as she bent down to pet the petite pup, "You must be waiting for something special. Is it the mailman again ?"

The dog barked in protest. She hated the mailman, always coming to their house and leaving things. Who did they think they were ? Especially since they always want to touch Lauren. They had no such right !

Lauren growled at the thought of that horrid Asian UPS employee. Little did she realize, Camila had walked out of her house, towards the mailbox. Instantly, Lauren shot up and ran towards Normani barking and whining. Now was their chance !

"Lauren, what's wrong ?" Normani questioned, putting down the onion she was chopping. The mixed breed dog whined and hopped around in circles. They had to hurry up before Camila went back in the house, "Do I need to walk you already ? Jeez, okay I'll walk you after I finish cooking."

Lauren looked over towards the screen door, seeing that Camila had already got the mailbox and was putting her key in. The small dog whined louder, knowing they were running out of time.

Knowing she'd regret her decision later on, the pup pretended to squat down near Normani, making her instantly drop her knife, "Lauren ! No ! No ! Bad Lauren !"

The dog ran towards the screen door and scratched at it diligently. Normani brought the leash down to the dog and scolded her, "Lauren you don't pee pee in the house !" The smack upside the snout did hurt Lauren's feelings, but she knew it wouldn't matter when she got the two girls together.

Once the door was opened, Lauren shot out like a rocket, slightly dragging Normani with her. The Southern Native girl chuckled, "Slow down Lauren."

Normani smiled and looked down at her pup nearly sprinting. She must've really had to go to the bathroom. The girl shook her head and looked up, her breath catching in the back of her throat. There stood Camila at the mailbox, flipping through mail.

Feeling someone looking at her, Camila rose her head up and smiled at the sight of her neighbor. The Cuban-Mexican girl waved cutely, making a goofy smile spread across Normani's face.

"Hi Normani !" Camila chirped.

"Hi Camil-AAAAH !!" Unfortunately for the speeding brown skin girl, she was not paying attention and felt the front of her sneakers cave into the crack of the pavement. The poor girl fell with a loud thud.

Camila brought her hand up to her mouth in shock. She knew the last time that happened to someone, they broke their arm in three places, "Oh my God ! Are you okay ? Do you need my help ?"

Normani shot up and dusted herself; her face bright with embarrassment, "No ! No ! I'm cool ! I'm alright ! I was just running a little too fast," The older girl avoided the Hispanic girl's gaze, "Yeah, umm, bye Camila."

With an awkward wave and smack upside the head, Normani ran off, scolding herself for being so damn stupid. She always had to make a damn fool of herself.

Lauren on the other head shook her head and growled. Okay, maybe the walking plan didn't work. Now she had to come up with a new plan.

~~~

It was Tuesday morning and Lauren was ready to try plan two. Since it was trash day, she knew their neighbor would be coming out to put her trash on the sidewalk for the trashmen. So maybe she could get the two together by that.

Lauren started the morning off by becoming extremely lovey to Normani, showering her with licks and cuddles. The brown skin girl smiled and held the puppy close.

"Aww, look at you Lolo. You're all affectionate today. Here let me get you a treat before I take out the trash."

Well that didn't sound that bad. The small dog sat patiently, tail wagging happily, as she waited for the treat. Normani came walking back with on trash bag and one doggy treat for her dog. Lauren barked happily as Normani gave her the treat.

"Alright, lemme go take this trash out and go." Normani paced her way towards the door. It was go time !

Lauren barked enthusiastically as she tried to keep up with Normani's long strides. Please take her outside with her. Please take her outside with her.

"Well damn, I guess you wanna come outside too then Lauren." With her free hand, Normani picked up the dog and opened the door. Success !

Lauren searched around for their neighbor, and sure enough, Camila was there putting the trash bags on the sidewalk. The black and white dog's tail wagged happily as she barked for the girl's attention.

Camila looked up from her trash and smiled at the pair. Normani waved at the girl shyly, face burning once again as she remembered the incident from the previous day. This time, Normani worked up the courage to walk towards her neighbor.

"Good morning neighbor !" She chirped. Good God, she was such a loser.

But surprisingly, Camila giggled and chirped back equally as enthusiastic, "Good morning neighbor !"

Lauren's tail wagged ecstatically. Her plan was finally working !

Or so she thought.

From around the corner rolled in the garbage truck. The loud and obnoxious machine sent a wave of fear through Lauren's little body. Why was it so big and so loud ?! Was it going to eat her ?! Oh no, it was going to eat her !!

The dog instantly began whimpering and trying to jump out of Normani's arms. As much as she loved to see her owner happy, she valued her little doggy life more. The mixed breed dog wanted nothing more than to run into the house and hide underneath Normani's bed. The enormous smelly machine was going to eat her ! She needed to run away fast !

"Laur-Lauren stop ! Sit still !" Normani scolded as she held the dog. Lauren continued to whine and whimper. The Southern Native sighed as she placed the puppy down and watched it race back towards the house. Lauren began to scratch at the screen door, in search for a way in.

The girl looked up at Camila and smiled weakly, "I'm sorry, she must be scared or something. Let me let her in the house."

"No, no, it's okay," Camila replied, "I have to get class, I'm going to be late. I'll see you later, okay ?"

"Yeah, I'll see you later." Normani responded dryly. She almost had her chance; if it weren't for Lauren being all afraid she could've talked to Camila !

Normani grumpily made her way towards the door and opened it widely. She pointed a stern finger into the house, not even bothering to tell Lauren her commands.

The dog held her head low, knowing she failed yet another plan. Back to the drawing board.

~~~

Ever since the incident that morning, Normani had been in a sour mood. Once the brown skin girl came back from work, she didn't even greet Lauren but instead she just walked over her and simply ignored her.

What did Lauren even do ? Lauren felt her tail hang low at the lack of love coming from her owner. All she wanted to do was help and now she was in trouble. Normani probably hated her now !

The dog whined as she put her head in her hands. Why couldn't she do anything right for her owner ? Lauren wasn't being a good girl, like Normani wanted.

The mixed breed got up from her bed and made her way downstairs. That was it. She was going to leave. Normani hated her. She was going to run away.

Lauren made her way towards the front door and looked back at the house. This was the final goodbye. She took one last look at Normani, the brown skin girl knocked out on the couch.

The dog nudged the screen door open and made her way outside. Goodbye Normani's house. Lauren was going to wherever to wherever the wind would blow her. It was time for a new life.

As the pup stepped outside, a gigantic slap of the bitter autumn air made her instantly regret her decision. Yeah, she'd run away tomorrow. Tomorrow would be perfect. But as the pup turned around, ready to retreat back into the house, the air had slammed the door shut.

Lauren whimpered as she realized she truly messed up. Once that screen door was shut, it was all over for her. Normani was dead asleep on the couch and she probably wouldn't wake up in the evening time.

The mixed pup whined as she looked around. Why did she even want to go through with this stupid plan again ?! Being alone is scary ! Lauren glanced around to see little droplets of water falling down.

The dog groaned internally at her luck. Not only was it going to rain but Normani didn't have something on her front porch to block the rain. Lauren glanced around the neighborhood to see Camila's front porch.

Rushedly, the dog made her way towards her front porch and laid sadly on the entrance carpet. She always did something wrong, Normani surely was going to hate her now. Lauren was being such a bad girl and kept doing everything wrong.

"Lauren ?" Camila's soft voice caught the pup's attention. Instantly, the dog shot up, wagging its tale happily at her savior. Camila smiled at the poor animal. It was raining harshly and not to mention it was freezing.

"Come here baby." The Cuban-Mexican girl cooed as she picked up the shivering dog. She didn't know how Normani managed to lose the puppy in this kind of weather but she wasn't going to let her suffer.

As the two entered the house, Lauren praised the man above that she had a wonderful caring neighbor.

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"Fuck ! Fuck ! Fuck ! Lauren !" Normani cursed as she ran throughout the house frantically. It was time to walk Lauren and she couldn't find the dog anywhere. She admits that she's being a pissy mood all day but she still wouldn't want anything to happen to her baby. That had been her heart since she was in the seventh grade, her whole heart would shatter if there were even a scratch on Lauren.

"Lauren ! Lauren, come here girl !" The brown skin girl's heart raced as time ticked by. Lauren wasn't the type of disobey her, let alone miss a walk. Frantically, Normani rushed out of the house, not caring that it was pouring down raining, "Lauren !"

Normani raced around the block, checking every corner that her and Lauren would walk towards. The night was approaching and the owner knew that finding Lauren would be an even harder struggle. The dog was no bigger than the average chihuahua and would be fairly hard to find.

"Oh my God, she could get run over ! Fuck ! Fuck !" Normani felt an anxiety attack coming on at the thought of her Lauren, her little best friend, being in danger.

Going to her last resort, Normani ran back to her neighborhood and banged on the door. In an instant second, a flustered Cuban-Mexican girl appeared at the door.

"Camila I need your help, please !" Normani pleaded, completely throwing aside her little emotions and getting straight to the point of her little Lolo.

Camila stepped aside easily, "Come inside ! You're soaked, oh my God."

The Hispanic girl instantly ran upstairs trying to find a towel for the girl. Normani shivered, coming into the warm house, "I-I need help, please."

The younger girl came rushing down the steps, wrapping the towel around her, "What's wrong ?"

"I-I can't find Lauren. I fell asleep and woke up to her not home. It's raining and it's getting dark and she might get lost or maybe even hit by a car. Camila, that's my best friend. I can't lose her, she's been with me forever and losing her would kill me-"

Before Normani could finish up her ramble, Lauren rubbed her face against the girl's leg affectionately. A sweet little twinge on the dog's heart came up at all the good things Normani was saying about her. Once she finished purring against her owner's leg, she looked up at her. Why'd she stop the shower of compliments ? It was just getting good.

"Lauren !" Normani shot down and scooped the dog up in her arms, placing many kisses upon her head.

Lauren's tail wagged happily at the spoiling of love. Normani didn't hate her !

Well, she thought she didn't hate her until a sharp flick upon the snout made Lauren yelp. Normani pointed a stern finger at the dog, "Don't you ever scare me like that again !"

"Lauren was sitting outside my porch when I came home. The poor dog was shivering, I don't know how she got outside." Camila added shyly, blushing at how cute her neighbor was with her dog.

The brown skin girl sighed and continued to pet her dog's head, "I must've left the door open. I was going to walk her but I fell asleep. Jesus Christ, I'm such a dork."

"It's okay I like dorks," Camila blurted out. It wasn't until not only Normani, but Lauren looked at the girl questioningly. The Hispanic girl's face kindled in a blazing blush, "No wait ! I didn't mean it like that, I mean that umm, I can tolerate dorks. I mean, they're cool and all but not for me, even though I find them cute. I mean, take you for example-"

Camila, once again, was going to try and cover herself up in a quick ramble but was stopped by Normani chuckling, "Well thank you Camila."

"You're welcome Normani." Both girls felt their faces heat up in pure embarrassment. They were both such dorks in Lauren's opinion but she truly did like how happy this Camila fellow made her owner.

Awkwardly, Camila coughed and pointed towards the kitchen, "Did-uh, did you want anything to drink ?"

Normani smiled and nodded, "Can I have some water, please ?"

"Water, coming right up !" The younger girl internally face palmed herself at how stupid she sounded. But nonetheless, she kept the smile on her face as she looked down at Lauren, still in Normani's hands, "And how about you ? Do I need to make it two waters ? Gimme paw for water."

Camila stuck out her hand and surely, Lauren put her paw in her hand. Playing Cupid was tiring and she could use some cold water. Both Camila and Normani laughed at the pup.

As Camila paced her way towards the kitchen, Normani stared at her like a lovesick puppy. She was so beautiful and sweet.

Lauren on the other hand rolled her eyes at how hopeless her owner would be without her. The mixed pup placed her paws on Normani's shirt, catching her attention. The brown skin girl looked down at her dog, to see Lauren motioning for her to go with Camila.

Normani's eyes widened as she shook her head frantically. Sh-she could go over there ! She already had a full blown conversation with her, was that not enough.

Once again, Lauren rolled her green doggy eyes. This was the perfect opportunity ! She did not go through a depressing walk, the garbage man, and the cold rain for Normani to throw this away. On the dot, the dog turned towards Camila and began barking.

As if her eyes couldn't get any wider, Normani wrapped her hand around mouth and shut the dog right up. Camila peered over her shoulder to quickly see Normani flash her a smile while she let her hold on Lauren's snout drop, "Hehe, sorry. I was just playing around with her."

Shrugging off the owner-dog behavior, Camila went back to putting snack on the tray dish. Normani looked down at her dog and growled between her teeth, "Fine, I'll do it," The older girl put the dog down and pet her head, "I need to stop spoiling you. You keep getting whatever you want, you brat."

For the umpteenth time, the dog rolled her emerald eyes as she watched her awkward owner make her way towards Camila. As the two conversed, Lauren's tail wagged at the process of the two girl's smiles getting wider and wider.

One blushing Camila and Normani shyly putting a strand of hair behind her ear later, Lauren's tail wagged to its full potential. This baby cupid landed her owner a date.

Who would've thought trash day could've brought Normani a date ?