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3rd story in series...It was over. The Circle was finally destroyed and you're safe. But that summer still haunts you; how did you go from Joe's cabin all the way to Rome? Who did you meet? Who did you trust? Who did you kill? And who's still chasing you? Trust is a fragile thing, if you take a leap, will you be caught? As the lines blur between good and bad...who are you?
'Are you sure you want to do this?'
I nodded
'Are you sure? Because there's no turning back'
'I'm sure' I answered nervously, my associate gave me a small laugh
'What happened to you Cameron?' They asked, I shrugged my shoulders and admitted something I've never admitted to anyone before
'I thought I was brave. I thought I could save everyone - keep them out of danger. I thought it ended that summer...or with the Circle and the disks…' I took a deep breath. 'I realise that everyone is still in danger if I'm breathing'
'You're being ridiculous'
'Am I?' I snapped 'Tell me when life has ever been easy for me, tell me one fucking moment when I've been at peace?'
'When you met me' They flashed a cocky smile, I laughed. Something I haven't done without a gun to my head
'You hated me'
'I was sent to kill you'
Chapter 1 Ditto Kiddo
Cammie POV
'And on the 14th they found the little baby seal that had escaped from the zoo. They said that it swam over 6 miles. Can you imagine that?' Liz's voice flooded into my ears. 'Cammie?' she asked
'It's not working Liz' Zach's voice radiated through my body 'It didn't work yesterday, or the day before, or the day before'
'Jez Zach, we get the picture' Bex snapped 'There's no need to be rude' Zach sighed
'I'm sorry, it's just that Cammie's been asleep for too long. I finally remember her and I might lose her again'
'You won't lose me' I croaked, fluttering my eyes open
'CAMMIE!' Everyone exclaimed rushing towards my bedside
'Liz. Too. Tight' I squealed when this pint sized assassin hugged me too tightly
'Sorry, sorry' She muttered stepping away from me. I looked at Zach and he was staring at me with the effortless smile on his face.
'Liz, let's go outside and leave the lovebirds together' Bex said dragging Liz out of the room. I laid on my bed staring at Zach.
'You remember me?' I asked
'How could I forget' He ran his hand across my face.
'How did you remember?' I searched his eyes to see if he was telling the truth. Zach lowered his gaze slightly
'When Charlotte had us in the P&E barn...the music she played…'
'I know. It brought back some bad memories for me too' I admitted, Zach looked up at me with slight anger in his eyes.
'You won't have to worry about Charlotte or Eric hurting you anymore' His jaw set firm...it was kind of sexy.
'Why? What happened to them?'
'FBI are holding them somewhere top secret, somewhere that even Tina doesn't have clearance for' He chuckled. I didn't.
'But they're alive' I said, Zach's eyes filled with worry, he cupped my face pulling in close to his, our foreheads touched.
'They can't hurt you again' He whispered before giving me a light kiss. 'I remember this' He chuckled. I rolled my eyes. But they're alive.
'Where's my mom and Joe?'
'They went down to the canteen to get food. They should be back soon'
'Okay' I looked around the sterile hospital room. Everything seemed too good to be true 'How long have I been out?' I asked. Zach just looked at me.
'Do you want to know?' He asked. I nodded 'Are you sure?' I nodded again. I already knew the answer because I could hear everything ever since I became unconscious '4 months' Zach said.
'4 months' I repeated. Trying to add shock to my voice.
'Hey it's okay' Zach soothed 'You're safe now'
'Kiddo' My mom burst into the room accompanied by Joe grinning ear to ear. 'I'm so glad you're back with us' She gave me a hug.
'I've missed you mom' I whispered into her hair
'Ditto Kiddo' She whispered back. Joe cleared his throat. My mom turned to him. 'Now's not the time' She hissed
'Rachel, you know we must'
'Must what?' I asked, Joe, my mom and Zach all shared a look 'What aren't you telling me?'
'Nothing Cam. It's just…' Joe paused 'What's the last thing you remember seeing?' I thought for a moment. Do I tell them the truth that I heard everything they've been saying over the last 4 months? Do I ask them what happened in Paris? Do I listen to Eric? Do I lie? I have to find out what happened in Paris...I have to go back to visit Summer me. The Summer me that's been locked away in the back of my mind and still haunts my sleepless nights.
'I…'
'It's okay kiddo' My mom soothed
'I remember the needle...and then everything went dark...and then I woke up' I answered as honestly as I could. Technically Joe asked me what I last remember seeing, not what I remember hearing. They all shared a look again. Relieved? This makes me want to go to Paris more.
'I'll get the doctor and see when you'll be able to come home' My mom smiled and moved out of the door leaving me with 2 of my favourite male human beings on the planet.
'Cameron…'
'Please don't give me a lecture Joe. I'm too tired for that right now' I pleaded
'All I was going to say was that it's good to have you awake.'
'Oh. Thanks Joe' Joe nodded and looked at Zach for the first time
'You shouldn't be here' Joe said firm
'Why?' I asked, furrowing my brow in confusion
'Zachary is meant to be on a flight for a mission'
'What mission?' I asked
'I'm taking a later flight' Zach said casually
'What mission?' I repeated my question, Zach flashed me a cocky smile
'Just a routine mission with the boys' He smirked
'Why don't I believe you?' I whispered, a look crossed Joe and Zach's face. The talk of a mission hadn't been in this room. I would have remembered.
'What are you saying Gallagher girl?' Zach asked
'It's not just routine, is it?' my voice barely a whisper, the heart rate monitor stayed at a steady pace.
'Gallagher G-'
'Answer me' I pleaded. 'It's not just routine, is it?' Zach sighed
'No. No it's not'
'Am I allowed to know about it?' I looked between Joe and Zach. They stood firm, looking like father and son.
'Cameron, if you were meant to know we would tell you' Joe said calmly
'I'VE ONLY JUST WOKEN UP' I shouted. Joe's mouth formed a thin line
'Cammi-'
'Is it Eric?' I asked, both looked taken aback, but as Blackthorne trained them to do, they slipped a mask on 'I'm right, aren't I?' Joe sighed
'This wasn't the way we were going to tell you'
'He escaped again?' I asked
'No' They said in unison
'Me and the guys are going to interrogate him' Zach informed
'I want to come'
'No' They both said again
'Why not?' I was playing the stubborn game
'Because you just woke up' Zach said
'And it's too dangerous for you to be near him' Joe added
'I know how he works' I said hopefully
'Eric also knows how you work Cammie. It's better to stay as far from him as possible'
'He hasn't been talking to the FBI has he?' I asked feeling that I knew the answer
'No he hasn't' Joe informed me 'And it's something you shouldn't worry about'
'Give me credit Gallagher Girl, I know how to interrogate someone'
'You've learnt from the best' I muttered. I bit my lip hoping that Zach thought I was referencing to Blackthorne rather than his mother. There was silence between us. Yep, he knew I meant his mother. Do you want to hear the worst part? I didn't feel bad.
