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Summary: A horrible accident without a prince charming? Where's Zach to save Cammie? Please read and review!
My Prince Charming
Cammie's POV
I stared out the window at the pouring rain. When was it going to stop? If it didn't stop soon, all the crick's would flood and we'd never leave. I looked over my shoulder at where Zach was asleep on the couch next to Bex, Liz, and Macey. My mom and Mr. Solomon sat at the table with Dr. Steve. This vacation was going on too long.
I felt someone looking at me. I looked back at my friends and saw that Zach was staring at me. He stretched and came over to sit by me. I snuggled into his side and stared out at the rain. He sat there and watched too, his arm around my shoulders and his hand in mine.
"You okay?" he muttered in my ear. I looked at him and shrugged. "You don't act like it."
"The rain's making me sad is all, nothing big. I'm fine, Zach, honestly," I said, putting my hand on his cheek. "You don't need to worry about me. I'm a big girl."
"Someone has to look out for you, Cammie, you're not exactly the most cautious person I know," he said. I smiled at the thought of stalking him when Macey's parents were campaigning. "Yeah, I guess you're right. But right now? Nothing's wrong. As soon as the rain lets up, we'll go on our walk as planned," I said and then thought of the mud. "But, it might be a little muddy. I can wear my neon green rain boots!" He stared at me with one eyebrow raised. "Don't ask."
"Wasn't gonna," he said, shaking his head.
"Oopsie daisy," I heard Liz mutter. We turned to see her mopping up a spilled glass of water while an annoyed Macey rolled her eyes and Bex closed her eyes again.
"Watch what you're doing," Macey muttered. I sighed. Things would never change.
I stood and straightened my top. Zach looked at me, but I waved him off. I just wanted a moment of silence. I walked down the short hall and into the room I shared with Macey. I heard Zach's friend, Derek, playing chords on his guitar. I flopped down on the bed and lay with my head on my arms. This was miserable.
Three Hours Later
I stood on the dock. The rain had quit an hour ago. Zach and I had took my walk and I wanted some alone time. I could hear the others laughing on the porch as they played Hangman, but I didn't want to join into the festivities.
I turned and walked down the lake. There was a small peninsula that lead out to the water. I walked along it and came to the end. It must have been slick because my feet flew out from under me. I screamed as I plunged into the icy water, taking in a huge gulp of water. I surfaced, but my foot was stuck, so I was plunged back under by the waves caused by the wind.
I had to get out. Had the others heard me? Or were they too engrossed in their game? I surfaced again and took in a huge gulp of air before being plunged under. I tried to get my foot loose, but it was a loss cause. The current was too strong. Mom always said to go with the flow, but I couldn't. I was trapped. I took another breath and plunged under again, working until my lungs screamed for air. I tried to surface, but I was still stuck and the water was over my head. I was in big, big trouble!