A/N: This is the only disclaimer I'm doing for the entire story, because I kind of hate them. So I just want to say I don't own Gallagher Girls or the characters! :)
Dinner that night couldn't have been more awkward.
After I got out of the shock that the cute guy I met earlier today was my neighbor, we were all sitting in the living room of Zach's house. Now, I've seen some nice houses in my day, and this one is near the top. It was beautiful, with the dark wood floors, high white ceilings, oriental carpets, vintage vases and other types of expensive furniture.
Whatever Zach's family does, they must make a ton.
We were all sitting in the family's large sitting room, my Mom and Mrs. Cassandra McIver were sitting on the right side of the room, drinking wine, chatting about everything.
"Rachel," Sandy said (She insisted we call her that) "You have a beautiful daughter. Isn't Cammie so pretty, Zach?"
Zach looked over at me, and gave me yet again that annoying smirk of his.
"That she is."
I rolled my eyes, and the dinner timer went off.
Their in-house maid said that our meal was ready, so we made our way into the dining room.
Before I could sit down, Zach pulled out my chair for me, gesturing for me to sit down. I just raised my eyebrow at him.
"I'm doing something nice for you, Spy Girl. Just relax."
I stuck my tongue out him, and sat down in my seat, arms crossed.
I heard Zack chuckle, and sit down in the seat next to me.
"Are you going to sulk all night, Spy Girl? Let me see that pretty smile of yours."
I scowled at him. I was starting to hate this guy.
~HEHEHEHEHHE~
The entire time while we were eating, I just sat there, picking at my baked chicken (I was a vegetarian, thank you very much), not letting my eyes look up from my plate.
"So, Cammie," Sandy asked me. "What are you into? Do you play any sports?"
I looked up at her, and shook my head. "I'm not very coordinated. I'm more of a music person myself."
"Really? What do you play?"
I lifted up my fingers to count all the instruments I was able to play. "Piano, Guitar, Base, Violin, Clarinet, and a sing a little bit."
Sandy clapped her hands together. "Oh my, you just have to play for me someday! It would be such an honor!"
Cassandra McIver was one interesting woman. She had the same bright green eyes as her son, but that's where the resemblance ends. She was my height, and she had long blonde hair that fell down to her waist. She reminded me of a pixie, with her sharp features and wide eyes. For a middle-aged woman, she still looked really young.
I smiled at her. "I'd love to."
"Rachel, where's your husband? You're still married, aren't you?"
Mom shook her head. "No, Matt and I got divorced ten years ago."
"Really? What does he do?"
Suddenly, I felt like I was going to be sick.
"Um, Mom? I'm not feeling too well." I said, "I think I'm going to go get some fresh air."
~HEHEHEHEHEE~
I sat in one of the trees in my backyard, joint in hand, trying to smoke my troubles away.
My Father was always a sore subject for me. When I was ten, he left my Mom when she decided to move to France. He couldn't leave the music industry, and when he was offered a bigger job in L.A., they thought it'd be best for them to split up.
My Dad was the most important person in the world to me. He was the lead guitarist for the 80's rock band "Nuclear Atoms". He and Mom met a concert, and it was love at first sight.
Dad taught me everything I know. He told me I was able to play the piano before I could talk.
I still went and visited him every summer, but I still missed him like crazy. I would leave with him, but Mom's always so torn up about him, so I think leaving her would break the rest of her heart.
"Care if I join you, Spy Girl?"
I looked down from my spot in the tree, and frowned.
"Go away, Zach. I'm not in the mood to deal with you and your annoying, smart-ass attitude."
"Awe, I'm hurt, Spy Girl."
I rolled my eyes. "Go away."
"I'm coming up there, Spy Girl, whether you want me to or not."
I didn't argue. I wasn't in the mood for arguing, so I didn't protest. I heard the branches rustle, and Zach climbed over next to me.
It's eerily quiet between us.
"You okay, Spy Girl?" He asked, sliding closer to me. I shrugged.
"You know how bad that stuff is for you?" He said, pointing to my joint.
I rolled my eyes. "It doesn't hurt to have a little weed here and there. Plus, I'm having a bad day."
"Not because of me, is it, Spy Girl?" He smirked at me.
"You're part of it."
"Awe, shucks, Spy Girl. You sure know how to make a guy feel special."
"Shut up, Zach." I laid back into the tree, looking up at the stars.
"Aren't they beautiful?" I asked, gesturing to the sky.
"I guess so. "
I sighed. "I wish I was a star. I'd never have to worry about anything, and do nothing but just stay and the sky, and look beautiful."
"And burn hydrogen and helium."
I rolled my eyes.
"What's wrong, Cammie? You seem… depressed."
"I've had a tough life; I have the right to be depressed." I took another drag.
"You're not gonna tell me what's up?" I leaned over and looked up at him, his face barely visible in the dark.
"Nope. I enjoy seeming mysterious."
Zach laughed. "No." He says sarcastically.
It may have been the moonlight, or the pot that I was smoking, but Zach Goode looked exceptional good looking at the moment. I raised an eyebrow, and grinned at him. "You think I'm mysterious?"
Zach shrugged. "I don't know you, except that you're my neighbor and you play instruments. You like Redvines, and your Mom is a Professor. Other than that, you're just this closed, very pretty girl that I'd like to know better."
That made my heart race a little bit. "I'm not open to a lot of people, Zach. Don't feel like you're the only one."
He sighed. "I should probably go back home. Night, Spy Girl."
"Night, Zach." He smiled and did something unexpected. He kissed me on the cheek; his lips barely brushing my skin. He jumped down from the tree, a big smile on his face. I watched his dark figure walk back across the street.
I didn't realize my heart was racing until Zach shut the door.
Was I already falling for someone I just met?
~HEHEHEHEHEHE~
It wasn't long after Zach left when I went back inside my house to shower.
After my shower, I flopped down onto my bed, and was almost knocked out when my phone vibrated.
"Hello?" I asked groggily.
"Cameron Ann Morgan. You have not been answering my phone calls. This is unacceptable."
I rolled my eyes. "I've been kind of busy."
"Oh. Boy problems?"
I sighed. "You don't know the half of it."
I told Macey all of the events from today, and all she asked was.
"So he was hot?"
A small smile crossed my face. "Yes."
"And he asked you out?"
"Yes?"
"And you said no?"
"Yes?"
"You, Cammie Morgan, are an idiot."
I sat up in bed. "How so?"
"A hot guy asks you out, and you say no?"
"Macey, I didn't even know him!"
"So? Cam, is this really about not knowing who he was, or is it because you're still sour about Josh?"
I didn't respond.
"Cam, honey. I know it hurts. I mean, Josh was your first everything. First kiss, first boyfriend, first time. He honestly was the perfect boyfriend for you. I can't even began to count all the times he drug your drunk ass home from parties, but being resentful isn't going to help the pain at all.
You need to move on. I know it hurts. Trust me. Remember when Preston and I broke up? I was a wreck. I was torn up about it for weeks. But I got over it. I've moved on. You should too."
I thought about it for a moment, then sighed. "You're right. "
"I know I am."
"Thanks, Mace."
"It's what I'm here for. Well, I have to go out to dinner with the Governor of Colorado, I'll call you tomorrow, okay?"
Did I forget to mention Macey's Dad is the
"Sounds good."
"Love you, Cam!"
"Love you too."
"MWAH!"
With that, I hung up the phone. I knew Macey was right. I needed to move on.
I just didn't know how.
A/N: Yay! A little bit on Cammie's past, and some Zammie! There's a lot more going on with Cammie than you think! Don't you just love Macey? Besides Zach, she's my favorite Gallagher Girls character! ClassifedZammieluvr: You honestly don't know how much that means to me. Thank you. And yes; Zachary Goode is always hotter as a spy! ;) PearlyWirly1: Thank you thank you! I hope it is! Krazykid500: I'm going to try to! :)
: Don't you just love Zach? Emzoe: Thank you. Motivation is extremely important! TheBrunetteSidekick: Weehhh. Read them! And keep me updated about the storm, please? We're driving back tomorrow! And don't worry about it. It doesn't matter! I love you, Life-Mate :)8 Mwah! (P.S., I modeled the conversation between Macey and Cammie after us! Doesn't it sound like us? Gah, we're so cute.) SharonLoves1D: Ah! I love your username. I'm usually not a pop-band person, but I adore One Direction! I hope this chapter answers all your questions, and I'm glad I'm making you feel special :) xXxGGirlxXx: Thanks, I'm going to update as soon as I can! Okay, I have two things to tell you! One, my updates are usually going to be every Monday from this point on. I want to start to update regularly for you all! ;D
And two, I most likely won't be able to update next Monday due to Tropical Storm Debby, so my internet most likely will be out. I'm going to try to update as soon as possible. I live in the Panhandle part of Florida, my house on the river that is having the worst flooding. I'm out of town right now, and I'm using the hotel's crappy WiFi to update for you guys. I'm driving back home later today, so please wish me and my family safe travels! ;) Any questions, suggestions, or you just want to say hi, don't be afraid to leave me a review or PM me! Love you all,
Lexa
