a/n: wow, so wow. thanks so so so so so much for all the reviews, they totally made my day :D so, i'm going to avoid doing my homework to type this chapter :) i know what you're thinking, procrastination tsk! but procrastination actually gets results for me :) and has anyone read Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin?
for MissPradaPrincess: Yes, i've caught a couple of episodes of Silent Library xD i really enjoy it, i'm weird like that. loved the episode We The Kings appeared on xD and yes, I watch Jersey Shore sometimes xD my favorite book series has got to be Harry Potter, followed by Gallagher Girls, then The Hunger Games, Maximum Ride, Witch & Wizard, The Clique, Cirque Du Freak, Pretty Little Liars, the Summer Boys series, and... that's about it :) thanks for reviewing :)
for angel4eva-15: thanks for you the review, i really appreciate it :) but i kinda just planned out the whole story in just five chapters, sorry D; but don't worry, i promise you, you'll love the next four chapters ( hopefully!). :)
please keep calm & read on:
Cammie walked through the halls of Roseville High, carrying her books to her chest. She smiled and nodded at all the students she knew (and some she didn't know), because being student body president had some required jobs to do. As Cammie walked passed, the crowded halls started to separate, making room for her to go through. Cammie just smiled her wide smile and thanked everyone as she walked by. Bascially, the whole school loved her, not because she was pretty (although she was) or because she was student body president. They loved Cammie because she was just nice and optimistic. She ran for president, not because she thought it was a popularity contest, but because she had excellent leadership skills.
"Morning President Morgan," Cammie's chemistry classmate, Benjamin Parker, greeted and fell into step with her. Benjamin was kind of short for a junior guy at Roseville High, he was only taller than Cammie by three inches. As Cammie walked along side Benjamin, she noticed he was more dressed up than usual. His usual attire consisted of a t-shirt or a jersey and a pair of jeans with neon Nike's. Today, he was dressed in a iron-pressed polo and a pair of black jeans. His hair wasn't gelled up to it's usual spiky hairdo. Instead, it was nicely combed back.
"Hey," Cammie smiled then looked down at his shirt, "you look nice today."
"You think?" He asked while adjusting the collar of his polo. He looked over at her, his sparkling caramel eyes wide with enthusiasm. Cammie just nodded, she was fond of Benjamin. He was funny and cute. Along with being a charmer, he was also the school's star athlete. He joined almost all the sports teams (except basketball, hence the height difference) and usually always made first string. His arms were well toned, his biceps larger than most guys at their school.
The two both started a conversation on their recent chemistry topic, when Cammie noticed Zach leaning against a locker talking to a girl Cammie knew was named Shelly. He had his infamous Zach Goode smirk and cock of the eyebrow. For some odd reason, girls got weak in the knees whenever they saw it. Cammie thought it was ridiculous, Zach was more than just walking sex. He was a really cool guy.
As Cammie and Benjamin stopped by Cammie's locker, Benjamin popped an unexpected question, "So, Cammie, I was kind of wondering... do you want to go on a date with me tomorrow night?" He ran a hand through his jet black hair.
Cammie, who was shoving a book inside her locker, looked at him, "Um, what? Really?" She closed her locker door and turned to face him. She couldn't tell if he was serious or not. Sure, she and Benjamin were good friends. They usually paired up for chemistry labs and even held up decent conversations. But Benjamin's type was more on the pom poms and skirts instead of the brains and books.
Benjamin nodded, looking pretty shy for a guy who was an all-star, "Yeah... I thought it'd be fun."
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"You're going on a date with Parker?" Zach asked as he caught up with Cammie in the cafeteria line. Cammie was holding her tray that was half full, she looked at Zach with eyes wide, "How'd you know that?" She asked as she picked up a fruit cup onto her tray. Zach wasn't holding a tray, instead he just grabbed a wrapped burger and waited for Cammie to get her food.
"It's been around school that he asked you out," Zach replied nonchalantly.
The two stopped by the cashier at the end of the line. Cammie placed her tray on the table and reached in her back pocket to pay for her food. Zach, however, brought out his wallet and paid for his burger and Cammie's lunch meal. The cashier took the crisp bill from Zach and nodded. "He's a good boyfriend, doll." She smiled adoringly at Zach.
"Eh," Cammie made a face, "He's okay, I guess and he's not my boyfriend."
Zach chuckled and carried Cammie's tray with one hand. "She's in denial, she loooves me!" Zach nodded and draped an arm around Cammie's shoulders. Before Cammie could say anything, Zach dragged her away to find an available table. A few girls sitting on a table by the window called out, "Zach over here!"
A fiery red head named Tracey, whistled, "Come on Zachy, have lunch with me." She dropped one eyelid that was dusted with blue eyeshadow, winking at him. It definitely sounded more like an invitation to do other things than have lunch.
Zach stopped them, looking over at the girls, "Sorry ladies, having lunch with Cam."
They all looked at Cammie, eyes widened momentarily, and then narrowed down towards her. Cammie ignored all the eight girls who were scowling at her by looking down at her ballet flats.
"Oh," Tracey sounded disappointed. "Your loss, Zach."
"Maybe, maybe." Zach just shrugged then led Cammie over to a table in the back of the cafeteria where it was as quiet as it could get. He placed Cammie's tray down, pulled a seat out for her, and then took a seat himself. Cammie sat next to him and opened the wrapping around her plastic spork. She picked up her container of salad and placed it down in front of her. Zach unwrapped the yellow wrapping off his burger as Cammie opened the plastic lid that covered her salad.
"So," Zach said after he took a bite of his burger and swallowed. "He asked you and you said yes?"
Cammie swallowed down the piece of chicken she was chewing, "Well, that's how it goes doesn't it?"
Zach reached out for the shiny red apple on Cammie's tray. He tossed it in the air, Cammie watched as the fruit landed back down in the palm of Zach's hand. He quickly took a big bite and then placed the apple back on her tray, Cammie made a face as she saw that half her apple disappeared and had gone into Zach's mouth.
"Why'd you say yes?" He asked her, bluntly.
Cammie raised an eyebrow at him, "Why wouldn't I?"
Zach shrugged, "I don't know, I just didn't know he was your type."
Cammie contuined to raise her eyebrows, "My type? Well, maybe he is." She shrugged and then looked down at her salad, picking at it lightly.
As if on cue, Benjamin came walking towards them, with a soda in hand. "Sup guys," He nodded at Zach coolly then smiled down at Cammie. "Hey."
Cammie smiled up at him, pushing back a stray strand of hair that moved in front of her face. "What's up?" She nodded at him, then quickly glancing back at Zach. Zach just stared up at Benjamin as if he was waiting for him to leave. But Benjamin obviously couldn't take a hint, he pulled out a chair next to Cammie.
"So, we're still on for tomorrow tonight, right?" He asked eagerly with a large smile.
Cammie looked at him and chuckled, "Of course!"
He smiled happily, "cool." He looked over at Zach who had his arm casually across the back of Cammie's seat. He awkwardly fidgeted in his seat, wanting to say something but not knowing what exactly to say. Zach just stared at him with his hard emerald, not turning away. For some reason, that intimidated Benjamin. So, Benjamin just looked back at Cammie who was playing with her cell phone.
"Um, Cammie, i'll see you later, kay?" Benjamin stood up, trying to avoid Zach's eyes.
Cammie looked up at him and nodded, "Sure! I can't wait." She smiled genuinely at him. Benjamin just nodded and walked off with his soda still in hand. He was swallowed in the large crowds of students quickly, Cammie couldn't even see him anymore.
She felt Zach's eyes on her, so she turned and looked at him, "Yes?" She asked and took a gulp of her mineral water. Zach stared at her for a second, his face just a few inches away from hers. He averted his eyes to where Benjamin walked off to and said simply, "I don't like him."
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Zach slammed his locker shut, then felt a pair of slender arms around his hard stomach. Zach pulled off an arm and held onto the other, he turned to see a girl from his third period, "Savannah Smith." Zach nodded, staring down at the girl in front of him. She was pretty and hot as hell. Her body curved in all the right places. She had dark brown eyes and her dirty blonde hair was styled in layers.
"Hey Zach," She purred, her well-glossed lips shimmered under the hall's bright fluorescent lights. She took a step closer, pressing her chest against Zach's. She looked up at him, Zach noticed dark charcoal lines outlined her almond shaped orbs. "Want to hang out later?"
Her voice sounded just like the lyrics and tone to a dirty pop song. Zach smirked, "Depends, alone or in a group?"
She leaned forward, her breath dancing over his right ear, "I like to be alone." She whispered, kissing his ear lightly. Zach smirked again, smelling the scent of her shampoo off her hair.
Just then Benjamin came walking by with a gym bag slung over his broad shoulder. Zach's eyes widened, his body suddenly out of it's trance. He pushed Savannah off gently, "Um, I gotta go." He said and followed after Benjamin.
"Zach!" Savannah called, but Zach ignored her.
He easily caught up with Benjamin, putting his hand on his shoulder. "Hey dude."
Benjamin turned around, looking up a little to meet Zach's eyes since he was shorter, "Oh, Zach, what's up, man?"
Zach nodded, pulling his drum sticks from the back of his started hitting the air, playing a non-existent beat. "So," He said while still moving his sticks, "What's this I hear about you going out with Cammie tomorrow."
"That's pretty much it," Benjamin shrugged casually.
Zach raised an eyebrow, "Oh, so... what made you ask her out? I thought you were dating Macey McHenry."
The two stood still in the middle of the busy hallway not bothering to move out of the way. The students who were walking moved out of their way, being careful not to bump into them or disturb their conversation. The two stared at each other intensely, not bothering to look away. It was like an internal challenge between the two boys.
Benjamin said simply, "Macey and I broke up last January, she has a crush on you." He glared at Zach like it was his fault.
Zach thought for a moment, he sort of remembered the rumors that Macey liked him and she even slipped her number in his locker. But Macey wasn't really his type, sure she was cute and the head cheerleader of Roseville High's squad, but she was too... angry all the time. Zach always assumed she had wicked PMS.
Zach just shrugged then cocked an eyebrow, "So now you're going after Cammie?"
Benjamin shrugged as well, "Cammie's cool."
"Yeah, I know."
"What do you care, anyway?" Benjamin asked, "Are you like, interested in her or something? Because I hear about your reputation and it doesn't seem like you need her."
Zach rolled his eyes, twirling one drum stick between his fingers, "She's my best friend, you asshole."
"Friends with benefits?"
"The fuck? No!" Zach glared down at him, making it seem like Benjamin was way shorter than he really was. "Just be careful, because I swear if you hurt her, I will kick your ass."
"Zach," Benjamin said, looking up at him, "When you think about it, you're the only heart breaker here."
Zach rolled his eyes, pointing a drum stick at Benjamin, "I would never hurt Cammie."
"Why are you so concerned, Goode?"
Zach didn't answer, he just walked away.
a/n: AH! this story is so much fun to write :DD okay, here's a secret: whenever i write Zach's all player-mode-personality i play Cobra Starship music xD lol. okay, let me know what you think and please review?
i still need some suggestions for a duet song Cammie and Zach could use, so please suggest one :D