So here's chapter two! See! I update pretty quickly! I'd like to thank fanficlover123 because your reviews aren't annoying! What you say usually makes my day and I'm so happy you like my stories! Thanks to everyone else who reviewed and put my story on their alert thingy! Anyways! Read on!

Chapter 2

The warm June breeze cooled us from the hot sun beating down on us. Next to me, I could hear Liz going reciting her valedictorian speech under her breath even though she had read it over and over again a million times. Lets not forget that she also has photographic memory so her frantic behavior was completely unnecessary. Professor Buckingham herded us outside where the chairs were already set up, full of eager parents and friends. Before I knew it, Macey and I were separated from the group to join the rest of the M's who were all anxious to graduate. Once the ceremony began, I started looking for Zach. We made eye contact and he smiled, but then some sort of realization came over him and he looked away. Shrugging it off, I brought attention to my mother at the podium.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for being here to share this wonderful day that will change our students lives forever. It has been a hard last couple of years, but it has only strengthened our sisterhood and brotherhood" My mom nodded towards the boys. "Without further ado, I give you Gallagher Academy's valedictorian, Elizabeth Sutton!"

I saw Liz stumble her way towards the stage and with her famous "Oopsy Daisy!" trip on the stairs. Everyone laughed, but not in a mocking way. We all knew it was such a Liz thing to do, once she had gotten herself together she began the speech I'll never forget.

"Thank you all for coming." She nodded at the audience. "I remember the day when I was first told about Gallagher. I had grown up in a normal life with a normal home and a normal family. Then, one day, men came to my house and brought me here, where I now have a not so normal family." Everyone laughed, and I smiled remembering the first time I met her. "Throughout the years here, I was fortunate enough to have met my best friends and sisters. Some of them were there from the very beginning, and some of them came along the way" She made eye contact with Macey. "Either way, I know my sister's will be with me, always. That is a fact that I have also proven through a project I completed in junior year." We all laughed again as she smiled sheepishly. "I guess what I'm trying to say is that, I have learned many things during my years here. I know how to kill a man every way possible. I know how to replicate DNA. If you asked me to list all the countries in the world in alphabetical order, I could without a problem. Yet, the most important thing I learned," She paused, " was sisterhood. New teachers come and go. Boys come and go, but my sisters will always remain." Everyone stood and applauded as Liz left the podium.

After Jonas, Blackthorne's valedictorian, finished his speech, we were finally at the moment we had all been waiting for. I watched as Eva received her diploma, then soon came Bex, who threw a punch in the air. I watched as my sisters made their way to the stage, officially ending our years here at Gallagher. Macey was called up, and I was next. I walked purposefully to my mother as she handed me my diploma and gave me a hug.

"I am so proud of you" She whispered so only I could hear, "And I know your father would be too"

As I walked off stage, I caught eye contact with Zach. There was pride in his eyes and something else I couldn't quite place. He gave me a thumbs up then turned his attention back to my mother as she started calling up the Blackthorne Boys.

After the ceremony there was a Congratulatory party and the stage was replaced with a dance floor. Bex and I were talking by the refreshment table when Grant came up.

"Hey Bex" He flashed her his million dollar smile and I knew if Bex wasn't a spy, she would have melted right there. "Would you like to dance?" He held out his hand, but Bex looked at me hesitantly. I smiled and watched my best friend walk off with Grant. They made such a great couple.

"Well, I guess it's just you and me, huh Gallagher Girl?" A voice came from behind me. I turned around and came face to face with that cocky smirk of his.

"Yeah looks like it" I was about to continue when his expression changed and he leaned in closer. At first I thought he was going to kiss me, but instead his words tickled my cheek.

"Can we go somewhere quiet to talk?" Still dumbfounded from the almost-kiss, I nodded and allowed him to take my hand, leading me towards a garden. The sounds of the party were muffled in the background as he held both of my hands and looked me in the eyes.

"I know we're going to be off on... missions and all, so we won't be seeing each other that often so I just wanted to say," He took a deep breath. "I love you Cammie"

I stood there shocked, which was not very good for a spy. I wasn't surprised that he loved me, I just didn't expect him to admit it anytime soon. He was usually more reserved, but today, it was like he was an open book. Zach's face became worried at my silence, which he took the wrong way. Suddenly, he panicked.

"Look, I get it if you don't feel the same way, I just wanted to get it out there. You don't have to say anything until you're ready, not that you have to get ready, it's just that-" I crashed my lips to his to shut him up. I guess I caught him off guard because it took awhile for him to respond. We finally broke apart.

"I love you too" I said breathlessly. He broke into the biggest smile I've ever seen on him, and he kissed me again. His arms wrapped around my waist as he picked me up and twirled us around. He finally brought me down and took my face in both of his hands.

"Cam, I want you to know, that no matter what happens, I love you with all my heart. Please don't ever forget that. Promise me that you will never forget what we have" There was desperation in his voice, which confused me, but I agreed. It wasn't the first time that he did something questionable.

"I promise" Relief flooded through his eyes, then he took my hand and we danced, laughing and twirling.

We swayed to the music for hours, just enjoying our time together before life became too complicated. When A Thousand Years by Christina Perri came on, we were one of the last couples on the dance floor. Zach nuzzled my neck, and I took in everything about him: the way he always smelled so good, and how he managed to spike his hair in all the right places. It felt so perfect, being there with Zach, but all good things have to come to an end.

Macey came up to us with a regretful smile, and I secretly cursed at her for ending such an amazing night. I knew it would happen eventually though.

"Sorry love birds, but you still have a lot of packing to do."

I groaned, but reluctantly let go of Zach. "See you tomorrow?"

Pain seemed to flash in his eyes, but it was gone so quickly that I didn't give it a second thought. "Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow"

I gave him a sweet kiss, and left with Macey. Glancing back at him, I gave him one last small smile.

****Time Skip****

Sunlight burst through my window, waking me up from my sweet dreams. It was a beautiful morning, birds were chirping and flower petals danced in the wind. Yet there was this odd feeling in the pit of my stomach. I don't know whether it was my gut or spy instincts that told me that today wasn't going to be as great as the weather.

I felt my roommates stir and wake from their slumber. Finally, I climbed out of bed and into the shower. I tried to wash away the nagging feeling, but it wouldn't go away.

Coming out five minutes and thirteen seconds later (impressive, I know) I walked back into my room finding it completely empty and bland. Macey, Bex, and Liz stood with their suitcases at the doorway, looking at our suite before they would leave it behind and start a new life. Joining them, I thought back to all the great memories we shared here. This is something I would most definitely miss, even though we would be living together in a condo near the CIA headquarters in Virginia. With one last glance, we silently left the room and rolled our suitcases towards the boy's dorms. Grant answered the door, his usually bright face was grim. Looking past him, I only saw Jonas. Where was Zach?

"Cammie...There's something I need to tell you" Looking hesitant, Grant gestured for me to sit on the bed.

"Where's Zach?" I asked. He was probably just roaming the halls, thinking. Maybe he was in the pigeon room waiting for me. I smiled at that thought, but it instantly fell when Grant opened his mouth. I had heard the words, but there was no way they were true. I kept on shaking my head, trying to get rid of the idea. It's not true, it's not true, it's not true, it's not true. He wouldn't just...Leave. Would he? Liz and Macey held me, comforting me, while Bex went ballistic on Grant, but he wouldn't say a word. He wouldn't betray his friend's trust or secrets. Grant's words haunted me.

He's gone

Present...

That's how I ended up in the hospital bed, staring at the plain white ceiling at three o'clock in the morning. I should've seen the way his pupils dilated when he promised that we'd see each other the next day. I should have looked deeper in the emotions that were hidden in the depths of his eyes. I shouldn't have been so gullible. I should have never fallen for him, but I did, and that was my biggest mistake. A mistake that I will never let happen again.

Bex, Macey, and Liz came in the next day, their faces drawn and pale. Before Bex could open her mouth to yell at me yet again, I stopped her. "I know. I'm sorry " I took a shaky breath and continued. "You guys were right, but Macey, I'm not ready to move on yet. I will be, but some wounds leave scars, and scars take time to heal." Macey nodded her head and she seemed like she understood. Then I turned to Liz. "You were right too" She looked at me confused for a second

"About what?"

I smiled " Boys do come and go, but I know you guys will always be with me. No matter what."

I was engulfed in a hug, and stayed there until the nurses came back in. They seemed relieved to see me better, and immediately discharged me. I guess they couldn't deal with the teenage girl with a broken heart. When I left the infirmary that day, I left that gullible girl behind. The one that allowed herself to fall in love.

Aw! Poor Cammie! Well that was chapter two! Please review and tell me what you thought! Tell me if there's anything I need to improve on or if you have a suggestion for my story! Your reviews encourage me to write more so pleaseeeee review! The next chapters going to be seven years late once Cammie's all grown up! That's when the plot's gonna pick up so it'll get more interesting! Thanks a ton for reading!

-Christina