A/N: Thank you for the reviews! I didn't think I'd actually get any. By the way, I made a mistake on my previous AN. This story is AU, but includes all that happened the first half of Season 12, and the plot that's currently going on about Cam (his anxiety, etc.) and Maya (their relationship). However, everything coming up will not be included.

Chapter One: Maya

4 Days Later...
Thursday

Maya smiled to herself as she got to her house. She hadn't seen Cam in a while, and she was fine with that. She was happy that she had been able to avoid him for nearly a week. She just had to get through tomorrow, and everything would be good. She opened the door and quickly shut it behind her. She smiled as she walked into the kitchen, smelling her dad's cooking. "Hey mom, hey dad," she hugged her parents.

"Hey Maya, you seem happy." Margaret said. "Well, happier than usual." She laughed gently. "Did something nice happen at school?"

"Besides having avoided Cam for four days?" Maya smiled. "Nope, not much." She opened the fridge, grabbing a bottle of lemonade. She turned to see her parents glancing at each other with worried looks. "Did I say something wrong?" She asked. "I don't mean avoiding Cam like I hate him or something." She said. "I just don't like seeing him." Her parents sighed. Her father lowered the heat on the stove.

"Maya, can we tell you something?" Dennis asked his daughter. He glanced at his wife, Margaret. "Your mom and I have some news, and I don't know how you'll take it." Dennis sighed and ran his fingers through his remaining hair. "Would you like to sit down?"

"It depends," Maya said, "is it about Katie? Is she okay?"

"It's not about Katie." Maya stood still. Her dad sighed and glanced at Margaret. She nodded at her husband. "The Clarksons called today," her dad said gently, "they gave us some news." He said softly. "Campbell's mother passed away Sunday morning, and Cam is in Kapuskasing right now."

Maya took a breath. She furrowed her eyebrows as the news sunk in. She felt her stomach turn and her heart tighten. "W-w-what?" She asked. "She's gone?"

Maya had only met Cam's mom twice: when Cam was severely injured and when Cam was released. Both times, his mother was very sweet to Maya. She said that Cam had talked so much about Maya a few days before his injury. She didn't blame Maya. She didn't know any better. She didn't know what had gone on between Maya and Cam.

"Car crash," Margaret said gently. "So, Campbell and his two younger siblings are...moving in with us." What?

"What?" Maya asked.

"The Clarksons offered to take them," Dennis said, "but Campbell said he was fine with moving back to Kapuskasing." Dennis continued. "His billet family didn't want him to have to leave high school when he just has a year before he can join the NHL." Dennis said. "Campbell said he would give up hockey, so they called us." Dennis continued. "He's moving into Katie's room, and his siblings are moving into your brother's old room."

"What?" Maya asked. Cam, in Katie's room?!

"I know it's kind of sudden." Margaret said. "They'll be here on Monday." She continued. "She didn't get buried in Kapuskasing, but here in Toronto." Margaret continued. "Something in her final request stated she wanted to be buried here in Toronto." She shrugged and looked at Maya. "Are you okay, dear?"

"What's going on?"

"I'm sorry to tell you this..."

"NO!"

"It's all my fault."

"No, it isn't."

"Maya?" Dennis spoke. Maya turned to her parents and took a breath. "Katie is going to call later. She says she wants to talk to you about it." He said. "Are you okay about Campbell moving in?"

"I...don't know." Maya choked on her words. She took a breath. "I'm going to do homework." She said. "Don't answer when Katie calls, I'll answer." Her parents nodded, and Maya headed to her bedroom. She sighed as she opened the door. Campbell Saunders in Katie's room? She fell back onto her bed, grabbing Hoot. She pursed her lips and shut her eyes. Why would he move in? Why would he be okay with this?

Maya sat up when she heard the phone ring. She took a breath and picked up the phone. "Hello?"

"Maya?" It was Katie.

"Hey Katie," Maya smiled gently, "mom and dad said you'd call."

"So, they told you the news." Katie said gently. "How are you taking it?" Maya sighed. "Not so good?" Katie asked. "Bad?" She continued. "It's not bad news, except for...well, you know." Katie sighed. "Maya, will you please tell me how you feel?"

"I don't know how I feel!" Maya said, irritated. "I don't want to see him again, but I don't want him to have to give up his life." She continued. "He'll be right across from me, Katie!" Maya sighed. "I don't know what I'll do when I see him."

"Well, he'll move in on Sunday, right?" Katie asked.

"Monday," Maya corrected her.

"Okay," Katie said, "you have time, Maya." She continued. "Think about what you're going to say to him." She said. "Think about what you're going to do about him moving in," Katie said gently, "how are you going to handle it?"

"I don't know," Maya sighed, "I can't just avoid him." She continued. "I can't just not talk to him," she sighed, "he'll be here for a year, Katie." Maya stood up, walking over to her Cello. She sat down by it. "I don't know how I'll feel."

"You have until Monday, don't stress." Katie said. "Cam is a nice guy, Maya," she smiled. "you'll be fine." She continued. "Don't say anything stupid, okay?" She giggled. "I know you still love those puppy-like eyes."

"What? I do not like Cam." Maya argued.

"If you say so," Katie giggled, "hey, I have to go." She said. "I'll call you Sunday night, okay?" She asked. "I have some essays to write and places to go." She giggled. "Bye Maya, and good luck."

"Bye," Maya sighed, "and thanks, you too." Maya hung up and looked at Hoot. She sighed and picked him up. "How about you, Hoot? Are you excited to see Cam?" She put Hoot down on her nightstand and decided to lie on her bed. "I don't know if I am, Hoot."

"Maya, dinner is ready!" Margaret called out for her daughter.

"I'll be there in a moment." Maya called out, and sighed. She stood up and ran her fingers through her hair. She walked out of her room, glancing at Katie's door. There was a spot in the middle where the letter 'K' used to hang. The outline of it was still there. Maya sighed and headed to the kitchen. She took a seat at the dinner table.

"How was your talk with Katie?" Dennis asked, putting down their dinner. Maya looked at the table. There was roasted potatoes, grilled chicken, and macaroni and cheese. She took a breath. All of Katie's favorites.

"Good," Maya said gently, "can you pass me the mac and cheese?" Her father smiled and handed it over. "Thank you." She said. Her parents began serving themselves, and Maya. "I talked to her about Cam moving in." Maya said softly. Dennis looked over at her. "I'm okay with Cam moving in," she said gently, "I can't wait."

"Honey, that sounds great." Margaret said. "We're going to have a dinner on Monday when they arrive," Margaret said, "come straight home from school, got it?" Maya nodded and stuffed some mac and cheese in her mouth.

"Mm, mac and cheese, my favorite." Cam said. He chewed down some of the mac and cheese before looking at Maya. "Hey, you seem down, is it because of the orchestra thing?" Maya hadn't gotten accepted into an orchestra for youth, which was kind of sad. "Don't worry, you'll make it into the next orchestra."

"I'm not worried about that." Maya sighed. "I'm just worried that I won't be good enough for anyone."

"What do you mean? You're more than perfect." Cam said gently. He played with her hair and kissed her on the cheek.

Maya sighed and put down her fork. "I'm thirsty." She got up and grabbed a bottle of water. She took a sip and headed back to the table. She smiled and looked at the empty seats. It was a big table, which she never understood since her parents only had three kids and two were gone. She knew those seats would be occupied. By Cam...

I hope I don't mess up this time. I can't mess up.

A/N: I'm happy with your guys' responses. By the way, the prologue was short because it was supposed to gain the reactions it did. ;) Don't worry, my chapters won't be super short. 7 Reviews on THIS CHAPTER for the next chapter! :) xx