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CPOV

In the days that followed my dad started to hurt me less and less. I don't know why there was a sudden change, but there was, and frankly, I'm not complaining. I mean seriously! Who would? Anyway, school was a little better. Of course, Zach and Amber started to date on his second day at a new school. Zach started to play for the football team, and he was officially, the new most popular guy in school. It was expected when you date Amber McClain. But there was something about Zach that was off. I don't know what it is, but it was weird how he knew every single kid's name. How well he knew the hallways on his first day, and sometimes, I've seen him touch his ear and whisper something like they do in spy movies. I'm probably over reacting because no one else seems to notice these little quirks. Well, the weekend came and passed, and I was home helping Eli with his math homework and taking him to the park. The whole school had gone to Dee Dee's party, except me of course. And that's all people could talk about on Monday.

"Oh my gosh! Dee Dee's party was amazing!"

"I know right! And Josh and Dee Dee look so cute together!"

"Did you see Amber's dress? It cost $300! It was so pretty!"

"Amber is so lucky to date Zach!"

I shook my head disgusted.

"AHHH! Cammie! You should've been there! The party was a huge success! It went smoothly and guess what! Zach took his shirt of to swim, and it's true! He does have a six pack! It was amazing..." Dee Dee ranted on. I was happy, but only because most of my bruises were fading and my cuts haven't been reopened in at least 3 days! I mean it was a record! And Dee Dee was super happy. It's impossible not to be happy or excited around that girl. She's never disappointed or sad! It's sometimes freaky, but I like that she has so much to be happy about.

I looked around and saw Zach staring at me again. I quickly looked away blushing and scolding myself.

Cammie! You're nothing next to Amber! Snap out of it! Why would he like you?

"Cammie! Did you hear me? I said there's going to be a huge masquerade dance in two weeks! You have to come! And everyone will be wearing gowns and costumes and masks. You can't skip it again!" Dee Dee said.

"Dee Dee! You know why I can't!" I whispered.

"Can't you at least talk to him?" she asked.

Right then, Zach walked past me, bumping into me. I flinched. Badly. I mean I couldn't help it! That's what living with an abusive dad for 17 years of your life does to you. I hated any form of contact. I don't know why, but I suddenly thought of Grant. He used to do that all the time. I turned around and ran to the bathroom, just as the tears overflowed. I missed him so much! After a while, I splashed cold water on my face, used some more concealer, and walked to class. Mr. Varner seemed to be annoyed but he just motioned for me to sit down. I obliged.

"Well, as I was saying before Ms. Morgan interrupted me," I blushed, "I will pair you up into partners. You will complete the lab in the labs and turn it into me before the end of class. It is worth a quiz grade."

"Jessica and Conner

Zach and Cameron

Melanie and Anna..."

Every girl in the room shot daggers at me. I cringed in my seat. I hated attention. Well this was going to be fun! Note the sarcasm.

I'm sorry it's a really short chapter! Please don't hurt me!

Cliffyish ending? No? Okay then, I'll work on my cliffys =P. Okay! Read and Review please! I'm open to ideas and constructive criticism. No flames though! =)

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