The air was cold as it hit my skin. I looked out of the open window in the SUV that we were driving on the M25. Other cars rushed by as the scenery changed from industrial sites to green landscapes and back again.

"Cammie? Earth to Cammie!" Bex said as she kicked the back of my seat.

"Huh? Oh sorry, what did you ask again?" I asked batting my eyelashes.

"I said who are you going to share a room with. Macey and Liz are going together, Tina and I are sharing a room so I guess there's no choice but for you to go with Zach!" She winked at me.

"No way. Not at all. Zach will have his own room." Mum spoke over everyone's giggles.

"Aw no fair Mrs Morgan, you get to share a room with Joe!" Zach whined, I could tell he was joking however.

"And when you are my age, you can share a room with a beautiful woman." Mr Solomon agreed.

"Shut up Joe." My mum was blushing. "May I remind you that I can kill you in more ways than one. I also have the ability to prolong your death so I would watch it if I were you."

He just laughed at her and carried on reading his folder of sheets. I really loved the idea that they were an item. My mum had really hit a low after my dad disappeared. But as soon as Mr Solomon was sort of her boyfriend she became like a thousand times happier. It sounds so gross to think about boyfriend. They're way too old for that.

"Guys can we just wait until we get there?" I tried to slip into the conversation.

"No we may not Cameron. Zach is sleeping in his own room, and you are with Bex and Tina. Okay?" My mum just gave me a stern look.

"Okay." I replied and continued to look out the window at the passing scenery. It was so beautiful as we turned onto the back roads on the way to our safe house. It was in a little village about an hour outside of London.

Green fields surrounded the mansion that we had been assigned. The CIA must really have stepped up their game for this one. However, I knew that we would usually not stay in the same safe house for more than a few nights tops.

We walked through the front door into house and I couldn't believe my eyes. It was so modern. The whole place was covered in white tiles and it was simply amazing. I walked to the first bedroom with Bex and Tina. We just put our bags on the floor, we had no idea when and if we would be moving so it is always a good idea to be prepared.

I walked to Zach's room and knocked on the door. He opened it and I just stood there. My jaw hit the floor as he was just standing there in his trousers. No shirt. No shame. I quickly regained myself and went to speak.

"Come to check me out I see Gallagher girl?" He smirked at me.

"Uh, no actually I need the extra bed that's in your room please."

"Oh, okay." He seemed slightly disappointed.

We pulled the bed out of his room and put it into mine. Everyone else was in the kitchen eating and preparing for the day ahead. Zach grabbed my hand and pulled me into his room. He sat me on his bed and knelt in front of me. He kept a hold on my hands as he looked into my eyes.

After a long time he finally spoke. "Why do they do that? Your eyes I mean. Why do they change colour?" He looked into them even further and it felt like I was about to spontaneously combust.

"Um, well I suppose it's just the light changes. Sometimes they're blue, sometimes they're green. I don't really know why. It's weird isn't it?"

He didn't answer. He just looked even deeper into them. Inspecting the colour variety as if it was an exact science. He then moved his eyes to the rest of my face looking at everything. I felt more than a little uncomfortable under his stare but I couldn't move. He was too close.

I think he may have sensed my uncomfortable appearance as he lent back on his heels so there was more room between us. He continued to look at me, every part of me. I felt like I was sitting there. Butt naked. I had to look to make sure. Sure enough I wasn't but it sure felt like it.

"We should go. Everyone will be expecting us." I said quickly standing; trying to break the silence.

"It's okay, Joe told me to make the most of today because we start tomorrow. He is keeping everyone busy." He stood up with me as he put his hands around my face. He started kissing me slowly and I back. Then he pulled me into a hug. I let myself melt into his warm embrace.

"Just relax and I will protect you. Okay?" He whispered in my ear. His warm breath tickled and the hairs on the back of my neck stood on end.

"Okay." I replied, my voice barely even noticeable. I didn't like to think that I need protecting. I've gone to spy school for all my life. My parents are top CIA agents. But when Zach said he would protect me, I let him.

I didn't move from his arms. I let him hold me; protect me. It's a weird feeling, you know? All my life I have had to learn to protect myself. I have obviously had help from teachers, friends and of course my mum but all the while I have sort of been on my own. I've been my own hero. But Zach was there, he wouldn't let me be on my own. It is literally the most confusing thing that has ever happened in my life.

I let myself out of his hug and he looked at me, puzzled. I just smiled and kissed his cheek. His look didn't change however.

"Thank you. For protecting me." I whispered. He leant in closer and started to kiss me. And in that moment, nothing else mattered. It was like we were in our own little world and we were the only inhabitants. I got lost. I'm not really too sure how long it lasted, probably a lot longer than it should have. But we didn't care.

I must have fallen asleep because the next thing that happened I was opening my eyes to see darkness. I had my arm wrapped around an almost naked Zach which made me take a look to see what I was wearing. I had his shirt on and no trousers. Oops? I lay still, watching Zach sleep and thinking about Bex.

It was still weird to think of my best friend and my boyfriend being, like, together. I had an inkling that it wasn't just a kiss that had kept them sane whilst I was gone but thinking about it only made it worse. I sighed and they seemed to wake Zach up.

"Woah, what time is it?" He asked. Man oh man, his voice when he has just woken up is probably the sexiest thing a girl could ever hear. I leant over to the clock and squinted my eyes to adjust to the darkness.

"3:04. Wait why hasn't anyone come to get me out of here? Was that whole argument in the car a waste or what?" just as I said that I saw a note next to the clock. It was from my mum.

Cam,

You look too cute to wakeup but don't get ahead of yourself.

It may only happen once, okay?

Well I suppose that depends but that stays between us girls, got it?

Love, Mum x

I laughed to myself. Zach was trying to peak over and read but I was having none of it. I carried on reading the note. There was a bit at the end. Terrible handwriting, like my dad's was.

This bit is for Zach Cameron.

Please, don't try anything. We are still in this house with you and I swore to protect her so…

Just please Zach.

Don't.

Joe

I just ripped off my bit and handed Zach's letter to him. I saw him laugh quietly as he put the paper down on the bedside table. He then turned to and leant over me. Kissing my forehead.

"Hey, do you wanna check out the pool?" He asked me, still over the top of me. I flipped him over and leant over him.

"What am I supposed to wear? I didn't bring anything?" He winked at me and I cringed. "No way bro, I'll go in this.2 I punched his chest playfully. He sighed and we made our way silently down to the pool area.

It was the middle of the night so obviously there was no one around. Zach jumped in creating a big splash.

"Shhhh, Zach. We don't want to attract any unwanted attention!" I hissed at him.

"Sorry," He whispered back. At this point he swam toward the edge where I was sitting. I let my legs dangle in the water, not ready to fully commit to jumping in. He pulled himself up and put his arms round my back. "The water isn't that cold by the way," He smirked and put his hands either side of me. He pushed himself out of the water and kissed me. His hair was dripping all over me and it was freezing.

"It seems it," I smiled at him, he smiled back. He lowered himself back into the water and took hold of my hands. He placed them around his neck as he asked, "Trust me?" I nodded in reply.

He pulled me into the freezing water with him. I let out a squeal. But I kept my arms wrapped around Zach's neck as he brought us to the middle of the pool. We splashed around, we laughed, we had a great time.

I started to shiver and that's when Zach got the hint that it was time to get out. We swam over to the steps and climbed to the pool's side. It was surprisingly warmer out than it was in.

Zach walked over to a chair where he had left some towels for us.

"Let's go back inside, it's freezing." He spoke softly. I just nodded and followed him back to the room.

When we walked in the door we tried to make as little noise as possible, but it seemed to be pointless. When we walked in everyone was up and dressed, about to head out the door.

"What's going on?" I asked, panicking.

My mum spoke up, "We were just about to come looking for you two." She looked at me, and then at Zach. She took a deep breath in. I was pretty sure her face flashed green.

"It's started." Bex looked at me with a concerning look on her face.

"What's started?" I asked.

"The 'trip'."

Thanks so much for reading guys.

I am sosososososososososososososososo sorry for this having taken so long. I have just finished all my exams and I am now free (yay).

But I tried to make this as long as I could. I really hope you enjoyed it.

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Chloe xoxo