Party Baby

I couldn't believe it. I couldn't actually believe it. You can't expect someone like me, the definition of, invisible, the human chameleon, to actually believe that this was seriously going to happen. I'm not even being over dramatic. I was actually going to step into the shower. I was going to wash my hair with my coconut shampoo and scrub my body with my tropical mango body wash and then I was going to cream my legs till my skin basically morphed into silk.

No.

Unbelievable.

Un freaking believable.

I Cammie Morgan, was getting ready, for a…

Party.

There I said it. You can now actually understand what I'm talking about and either relate to my loser life style or agree as a leader of the social butterflies that someone like me should not be attending a high school party. I was attending a party and everyone was going to be there. Everyone who didn't know me was going to be there. Oh my god. Austen. Austen was going to be there. Yes I had had this revelation before, but now, as of right now at 4 o'clock on Saturday, it was finally sinking in.
Austen Cole was going to be at this party and he was going to not be in uniform. I wasn't going to be in uniform. No one was going to be wearing uniform. Oh god. I'm- I'm a goner.

I jumped into the shower and made sure that washed and shaved till I looked and smelt like a flower petal. Hygiene was important for things like this. I wanted to smell good incase some asked me what my name was. The warm water was actually really calming and I was able to slow my thoughts down and close my eyes for a few brief moments. Of course I lost it again when I got out and had to start picking out an outfit. Where was Lizzie? She was mean to be here by now to help with this stuff. At least together we could both not know what to where and I wouldn't feel so stupid. Or stupid alone. Then as if Fate was listening to me I heard the doorbell downstairs.

"Mom! It's Liz would you let her in!" I shouted clutching my towel around my still wet and dripping body. When I didn't hear an answer I groaned and added "Please!"

"Sure kiddo!" she replied and the front door opened. I let out a breath as I heard her greet Liz and their voices mingled for a few seconds of greeting I dried off and quickly put on my robe. Liz gave a light knock on my open door and I looked over and smiled at her.

"Hey," she said as I wrapped my hair up in the towel.

"Hey," I replied trying to balance it on my head.

"Sorry I'm a little late, Jonas and I stopped for coffee after the movie." She walked over and plopped down on my bed and then crossed her legs.

"No problem." I said casually, pretending that I wasn't freaking out about her whereabouts a couple of minutes ago. I smiled "How was the date then? Anything worth the worry?" I asked and she flushed and shook her head.

"It was fine. Really fun actually." She said and I nodded

"See, I told you. Did you tell Jonas about this party? Are you sure you don't want him as your plus one?" I asked her

"Yeah I told him, he was cool with it. He told me to have fun. And of course I want you to come with me. This is like…. Like how could I go to this party with out my best friend? We need to do this together! It's going to be so much fun though, Cam, like just…" she trailed off "Aren't you excited?" she asked staring at my tense face and knotted up hands.

"Yes! Of course I'm excited..." I said with little conviction and she frowned giving a look that said 'really?'. I sighed "I mean yes, I am excited, but… Liz, aren't you nervous? Don't you think that we are… breaking the pecking order? We're jumping from our spot at the bottom to join the social butterflies."

"Oh my gosh Cammie! I'm so nervous! I was no nervous that I almost had a break down with Jonas over coffee." She hung her head "That's why we stopped, I was shaking so much and he wanted to know why, but Cam, we were invited." Actually she was invited "And we have each other! It's like a girls night. We can just hang together." She smiled brightly and I couldn't help but smile back

"Yeah, you're right." She nodded and stood up,

"Now, what are we going to wear?" she asked and I sighed

"I don't know."

"It's just like a house party," she said and I nodded and got up to look inside my closet.

"Okay so," I leaned in and dug around for a minute. I wasn't used to having to worry about my outfits so much. It was one of the things I loved about wearing uniform. Everyone was equal when it came to clothes. It was easier to blend in too. I came out with a pair of dark skinny jeans and a white crop top.

"I could wear this… I guess." I said and Liz smiled

"Yes! That looks so cute, she turned around and started to dig through her tot bag that I had ye to notice she had brought. It was full of clothes all folded and piled to the top. Liz stared taking out the piles and laying them on my bed.

"So, I brought a few options. I didn't know if dresses would be a thing or not… but I brought one just in case. I have some jeans though." She help up light blue skinny jeans and a flowy pink tank top.

"I think this goes with what you're wearing the best." She said and I agreed.

We changed into our chosen attire and stood in front of my mirror. I tried to pull my top down a little. I don't remember how I got this crop top, but it felt very cropped. It exposed my belly button.

"Liz, I think this is too short." I said and she turned around to look at me and not the reflection

"I thin kit looks cute, I mean it's meant to be short Cammie." She said and I pulled at the hem of it

"I know, but it feels too short. I feel naked or something." Liz cracked a smile and giggled

"It looks really good though Cam. You look hot." Hot? My stomach flipped and I blushed. I was embarrassed by the excitement I got from that compliment. I looked hot and Austen was going to be at the party. I instantly let go of the top.

"Okay fine, I'll, I'll wear it." Liz smiled a knowing smile and turned around again. I took my hair out of the towel and headed towards my dresser where my hair drier was already plugged in. Liz had put her cropped hair up into a cute half up, half down. She had even brought a pair of contact lenses to wear. Liz never used her contacts. She got them for her Aunt's wedding last year and that was the only time I ever saw her wear them. He eyes looked so big and blue. She looked so skinny in her jeans and top that I almost felt chubby. She weighed less than 100 pounds most of the time and in those jeans she just looked so flawless.

"Do you want help with your hair?" she asked crunching the ends of hers so that it looked slightly messy and so un-Liz. I nodded and handed her the drier and the brush so she could blow dry it straight and smooth.

"Thanks, I think I'm just going to leave it down. I..." I trailed off and felt a blush rise on my cheeks at the words that formed in my mouth "I like it down."

"Yeah you should leave it down. I live your hair and besides…" Liz smirked at me "I know someone else who 'likes it down'." Oh gosh I was hoping she wouldn't remember that part of the story. I had told Liz everything that had happened between Zach and Austen. Zach and Austen… Zach. I was acting like I knew him. I acted like he was actually paying attention to me. Like somehow messaging me on YouTube or whatever was actually something he was remembering and thinking about. One bad down side to the fangirl life. You fangirl. He… does not. Suddenly I couldn't get his green eyes and grey sweatshirt out of my head. The tired and groggy voice that sent shivers down my spin. Oh god, it was almost as bad as falling for a fiction character because technically he wasn't real in my life. Technically I knew him through my computer screen and late night creeping on his Instagram. Oh god what was wrong with me? Golden eyes clashing with emerald ones. How could boys be blessed with such beautiful eyes when I'm stuck with these dull grey blue ones? Really whoever was in charge of all these physical characteristics needed a firm talking to. Or maybe it was just whoever made me that needed the talking to.

After applying some light makeup I have to say I didn't look that bad. I actually looked like I could possibly blend in at one of these parties and Liz looked so happy she was practically glowing as we drove to the party.

"You know where we're going?" I asked as Liz turned down a side street at 8 o'clock. It was around 6 when we were finished getting ready and then we just hung out for a while talking about what may happen. Liz was driving and so she said that she would have anything to drink, but I said that I wouldn't drink that much either. Truth was neither one of us had ever been drunk before and weren't too keen on the idea. We pulled down another street and saw that cars were parked along it. The house hosting was lit up and music could be heard from inside our car. There were kids out in the front yard dancing and drinking and kissing. It made my stomach flutter and my heart beat faster. I wasn't sure if I was ready for this or not. I heard Liz take a deep breath next to me,

"You ready for this?" she asked and I nodded, suddenly a smile blossomed onto my face, one I didn't expect yet didn't want to get rid of.

"Yeah." She smiled back and we got out of the care. This was it. We made our way up to the front door. It was shut, but just as we were about to knock it flew open.

"Ayeeeeee!" a boy with golden blonde hair and brown eyes was stood in front of us. His hair was falling in his eyes, which were slightly red. He had a wide grin on his face and his arms were flung out to the side.

"Baby!" he shouted at us, the smell of alcohol and sweat and cologne radiated from the house. The music was almost deafening and made muffled his voice. I glanced over at Liz who was frowning at the boy. I recognized him immediately. I knew him from school and call me a stalker, but I knew everyone who had anything to do with Austen. Okay well maybe not anything but I did know who his friends were. His grey shirt was tight and clinging to his chest, emphasizing his toned muscles. His dark jeans were hanging low on his hips.

It was Finn Ocher. Captain of the lacrosse team and number 13 on the football team. Together he, Austen and John made up The Trio.

"You girls gonn'a come on inn?" He asked slurring his words slightly. His eyes were sparkling and holding my eyes until they wandered away for a few seconds before snapping back to me. He was obviously drunk and if I didn't know better I'd say a little high too.

"Um yeah." I said when I realized that Liz wasn't going to say anything. She was twisting her hands together and biting her bottom lip. Her eyes staring over Finn's shoulder and into the house. He smiled and leaned forward a bit and I almost stepped back, but hen he swayed backwards and to the side to let us in.

"Welcome, baby." He said with a smirk as we walked past. If Finn was here then that meant that Austen and John were definitely going to be here.

"We have to find Bex, Cam and tell her that we are here." Liz said tugging on my arm. Bex was the whole reason we were here. I nodded,

"Yeah sure,"

"Keep your eye open for her." She said

"Okay." We stood there for a moment "What should we do first?" I asked. There were people grinding against each other on the makeshift dance floor. There was a large crowd of people gathered in an archway to another room which I guessed was the kitchen. That's where all the drinks were. All the places to sit were taken. Girls sat on guy's laps as they chewed each other's faces off. Oh god, this was a high school party.

"We could dance?" I said, though it was more of question. Liz and I both looked at the grinding bodies. Suddenly Liz let go of my arm.

"I think I'm going to go to the bathroom." She said started to walk away, I tried to call her back, but she disappeared into the crowd. Great. Just great. Thanks Liz, I won't forget how you "Ditched me!" I shouted over the crowd. I let out a frustrated whine and then turned to my left. Well maybe I should go get something to drink while I wait. I started towards he crowded doorway and pushed through. Earning a few stares along the way. The lighting in the kitchen was significantly brighter. The counter was littered with cups and bottles and a large tub of ice. Was there water anywhere? Suddenly there was a voice behind me.

"Cammie," I spun around to see the golden eyes that seemed to be on my mind a lot.

"Austen," I am ashamed to say that his name was quite breathy as it came out of my mouth, but how could you blame me. His chocolaty hair was rugged and messy. His flannel red shirt had its sleeves pushed up to his elbows and his black jeans were worn out on the pockets.

"You didn't tell me you would be here." He said flashing me a bright, unexpected, knee-weakening smile.

"Um, I didn't think that it would concern you." I said and his smile faded slightly, his brows knitting together and forming a cute little crease on his forehead.

"Did I do something wrong?" he asked taking a step back and I felt the need to reach out and pull him forward again. Don't walk away.

"No, of course not! I mean… I don't know." I said and he only seemed increasingly more confused.

"Look Cammie, I'm sorry if I-"

"Oh gosh, no, you haven't done anything I just… I guess I just don't know why you would care if I came to party." I know why I would care if you were here, is what I didn't add. Suddenly he smirked and started towards me.

"Well now you know." He whispered and I felt a shiver run down my spin. I wish I could tell you what I was thinking then, but my brain turned to mush. I swallowed and managed a nod. Oh god, he smell was swirling around me, a mixture of sweet cologne and smoke. He smelt like the first few puffs of a cigarette. Funny, I didn't know he smoked.

"You smoke?" I asked and he smiled

"Nah, that stuff is bad for you." He said with a smile. I raised my eyebrows and he chuckled "I swear, it was Finn." He said "And John." He added. I still wasn't sure if he was leaving himself off that list. "Don't believe me?" I shrugged

"Sure, I believe you." I said and he smiled

"Cammie." He said tilting his head to the side, his arms reached out and I thought he was going to hug me, but then they were placed on the counter behind me, caging me in. My heart jumped into my throat as I felt his body heat flowing towards me. "You smell good." He said and my already pink faced turned red "Like Coconut."

"It's my shampoo." I said dumbstruck. Oh gosh I sound so stupid. He smiled

"It suits you." He said "Cammie?" My name, when he said my name nothing could sound better.

"Yes?" He furred his eyebrows again and he seemed to be thinking hard.

"You look really pretty." He said. My body was frozen as his eyes scanned my face like I was some flower that he had never seen before.

"Thank y-you."

"I've never seen you without your uniform on." He whispered. The closer he got the more I could smell the alcohol. He was probably drunk. He must not know what he's saying. He couldn't know it was me. He couldn't know I was Cameron Morgan.

"Cammie is a nice name," he said out of the blue. His eyes were locked to mine. Please look away. No don't look away. Look away. Don't!

"It-it's a nick name." I say with a small smile and he smiles back?

"Really?" I nod

"For what?" I can't believe he didn't know this…

"Cameron."

"CaMERon." He mumbles emphasizing the 'mer'.

"Everyone calls me Cammie though." I add, "So it doesn't come up much."

"Everyone? I am I everyone Mer?" he asks with a smile. His mouth opened, as though he was about to speak again when he was jerked away from me.

"Morgan." Someone snapped and I jumped. I knew the only person who called me Morgan.

"John." I replied straight-faced. My face was still slightly red from Austen's close proximity, but I was surprised by how steady my voice was when his cold grey gaze me mine. I was so busy having a staring contest with Harper to realize the girl behind him, or maybe my brain wasn't able to comprehend that Liana Davis would be so close to me out of school. Could blame my brain though? Why would three members of the popular jocks be all looking at me at the same time?

"Cammie Morgan?" Liana's voice was so honey coated and milky. I glanced from each one of them "Oh my goodness, Cammie? I didn't know that you were Cammie." She said with a chuckle flinging her hand in my direction. Her blonde hair was up in a high ponytail. Her skirt was a little too short and her top was a… hmm 'boob tube'? Yet I couldn't deny she looked stunning.

"Er… yeah-yeah I'm Cam-Cammie?" Why did I sound like a blubbering idiot when I said that? She placed a hand on her hip and looked towards Austen.

"Baby, you didn't say she would be here." And if I wasn't so convinced this was one big hallucination I would have thought she spoke through gritted teeth. Austen didn't look at her though he just shrugged.

"Mer didn't tell me."

"Mer?" John's voice snapped. Yeah, Mer? I asked my mouth drying out. Oh god I really needed that water. Right. Now. I just wanted water.

Liana's eyes narrowed and her lips pursed,

"I'm just here with my friend…." I started.

"Yeah," Liana said and then laughed "This is so cute don't you think?" she asked. Cute? I wouldn't exactly say 'cute' was the word.

"Mhm." I replied She grinned

"Oh Cammie, I've heard some stuff about you from Harper here." She said looking at John, whose jaw tensed at that. Oh great. He was talking about me. I blushed

"You should eat lunch with us on Monday," Liana said and my eyes practically popped out of their sockets. John shouted his objection to that which Austen smiled.

"Oh- I- I don't think that's-"

"Nonsense, we insist." Liana said holding a hand up at John to shut him up. He did. "And bring your..." she looked around with an amused look "friend." She finished I didn't have time to object before she waved her fingers in goodbye and walked away. Her body brushed Austen's as she left and I felt a singing in my chest. Little bud of annoyance in my brain. It popped though as he glanced back at her as she left. He looked back at me with a smile before slowly turning and following her out. That was when my annoyance turned into an ache. I must have been staring because John spoke.

"See that?" he asked, but I didn't look at him. I didn't want to see his cold face. "He follows her around like a lost puppy." He says and the ache in my chest grew stronger. "Look here Morgan," I could hear the smirk on his face "I'm going to tell you now, that guy isn't interested in anything more than your ass." I turned towards him suddenly furious. I don't know where it came from. I couldn't control it.

"Shut up!" I shouted and He looked shocked. His eyes wide and his mouth in a little 'O' shape. I held his eyes for as long as I could, trying to transfer all my anger towards him.

"Okay Morgan, I didn't see that coming." He said and then smirked and walked away.

My chest was heaving and my head was thumping. Liz's petite frame came into view before I could fall into my own thoughts. Her face was bright red and her hair slightly out of order.

"There you are!" she gasped. "I've been looking for you everywhere."

"Sorry."

"You won't believe-" she cut herself off "Oh god, I just- you want to get out of here?" she asked and I nodded vigorously.

"Please!" she smiled in relief and grabbed my hand. Thank god. I could spend another minute in this house. Some party.

A/N- UNEDITED

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