AN: Hello! I know you all were waiting on an update Thursday and Friday. but I was busy. I visited my mother both of those days. I wanted to make sure she was okay. The updating will resume today and this is the last chapter of Red Lights & Warning Signs. The sequel will be uploaded on Wednesday and I have another new story I'm working on that will be uploaded on Thursday...well, this is unless I go see my mom and stay down there for a while.
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Chapter Eight: Brighter Days
(Cam)
2 Months Later...
It is now June- the last day of school. Cam and the others sat down in their chairs, watching the seniors graduate. When Owen name was called, everyone in their group stood up and cheered loudly. Owen thrust his diploma in the air and shoot them a smile.
Everything was better now. The Ice Hounds has been kind to Cam and Owen. They left the bullying alone. They stopped bullying everyone. They even started up a secret group where they bust bullies and threaten them to leave everyone alone. Cam found it quiet amusing.
Once the ceremony was over, the group waited for Owen. He chatted with his family before spotting them. He hugged his parents once more and walked over towards them. Dallas slapped hands with him and congratulated him. Luke and the others did the same. When Owen stopped at Maya and Cam, he brought them in a group hug. He squeezed them tightly and kissed them both on the forehead.
"We're gonna miss you, Owen," Maya said softly.
"Guys, I'll still be around. I'm just going to TU," he laughed.
"Yeah, but you won't be at school," Cam said. "The Ice Hounds won't be the same without you, man."
"You guys will be fine without me, trust me. Now, who's up for a little celebration?"
The group cheered and hooted loudly.
"Uh, not yet, Owen," Tristan said, causing the to hush. "Mom and dad want you to go out for dinner first."
"Oh yeah. Forgot about that. Okay, we all will meet up at the school around 5:30. I'll pick up Maya and Cam."
"Okay, see ya Owen. Bye Tris!" Maya called out.
Everyone said bye to Owen and Tristan as they watched them walk away. Then, Cam grabbed his girlfriend's hand and led her away from the crowd.
"Wassup Cheesy?" she asked with a huge grin.
"U-Uh," Cam stumbled, "close your eyes."
"Okay."
Cam fumbled in his pocket and pulled out a velvet box. He took a deep breath and opened the box, revealing 18K white gold necklace with a musical note pendant on it. Cam walked behind Maya and slowly placed the necklace on. He heard Maya shriek, saying it was cold. He told her she could open her eyes now and when she did, she let out a squeal.
"Cam, i-it's beautiful!" she said, turning around and throwing her arms around Cam.
"I knew you'd like it," he grinned.
"Like it? I love it! Thank you."
"I love you, Maya," he said softly, taking her hands in his.
Maya bit her lip, a blush coming across her cheeks. "I love you, too."
Cam pulled her into a kiss. Her hands untangled from his hands and her arms moved around his neck. She let them hang loosely there. They kissed for a little while longer until they heard Dallas laugh. The two broke apart and looked at him with redden cheeks.
"Aw, I see you gave it to her," Dallas said with a smile.
"Yeah," Cam smiled, biting his lip.
"Come on love birds. Lets get you two home."
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Owen picked them up around 5:20. Everyone had went home to change and now, they were all getting ready to go to the party Owen's parents were throwing. Owen had told everyone to meet up at Degrassi so they could all follow him there.
Once they arrived at Degrassi, a few cars were there. Owen got out of the car, telling Cam and Maya to stay put. Cam took off his seat belt and turned around in the passenger seat. He flashed Maya a smile.
"This party is gonna be awesome!"
"I know," she said. "I love your smile."
"You tell me that a lot," Cam grinned, his cheeks turning red.
"That's because I barely saw you smile before. Now, it's good to see it."
Before Cam could speak, Owen got in the car. He told them that had to wait on a few more people and then, they'll be on their way. About fifteen minutes later, everyone was on their way to Owen's house. When they arrived, they all gaped at Owen's house. It was freakin' huge!
They all piled out of the car and into Owen's house. Music was blasting and a few people were already there. Everyone separated once they got inside. Cam and Maya went to go find Tristan.
"Hey guys!" Tristan said, coming behind them.
"Hey, Tris. Love the home," Cam said.
"Thanks. Feel free to come over any t- OMG! You gave her the necklace. When?"
"Once you and Owen left," Cam grinned.
"So, everyone just knows about the necklace, huh?" Maya joked.
"We all went shopping with Cam so he could have different opinions," Tristan explained. "Now, enough chit-chat! Let's go party!"
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"I'm going to miss you," Maya pouted.
Cam was going home for the summer. His family misses him terribly and he misses them, too. He promised Maya that he was going to Skype and call her every chance that he got. He hates to leave her, but she understands. She doesn't want him to be without his family for so long.
"I'm gonna miss you, too My."
Maya bit her lip as tears began to swell in his eyes. Cam sighed sadly. He didn't want to see her cry.
"Aw. Come here," he said.
Cam held his arms open and Maya walked into his hug. She cried in his shoulder, clinging on to his shirt. He stroked her hair and kissed the top of her head. He knows Maya is crazy about him and the feelings are mutual. He loves her so much, especially since she stayed by his side.
"You have Tristan and Owen here. You can always go see them."
"Y-Yeah, I guess," she mumbled in his shoulder.
"I'll only be gone for the summer. I come back a couple of weeks before school start. We can spend those two weeks together."
"O-Okay," she sniffled.
"Come on Cam," Carol said coming near the two, "Lets get going."
"Okay," Cam said as Maya left go of him. He gave her one last kiss before grabbing his bags. As he and Carol walked away, he felt Maya staring at him. He turned around, winked at her, and mouthed that he loves her. She mouthed it back and blew a kiss at him. When he and Carol got into the car, he saw Maya walking slowly away.
Now that Cam wasn't stressing anymore, he could enjoy this summer. He didn't have to worry about coming home to big, bad bullies. He only had the summer fun in front of him. This summer was going to be great!
