A/N:

I totally apologize for not having updated these past days! I've been busy with schoolwork, paperwork for our house, etc. I will try to update this weekend. I might do a writing spree tomorrow for my Camp NaNoWriMo novel and hopefully cover 3 - 4 days worth of NaNoWriMo writing?! Then I'll update this. Thank you guys so much for being patient, and for the kind reviews.

Happy Birthday to the anon, Jasmyn! :) Made sure to get this out on your birthday. xx


Chapter 8: Never Let You Go

"Before they outlaw the kiss,
Baby give me one last hug."

[Monday Night]

I sat down in my room. Cameron was in my room, standing, looking around. He looked curious, as if he were interested in my room. He looked around, and noticed my cello. He didn't mention it, but I knew he was curious. He turned to me, and sighed. "Tori called me." He began. "I don't know how she got my number." Cameron shrugged. "She told me you weren't okay." He continued. "Are you alright, Maya?"

"What is this? A one-on-one intervention?" I asked coldly. "I'm perfectly fine, and I don't need you to ask me that." I could tell Cameron was hurt after I said that. Me and my stupid mouth, right? "What did she tell you? That I was depressed? That I've been moping around?" I asked curtly, making eye contact with Cameron. "Because I'm not depressed, and I'm not moping."

"What's wrong with you?" Cameron asked, furrowing his eyebrows. "You're a sweet, good girl." He began. "You're the only girl who cares about my career without caring about my career!" He added. "You don't care about my future in the NHL, you encourage me in French II," he continued, "you're always there when nobody else is," he added, "why are you acting like this? Why are you talking to me like this?"

"I can speak however I want to." I crossed my arms. "Cameron, I don't want to talk to you." I began.

"It didn't seem like that on Friday." He said coldly. I took a breath, unable to reply. He moved over to my bed, and sat down next to me. "Maya," he sighed, "I like you, a lot." He began. "I like you so much, and from what I can recall, I've never had a girlfriend." Cameron said softly. "I know you're not totally sure if you're ready." Cameron began. "I just want to know how you feel about me, and if all of this is just nothing to you." Cameron added. "Everyone keeps telling about Campbell Saunders." He sighed. "They tell me how I shouldn't go for you because he's too hard to replace." Cameron said. "Maybe he is hard to replace, but I don't want to replace him in your life." Cameron sighed.

I felt my stomach turn as he continued to mention Cam.

"I just want to be part of your life, Maya." Cameron said softly. "I'm different from Campbell, and I can prove that." I nodded. I needed him to prove it. I knew he couldn't. "He and I aren't the same guy," Cameron began, "I may have grown up in Kapuskasing, and he may have grown up there too, but I know we were two different people."

I furrowed my eyebrows. He obviously knew Cam when he was young.

"Maya, please, let me into your life." Cameron began. "Let's go out," he added, "let's go to Little Miss Steaks, and I'll prove to you that I belong in your life."

I sighed. I knew he'd be able to take me, because my curfew wasn't for another four to five hours. "Fine," I said softly, "let's go." I stood up, and he followed suit. He smiled and nodded, walking to the door. I followed behind him, sighing to myself. "We're going to Little Miss Steaks." I called out to my parents.

"Be back before curfew!"

I sighed as I walked out of the house with Cameron. I wasn't sure how I felt about this. I was mad that Tori called Cameron. I was happy that Cameron was here. I felt my stomach turn, and I sighed. "Do you miss Campbell?" Cameron asked, out of the blue. I didn't know how to answer him. "You don't have to answer," he began, "I was just curious."

"Of course I miss him." I said softly. I wasn't about to break down about his death in front of Cameron, so I shut my mouth as soon as we got to Little Miss Steaks. He held the door open for me, something Cam had always done. I bit my lip as we entered. Some senior from Degrassi was serving us. She lead us to our table, and left us menus.

I looked through the menu, as did Cameron. "So, you grew up in Kapuskasing, huh?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. Cameron nodded. "Was it nice there?"

"I guess," Cameron began, "I can't remember a lot of it, but from what I recall, Kapuskasing is a small place." He laughed a bit. "Far from here," he sighed a bit, "but I love it there." I nodded at him as I put down my menu. I settled on a sandwich and fries. He placed his menu down as well, and smiled a bit. "My adoptive family decided to move down here with me so I could play hockey, instead of a billet family."

"Oh?" I raised my eyebrows. "Tell me about your adoptive family." I smiled a bit, hoping to convince him that I was okay and happy.

"My mom is the sweetest." Cameron said gently. "She's a wonderful person," he began, "I can't remember our first meeting, but she's a great adoptive mother." He added. "My adoptive older brother died recently, which is part of why I do hockey." Cameron continued. I nodded, listening to him. "My adoptive older sister is always watching out for my mom, even though she's leaving for college soon."

"Yeah? Where's she going?"

"UC San Diego." Cameron said. "She loves California."

"Cool," I nodded.

"My two younger adoptive siblings are in elementary. One's a girl, one's a boy," Cameron smiled, "you have older siblings, right?" I was a bit caught off guard. I nodded quickly.

"Katie," I began, "she goes to Stanford." I smiled a bit. "My older brother isn't too close to us anymore," I continued, "but he's happy somewhere in New York or New Jersey...something like that." I laughed a bit. "I'm happy he's happy." I smiled.

Cameron nodded as the senior from Degrassi arrived. She quickly took our orders before leaving in a rush. I sighed as I looked up at Cameron. "Is something wrong?" He asked.

"No," I said softly, "everything is right." I smiled. "I'm glad you came over, and that Tori called." Cameron smiled back. "I really needed you."

"I'm glad that I came over too." Cameron laughed softly. "Any chance that you know how Tori got my number?" Cameron furrowed his eyebrows.

"Probably stalking my phone." I rolled my eyes. Cameron laughed a bit, and I laughed with him. I felt my stomach turn, sort of like there were butterflies. "Cameron," I sighed, "do you think I'm crazy?" He shook his head. "Why?" I asked. "I'm crazy, haven't you heard?" I ran my fingers through my hair.

"Maya," Cameron began, "I like you a lot, and I'd still like you even if you were crazy." Cameron laughed a bit. "I think you're perfect." I felt my heart race, and the butterflies in my stomach turn.

"Thanks," I blushed, forgetting for a moment that Cam had existed. "So," I began, "you've never had a girlfriend, huh?"

"Nope," Cameron began, "I was way too shy before." He laughed a bit. I smiled and laughed with him. "I like you, though." He added. "All the girls that liked me only liked me because of my future NHL career." He furrowed his eyebrows. "At least you don't like me for my NHL career, right?"

"Hmm, I don't know, millions of dollars?" I teased him. I could tell that he was a bit confused. "I'm just playing!" I smiled ."I could care less about your future NHL career, but not in a bad way." Cameron smiled. "I like you the way you are. You're Cameron, just another Ice Hound."

"MVP." He noted. I smiled. "Thanks," he began, "for liking me as Cameron, and not as the future star player of the NHL."

"Someone is a bit cocky." I joked.

"Confidence." Cameron laughed. "Come on, I bet you've had your cocky moments."

"Hmm, maybe when I was in Music last year," I began, "I was bit pissed that I was in a Grade Nine music class when I'm really good at cello." I added. "I wanted to go to a music academy."

"Why didn't you?" Cameron asked. "I bet you're talented."

"Thanks," I blushed a bit, "I just...I don't know, my parents didn't want to pay for it." I began. "It's nice at Degrassi."

We were interrupted when the senior put down our food. She left immediately, not bothering to ask if we needed anything else. I rolled my eyes, and looked over at Cameron. "Well, the food is here." He smiled a bit. I smiled back, and we began eating.

I watched him a few times as he ate. I smiled to myself as I ate my food. I enjoyed this. This felt right, like everything was going right.

After eating, and Cameron paying, we walked out into the cold evening. I felt a bit chilly, until Cameron gently put his arm around my waist, and pulled me a bit closer to him. I smiled a bit. I glanced over at him, and he looked down at me. His eyes met mine. He smiled, and I smiled back.

I felt a gentle breeze from the evening, and Cameron continued to hold me. I felt my heart race as he leaned in a bit. I leaned in, following suit. Soon, our lips touched. It felt like fireworks went off. I felt the spark. After a few moments, we pulled away. Cameron smiled, and took my hand, his fingers intertwining with mine. "Let's get you home."

I nodded, and smiled as he held me close.

This is right. This feels good. I'm happy.


A/N:

Thank you for reading! The next two chapters [9 & 10] will end part one of Come Back, Be Here! Then it changes POV. *gasp*

HINT: Part Two will be from a male's mind.

Review for longer chapters. :))

WELP, THE TWO KISSED. What do you think comes next? Who's POV [3rd Limited] do you think Part 2 will be in? Are you excited for Part 2?

P.S. You'll all learn very soon if Campbell Saunders is dead...or alive.

P.P.S. Check out my idea for my next Camaya in my profile! "Scared to Death" [will be fixing the summary soon]