Roll of the Dice Chapter 10, a gallagher girls fanfic

Roll of the Dice

Chapter 10

[AN : This chapter is dedicated to Jenna98, who always reviewed almost right after I upload a chapter, and apparently you like romance better than action, so here it is! Thank you for being such an awesome reviewer!]

Finally, the day came.

Cammie had locked herself in the gigantic closet for hours, applying a make-up that made her face had a soft, rosy glow on it. She applied foam on her hair to make it soft and shiny, and curl it slightly, before she slipped a small flower pin made from sapphires to keep her hair out of her eyes. She let her hair fall to her back like a curtain, making no effort to pull it into a more complicated style. Her dress is complicated enough.

She wore a crystal chandelier earrings with a matching necklace. After a moment's consideration, she decided she wouldn't wear any bracelet, except for the gold bracelet the Merliott Agency gave her. Because it was her room key, duh. She also decided not to bring any purse. The ball located in the hall on the first floor, so if she needed anything she could simply went to her room.

Wearing her new gown, she looked at herself in the mirror. She looked extremely beautiful, although Cammie rated herself as nice enough.

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Finally, the closet doors slid open. Zach had been pacing back and forth in their bedroom for a while now, too nervous to keep his usual calm demeanor. What's taking her so long? He thought.

When he saw Cammie, though, it was all he could do not to let his jaw drop to the floor. She looked drop-dead gorgeous! He quickly walked over to her, and pulled her into a hug, smelling the soft, sweet scent of Cammie's perfume.

"You look perfect," he said, kissing her gently.

Cammie kissed him back for a while, but before it could get any further she pulled back and smiled, "Ditto."

Zach offered Cammie his arm, and Cammie took it, remembering how in the sophomore ball Madame Dabney had to practically forced her to do so. She was completely content now, taking his arm, letting him guide her through the hallways she knew all too well.

Zach smiled secretly, remembering his and the boys' plan. This was promised to be an interesting night.

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The ballroom, like any other part of Le Grand Hotel and Casino, was grand. When they arrived, the band was playing a soft ballroom music. The girls stole envious glances at Cammie's dress, and her company, because they both made a very striking couple.

Cammie looked over to the Seniors, who were about to face their exams. She remembered the thrill and anxiety when she was a sophomore, and smiled.

She pulled Zach over to the group, not noticing how the girls ogled Zach. She smiled warmly at them and started to make a conversation. They chat for a while, since Zach and Cammie had sort of became friends with the seniors, and Cammie wished them luck on their exam.

Zach smirked at the boys, and they gave him a sly smile in return. The plan was set.

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Girls and boys danced around in the middle of the floor. The Council and First Class Agents walked around them, carrying clipboards and taking down notes.

However, Cammie was more interested in the food lined on long tables. The food here was always delicious, but tonight the kitchen staff must had worked extra hard, because the food was – literally – too good to be true. There were countless food, all extremely delicious, all looked too beautiful to eat.

Cammie sighed. This is heaven.

As another song started, Zach tapped her shoulder. "May I have this dance?"

Cammie looked up at him, from her plate. "No, thanks. I'm busy."

"I can't believe you picked up the food over me," Zach said, feigning hurt.

She shrugged in indifference. "I got you every single moment. Food like this don't grow on trees, you know."

"So is hotness like this," Zach said, gesturing at himself.

Cammie laughed. "I wanted to be honest and say 'true', but that would blow up your already blown ego."

Zach smiled, pulling her to the dance floor. "Humor me."

"Fine," Cammie said, happily glided with him.

They danced for a while, before suddenly he said, "I have a surprise for you."

Cammie raised an eyebrow, "Oh?"

"Yeah," he said, suddenly giddy. "Think you can wait here for a moment?"

"Okaaay?" she said, starting to get skeptical.

He pecked her swiftly once, before disappearing into the crowd.

She tried to follow him with her eyes, but he was an expert at disappearing acts. It reminded her of herself, and she smiled, decided to simply trust him.

Suddenly, the classical music stopped, and Cammie turned to the stage. She gapped.

"Oh my gosh!"

She saw Zach standing onstage, a mic in his hand. What is he doing?

"Umm, guys!" Zach said to the mic, instantly drawing attention to himself. Cammie saw Stephanie and King, standing under the shadows, their expression unreadable. Suddenly, she was really worried.

"Now, I'm sure you all know I have a girlfriend, Cammie Morgan. And she's standing right there," Zach said, pointing to the middle of the dance floor, where Cammie stood, frozen.

Oh God! Why did he have to mention me! Cammie panicked for a moment, as she felt every eye in the room stared at her. Some were excited, some are jealous, and some – the agents – were ice cold. I'm going to kill him.

"I'm not good in speeches, but I needed to tell her something important. But before that, let's change this party a bit," Zach smirked, when a familiar, up-beat intro of What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction played, the students cheered and he sang.

You're insecure
Don't know what for
You're turning heads when you walk through the door

Cammie certainly didn't see it, but she was a knock out. Especially now, in her blue dress, standing in the center of the ballroom, flustered at Zach's bold action. She had thought she looked nice enough tonight, but apparently she was wrong. Zach knew this, because aside from the fact that he was her boyfriend, when he guided her into the ballroom he had shot death glares at boys who were drooling over her.

The senior boys, recognizing their cue, started to dance with the song, mimicking Zach's movements.

Don't need make up
To cover up
Being the way that you are is enough

Zach really liked how she looked. She was always confident, never wear any make-up except for special occasions. Even then, she used the lightest make-up, trying to look as natural as possible. 'Masks are for Halloweens,' she'd said, meaning that overly done make-up wasn't her forte.

Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you

He knew that he wasn't the only one who noticed her beauty. Just looked at the boys he glared at! Even the girls admire her. Anyone can see her beauty, except Cammie herself.

At the moment, more boys and girls started to dance, always following Zach's moves. Yes, that was what Zach and the senior boys had been planning. They were going to create a flash mob show, starting from the senior boys, and then to the entire ballroom.

Baby you light up my world like nobody else
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell
You don't know
Oh, oh, you don't know you're beautiful

Cammie had a habit to smile tentatively at the ground whenever she was nervous, which happened a lot. Personally, Zach liked how her long eyelashes shadowed her cheeks, and when she looked up at him from behind those lashes she always looked so sexy he had to kiss her.

If only you saw what I can see
You'll understand why I want you so desperately
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe
You don't know
Oh, oh, you don't know you're beautiful
Oh, oh, that what makes you beautiful

Yet, although he was crazy for her, she still felt insecure. He remembered just a few weeks ago she though he was seeing someone else when in reality he was preparing for the night. As if he could ever see anyone else but her. He had often wished that she could see how he saw her, and then she would never felt insecure anymore.

Stephanie glared around the room. Almost entire student population were dancing now. She was really pissed off. This was her ball! She had personally planned it, and nothing ever, ever went not according to her plans. She was starting to really loathe the couple. One glance at Ruby, and she knew that the she wasn't the only one. They had to do something. This is a ball, for crying out loud! How dare he turned it into a disco event!

So c-come on
You got it wrong
To prove I'm right I put it in a song

She often misunderstood his intentions. When he complimented her, she always thought that he was either teasing her, or he was only saying those things because he thought she wanted to hear it. In fact, he was always sincere with his praises. He wasn't the type of guy who could be easily impressed, but she always managed to do so.

I don't know why
You're being shy
And turn away when I look into your eyes

At the beginning of their relationship, Cammie had been so shy around him. Whenever he stared at her, she would look away quickly, before tentatively stared back. It was a relief to him that she wasn't so shy anymore. There were numerous occasions when Cammie let herself got lost in his emerald eyes, as he got lost in hers.

The entire ballroom was dancing now, even some of the First Class agents and the Council members. They figured, if Zach was going to ruin their formal ball, why not enjoy it while it lasted? Only a small group remained impassive, hiding their emotions under perfect masks. Stephanie and her friends stood under the shadows, watching Zach with murderous eyes.

Everyone else in the room can see it
Everyone else but you

Back in the States, Cammie had a ton of friends. Everyone liked her. From the Gallagher Girls to her co-workers in Langley, even her bosses. Everyone could see that – even though she was a beauty – her real beauty lies in her personality. Inner beauty. And that was something more precious than having supermodel looks, although no one could deny that she was beautiful in her own way.

Zach smiled at her, loving how she glared at him, but ended up looking cute because of the deep blush on her cheeks. She knew that the words was directed to her, and she still thought that he was exaggerating. I am the Chameleon! She thought, exasperated. Chameleons never won the title as beautiful, because if they're beautiful they'll never blend in. And when she didn't want to be seen, no one could see her. She blamed it on her looks, though. When it was actually her pavement artist skills.

The bridge played, and the dancing slowed as Zach sang slower, softer. He started to make his way from the stage, and the students parted before him, making a straight way to Cammie.

She was blushing like mad, uncomfortable with the attention, but she couldn't help but smile at him as he gently took her hand and sang softly.

Suddenly the music got loud, and everyone began dancing with the moves they had remembered from previous chorus. Zach continued to sing, but he no longer danced. He simply held Cammie's hand, and staring right into her eyes, meaning every word.

As the final chord played, Zach got down on one knee. The students immediately followed, leaving Cammie standing alone in the spotlight. Normally, she would've panicked at their attention, but somehow she couldn't think of anything but Oh. My. God.

It was deathly silent in the room, and Zach took a deep breath. "Cameron Ann Morgan, we've known each other for seven years now, and been together for six. I believe that no one knows you like I do, and no one ever understands me like you do.

"You know what I've been through, yet you still support me. You know about my past, yet you still love me. You were always there for me, Gallagher Girl, and I wanted to be there for you, too. Forever. I really love, you, Cammie, and I couldn't bear the thought of losing you. So I want you to be mine, and I will always be yours.

"This is my promise, Gallagher Girl. Forever and always. And I could ramble on and on, but I only need four words."

Zach pulled the black box he bought from the man, and opened the lid to reveal a custom made ring with small diamonds on top, creating an intricate design. He had asked the man to engraved Forever and Always inside, as his promise to her.

"Gallagher Girl… will you marry me?"

The girls gave a collective sigh at his romantic speech, but the only response that matters was Cammie's. She wanted to say so many things, to tell him how much he meant to her. But one word was enough.

"Yes."

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[AN : This slightly longer than usual, but it's because of the song lyric, I think. And… what do you think? Review, review! Please give me some ideas for the wedding!

I got the whole inspiration from my morale teacher. One day, he showed us a clip about top 5 creative ways to propose (we were learning about creativity) and the whole flash mob thing just struck me.

I have no intention to do any kind of songfic, but I simply can't resist the temptation to use this song… I really love it! And when I hear the lyrics, I immediately thought of Cammie, so I think this song suited the occasion.

For Lizaluvsdoggies, District 14 Ivy Violet Vine, violets-are-violet, bookbabe68, XXxIsn'tThatIronicxXX who had guessed right, you guys are awesome!

As always, thank you for bookbabe68, Posideon, and y'all for adding this story to your Story Alert, Author Alert and Favorite Stories list! And big thanks for JessRobStar, Shans97, MAX-FANG-FAX, cutesy77, heyangelyoudasexy who had reviewed the last chapter.

Shoutouts for:

Posideon : You've got quite an imagination there, maybe I'll use the exploding bracelet and bomb thing… LOL]