ALMOST. FINISHED! Yeah, there's only going to be like two or three more chapters and I have already planned the ending and stuff. I don't know why but I can't seem to update frequently with this story. Plus I have gotten wrapped up in other stories that have kept me busy but I really want to finish this one. Hopefully before the year ends.

Hallie's POV:

His name was Michael. He was strong, like could beat Sebastian strong, and he was smart, as in smart enough to beat Jason at a chess match. But the one thing that made him really perfect was that he had a bad reputation with girls. There had been more than one rumor of him hitting a girl.

Now, I know what you're thinking. Don't be an idiot because you're going to get hurt. I have already taken care of that though. I know where Sean and Sophia are going out on a date and I'll take Michael there. It's some diner in Roseville. It's pretty public so I doubt anything bad will happen.

I grinned to myself as I walked to my dorm. The plan would be perfect. Sean would cancel his date with Sophia and go after Michael. That way he wouldn't hurt Sophia. And Jason would be pissed but he'd get over it.

"Whoa, why are you grinning like a maniac?" Serena said when I entered the room. Angela came back and was helping Serena with homework while Sophia was reading the Italian Vogue on her bed.

"No reason. I'm just happy," I shrugged and went to lie down on my bed.

"So, what are you going to do on our town visit?" said Angela, not looking up from the homework.

"Well, as you all know, I have a date!" Sophia said and giggled excitedly. Serena rolled her eyes.

"Yeah, we all know that since you haven't stopped talking about it since you walked through the door. I thought that magazine would shut you up," Serena said. Sophia looked offended, but turned back to her magazine. "What about you, Hal?"

"Not much. I'm going to be hanging out with this guy. Not really a big deal," I shrugged. Sophia perked up.

"Who?" she asked.

"Ah, nobody. Like I said, it's not a big deal."

"Who?" She said. Sophia loved gossip and could get anything out of anyone if she wanted to, so it was useless hiding it from her.

"Just this sophomore named Michael," I said as leaned over to my dresser and tried to pick a nail polish on top.

"Hallie, don't!" Angela said, her head popping up from the homework.

"Why? What's the matter?" I said innocently as I picked the red and started to paint my nails.

"He is most definitely the wrong person to be with. Do you know what happened to his last girlfriend, Katie? She was hospitalized because he beat her, but they never found proof and she was too afraid to confess anything," Sophia said.

"Yeah, he makes Mel Gibson look like My Little Pony," said Serena.

"I'm not going to date him. I'm just going on a date with him. I think there's a slight difference. Besides, we'll be in a public place the whole time. Nothing to worry about," I said.

"Fine, but take this just in case," Angela said, handing me a brooch.

"What is it?" I asked.

"It's an emergency button but it's disguised as a brooch. If you're in trouble, just push the middle jewel," she said.

"Fine, I'll take it. Who does it alert?" I asked, finishing painting the first coat of nail polish.

"Us, of course. As well as anyone else if want," Serena said.

"Whatever," I said, doubting that I would actually push the button. It could ruin the plan if I did

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That Saturday was the day we got to go into town. Sophia helped us with our outfits, hair, and make up while she non-stopped talked about Sean. It was starting to get on my nerves a bit.

We gathered in the Grand Hall. Most of the student body was there. I hadn't talked to Sean or Jason since I went to their dorm.

"Hey, I'm going to look for Sean," Sophia said. I nodded. I was really worried about her because I didn't want her to get her, especially by my brother. Then she would hate me.

Some one put their hand over my eyes and whispered, "Guess who?"

"Oh, hey Michael," I said, turning to face him. I noticed how much bigger he was compared to me. He had at least four inches on me. I hoped it wouldn't be a problem.

"Nice brooch," he said, pointing to it.

"Um, yeah, thanks," I said, smiling. So far, Michael seemed like a nice guy, and I didn't think that I would need to use it.

"So, your brothers don't care if we…" he trailed off.

"No, besides, I don't care what my brothers think," I said.

"Okay, cool. Because they told all the guys that if anyone was in a five mile radius of you, they'd kill us," he gave a nervous laugh.

"Yeah, they're all talk," I said, wishing they were here so I could beat them up.

"But, anyways, I hear this is your first year at Gallagher," he said. And then, the conversation took a different direction.

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On the way to the diner, we talked about my year at Gallagher, what it was like to grow up normal and other stuff like music and movies. The diner was slightly crowded when we got there, and I saw Sean and Sophia sharing a milkshake. I almost made a face.

"Wow, I didn't know it would be this crowded," Michael said, pulling me into one of the booths. The diner had a 50's style where it was mainly for burgers and fries. (A/N This was mentioned in one of the books. Anyone know where?)

"So, you never told me what it's like at Blackthorne," I said. He looked a little unsure for a second but then started speaking.

"Yeah, it's cool, for the most part. Our teachers are a little stricter than yours but not by much," he said.

"Oh, that's cool. Where is it?" I asked.

"That's classified, but I think that you'll find out later," he said, smiling at me.

"Yeah, I probably will," I said. "So how'd you find this place?"

Then he launched into a series of boring stories that I wasn't paying attention to. What I did pay attention to was Sean and Sophia who were behind Michael. I purposely laughed really loud at Michael's corny jokes and eventually Sean noticed us. He glared at Michael's back and Sophia seemed to notice this. She turned and saw Michael and I, but glared at me for coming here.

"Hey, are you okay?" Michael asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Why?" I asked.

"You seem a little distant, that's all," Michael said.

"Sorry, I just got distracted," I apologized. Michael turned around and scanned the back tables. There were a group of Gallagher seventh graders at one table, some football players at another, and then Sean and Sophia.

"Oh, now I see why you were distracted," he said.

"You do?" I said. God, he must think I'm obsessed with my brothers or something.

"Yeah. I think we better go," He said, climbing out of the booth.

"Okay," I said, following him and taking one last glance at the back.

He opened the door for me and we walked out. It was a little dark out, but not completely night yet. We walked in total silence. I felt bad and felt I had to say something.

"I'm sorry," I said. He stopped and turned towards me.

"No, I totally get it," he said. He almost looked annoyed.

"You do?" I asked.

"Yeah. I mean, I didn't peg you for the type of girl who stares at a whole football team while she's on a date," he said. At first, I wanted to laugh because he thought I was staring at those boys, but then I realized what he had said.

"Wait, are you calling me a whore?" I said.

"Wow, you catch on quick," he said, annoyed now. "C'mon, let's go."

"No, I'm not going anywhere," I said, and turned the other way, going back to the diner.

"I said let's go," He grabbed my wrist and started pulling me in the direction of Gallagher. Maybe my roommates were right after all. This was a bad idea.

"Ow, let go. You're hurting my wrist," I said. I pulled my wrist and accidentally hit him. Suddenly, I made him very angry.

The next moment was a blur, and I don't really remember what happened. All I remember was him grabbing my wrist and snapping it like a twig and then I was on the ground. I'm pretty sure I hit my head because the world went black.

The last thing I saw was someone running towards me.

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Cammie's POV:

I put my head in my hands. Oh god, how could I let this happen? My baby girl was in the Gallagher hospital with a broken wrist and a small concussion, all because of a stupid boy with anger management problems.

"I saw her with him. I saw her with him and I didn't even stop them from leaving," said Sean. Hallie woke up a while ago, but she was still resting. Zach appeared from her room.

"How is she?" I asked, worried out of my mind.

"She's fine," he assured me.

"Thank goodness you were there to get that boy off her. Who knows what the damage could have been?" I said, pulling him into a hug.

"Can we go see her?" Jason asked.

"Yeah, go ahead," Zach said. Sean and Jason both went into her room.

"So what are we doing about that Michael kid?" I asked.

"I was going to expel him from Blackthorne, but he already knows too much," Zach said. "We're putting him in CIA jail for a short amount of time because we don't want him spilling any secrets. Also he has some community service. Not too much. I still want to kill the kid."

"Same. Poor Hallie," I said.

"Cammie, she was being irresponsible. Sound like anyone you know?" he asked.

"Like mother like daughter. Zach, summer break is coming up soon. What are we going to do?" I asked.

"Well, we could switch off every two weeks. If the kids want. I want to get to know them more. Have them hate me less," He said.

"They don't hate you, and neither do I. You can't really blame yourself for not knowing them," I said, feeling bad for denying him access to his children.

"Well, I don't want you to take all the blame," he said. I realized we were still holding each other. He tucked a piece of hair behind my ear.

"What about custody rights?" I asked.

"There's always joint custody. Everything will work out, I promise," he said.

"You usually break promises."

"Not this one," He said. I realized how much I missed him over the years. I have only ever thought about the kids and never thought about how much they needed a father.

"Cammie…," he started, but I interrupted him by planting my lips on his.

Wow, lame, I know, but it's kinda important for the next chapter. I'm pretty sure I'm ending it next chapter, just letting you know.

Reviews make magical butterflies heal Hallie and get Cammie and Zach together. Hopefully. Unless I'm feeling mean and cause more problems to happen }:)