The Lie That Stayed

by CammieAMorgan

Dealing with the aftermath of The Lie That Got Away was hard for everyone. Especially when it's time to go back to school and Blackthorne have another exchange. But what happens when old faces reveal new secrets; as well as new faces causing trouble for the gang. Cammie's world gets turned around when she tries to understand the lie that stayed a secret for most of her life. Sequel

11. I Snapped, He Smirked

Cam POV

I can't believe someone was in the secret passage way watching me. Zach was the only person I showed the passage to. I can't believe he would betray my trust so much; then again, he's been through worse with me. I left the room very quickly and went back to my room. I obviously caught everyone off guard because Liz's laptop was thrown across the room, everyone jumped a mile across to the free beds trying to act casual. I shrugged it off, grabbed my pjs and went to get changed in the bathroom. From the other side of the door I could hear Zach and Bex come back, speaking in hushed whispered that I couldn't make out. I looked at my reflection in the mirror. My eyes were slightly puffy and my pupils were dilated heavily. I needed sleep. When I came back everyone seemed to have composed themselves. Bex was braiding Macey's hair while she flicked through a magazine. The boys had all gone apart from Zach who was laying on my bed, his hands behind his head staring at me with glowing green eyes and a sweet smirk. I smiled.

'You need to go' I said nudging his leg

'I thought I could stay so that-'

'I can control my nightmares' I snapped. Zach sat up and furrowed his brow, I could sense that everyone stopped their actions momentarily at my outburst before returning to normal. Zach reached out for my hand.

'Hey, it's okay' he said calmly

'I'm tired' I answered feebly looking at our hands, he was stroking my thumb softly, I didn't like the tenderness, I was annoyed that he listened to my conversation. I turned it into a playful thumb war, I couldn't help but smile with it. Zach ended up standing up and gave me a quick hug and a light peck on my lips.

'Night Gallagher Girl'

'Sweet dreams Blackthorne Boy' I said back as he smirked out of the door.

That night, everything came back like a tilde wave.

'Cam?'

'What happened?'

'You fainted after we saw discovered the body'

'Jaso-'

'You fainted after we discovered the body'

'Where is T-'

'What did you tell them you were doing?'

'Picking buttercups. What's going on?'

'Penny's dead. We heard a shot and investigated. They're classing it as suicide'

'But she-'

'Killed herself'

'This isn't right'

'Yet you lied already'

'Did I kill her?'

'It's our little secret'

My eyelids flung open, I was gasping for breath. I held my hand over my mouth to stop my breath being loud; I didn't want to wake the others up. Whoever went to bed last forgot to shut the curtains, the window was open causing a cool breeze to trickle through the room. I felt a shiver down my spine. And it wasn't just from the cold. Gallagher girls always lock their windows especially after a code black. I remember one of my teachers telling me in the first week of school.

I crept out of bed and to the window, I looked out and saw a figure running across the grounds retreating into the darkness. My heart was pounding. I needed to go after whoever it was. But I promised I wouldn't be stupid. I knew that they would be back...and I'd be ready for them.

*the next morning*

'You've barely touched your breakfast' Macey noticed.

'Not that hungry' I muttered as I stirred my spoon around my bowl of porridge.

'OMG, guess what happened after the code black last night?' Tina Walters said sliding into the conversation.

'What?' One of the girls asked. Tina smiled smugly

'The Board came' she said poshly. I dropped my spoon. Rewarding me with a sideways look from Bex and Zach.

'What did they want?' Someone else asked

'Probably wondering about this weirdo who's been in town recently' Tina said casually

'What man?' Liz asked

'Oh some guy in Roseville asking about the school' she turned to me 'do you know anything about this Cam?' She asked, her eyes were twinkling, waiting for me to tell her more gossip

'No' I said as I shoved a cold, lumpy spoon of porridge into my mouth, making myself chew and swallow.

'Oh' she sulked. I turned away from her and looked at my bowl. I remained this way until the end of breakfast before going back to my dorm with the others and getting ready for P&E.

'Do you know about this man in town?' Macey asked as she folded her clothed

'Nope' I answered, popping my p.

'You sure?' Macey asked

'Yes' I snapped as I shoved my trainers into my bag. 'Can we drop it.' I stated. I didn't ask, I stated. I didn't want to talk about it, and that was final.

We made our way to the barn where mats were laid across the floor. Flashbacks for the a few weeks ago came back, me and Connor. Thinking of Connor, I look around the barn, wondering where he is. I see him leaning against a beam fiddling with his hands. He looked up when I walked over.

'Hey' I said as lightly as I could. He just stared at me for a moment, it was unnerving.

'Where have you been?' He asked

'Away' I answered looking at my feet

'You've been keeping secrets' He whispered in my ear. A shiver ran down my spine, and not in a good way.

'I don't know what you're talking about' I answered as confidently as possible, trying to zone him out and focus on Abby who was taking this lesson

'Don't worry buttercup' he whispered again, I felt something slip into my hand. It felt rough and crumpled. I sudden realisation hit me. I didn't pick up the photo. I didn't have to look at Connor to know he was smirking and that he knew that I knew. My heart felt heavy and tears were brewing. I bit my lip and concentrated on the teacher.

'Partners please' She said clasping her hands together. I turned away from the others quickly and glared at Connor pushing him back onto a mat. He didn't fall but stumbled slightly.

'Slow down chameleon'

'Where did you get this?' I snapped. He smirked

'You weren't the only one who skipped Code Black' he smiled lazily

'What do you want?' I asked. Something clouded over in his eyes...they reminded me of Jason.

'You'

Author's note: I had to leave 2016 on a cliff hanger! After this crazy year, I'm glad to leave it to rest and begin a new chapter. Hope everyone had a good Christmas! What do you think of Connor now? Is Cam out of danger, or is this just the beginning? Find out 7th January xxx

MusicManipulator: Connor knows...is this a good thing? Or a bad thing? xxx

Gallagher Girl: glad you are loving the story, I think that Matthew got a little too caught up into a mission and ended up forming a new life, but he's back...for how long though? And will Cam go with him? xxx

LJ: I'm 17, going on 18. So 2017 is a BIG year for me! Thanks for loving my stories! I hope Cam turns out okay... xxx

XanderInkWaster: Of course I had to mention my UK backgrounds! Although my family come from Ireland...but for some reason for me, Matthew seemed to be a guy that would settle in the highlands. The book does mention where Matthew is buried, Catherine shows Cam over the summer and then she returns later. The only thing is, it doesn't say that they found a body or bones so I'm taking it as he's out there which is where I based this story from. I love writing from a character's POV (especially Cam's) because I feel like I could put myself in that situation. Cam has always been on the edge...will this be a tipping point? xxx

Blackthorne Boy: OMG I'Ve had a Gallagher Girl review and now a Blackthorne Boy! I'm so Happy! Anyway, thanks for the love xxx

Dancecohen: Connor was at Edgemount with Jason but joined Blackthorne for the final college year which so happens to be at Gallagher! xxx

Lina Walowitz: Glad you love it xxx