'Well?' Abby folded her arms. 'Are you going to say anything?'
'Um…'
'Kiddo, can you set the table please?' Mom called.
'Sure, mom' I floated past Abby, avoiding her gaze & grabbed the plates from the side.
'Who was at the door?' Mom asked
'Zach'
'Shouldn't he be in school?' Joe interjected. I rolled my eyes
'He's just checking in on me. No big deal' I placed the plates down & the cutlery. I noticed that Mom and Joe shared a look. I decided to ignore it.
'So...who is ready for dinner?'
'I don't think I can eat another bite' I slid my plate a few inches in front of me, residing to the fact that I was full.
'Me neither' Joe pushed his chair back & patted his belly.
'That was incredible' Abby takes a big swig of her wine. She reaches for the bottle for the fifth time this evening. Rachel grabs the bottle first.
'I think you've had enough'
'Relax Rach. I'm fine'
Abby and Rachel stared at each other, shooting daggers from across the table. I looked at Joe who was thinking of a way to defuse the tension.
'I've got some work to catch up on, may I be excused?' I asked
'Of course honey. We'll call you back down for dessert' My mom smiled. I glanced back at Joe, he gave me a small nod as if to say thank you.
I tucked in my chair & headed up stairs, just waiting for the yelling to begin. I hadn't even closed my door completely before I heard 'For goodness sake, Abigail!' coming from my mother's mouth. I backed away from the door, turned on my record player and sat by the window, trying to just get some breathing room.
I closed my eyes, leaning against the cold frame.
My moment of peace only lasted for exactly a moment because something hard hit the window. I opened my eyes, looking at where the noise came from. Across from me was Zach in his own house smiling at me through his open window. I opened mine.
'Hey Gallagher Girl'
'Hey Blackthorne Boy. Did you throw something at me?'
'Maybe' He smirked
'Why?'
'I was wondering if you wanted to sneak out. We never got our second date'
'I'd love to, but I can't' I glanced back over my shoulder at the closed door. 'Maybe some other time' I go to close my window
'Wait' I stopped. Zach smirked at me. 'If you can't come out, then I'll come to you'
'Are you insane?'
'Only the best people are. I'll see you in a bit Gallagher Girl' Zach shut his window and disappeared. I moved away from the window.
'That boy is going to be the death of me, I swear it' I muttered. I opened my door slightly.
'If she's old enough to drive, she's old enough to be left alone' Abby exclaimed
'Driving is one thing, spending the summer alone is quite another' My mum retorted.
'What are you worried about, Rach? That she's going to drink? Party? Have sex-'
'Abby…' Joe warned
'What? Don't act like you were so innocent at her age! Cammie's becoming a woman, you've got to let her have time to be free. A summer away will be perfect for her'
'I understand that Abby, but Cammie needs to focus on herself right now' My mom was using her serious voice.
'And she will. Give her some breathing room! I had breathing room, and I turned out just fine'
'Oh yeah, being in an abusive relationship and turning into a drunk is very noble of you Abigail' My mom snapped. I shut my door quickly, not wanting to hear anymore.
'What's going on?' I spun around to see Zach, perched on my window frame, scaring the shit out of me
'What the hell? How did you get in?'
'Through the window. Duh'
I rolled my eyes.
'Come on Cam' Zach stood up and slowly made his way across the room. He grabbed my hand. I withdrew my hand immediately.
'Zach, I told you that I couldn't come out. You shouldn't have come here'
'Why not?'
'Because I have family over!'
'So? I met your mom and Abby already'
'Yes but now's not the time' I folded my arms defensively.
'What's wrong with you?' He asked
'Me? What about me?'
'You don't tell me things, you only give me a smidge of information & then you get angry when I try to help! I don't know where I stand with you'
I huffed, not sure what to say.
'Look. You're from a small town where everyone tells everyone everything. There's no secrets. For me, secrets keep me safe, and sometimes I keep them to protect others. I've told you that I will be more honest with you, but you've got to respect that I'll do that in my own time, in my own way. And right now, it's me not wanting to talk but wanting you to be here, with me.'
There was a pause.
'Do you want me to stay?' Zach asked. 'Because thirty seconds ago you wanted me to leave' I glanced at the door.
'I want you to stay' I told him. Zach chuckled and shook his head
'You are one complicated woman, Gallagher Girl' He kissed my nose.
'Do you want to watch a movie?' He asked
'Um..sure...but I don't have a TV'
'That's okay, I have this little projector thing' Zach pulled out this tiny projector from his backpack along with his laptop. 'Do you want to close the curtains whilst I set it up'
'Um...sure…' I pulled the curtains shut, plunging the room into semi darkness only disturbed by shards of light seeping through the edge of the material.
'It's ready'
I turned around to see Zach sprawled across my bed like it was his own. The projector aimed at the ceiling.
'Wow' I said. Zach scooted over, and patted the vacant spot next to him. I laid down next to him. Our bodies close but not too close.
'So what are we watching?'
'It's a surprise' He smirked.
About ten minutes into the film, I couldn't really concentrate, I could feel Zach's gaze on me & every time I turned to face him, he'd turn back to the film.
'What?' He said after probably the 16th time.
'What! You keep looking at me. I can't concentrate if your watching me'
'Sorry. I just….I just can't stop thinking about how much I want to kiss you right now'
'Oh' I laid there, not sure how to respond. Zach looked at my eyes & then to my lips. Within a split second, our lips were fused together, nothing slow or quick like we've kissed before, but this was full of passion & heat. Zach's hand caressed cheek, locking me in place. My hands went into his hair, running through the strands. Zach shifted his weight, propping himself up and hovering over me. His hand left my cheek & started traveling down my neck & down my arm. I shivered. Zach stopped.
'Is this okay?' He muttered against my lips. I nodded.
'Don't stop. Please' I replied.
Zach and I returned to making out, the film long forgotten. God this boy is such a good kisser. My mind was clear & my body felt like jelly. Damn this was good.
His fingers danced across my side, lingering over my ribcage, I squirmed slightly. This all felt so right.
I caressed his face, not wanting this to end.
We were so lost in our own little world that we didn't hear my name being called, we didn't hear the knock at my door, we didn't hear the door open, but we most certainly heard:
'CAMERON ANN MORGAN'
Oops.
Author's note: Hellooooooo everybody! I'm still around! Can't believe I last updated this story since December...oops. Life has been super busy for me recently & but now with what's occuring in the world, I've pretty much got all the time in the world...which means...MORE UPDATES! Hopefully, but please be patient with me! Thank you so much for everyone who has been reviewing and has been keeping an eye out. I'll see you all soon xxx
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Smiles180: Thank you! I know, it's been far too long. Abby is one of my favourite characters to write. What did you think of Zammie in this chapter? xxx
Duchess12: I love Abby too! It seems like their relationship talk went very well. I get what you mean, I love it when Zammie stories aren't fully about Zammie because the books aren't. The books are about Cammie & Zach's just a part of it. Awww Thank you so much, can't wait to write more! xxx
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ILUVBTS: I love Zammie too! Thank you soo much, yes, Abby and Zach have finally met. I think they'll be getting on really well. Zammie may or may not be going further...we'll have to wait and see... xxx
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