I don't want you to
give it all up
And leave your own life collecting dust
And I don't want you to feel sorry for me
You never gave us a chance to be
And I don't need you to be by my side
To tell me that everything's alright
I just wanted you to tell me the truth
You know I'd do that for you
Why are you running away?
Why are you running away?
Cause I did enough to show you that I
Was willing to give and sacrifice
And I was the one who was lifting you up
When you thought your life had had enough
And when I get close, you turn away
There's nothing that I can do or say
So now I need you to tell me the truth
You know I'd do that for you
So why are you running away?
Why are you running away?
Is it me, is it you
Nothing that I can do
To make you change your mind
Is it me, is it you
Nothing that I can do
Is it a waste of time?
Is it me, is it you
Nothing that I can do
To make you change your mind
So why are you running away?
Why are you running away?
...What is it I've got to say...
So why are you running away?
...To make you admit you're afraid...
Why are you running away?
Hoobastank "Running Away"
Ken laid in a sleeping bag on the floor of Guile's home office. He couldn't sleep. He knew he loved Cammy. That was the reason he couldn't sleep. She was going to leave him. Even though Guile hadn't told Cammy yet, he knew she would go. It was sad for him, but true. He couldn't stand to just lie here and think about it. He got up and went to Cammy's room. Slowly, he opened the door and shut it behind him. He could faintly see the outline of her body under the covers. She looked peaceful; something that Ken knew was a rare occurrence under the circumstances. He walked and sat on the side of her bed. He smiled as he moved a hair off of her fore head. Cammy scrunched her face and stirred.
"Dad?"
Ken's smile faded. Poor Cammy, she had been doing that so much since her father was taken.
"No Cammy, it's me, Ken."
Her eyes fluttered open and she smiled and spoke.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing. I just couldn't sleep. I was thinking about you. I'm sorry I woke you. Just go on back to sleep."
"No. It's okay Ken."
She sat up and wrapped her arms around him. Ken let out a deep sigh and returned the embrace. It was like she could read his thoughts. He could feel her bare skin on his fingertips. It felt so good. He rubbed his hands up and down her back, taking in her warmth. It wasn't until then that he realized she didn't have any clothes on. It startled him.
"Cammy!"
She squeezed him tighter.
"It's okay, I know."
"But…"
"I don't care. Just keep holding me."
That's what Ken had hoped she would say. He closed his eyes and relaxed against her. His face was buried in her hair, she smelled so sweet. He arched his face up and kissed her softly on the lips. This didn't seem right but it felt good. He had always been the strong hold until now. But it was Cammy that was comforting him now. She broke away from their kiss and put her hands on the sides of Ken's face before speaking.
"Ken, I heard Guile talking to Jane earlier. I'm leaving. They are taking me away."
"You don't have to go. You can just stay with me. It'll be okay."
"No. I have to. Just until they catch up with Shadowlaw."
"Cammy, please don't. That's going to be a long time."
"I'm sorry."
"I said I was never going to leave you, but now you're leaving me."
He looked at Cammy. She was so beautiful and brave; he hated to see her accepting defeat. He pulled her hands from his face and placed his on her uncovered shoulders. He leaned in, as he guided her to a laying position and kissed her again. She kissed him back as he glided his hands across her body. Cammy reacted to every gentle touch, which only made Ken do more. He broke from their kiss only to remove his T-shirt. Her body amazed him; so soft under his touch, but he could feel a strength matching his own just under the surface. Ken was beginning to get lost in her feel, her smell. He didn't feel himself kissing her harder, or becoming rougher in his embraces. He did feel when she pulled away and spoke, breathless.
"Ken, slow down. You're almost hurting me."
He didn't hear her. He just knew she had stopped kissing him.
"You're leaving me Cammy. Just be with me now."
He kissed the scar on her left cheek, then along her neck, biting softly on her flesh, and moved lower. Cammy wiggled under his weight but stopped suddenly, stunned by the feel of his mouth on her chest. She had arched her back against him and put her hands on his head, in his hair. It felt so wonderful, but also helped in bringing her back to her senses.
"Ken, stop."
Ken lifted his face and looked into her eyes.
"I love you. Please don't leave me."
Cammy spoke firmly as she pulled the blankets back over herself.
"I'm leaving Ken and you can't stop me."
Ken's faced changed from pitiful, to confusion, to torment and then to anger in the matter of a second. He pressed down on her shoulders hard, brought his face inches from hers and yelled.
"I have always been there for you. From the start, whenever you needed me, I was always there, no matter what it cost me!"
"Ken, stop, you're scaring me."
"Doesn't seem to be a hard task to scare you away."
"Get off of me!"
Cammy struggled against him but he had half her body under his so even with her strength, he had the advantage.
"No! You're going to listen. I love you dammit—"
"Then stop this!"
"Don't go. You can tell him no. Please."
Ken placed several kisses over Cammy's face as he begged her.
"What's wrong with you?"
"I'm in love Cammy."
"If this is love I don't want it Ken. Stop now. I have to go. I have no choice. Let go of me!"
Just then Guile burst into the room.
"What the hell is going on? Get off of her!"
Ken ignored him. He pushed down on Cammy's shoulders before raising his body off of hers.
"Fine! Leave. Just go and hide with Guile. Hide for the rest of your life. Leave everything you love here and hide. See if I care. You were just a distraction anyway."
"I do love you Ken! Don't say that."
"Aw…are you hurt now? How's it feel?"
Guile spoke as he grabbed Ken's arm.
"Get the fuck out of here now."
Ken pushed Guile's arm away roughly, slightly staggering him, and picked his T-shirt up from the floor.
"Gladly. I'm out of here."
He glared at Cammy once more before leaving and spoke viciously.
"Have a nice life."
He turned and slammed the door behind him. A few moments later they heard him slam the front door also. This left Cammy and Guile in total darkness. Guile walked over to Cammy.
"Are you alright? He didn't hurt you did her?"
"No Guile…I…I'm…I'm fine."
Cammy burst into tears are began speaking frantically.
"I knew I would have to say goodbye, but I didn't want it to be like this. He hates me. And I still love him!"
"Cammy, I'm sorry. But I think it's better this way. Just think of it as protecting him. I still have a few more things to pack. I'm guessing you know what's going on, huh?"
Cammy sniffled.
"Yeah."
"Okay then, get your things together and we'll leave as soon as you're done. No more bad memories okay?"
"Okay."
Guile smiled at her and patted her head playfully.
"You're going to be fine. I promise."
Guile stood and left the room. Cammy got up then, turned on the lights and, after getting dressed, began to pack up the few things she had here at Guile's home. She turned to the window and looked at her father as he spoke.
"It's okay babygirl. You're too good for him."
"Okay Dad."
"Just get your stuff ready for you to head to somewhere where you will be safe."
Cammy smiled.
"That sounds nice."
Okay, I lied, one more chapter to go now! =) Just for those of you who were still confused. Cammy is seeing her dead father, but no, I didn't bring him back from the dead. Technically Cammy did. She is seeing him, because she has, in fact, gone a little mad. Think Russell Crowe in "A Beautiful Mind". Except with Cammy, the images of her father represent her repressed fear. But keep in the back of your minds; it's not a good thing. Be ready to see him whenever she should be scared and isn't. Thanks for reading and please review!!!!