Chapter dedicated to: SINGLE-Demispy for her wonderful review and kindness!
Forced Apologies
I was breathless when Austen's lips left mine. My heart was pounding in my chest, not my heart was pounding my throat.
My lips were sore, my mouth hung open like a fish as Austen sat back in his seat like mothering was wrong, his hand squeezing my thigh lightly and causing my stomach to flip. I had no idea what to say.
"Mer? You're girlfriend, huh?" I heard a voice ask and slowly moved my gaze to look at Zach. Instantly my eyes met his, he had already been staring at me. His usually smiling mouth was set in a grim line, his eyes were hard, hurt… I felt my heart drop from my throat to my stomach. Why did I feel so guilty?
"Yeah, Austen and Cammie have been going out for a while now, right guys?" Finn supplied before stuffing a mouthful of mac n' cheese in his mouth. I wanted to turn and glare at him, stuff the entire plate of cheesy pasta down throat for speaking, but I didn't look away from Zach.
"Wow, congrats then." But Zach's tone was anything, but congratulating and I felt my heart drop constrict a little more.
I couldn't explain the guilt and my need to say sorry to him, but never the less I tried to convey it to him with my eyes, wide and pleading. He obviously didn't want to hear it because he turned away and it was like a hard slap in the face. I looked away from him as he focused on his plate of food. Grant who had previously been a jovial mood was regarding me with distaste. Like the sight of me left a sour taste in his mouth and that was the kick in the gut.
"You know, I just remembered I was meant to pick up something from the office. It wasn't with the stuff they gave me this morning." Zach said and I watched as he pushed his chair away from the table, everyone nodded except me. No one realized how he didn't look anyone in the eye.
"Catch up with you later?" Grant asked with a serious face, but he raised a brow at Zach, he spared him a glance a quick nod as he tossed his backpack over his shoulder. It was more than I got.
"It was real nice meeting you guys, thanks for lunch." He said before turning around and striding out of the lunch hall.
I sprang up from Austen's lap.
I don't know why.
It was like an instinct.
I just did it and then… I didn't know what to do anymore.
"Jeez, Mer." Austen murmured as he caught my plate from all into his lap. He quickly looked up at me, golden eyes swirling with a mixture of confusion and concern.
"You okay, babe?" he asked and I nodded and watched Zach's retreating figure. I wanted to follow him; I was supposed to be his guide all day. I was his friend too and yet something kept me rooted to the floor.
I looked around, everyone was giving me weird looks, Bex and Finn looked concerned, Macey had a raised eyebrow, Liana had a smile somewhere between an 'I-told-you-so' smirk and an 'I-am-so-happy-I'm-me' smile. Grant looked pissed and Preston looked sympathetic—wait what? Why was Preston looking at me like I was terminally ill? It was enough to get me to lower myself back into my chair and reply to Austen.
"Yeah I'm fine." I smiled at him. There was a moment of silence and then everyone started talking again. I took Austen's hand in mine and embraced the warmth I felt when he squeezed it under the table.
My next class was History. John and Austen were it, but Zach was not. I couldn't shake the feeling that I had to talk to him.
I mean I know that I didn't owe him anything, considering we are just friends, but I just felt like I should explain myself.
Explain what?
That you have a boyfriend?
What's wrong with having a boyfriend, it not like you lead Zach on or anything, besides this is Zachary Goode we're talking about. He's been on the cover of Seventeen Magazine for Christ's sake! He couldn't be lead on by a Victoria's Secret model let alone a normal girl like me.
Heck dating Austen was stretching it for a girl like me. How could I possibly have any chance with Zachary Goode? He's world famous!
Wait… crap. Not that I want to have a chance with Zach. I mean… of course I want to because I'm a fan, but… I mean I'm a fangirl and this is my YouTube, moss-eyed, smoking hot, totally-out-of-my-league-and-never-going-to-happen crush.
It was natural for me to feel fuzzy around him.
Austen and I held hands as we walked to History. John was on the other side of John and they were talking about their last football game tonight. Finn, John and Austen were all playing.
Great.
With Zach and his friend's coming to town and having to worry about Liz –I had spotted at lunch sitting with Jonas- and Liana's knowing smiles that I totally forgot about Austen's last game. Now I feel like a shit girlfriend on top of everything else.
"You're coming tonight, right babe?" I heard Austen ask and I had to hold back a wince.
I didn't want to go.
I didn't feel like going.
It was going to be freezing and all the crew was going and I didn't want to force myself to be cheerful around them when all I wanted to do was curl up in bed with my laptop for some Zach Goode Videos.
But I didn't say any of that to Austen.
Instead I smiled and shrugged.
"Of course, I gotta be there to support you guys." I said and Austen tugged me to his chest as we paused outside the history room.
"Nah, you gotta be there for your guy." He said and I giggled, he leant closer and added in a whisper "That's me by the way, incase it wasn't clear." I giggled again. I heard the disgruntled groan John as he slipped away into the classroom, too high and mighty to be around while Austen and I were happy.
I ignored the pinch in my gut as I thought of what he said to me the other day.
"Can you handle the lies that will continue to pour out of his mouth?"
"Maybe he just wants a new toy…"
"…you will get hurt."
I mentally shook my head and smiled up at my boyfriend. I watched as Austen swept the hall with his eyes. Searching for any teachers or hall monitors tat would pull us apart for frolicking I the halls. Once he was sure the coast was clear and he ducked his head down quickly and pressed his lips to mine. I kissed him back instantly and my body hummed from my toes to the roots of my hair.
He put his hand on the back of my neck, softly, but greedily pushing my lips harder against his before he pulled back and grinned. His lips were slightly red, and there was a sparkle in his eye that was always there after he kissed me. It left me breathless. He gave me one last peck before he ushered us inside the classroom. Austen took the empty seat next to John who surprisingly kept his gaze locked on the board at the front of the room and didn't shoot me his usual glare. I spotted Preston a bit further back sat on his own and hustled to the chair next to him. I smiled as brightly as I could.
"Hey, Preston." I supplied as I started to get my stuff out. He nodded to me. A man of few words, but his eyes followed my movements carefully. His scrutiny slowed me down as I became more mindful of his piercing blue eyes. They were a beautiful frosty blue to match his warm blonde hair. I couldn't help but think his eyes suited him, a wintery blue just like his name. Yet they weren't cold, they were soft, husky eyes. No doubt he could charm a nun out of her habit with those eyes, but then again I didn't quite see Preston as they type to do so. It seemed he left those kinds of things to his more flamboyant friends like Grant.
"You can call me Pres," he said and I smiled.
"Thanks, I keep forgetting to. I don't know why I keep saying Preston." He offered a small smile as I gave a light laugh. A louder, deeper laugh echoed mine and I followed it to see it was Austen, laughing at something John had said. They two were joking around about something.
"I didn't realize you had a boyfriend." I heard Preston say and I almost jumped. I looked over to see that he had followed my gaze to Austen and then back to me. I felt my cheeks blush slightly under his eyes. There wasn't any accusation in his voice, but my own conscience made me imagine there was.
"It- ah, is still new to me. It only happened a couple weeks ago." I said not meeting his stare. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat. Preston simply nodded.
"I guess that's why you never mentioned it then? New relationships slip the mind, I'm guessing. Not that I would know." I raised an eyebrow at that. Preston had never been in a relationship before? He must have seen then surprise on my face because he cracked an amused smile and I was stuck by how warming and handsome it was, "I wasn't always so charming you know? I'm guessing you are aware of who I am? Being a senator's son may seem like it puts you in the limelight… but truly you like in the shadows. I was geeky and lanky and I had a Spiderman watch." He shot me another cheeky smile that I would have never thought Preston would be capable of. It seemed the serious, quite mask he wore was just a mask. I could see why he, Zach and Grant would be so close now. I choked back a laugh at that though. I was sure I could never picture Preston wearing a Spiderman watch.
"No way," I coughed out and he sighed dramatically, his face serious again, but this time I knew it was mocking.
"I'm afraid its true and… I never got rid of it. It's still in my room somewhere." This time I couldn't stop the laugh from escaping. "Zach and I met against all odds you know." He continued on a more thoughtful note "We were at the park, I never went to the park, it was too dangerous for a 'kid like me', but I snuck out one day and I met Zach and all day we hung out. By the time I snuck back home I found out that a search party was out and my parents were waiting by the phone with the FBI boss for a kidnappers or a ransomed call." He chuckled and shook his head "I got an earful from my parents and half the staff on the FBI payroll, but I felt it was all worth it because I'd made a real friend. A friend I still have." He stopped talking to just study me again and I had no idea why he was telling me this. Why he was talking to me at all anymore. Honestly I had no idea he could talk this much, but then again I'd only known him for less than a day.
"I don't understand…" I said softly and Preston sighed.
"Zach is one of my best friends. One of the only friends I have and I don't want anyone to hurt him." At this I felt like I was going to throw up. The wave of guilt hit me like a tidal wave. Ten times worse than at lunch and I had no idea why.
"I would never hurt-"
"I know you would never mean to hurt him, but Cammie you've hardly been honest with him. Omitting the truth is still lying, yes? Zach may seem like he's got it all together, Cammie, but let me tell you something. I live in a world where everyone is meant to look like they have it all together when really there is nothing but nuclear waste behind the curtain. You don't want to be the one to add anymore to it."
Well I feel like crap.
It's always the quiet ones you have to watch out for.
The car ride back to my house was silent and I wasn't in the front seat next to Zach anymore. Grant was already sitting there when I arrived at Zach's car. I didn't mind sitting next to Preston, I liked him, but the silence was awkward and I knew it was because of me. I should have just told Zach about Austen when I had the chance. I should have told him when we had coffee and my true name came out.
God, I was such an idiot.
It must seem like to Zach all I did was lie.
I swallowed hard and twiddled my thumbs, trying to think of a way to apologize without coming off as a bell end. Or at least break this suffocating silence. The drive to my house wasn't that log and yet it already felt like hours.
"So… how did you like your first day at school?" I asked, words like the knives of a serial killer, butchering the atmosphere of the car. No one answer for a moment.
"It was good, although some of the teachers need to have an energy drink or an espresso." Preston said and I almost sighed in relief when he shot me a sympathetic smile. I knew both Grant and Zach were mad at me. Grant only for Zach's sake I'm sure.
"My English teacher took a nap, while we read on alone in War and Peace. Or at least, while we were meant to be reading." Grant added and I felt another slight weight rise off my shoulders. Maybe he wasn't so mad at me after all.
Zach didn't say anything.
"I'm not sure how she got the job. If my father finds out the educators are slacking here he'll pull me right out and back into home schooling." Preston replied and I saw Grant nod in agreement.
"You know the Academy has some of the best teachers in the area, Roseville High School has the snoozers." I replied and then I realized I sounded exactly like the snob the local, public school kids accused those at Gallagher of being.
"Well perhaps, Ms. Draftfield should rethink who place of employment." Grant mumbled and I frowned. Ms. Draftfield? Who… Drafty? Barbara Drafty? Suddenly I couldn't help but laugh. Ms. Draftfield? Barbara Drafty? That's whom they were talking about? She was not a teacher; no she was a school janitor who sometimes filled the roll of a sub when the school was short staffed. No they would not have to worry about her teaching them in the long run. I told them as much and Preston left out a sigh of relief. He was taking AP English, which would mean they normally had Dr. Ludwig. He was an awesome teacher, or at least that is what Liz had told me. He was the President of PREP at Gallagher and one of the teachers that Liz often spent time with earning extra credit for fun.
We pulled up in the driveway of my house and I sighed. There was no one home. My mom was still away on business and Gabe was probably working at the hospital. I was going to be alone again for dinner tonight. Maybe going to the game alter wasn't the worst idea after all.
"Thanks for the ride." I said and then reached for the door handle when all I got was a mumbled from Grant and a nod from Preston. I watch Zach for a moment, but he kept his eyes fixed on something out the windshield of the car. I paused again as a though occurred.
"Do you guys want to go to the game tonight? It's the last of the season. It's against Roseville, the high school I was talking about? They're our archrival and so everyone it going to be psyched out, you know? The guys you met at lunch? They're all playing so me and the girls are all gonna be there, if you guys are interested in attending, or tagging along or just watching… I ugh guess."
Wow, could I have sounded any dumber? How many times can you invite people to a football game in one breath?
Silence again as everyone looked towards Zach.
And then I did something really stupid. I searched for his eyes in the review mirror and was almost completely shocked when I found his looking back at me.
"Please?" I whispered and then I darted out of the car into the house.
I shut the door behind me and rest my back against it.
I have to go to the game.
I have to speak to Zach and explain.
About not telling him about Austen and the Snowball and everything because apparently I had a lot to explain these days.
I groaned before standing up completely.
I had some homework to do before the game.
It was around six when I started getting ready for the game that started at seven thirty. I hopped in the shower and washed my hair.
With my hair up in a towel I picked through my wardrobe before settling on a pair of dark blue skinny jeans, a long-sleeved under armor with Austen's jersey over the top. He'd probably throw a fit if I didn't wear it.
I felt butterflies in my stomach as I slipped it over my head. It was his away jersey, since this was a home game and he was wearing that one. It came down to just above my knees so I knotted it with a hair tie so it stopped just below the waist of my jeans. I French braided my hair and put used some face paint I had bought to do the two warrior lines under my eyes in Gallagher colors.
I knew it was cold outside so I slipped on my black UGGs and grabbed my green jacket and Gallagher pompom hat. I was meeting everyone else there since the only person who lived near me was John and he most definitely would not want to carpool with me. Plus he had to get there early because he was playing.
My fingers drummed on the steering wheel.
I hoped Zach and the boys came. I hoped my begging didn't go ignored.
I passed so many kids walking up and into the school grounds as I drove I pulled into the parking lot. Some people were wearing the dark blue, green and white of the Academy and others had on the red, gold and white Roseville. This was going to be a big game and as I stepped out I spotted the first local police officer of the night. Yeah, there was security at this game. The schools were archenemies. Last time they played each other a giant food fight started and then some actual physical fighting broke out at the end when Roseville taunted their win at Gallagher. Then again, that was on their turf and this was on ours. I was sure that we would win a home game. I may not have been the best sports fan around, but I liked a good football game as much as the next high school student.
Well… almost as much.
I purchased a ticket and then headed up to the bleachers, to the student section clearly full of Gallagher supporters. It was already pitch black out; the huge field lights were blazing though. People had glow sticks hung around their necks and waving them in the air. Boys ran around shirtless with chests and faces painted green and blue. I don't know how they weren't frozen in this temperature. I scanned the stands for any familiar faces. I spotted Bex waving her arms wildly in the air and then next to her Macey was doing the same. I smiled and waved back to them and began pushing myself up the bleachers.
"Cammie! There you are, isn't it packed? We saved you a seat. We were worried we wouldn't be able to find you." Bex said, her accent coming out thick with clouds into the cold air.
"Thanks, and there are only more people coming in." I said then realized someone was missing "Where is Liana?" I asked.
"She went to get some hot chocolate. I told her to get one for you too." Macey supplied and smiled, gratefully. I could use some hot chocolate on this December night.
"Thanks so much, how much do they cost?" I asked and Macey shrugged.
"Don't worry about, Li's got it I'm sure. Plus the student ID gives a discount anyway so it'll be like three bucks." She waved her hand dismissively.
I felt a little odd letting Liana buy me a drink, but it would be weirder if I pushed to give the money. Maybe I'd give it to her tomorrow during school.
"I have to pick up my dress tomorrow after school, then I'm coming over yours, Bex." I said and She nodded.
"Sounds great, want me to come with you to get it?" she asked and I shook my head and told her I'd be fine. "The boys are picking us up from my house, by the way." She added and I nodded.
"You're taking Tristan, right?" I asked and Bex smiled.
"Yup, and Macey is taking Ryan Harding." She replied in a teasing tone. Macey rolled her eyes.
"I told him no, but no doubt he'll show up tomorrow anyway. Kid's a joke." She mumbled the last part and we all laughed. I knew Macey didn't mind all that much about Ryan's insistence, but the boy did lose all the chance he had with her by pushing and insisting. Macey liked the chase and Ryan just made it too easy, he wasn't aloof enough and Macey loved aloof.
Liana arrived with the hot chocolates and even though Bex had said that she would have one for me, I was still surprised when she actually had one for me. I took and she gave a bright smile that she was known for. I thanked and she shrugged before taking up her place next to Bex. She was closest with Bex I think. I got the feeling that her bubbly, two-faced personality sometimes rubbed Macey the wrong way. The others were talking about the boys; Bex said something about Grant being fit to which I had to stifle a smile.
I looked away from my friends and scanned the crowd for a certain green eyed Goode who I needed to have a talk with. I had had time to think about what Preston said and Grant's reaction to me. I had the feeling that I had hurt Zach and had known that I was hurting him, which is why I felt guilty. I had accidentally led him on. It was a mistake and I had, for some reason, not told him about Austen when I had the chance. The same way I hadn't told him about my name. He had taken that rather well hearing it from me. Maybe letting him learn about my relationship the way he did was not he best idea and I was ready to apologize to him for that.
I felt my eyes start sting as the game began, Austen ran out onto the field leading the other players. The rest of the school erupted into cheers as Gallagher came out. Roseville booed. Green, blue and white colored smoke bombs went off in our student section and even more cheers went off. I watched as Austen scanned the bleachers and then spotted me in his jersey. I knew he smiled under his helmet as he waved. I forced a smiled and waved back. After the coin toss and kick off I excused myself to go to the bathroom.
I was so stupid to think that Zach would show up after I embarrassed and hurt him in front of his friends. I must just look like such a liar.
I don't even know if I would forgive or trust me if our rolls were reversed. I sniffled, gripping my hot chocolate, now only lukewarm between, my frozen fingers.
I was so stupid.
So.
So
Stupid.
Why could I never just tell him the truth?
Why did my heart hurt at the though of him being mad at me, or not wanting to be my friend anymore?
I almost dropped my hot chocolate as a hand landed on my shoulder. Jumping in surprise I spun around and balked at the sight of Zach standing in front of me.
"Zach-" he quickly took my hand before I could say anything else and dragged me around the back of the bleachers where it was quieter and we were alone. My heart leapt as the stadium lights split through the slots above us and divided his face, causing his green eyes to glitter, but I swallowed hard when I saw the line of anger on his face… so he was not happy.
"You came…" I whispered, but he only took note of how close our bodies were and took a step backwards.
"You lied to me." He said, his voice a calm anger "Again." He almost hissed the last word and I shivered, eyes burning. I pushed back at the lump forming in my throat.
"No I, I didn't lie to you. It was…" His eyes flashed with anger in the beam of light and I trailed off.
"I asked you point blank if you had a boyfriend and you told me no," he said and that lump in my throat began to ache along with my chest.
"I know, it was the truth when you asked me. I wasn't dating Austen then, I never though I would be, but it happened. I never lied to you about it." I said and he let out a laugh. It held no amusement.
"But you did. You knew I thought you didn't have a boyfriend, and I know I never told you in so many words, but I liked you. A lot and I was pretty sure I was obvious with my feelings." It was like a punch to the gut.
"You liked me?" I whispered and he shook his head in almost disappointment.
"Is that all you got out of what I just said? You lied to me Cammie, I let it go with your name. I understood a little why you did it, but this? This is just… do I even know anything about you?"
"Yes of course you do, I never-"
"Stop saying you didn't when you did! I thought coming and talking to you, you would…"
"I would what?" I prompted and he sighed, running a hand through his hair and then tugging at the ends. He was silent for a moment.
"Apologize?" he whispered in question "But all you do is try and make what you did less hurtful in your own mind, you're trying to dumb it down or something. Trying to make what I found hurtful insignificant." I shook my head, unable to speak for a moment and I felt a tear slip out and hoped the dark hid it.
"No, its not insignificant." I whispered and he looked at me, his eyes so green and striking "It's true, Austen and I weren't dating when I met you. He only started talking to me like a month or two ago. I've had a crush on him since I was fourteen though. I never thought… and you I met you and you were like, perfect! I'd only ever seen you through a screen and something like that makes you more of a dream than anything else. I just didn't think it would be realistic to lead you on…" I said and he threw his back in laughter and disbelief.
"There you go again. Making excuses! Lead me on? Is this funny to you? Why can't you just say sorry? Huh?" his voice sounded horse and scratchy now and his eyes were glassy. There was no trace of his signature smirk on his face now.
"I'm sorry." I said and he shook his head.
"No, that's not real. Not when I have to pull it out of you Cammie. I don't want any forced apologies" I shook my head and felt more tears fall.
"I'm sorry, Zach. I'm sorry. Please." I dropped my hot chocolate, it was cold now anyway, and reached for him. He just stepped away, I let out a strangled noise and a muffled sob left my throat.
"Come to me when you're really sorry Cammie. When you want to apologize without me guilt tripping you into it." He paused, and I knew he knew I was crying now. For a moment I thought he was gonna reach for me, but then he stuffed his hands into his coat pockets "I'll see you at school tomorrow, yeah?" And then with an almost painful look on his face, like what he was about to do would physically wound him. He turned and walked away.
And I realized, he never called me Gallagher Girl once.
But on the bright side, our team won.
A/N- UNEDITED
WELL HELLO THERE! I AM BACK WITH A NEW CHAPTER AND IT DID NOT TAKE FIVE MONTHS! WOW, WHO WOULD HAVE GUESSED?
ANYWAY TIS CHAPTER IS ALSO REALLY LONG, AROUND 5,000 WORDS. I HOPE THAT ISN'T TOO LONG FOR YOU GUYS.
PART OF ME REALLY LIKES THIS CHAPTER AND PART OF ME FEELS LIKE IT'S A BIT CHOPPY BECAUSE I WAS TRYING TO FIT SO MUCH IN. TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK I LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK.
I LOVE THE PART WITH PRESTON, HE HINTED AT A TROUBLE PAST FOR ZACH (ANY GUESSES), AND CAMMIE AND I LOVE ZACH PUTTING CAMMIE IN HER PLACE. I'M REALLY BEATING THIS POOR GIRL UP WITH THESE HOT BOYS LECTURING HER. FIRST JOHN, THEN PRESTON AND NOW ZACH! I DON'T KNOW WHETHER TO FEEL BAD FOR HER, OR ENVY HER HAHA.
SORRY TO THOSE WHO THOUGHT THIS CHAPTER AS THE SNOWBALL, I'M JUST BUILDING THE SUSPENSE AND SETTING UP THE SCENE!
WHO THINKS ZACH OVER REACTED? WHO THINKS CAMMIE NEEDED THAT TALK? THE NEXT CHAPTER IS THE SNOWBALL AND SOME DRAMA IS GOING DOWN BIG TIME! HOLD TIGHT ZAMMIE FANS, ITS ALMOST YOUR TIME TO SHINE! ZACH ADMITED TO LIKING CAMMIE! WOOHOO!
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