authors note at bottom

disclaimer:

me: zach has something to say...

*cricketsound*

me: ahem *coughcough*

zach: oh shoot was i supposed to say something.

cammie: *slaps zach in the back of his head*

zach: ow babe. fine fine. what do i say again?

me: aren't you supposed to remember you are an assassin spy.

zach: oh wait! now i remember.

cammie: dumbass

zach: thezqueen owns none of us, ally carter does. we're too cool for her.

me: *scowls* what he said.

enjoy...

previously on the difference...

"We have a problem," I said stepping fully into the light. Everyone's eyes snapping up to my eyes that were cold, hard and ready for revenge.

I was engulfed in a group hug in a split second.

"Cammie we were so worried," my mom said.

"I'm okay."

I shooed them off of me and saw Macey standing off to the side, her head down. I walked over to her and hugged her.

"I heard what you said," I whispered to her, "You couldn't have known, I'm a very good liar."

She sobbed into my shoulder hugging me tighter.

"I forgive you," I told her, "I can't stay mad at my best friend, can I?"

She pulled back smiling.

"No, you can't."

Her eyes glistened from crying as she whispered, "I missed you, Cam."

"I missed you too, Mace."

"AWWWWWWWW! THAT'S SO SWEET!"

I rolled my eyes.

"You're an idiot, Grant."

My eyes caught some movement and I turned to see Joey taking the note off the wall. He seemed to scan through it before cursing under his breath.

"Cammie's right, we have a problem."

We discussed strategy for hours. I suggested that I disappear for a while, but I got some glares so I decided to shut up for once. We finally decided to allow me and the guys to carry weapons at all times and make an announcement that nobody should be anywhere alone. So basically, the good old buddy system.

I had grabbed some knives and a gun, before slipping out of the room. I wandered around aimlessly before ending up in front of the library. I slinked across the brick walls towards the entrance.

A single light shined behind the glass doors, some of it spilling into the hallway. I could see through the doors the outline of two shapes, their voices drifted to my ears as I tiptoed closer.

"How could I be so stupid, Zach?"

"Bex, you aren't stupid."

"I am though," Bex continued, "I was being so selfish, that I didn't see it."

"You couldn't have known."

"I should have seen it."

"You can't blame yourself," Zach sighed.

"I can't keep pretending, Zach. I can't keep doing this when it's fake."

"Me neither."

"I think--"

A strangled sound echoed through the library to my ears. I cursed and burst into the room.

No one was there, both of them gone, and in their place was a single crisp piece of white paper.

I hesitated as I picked up the note. In the familiar script laid a message from Catherine.

My puppet,

I'm sorry to inform you of this, but I lied.

I couldn't help but take this opportunity and snatch little Miss Rebecca and my dear Zachary.

I hope this will encourage you to hand yourself over.

I know you still deeply care for these two.

Midnight, tonight. Follow the pigeons, Cameron.

If not then I'll just have to test some new toys on your beloved friends.

In reminder of my love,

Catherine

I dropped to the floor my mind racing. I can't believe she would take them. Memories flashed before my eyes.

"Well, you don't look hideous."

"Ditto."

"Cammie, get your bloody butt out of bed."

"Five more minutes, Bex."

"You aren't supposed to be here, Gallagher Girl."

"Hi again, Gallagher Girl

"Hi, Blackthorne Boy."

"Oooh," Bex said throwing an arm around my shoulders. "I want one."

"They're not puppies."

"Just so you know, Gallagher Girl," Zach whispered softly, "I'm going to kiss you now."

Bex smiled and tossed her hair in a move that they don't teach in PE.

Zach dipped me in the middle of the foyer and pressed his lips to mine.

I thought back, I still loved both of them, deep down inside a part of me surfaced that cared for them deeply. They were in danger because of me. They might be tortured because of me.

And for the first time in months, I did something I swore never to do again.

I cried.

okay so kind of a short chapter but i have an announcement

*trumpetsounds*

i'm only doing 4 more chapters one being an epilogue.

*funeralmarchstartstoplay*

i know i know i'm sorry.

but i really want to start another zammie story. so... yeah

a description for that will be in the next chapter. so yeah.

*warning*

in the next chapter or two you will need tissues.

also to answer a question.

i play the oboe. woo.

and are you ready for this true nerd name.

my oboes name is...

obi one kanoboe.

i know awesome right?

anyways hope you liked it.

thanks. ily guys

your loser

thezqueen