It was just another night of Nikki and Cameron being practically attached at the hip and the pair was headed to the beach after days of being stuck inside because of rain. Nikki and Cameron spent the afternoon chasing each other through the sand and splashing water at each other in the waves, then when the sun was setting, they walked along the beach talking. With the stars above, Cameron and Nikki came to a fire pit with dying embers. Cameron payed no attention to it and kept walking but Nikki stopped and stared at the orange-red glow.
Realizing she was no longer next to him, Cameron turned back. "Nikki, did you want to sit?"
"No, Cam… This is where I saw him with her."

Under the silver stars
Right where he broke your heart
Girl, you know I'll give you anything
I wanna hold your hand
And say the words he never said
I'll make you promises you can believe

"Are you okay?" Cameron was expecting to perhaps see tears in Nikki's eyes or a frown on her face so he was shocked to see a coy smile sparkling on her face. "Nikki... Why…"
"It doesn't hurt anymore. Being here, seeing this spot, it's not upsetting me!" Nikki threw her arms around Cameron's neck. "Thank you for being here for me, Cam."
Cameron pulled Nikki closer and felt his heart pound. The moment that Cameron had been waiting for had come, up until this moment Cameron had ignored previous feelings for Nikki, but suddenly they came rushing back to him. He cared about her so much and knew they would have a perfect relationship, if only she would let them. Cameron searched for the right words to explain his wishes to Nikki.

Let me be the one
Telling you it's alright
Sharing the smiles and tears you cry
Let me be the one
Loving you when you're weak
For all of the strength you need
You can come to me
When you're down and you feel so lonely
Turn around, you can come to me
When you're down baby, I will be the only
Come to me

"Nikki, I want to be with you." Cameron whispered as the two sat with their backs to the smoldering fire. When she laughed Cameron felt his heart sink.
"Cameron, you are with me." Cameron chuckled with Nikki, and then tried to repeat his question.
"That's not what I mean Nikki, I mean, I want to date you, I want to be there for you... more than a friend." Cameron turned and looked at Nikki, he saw a smile begin on her lips, then felt her hand clasp around his.
"Okay," she said, "But, Cameron, I'm not like Jordan and I know you dated her for a while."
Cameron pulled Nikki tight to his side with his free hand. "Nikki, I don't want you to be anything like her. I only want you to be you, because I love you."

You can just be yourself,
'Cause I don't want nobody else.
All of your secrets are safe with me.
For the kind of love you can trust,
For more than just a crush,
Baby, why don't you just come to me?

Cameron was already looking at Nikki when she turned to him with a smile on her face. She took his cheek in her hand and lightly kissed him. She pulled away to look in his eyes and smile. Cameron pulled her closer still and kissed her back with enthusiasm. Abruptly he stopped and asked, "So, you're my girlfriend now, right?" Nikki laughed and assured him that she was, indeed, his girlfriend now.

Let me be the one,
Telling you it's alright
Sharing the smiles and tears you cry.
Let me be the one,
Loving you when you're weak.
For all of the strength you need,
You can come to me.

Cameron and Nikki dated for years, it was finally time for prom. The couple was incredibly excited to be going together, and everyone knew they'd win Prom King and Queen. When the time finally came, it was no surprise that Nikki and Cameron wound up with crowns on their heads, what was surprising however, was that when the crown was placed on Cameron's head, Cameron dropped down onto one knee.

When I've got you in my arms (got you in my arms)
Say it's where you wanna be (where you wanna be, yeah)
'Cause girl I'm down on my knees
Promising my heart oh, my heart

Holding a velvet box out before him, Cameron smiled as Nikki covered her mouth with her hands. "Nikki, I love you. I've loved you from the moment I saw you. Will you marry me?" Nikki's hand shook as she pulled the ring from the box Cameron held before him but she shook her head enthusiastically. Cameron jumped to his feet and kissed Nikki while their graduating class clapped all around them.

Whenever you need me, ah
Whenever you need me girl
Whenever you need me, ah
Oh, I'll be there

---The End---