A/N: I know it's been a while, and I don't have a good excuse for that, but I am going to let you guys know what delayed me. I have a very crappy computer that messes up periodically (I will be getting a new one soon this week hopefully). I did a system reboot which restores your computer back to its original state, and in the process wiped off ALL of my documents, including school work, my stories, and my fanfic chapters. I was able to save SOME of my documents to one of those USB thingys, but unfortunately not the next chapter of CCWTPCABB. The original chapter for this was already 5 and half pages long, and I'm not sure if I will be able to make this just like the original but I will try. Anywho, on with the story.

SHOUTOUT: To pinky456 who kept me going with writing the next chapter with her messages. I love to hear from you guys and she's a really big fan of my stories. She messaged me 3 times to write chapter 6, so this is for her!

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"I have good news and bad news," Derrick said as he and Kemp reentered the bus. Everyone had stripped down to the bare minimum; the guys shirtless and their shorts and the girls in their tank tops and short shorts. The girls' hair was in either in messy buns or high ponytails. Everyone had kicked off of their sandals which were now pushed to the side.

"Good news first man," Cam said from his spot on the floor. He was sprawled out, hoping that the floor would cool him off, but it was just as hot as the seats. "The good news is that we got in touch with Triple A and they're on their way," Kemp said. "The bad news is they won't be here for another three hours." Everyone groaned. "Just great," Massie whined.

"I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news," Cam began. "Derrick already took that title," Massie interrupted. Derrick gave her a dirty look. "As I was saying," Cam said, "I don't mean to be the bearer of bad news, but we can't run the air unless the bus is on." There was a pregnant pause. "Well, this just sucks," Plovert said. "It blows," Dylan agreed with her boyfriend.

"How are we going to survive in this heat for 3 hours?" Claire asked, the horror of dying a slow, heat induced death evident on her face. "I'm hungry," Alicia whined. "I told you to eat when we stopped," Josh shrugged. Alicia wrinkled her perfect nose. "I don't think McDonalds count as real food. Even their salad is loaded with calories."

"No use of arguing," Derrick said tiredly dropping in his seat. Claire stood up. "I think I'm going to go look for a store or something," she said. She stepped out of the bus before anyone could stop her. Not that they would have, considering they were too hot to do anything. "I'll go with her," Cam quickly volunteered. He stood up and pulled on his sandals and followed Claire.

Outside, the heat was brutal. Cam ran to catch up with Claire who was blatantly ignoring his calls to her for her to wait up. "Didn't you hear me?" Cam panted when he finally caught up to Claire. His tongue felt like he'd spent the last two hours eating cotton.

"I heard you," Claire answered shortly. "Why didn't you stop?" Cam asked, feeling annoyed. Claire shrugged and picked up her pace again.

"You know, you can't ignore me forever," Cam said frustrated. "Yes, I can," Claire said. "Can't we at least talk for five minutes? That's all I'm asking." Claire shrugged again, so Cam took that as permission. "Look, I know what I did was wrong," he began. Claire cut him off. "No, I don't think you do," she muttered. Cam gave her a 'let me finish' look. "I've apologized since then, and I've tried my hardest to be friends with you." "That kind of thing just doesn't go away with apologies," Claire said, her face twisted into an expression of hurt.

"Can we at least call a truce?" Cam asked. He was getting desperate. Claire shrugged. "It's better than ignoring each other. But let me get one thing straight, we're not friends." Cam shrugged. "I can live with that."

Claire sighed. "I think it's best if we head back. There's obviously nothing here." She turned around, but was met with an entirely unfamiliar scene. "Um, where are we?" she asked. Cam eyes widened. "I guess we forgot to look where we were going while we talked," he winced. "We're lost?" Claire shrieked. "Sort of," Cam said. Claire groaned. "Could this day get any worse?" "Maybe, so don't jinx it," Cam warned. "Come on." He led the way down one road. Claire sighed and started walking after him.

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Back in the bus, Massie was positive they were about to die. "It's so hot," Kristen groaned. "I'm sweating in places I didn't even know I could sweat in," Josh moaned. "I don't want to die," Alicia murmured sleepily. "I love you mom," Dylan murmured, her eyes closed. "I think we're all being a bit dramatic," Derrick said. Massie glanced at him and hurriedly looked away. His impressive (cough cough rock solid cough cough) abs were way to tempting.

"What time is it?" Kemp asked. Derrick checked his watch. "2:30," he read. "Help should be here in 30 more minutes." "It seems like an eternity since we've been here," Massie groaned. "Time flies when you're sweating up a storm," Plovert remarked.

Suddenly, Alicia bolted right up. "Where's Claire and Cam? They should have been back by now." Everyone was silent at that. "I hope they're okay," Dylan bit her lip, looking like she was gonna cry any minute now.

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"How are you holding up back there?" Cam called behind him where Claire was lagging behind. Her response was a loud groan. "I need to stop for a minute," she panted. She slipped down onto the road and jumped right back up. "Crap, that's hot," she hissed, glaring accusingly at the road. "Let's just keep walking," Cam said, licking his parched lips.

They continued down the road once again.

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"This is getting ridiculous!" Massie shouted. Everyone was becoming anxious. They were thirsty, tired, sweating up a storm, and worried about Cam and Claire. "Calm down, Block," Derrick said. "I can't calm down," Massie said. "My best friend could be dying of heat stroke right now." "So could mine," Derrick said. "Nice way of showing that you're worried about him," Massie remarked. Derrick just rolled his eyes exasperatedly.

"I think this would all be a lot more bearable if you two didn't bicker like an old married couple." Josh teased. Massie shot him a death glare. "I don't know why I agreed to come on this stupid trip anyway," she hissed.

Derrick smirked. "Please, Block, we all know you couldn't resist being around me for too long."

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Luckily, Triple A did come within the next 30 minutes. And luckily, they had a pack of water bottles with them. "If he wasn't so old and greasy looking, I'd kiss him," Dylan grinned, nodding towards the worker who'd gave them the water. "Cam and Claire still aren't back yet," Massie said, nibbling on her lower lip. "They'll be back soon, trust me," Derrick said. He dumped the water over his sweaty body and shook his head to get the excess water out. Massie groaned, averting her eyes as a water droplet slip from his neck, down to his abs before disappearing in a strictly forbidden place. She walked away from the group to try to get her racing heart in order.

"You kids are lucky," one of the Triple A guys remarked. "It's not easy to survive in this kind of heat."

Just then, a frazzled looking Cam and heat stricken Claire arrived on the scene. "We're back," Cam grinned weakly, gesturing to himself and Claire. After getting over the initial shock of them still being alive, Massie nodded approvingly at Claire. "Nice tan," she said, flashing her a thumbs up.

"Well, looks like we're back in business!" Josh yelled from the steps of the bus. "Let's go team!" Alicia rolled her eyes at her boyfriend's soccer related remark.

Claire and Cam started towards the bus first with Derrick and Massie bringing up the rear. "Ladies first," he said, grinning like a shark. "Get a move on." He lightly tapped her but and winked at her. Massie nearly stumbled over her own feet from surprise, and from a strange pulling sensation in her heart. It was official then

Derrick Harrington was going to be the death of her.

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I'm back! Who missed me? :D I know missed you guys reviews. I'm surprised people are still interested with what little I've been updating. But have no more fear, I'm here (: And the story is saved and will be getting more chapters soon. So, thanks for reading and review please!