Cammie POV

I tossed and turned in my bed, not being able to sleep at head hurt and my stomach was practically screaming with hunger.I sat up slowly and threw my covers off.

Macey and Bex sat up immediately.

"Why are you up," we all asked at the same time.

I laughed.

"I was going for a walk," I said, standing up.

"You are going to stay inside the mansion Cameron," Bex said, her eyes gleaming in the dark.

"Yes mother."

I walked over to my closet, pulled out my all black sneakers, and tied them quickly.

"Be back at five-thirty Cammie," Macey warned.

"I will."

I opened up the door and left our room.

[{Ten Minutes Later}]

I wasn't paying attention to where I was going, I was just walking.

My footsteps echoed on the marble floors, sounding much louder than I wanted them to.

No one was awake though…or so I thought.

"Morning Gallagher Girl."

I spun around to see Zach leaning against the wall behind me.

"Hey you," I turned back around and walked again.

He eventually caught up with me and we walked side-by-side quietly. After twenty-three minutes was silence he asked "Are you mad?"

"No."

I really wasn't.

I couldn't be mad at Zach; but I could be mad at his mother.

He grabbed my arm and spun me to face him.

"Look me in the eye and tell me you're not mad at me." I pulled my arm gently from his grip, stared him in the eye and said "I'm not mad at you Zach."

He squeezed his eyes shut and leaned his forehead against mine.I closed my eyes, slid my arms around his neck, and tangled my fingers in his hair. His arms wrapped around my waist and he pulled me to him. Tears threatened to spill from my eyes but I fought against them.

"I'm so sorry Cammie," he whispered.

"Zach, you didn't do anything," I said and ran my fingers through his hair, resting my fingertips on his neck.

"If I hadn't told you sooner, we could have done something…anything."

I squeezed my eyes but didn't open them.

"We couldn't have done anything."

"I should have Cam. I could have tried."

I opened my eyes and found his wide open.

"There was nothing you could do," I smiled sadly, "and you've always been there for me after."

He dropped his forehead on my shoulder and whispered "I won't leave you ever. I'll always be there…forever and always."

I smiled and hugged him tighter.

"I know you will."

He pulled his head up and stared me in the eye.

His emerald green eyes left my knees weak and I fell a little, his strong arms catching me.

"Always," he whispered and pressed his lips to mine.

I vaguely remember my eyes closing slowly, his soft lips pressed against mine. I always imagine my first kiss…which was with Josh. I didn't know kisses could be this amazing...and that the best one would be with Zach.

He pulled back and pressed his forehead to mine, breathing softly.

"You don't know how long I've waited for that."

I slid my arms back around him, kissed him softly, and whispered "I think I do."

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I got back to my room at five twenty-nine, getting intense, angry glares from Macey and Bex.

"Cutting it close there Cammie-dear," Bex said, disappearing into the bathroom.

I rolled my eyes…subconsciously touching my lips.

"So…did something happen you would like to tell Macey about," Macey raised her eyebrows knowing full well something happened.

I spilled everything.

I knew Bex heard me because I heard squealing over the running water of the sink.

"Now I don't mind you calling the curfew close Cammie," Macey grinned. I laughed and fell onto my bed.

Smiling as I thought of Zach, I said "I think you were right Macey."

"About what?"

"About Zach loving me."

She laughed and said "I told you."

I sat up and smiled.

"I think I love him too."

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Classes went by quickly that day, each time I sat by Zach I got these crazy chills running through me. Every time he would look at me and smile, I would get crazy, frantic butterflies in my belly.

At lunch, he sat next to me and placed a hand on my knee.

Leaning in to whisper in my ear, he said "I have something to show you later okay?"

He pulled away and started to eat s lunch, but not before placing a light kiss on my ear.

Bex, Macey, and Liz grinned at me and I blushed.

Grant and Jonas sat at the end of the table, arguing about something.

Grant was grinning which was a sign he was winning while Jonas had a frustrated look like Grant was getting on his last nerve. Liz was going over her notes she had taken in class, obviously worried about the test she was going to undoubtedly pass. Macey was checking her make-up free, perfect face in her compact mirror while Bex was staring at her food in thought.

Zach and I, well, we were holding hands, and smiling at each other.

I had never been happier in my life to be with Zach.

I laid my head on his shoulder and asked quietly "What are you planning to do for Christmas break Blackthorne Boy?"

Yes, Christmas was three months away, but it's always best to plan ahead right?

He kissed the top of my head and whispered "Hopefully spend it with you."

"Then you shall."