Hey guys sorry it has taken so long for this update, but here it is! J But seriously I am very sorry but I'll tell you what happened- My dad, sister and I went on a beach trip up the coast of California up to LA. We stopped at one of my favorite beaches (San Clemente) well I was boogie boarding and a giant wave came. It crashed on my head and I hit my head very hard on the sand. I got pretty bad whip lash, a really big bloody nose, scrapped my whole face so it was bleeding, and also hit the back of my head so now there is a giant bruise and it was really close to a concussion. Anyways I have been getting giant headaches so it has taken me a very long time to write this. It is almost better but sorry it the chapter is not the best.
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Recap:
"I walked in, sat at a desk and looked at Joe, "We need to talk."
Cammie POV:
"We need to talk."
Joe looked at me strangely but motioned for me to go on.
"Mom left."
"Dammit."
"What?"
Joe looked pained, "I'm so sorry Cammie, I thought she was doing better."
I looked at him and just nodded.
"You know Cammie I need to tell you something. I don't think you actually know where you mom is."
I looked at Joe confused, "Isn't she with Abby?"
Joe sighed, "Cammie your mom is with Abby, but they aren't where you think they are."
"Where are they?"
"Radley." (Quick side note but do any of you watch Pretty Little Liars? Lol sorry but it's on right now, hence the name. Anyways if any of you do please tell me so we can talk about it! I love that show! Okay back to the story!)
I looked at Joe and sighed. I knew both of them had taken my dad's death very hard. Neither of them knew what to do when he died because he had been a big part of both of their lives. My mom didn't know what to do with herself and she felt so pained that she had started to drink, and she would drink and drink and drink until she felt happy and most of her memories were gone. I guess Abby had done the same thing.
Joe looked at me, "You knew about your mom's problems didn't you?"
"Ya" I replied, "She would come home and not even be close to who she normally was. She would yell at me like crazy and sometimes hurt me."
By now I was crying so Joe came over and gave me a hug. "I'm glad you stayed with me for awhile then, I just wish I could have helped you sooner."
I nodded and Joe kept hugging me.
After awhile I stopped crying and Joe and I both sat in his room sad. When the bell rang he handed me a late slip and gave me a hug before I walked out of his room.
I knew today was going to be a long day, so I put on a fake smile and walked to my next class.
The day went by quite slowly and I ignored everyone until it was lunch. I was going to have to face them at some point so I walked over to our table.
"Hey guys, what's up?"
"Hey Cammie." Everyone replied.
Liz and Jonas started talking about some computer thing and Zach came and sat down next to me.
"Hey Cammie, what's wrong?"
I shot Zach a glare, "Nothing."
Bex and Macey looked at each other strangely.
"Cammie why wouldn't you talk to us in class?" asked Bex.
"Uh sorry I guess I was zoning out."
"Ya right, Cammie what is going on?" said Macey.
By now Liz and Jonas had stopped talking and Grant had come and sat down too. They all looked at me waiting for an answer.
"Nothing, I'm fine okay?"
Bex and Macey were definetly not taking that as an answer, "Cammie you can tell us, we are you friends."
"Ya common tell us." said Macey.
I looked at them all and just shook my head and started crying. I ran out of the cafeteria and went and sat under a tree out by the gymnasium.
I couldn't let them all know about my family. When I told some of my old friends they all freaked out and wouldn't talk to me. For once in my life I just want to be normal.
I sat outside for awhile until I heard the bell signaling lunch was over. I went back inside and quickly got to my next class before anyone could stop me.
I avoided everyone for the rest of the day until I had one class left, Joe's class.
As I walked into class Joe gave me a look saying, "You doing okay?"
I just shrugged and went to sit in the back of the class. The whole period I could feel my friends' eyes on me.
"Class dismissed."
As soon as I heard that I quickly got up but Joe grabbed my arm and told me he wanted to talk to me for a minute.
Slowly everyone left but my friends left especially slowly.
"Cammie are you alright?'
"Joe what do I tell them?"
He was quiet for a minute, "Have you told any of them anything?"
"None of them know anything but Zach, and Zach only knows a little bit of the truth."
He nodded, "I don't think you should tell any of them just yet. Wait awhile and see if they really are your friends first."
I nodded.
"If you need anything this weekend or whatever please call me or stop by. Or I think the Goode's would love to help too."
I smiled, "Thanks."
We quickly hugged then I got up and walked out of his classroom.
Grant, Jonas, Nick and Zach were all waiting for me when I walked out because they were the only friends I had who took Joe's class.
"Hey" I said.
They all looked at each other. "Aren't you afraid of him at all?" asked Grant.
I looked down, "No." They didn't need to know the truth, at least not now.
"Wow." Was all he could manage out.
"So why are you all waiting for me?"
Now it was Zach's turn to answer.
"We have a surprise for you Gallagher Girl." He said smirking.
I laughed and he grabbed my hand and we walked out of school with Grant, Nick and Jonas leading.
"I think this will cheer you up" he whispered in my ear. "And don't worry I won't tell any of them anything."
I looked down, Zach didn't even know the half out what went on in my family.
We walked into the parking lot and got in Zach's car and he drove us to my house.
"How is this a surprise?" I asked.
He just smirked, "Macey is waiting for you inside and then we'll go in about an hour."
I nodded and ran inside, what was Macey going to do to me?
I walked up to my room and was immediately sat down as Bex did my hair, Liz did my makeup, and Macey went to find an outfit for me.
They were all dressed up too in summery clothes, and Macey handed me some jean shorts and an owl tank top.
When they had finished we quickly ran outside because it had been just about an hour.
The boys were waiting for outside. They all had on khaki shorts and a nice button down shirt of some kind.
"Gallagher Girl you look amazing."
I blushed.
Zach just laughed and held my hand and we all started walking into town.
"Don't worry I gave my parents a reign check for tomorrow night so you can come help me watch Sarah tomorrow."
I nodded and we kept walking.
As we got closer into the town square I could hear music playing.
Soon enough we got into town and there were loads of people. There was a big marching band playing near some bleachers full of people, and in the distance I could see a parade coming down the street.
"What's all this for?"
"This is the fall festival. This weekend there is parades and marching bands of all sorts and then next week there is a big fall dance."
I smiled, "Sounds like a lot of fun."
"It is." He said smirking at me.
We kept walking along the street for awhile. Shortly after though we all split up, Macey and Nick had gone to watch the parade from the stands, Bex and Grant were playing carnival games together, Liz and Jonas had gone off to go talk to some people who were giving speeches this weekend, and Zach and I were just enjoying walking together.
We had a lot of fun walking up and down the street catching glimpses of the parade. Zach bought me and him and ice cream and we went and sat down under a tree.
"Cammie are you really okay?"
I looked at Zach for awhile and sighed, "Not really."
He put his arm around me and pulled me close to him.
"If you need anything just come over to our house."
I nodded, "Thanks."
We sat there in silence for awhile but it was a good silence.
"Zach." Both of us turned around. We had been sitting there happily until we heard someone yell his name and it sounded oddly familiar.
"Zach."
This time we saw who it was. It was Sarah and she ran up and gave Zach a big hug.
When she saw me her eyes got even bigger and she ran up to give me a hug, "CAMMIE!"
"Hey Sarah."
"Cammie, Cammie, Cammie what are you doing here!"
"Zach and I were walking around. Who are you with?"
Sarah pointed and sure enough Mr. and Mrs. Goode came walking around the tree to us.
"Hello there Cammie and Zach, Sarah don't go running off like that!" said Mrs. Goode.
"But mommy I saw Zach and I wanted to say hi."
Mrs. Goode started laughing, "That's okay just tell us first."
Sarah nodded and kept hugging me.
"Sarah I thought you said you came here to say hi to me not Cammie."
Sarah stuck her tongue out at Zach, 'But Zach Cammie needed a hug more than you."
Zach looked at her strangely and Mr. and Mrs. Goode exchanged nervous glances at me.
"Sarah you wanna walk around the parade with Zach and I for a little bit?"
Sarah nodded and Mr. Goode said it was okay so Zach and I started walking with Sarah in between us holding our hands.
We walked around for a couple hours together. Macey, Bex, and Liz all came and said bye to us as we were walking. It was a fun night.
At about nine o'clock Mr. Goode came and found and us and said it was time to go and asked if I wanted a ride home. So I said yes and we all drove home together.
When we got to his house I quickly said goodbye and hoped out of their car before any of them could say anything. I knew Zach would come over at some point tomorrow so it wasn't like he wasn't going to see me again, and Sarah had fallen asleep on the way home.
When I got home there was a noise in the living room. I had no clue what it was.
I quickly ran into the kitchen and grabbed a big knife and slowly went into the living room.
It was dark but the tv was on and someone was on the couch.
Slowly I crept over and was about to pounce on them when they jumped up.
"Hey Cammie I was just stopping by to check on you, no need to kill me."
I looked at the man more clearly and saw it was Joe. I started laughing and went and put the knife away.
"Hey Joe. Why are you on my couch?"
"I said I was just stopping by to check on you. When you weren't here I decided to wait for you to get back."
"Well it's getting kinda late, you can go if you want."
He nodded, "Just remember if you need anything please call me."
"Don't worry about me so much, I will."
He came over to me and gave me a hug.
"And Cammie?"
"Ya?"
"Just please remember that I love you no matter what happens."
I nodded and Joe left.
I knew Joe would always love me. He was one of my dad's best friends, and they went on missions together. I knew Joe felt incredibly bad about my dad's death since they had been on the mission together where he had come back but my dad had not. Joe felt bad but there was nothing he could do. Now he felt it was his responsibility to take care of me. Sometimes it feels really nice knowing he is always there for me, but I do miss my dad and my mom when she was actually happy. Joe's love is genuine though and I love him back.
I woke up in the morning hearing my name.
"Cammie!"
"Cammie!"
"Cammie!"
Finally I sat up and see Sarah sitting at the end of my bed.
"What are you doing here?"
"Good morning Cammie."
Then Zach walked in, "Morning Sunshine."
I smiled at him, "What are you guys doing here?"
"We are here to invite you to breakfast at our house."
"So you just snuck in here?"
He smirked at me and held up my spare key.
"How in the world?" I asked looking at Zach laughing.
"Cammie will you please come over for breakfast?"
"Yes I will Sarah just let me grab a sweatshirt first."
So I got up and grabbed the first sweatshirt I saw which was one of my dad's old sweatshirts that said Blackthorn on the front. I didn't like to wear the other ones because they said Morgan on the back and lots of people gave me weird looks.
So I threw on my sweatshirt over my tank top and my pj pants and walked downstairs where Zach and Sarah were waiting.
Sarah jumped right into my arms and I started carrying her.
"Cammie I'm so happy you are coming over today!"
"Ya, what plans do you have for us today?"
She looked at me excitedly, "You can stay all day?"
I looked at Zach who shrugged, "Sure, I can stay and play with you today."
Sarah got really happy with that and jumped out of my arms and ran into her house to tell her mom.
"So breakfast eh?"
"It was my mom's idea."
I smirked, "Sure it was."
Zach got an evil look in his eye, "Oh so you think it was mine?"
I nod.
Zach then runs over and picks me up bridal style and runs into his house. He throws me on the couch and starts tickling me.
"Sarah come here and help me tickle Cammie."
Sarah comes running in and she and Zach both start tickling me until I start crying I'm laughing so hard.
Mrs. Goode walked in, "Zach what in the world did you do to Cammie."
Zach smiled at his mom, "I tickled her."
She started laughing, "Of course you did. Now please come in the dining room breakfast is ready."
Zach and Sarah both ran to get to the dinning room first and I walked in slowly behind them.
"Good morning Mr. Goode."
"Hey Cammie, I see your up nice and early today."
I laughed, "Thanks to these two." I say pointing to Zach and Sarah.
They both smirked and Mr. Goode laughed.
He saw my sweatshirt and got a weird look on his face. He looked like he was about to ask me something but thought better of it.
The rest of breakfast was nice and we all enjoyed our breakfast of waffles, then I helped Mrs. Goode wash the dishes while Zach and Sarah ran off doing something.
"So I hear you and Sarah are hanging out today." Said Mrs. Goode.
I laughed, "Ya she was super excited when I agreed."
"She loves the attention, and I think Zach likes hanging out with you too."
"Ya, we had a lot of fun last night."
Mrs. Goode smiled, "Would you mind helping Zach watch Sarah tonight too? Mr. Goode and I were going to go out last night but then Zach made us change it to tonight."
"It would be my pleasure."
"Thank you Cammie, and you are welcomed here whenever you want. You can trust us, and also we are here if you need anything or if you want to talk."
I nodded, "Thanks, but I don't think you know all of what has really happened."
Mrs. Goode looked sad, "Cammie you don't have to tell us but if you ever do feel like it we would be glad to listen."
I nodded and just then we finished the dishes so I went looking for Zach and Sarah.
They weren't downstairs so I walked upstairs and looked in Sarah's room and then Zach's room.
When I walked into Zach's room all the lights were off. I went to turn a light on and all of the sudden I was being attack.
I knew it was Zach and Sarah because I could hear them laughing. They were both tickling me and Sarah was hitting me with a pillow.
When they finished we were all laughing extremely hard and Zach looked rather pleased with himself. We all sat there in Zach's room for awhile just enjoying each other's company.
"So Sarah what do you want to do today?" I asked.
Sarah smiled, "Can we go to the park and watch a movie?"
Zach nodded.
"Zach what do you want to do today?" asked Sarah.
He looked at me, "I want to spend time with my two favorite girls."
I knew I was blushing and Sarah smiled.
"Zach do you like Cammie?"
Zach didn't answer he just blushed and told Sarah to shut up.
I laughed, "Common Sarah lets leave Zach alone for a minute."
She nodded and followed me.
As we were walking out of his room she whispered to me, "Cammie I think Zach likes you a lot."
I blushed, "I think he might too."
Sarah was happy she figured that out, "I think you two would be a good couple."
I laughed, "Sarah I'll be back in a little bit, I'm going to go get dressed."
She nodded and I walked downstairs and out of their house. As I was walking out I could hear Sarah screaming at the top of her lungs.
"Zach and Cammie sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!" and "Zach likes Cammie, Zach likes Cammie."
Zach POV:
Omg will Sarah ever shut up! I bet Cammie can hear her screaming too. Just great.
I told Sarah this morning that I liked Cammie after she asked about last night and why we were alone. I said it was because we were having fun hanging out together. She didn't believe it though so I ended up telling her that I actually really really really did like Cammie. Sarah was happy for me but she promised she wouldn't say anything and of course she did. Why are little sisters so annoying?
Later that day…
I never knew Cammie liked swings so much. After breakfast we had hung out at my house then we made lunch and brought a picnic down to the park. The park was really pretty and there was a lot of play equipment. I assumed Cammie and I could watch Sarah run around and play but Cammie was the first one to go on the slide! Then she ran over to the swings and has been swinging for about three hours now.
Sarah and I just watched her as she ran around and I followed her. Cammie looked like she was thinking, but she also looked sad. I wanted to go over and talk to her but Sarah was having fun and since I was her brother I needed to watch her. So we continued like that and Sarah ran around playing for another couple hours before the sun started setting.
I glanced over my shoulder and saw Cammie finally got up from the swings. She looked sad and cold but walked right over to us.
"Guys I think we should go it's getting dark." She said sniffling.
I put my arm around her waist and Sarah held my other hand and we started walking home.
"Cammie are you okay?" Sarah asked.
Cammie sniffled, "I'll be okay soon."
Sarah smiled, "But what's wrong?"
"It's nothing to worry about. Look we are almost home, what do you want for dinner."
Sarah looked up at me and screamed, "PIZZA!"
I laughed, "Okay, fine."
So I dropped the girls off at home and I went into town to get two pizzas from Little Ceasars and also to run into the pharmacy and get some ice cream for Cammie to make her feel better. Why was Cammie so sad? I could tell since the day I met her that she was a tough person, so what was so bad to hurt her like that?
I had no clue but I decided whatever it was I would help her, and that's when I saw Joe Solomon walking towards me and for once in his life looking scared.
Cammie POV:
I woke up in a different bed than usual. I looked around and saw I was in Zach's room, what the hell happened last night?
I remember being woken up by Zach and Sarah and then going over to their house and eating breakfast. When I went home to change there was a note from Joe.
Be careful Cammie. I'll call you later.
-Joe
I had no clue what it was supposed to mean. I think he was trying to make me feel better about what had happened this week but I had no clue.
I went over to the Goode's house shortly after and Sarah and I played for awhile as Zach watched. We later went to the park. I was having a ton of fun with Sarah until I got a call from Joe so I told Sarah to go play with Zach for awhile and then I walked over to the swings and answered my phone.
"Hey Joe, whats wrong?"
"Cammie where are you?"
"I'm at the park with Sarah and Zach."
"Okay, please stay there until sunset."
"Why?"
"Cammie reasons aren't important right now, all that is important is your safety."
"Joe I don't understand what you are talking about right now."
"Okay well Cammie I just need you to stay at Zach's house for awhile okay?"
"I'll call you later with more details but please stay with him."
"Okay."
"Thank you Cammie, you'll understand one day."
"You sound like my mother."
I could tell that hurt Joe. I had no clue what he was talking about and he wouldn't answer my question! When he said that though I cracked. I felt extremely bad but what was I supposed to do?
"Cammie I am not your mother. I love you very much. Please don't ever think I would try to hurt you in any way. This is for your safety and only your safety. Your mother was hurting you and she still wants to hurt you. Cammie she is not herself right now and you need to know that. Please just stay with Zach."
"Okay."
"Cammie I love you. Be safe."
I smiled, "I love you too Joey."
After that I hung up the phone and continued sitting on the swing. I had an odd feeling that my mom was out to get me right now and probably did something horrible and now was even in a worser state. Joe probably is trying to help her but what will that do? I think he and Zach know something I don't. Zach keeps giving me that look of "I know something you don't know." But what are they hiding from me? I know Joe is trying to protect me but from what?
I guess I sat there for longer than I expected though because when I looked up again the sun was starting to set so I decided it was time that we should all walk back to Zach's house.
Sarah and I went inside and played and Zach went to go get pizza. He took over an hour though and I suspected he was doing something else besides getting pizza but right when I started thinking that Zach walked in with piping hot pizza and a bag full of different ice cream treats.
We all ate dinner and then watched a couple movies. Sarah fell asleep after the first one so Zach went and put her to bed. We watched more movies and Zach brought out all the ice cream he had bought.
We watched movies and ate ice cream until 1am. I was starting to get really tired and I could tell he was too. It was kinda odd his parents weren't back yet but he just shrugged and said they always came home extremely late.
I got up to leave and walk back to my house to go to bed when Zach stopped me.
"Uh Cammie do you want to stay here tonight? I mean it is already really late."
I just shrugged, "Okay."
He looked pained for a minute, "Cammie I think you should actually stay here for a couple days or even a week."
I looked at him strangely, "Uh why?"
"I think it would be best. Joe told me to watch over you so it would be easier if you stayed here."
He realized right after that that he had said the wrong thing. He quickly tried to say sorry but I wasn't going to hear it. I ran outside and climbed one of his trees and sat at the very top of it.
Zach came out shortly after cursing in some foreign language. I quickly realized it was Russian and also bits of Swahili in it. Why did Zach know those languages? I only knew them because when my dad had been alive he had still been training me to be a spy. My mom knew about it too and would sometimes help along with Joe. What did my mom do as a job? Hm next time I see her I will have to ask.
But as I was sitting there in the tree wondering about Zach, Joe, and my family I could feel the tree branch braking. I didn't move quick enough to get off the branch and Zach was still on the other side of his back yard.
I felt the branch braking and then in a flash I saw Zach running to me trying to catch me but he was way to far away and then I felt a thud and my whole body was aching. Someone was yelling my name but I couldn't open my eyes I just drifted off into sleep.
I guess it has been more than a day right? I looked down at my body to see a ton of scrapes, cuts, and bruises. My head is wrapped with bandages but other than that it doesn't look like I did too much damage to myself.
Just then the door opened and in walked Joe. When he saw me his whole face lit up.
"Cammie!"
"Hi." I managed to whisper out.
"Cammie I'm so happy you are awake you had me so worried."
I smiled.
"Hm your probably how long you have been out right?"
I nodded.
"Don't worry you've only been out for about a day."
"A day!" I squeaked out.
"Ya, you hit your head pretty hard. Your lucky Zach was there he called 911 and they came and got you right away."
I nodded and realized Zach had walked in at somepoint.
"Cammie what happened to being safe?" asked Joe.
I shot a glare at Zach. He quickly held his hands up in defense.
"Sir uh Mr. Solomon sir I uh didn't mean to do anything I swear!"
Joe laughed, "It's okay son but please don't do anything stupid again."
He quickly nodded.
"Cammie Zach and I need to tell you something important."
I nodded and motioned for them to go on.
Joe took a look at Zach and then looked back at me.
"Cammie you will be coming with me to a different school after you are fully recoverd."
I gave him a questioning look.
"Cammie I only have a part time job at Roseville High School. You know me and your dad were spies right?"
I nodded.
"Cammie I still am a spy."
That's when it donned on me. Joe STILL was a spy. Joe WAS a SPY. I had always assumed he had retired. That meant he took on a job as a cover in Roseville High School. But why was he telling me this while Zach was still in the room. Wasn't that top secret or something?
"Zach are you a spy?" I squeaked out.
He nodded, "So are Grant, Nick, Jonas, Liz, Bex, and Macey."
"It was all a lie?" I asked looking hurt.
"We were sent in to protect you. None of us knew how nice you would actually be. We all decided we wanted to become your friends, and I fell in love with you." He blushed and looked away."
"I tried to get Joe to let me abort the mission but he wouldn't let me. Cammie I never meant to hurt you, Cammie I really like you and I'm sorry."
I nodded, "So I'm going to go to a spy school?"
Joe nodded.
"Awesome."
Haha Cammie is your normal life so normal anymore? So I thought it would be more interesting to bring their spy life back in. There will be more Zammie soon I promise! Again sorry for the late update please read my author's note at the top. Also if you ever want to talk about anything or everything kik me! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the story or about you!
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