a/n: so, i decided to update :) thanks for the reviews, guys. i appreciate it.

for laughingwith23: haha, your last statement on your review made me laugh xD but anyway, well, in my story, Cammie and Josh are already broken up and all, and since it kindasortaish follows the book, then yes, Cammie has snuck out before to see Josh(and got caught). But, since she and Josh broke up, she's been more paranoid and focused, so in the last chapter, she was freaking out because she just genuinely didn't want to get caught (again) and in trouble. haha, hope it cleared things up and thanks so much for your review!

so, enjoy:

"So, today after lunch, we will start working on our carnival project," Mr. Solomon said, "now, don't get too comfortable though, just because we're doing something a tad bit on the normal side, does not mean we won't be training." He smiled, slowly. "During the set up of our carnival, we will be doing a brush pass, while you keep your covers."

Macey raised her hand, "Covers?"

Mr. Solomon nodded, "Yes, Miss McHenry, your covers. And those covers? To be normal teenagers." He smiled, as if it was seemingly the hardest things to do and maybe, in the spy world, it was.

Mr. Solomon grew into detail about what the requirements were and the basics of the carnival they were going to set up. That would be the first time ever Gallagher would do anything with civilians. Namely Josh's school.

Cammie sighed softly, looking down at her books. Her eyes were heavy and her body felt more than tired. She and Zach both made it to campus before six, so that gave only Cammie an hour and a half of sleep before she'd have to go and eat breakfast. Once she was in the Grand Hall, she felt just like falling apart and sleeping forever. But then she saw Zach, and her body quickly sprang to life. They didn't mention the kiss, not after it happened. And they weren't avoiding each other, either. It kind of just... happened.

"Hey," a tap on her shoulder brought her back to reality. Cammie turned around and Liz leaned forward in a whisper, "so, was it just me or were you MIA this morning? Around 3 AM?" She raised a thin eyebrow at her friend.

Cammie suddenly became alert, her heart beating faster than usual. But she kept a poker face and lied her way out smoothly, "I had to visit my mom. I had a painful stomach ache and we didn't have any antacids. So, I went to my mom's room." She replied, trying her hardest to match Liz's eye without looking away for a second.

Liz studied her for a moment, then nodded, "Oh, okay." She didn't seem to believe her fully, but she had no other arguement to go against Cammie's excuse.

Cammie smiled, then quickly changed the subject, "so, have you talked to Jonas yet?"

Liz completely abandoned the suspicion she felt towards Cammie, and just smiled a small sly smile, "Well, I guess, kinda, I mean I asked him about his computer hard drive." She shrugged as if it was no big deal, but Cammie knew it must have been a huge deal. Especially since Liz never actually like-liked a guy before.

Mr. Solomon's voice spoke up, "And don't forget, you guys do not have to use your uniforms while we work on the carnival." He nodded at everyone. The class all agreed a little excited, but Macey lit up and exploded with smiles and joy. "Now, class dismissed."

Everyone quickly shut their books and got up, all excited about the day's event.

Cammie got up a little slower than everyone else, she stuffed her book into her bag and collected her loose leaf papers into one neat pile. She followed Liz out the room, holding her stuff to her chest.

"Well, Macey's excited," Liz commented with a smile as they watched Macey happily twirl her way into the Grand Hall. Her smile was wide, her arms out as she spun in fast, graceful circles.

"So, are you excited?" Liz asked Cammie.

Cammie looked over at Liz, then shrugged, "Um, I don't know, really. I guess I am." She could've lied and there would have been a chance Liz would have believed her, but she already lied to Liz -who was one of her best friends- once that day, and lying about how she was really feeling to a best friend seemed completely useless.

Liz tried to smile for her, "It'll be fine."

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Dressed in a soft white sweater, ripped light denim jeans, and Converse high-tops; Cammie walked out of her room with her roomates. The halls were all full, people making their way to the vans in the front of school. The vans would take the sophomore class to Roseville High School, where the carnival was going to be located at.

Mr. Solomon smiled at the girls, "Get in, we have a lot of work to do today." He said and slid into the front seat. Cammie, Liz, Bex, and Macey all got into the back seats, right behind Zach, Jonas, and Grant.

Cammie ran a hand through her soft hair and looked out the window, as the wheels of the van began moving, driving them into town. The place where she and Zach were, just eight hours.

Macey who was wedged between Liz and Bex, looked over to Cammie, "So, you might see Josh today."

Cammie looked over to her and shrugged a little, "Yeah, I guess so." She honestly didn't want to think about Josh, it just hurt way too much. But once upon a time, before Blackthorne stayed at Gallagher, Josh Abrams -a sweet Roseville resident- swept Cammie off her feet. He had no idea about her being a spy, so obviously their relationship weaved a few lies. But it was still a great relationship, he was one really sweet guy. But to keep it simple, they broke up and Cammie just wasn't quite over him.

But then, there was Zach. He made her laugh, he tried to talk to her, and he made her forget about Josh and her heartbreak for awhile. But even if Zach could do that, he couldn't change the fact that they were going to see Josh.

And the fact that Cammie wasn't ready to see Josh, at all.

Cammie closed her eyes for a moment, wanting to escape and having a piece of normality. Even if it was just in her head. But then the van came to a slow stop, parking in Roseville High's open outdoor field.

Macey and Bex both looked around excitedly, already sliding the door open, and jumping out. Liz got out more slowly, following their other classmates. Cammie stayed in the van for a little while longer, looking out the window.

Zach, who was about to get out, stopped and turned to her, "Gallagher Girl." He simply said.

Cammie didn't respond, her eyes were drawn to a boy walking down the field with a few of his friends. He was laughing along with them, shooting a smile that could shine miles away. Cammie felt her heart literally stop beating, inside her was just ...nothing. She felt empty as she watched Josh smile and high-five with all his friends.

She felt a hand on her shoulder. Zach's. She turned to him, hoping he wouldn't read into anything, but knowing Zach, he probably would.

He spoke after a moment, "Come on, let's go, Mr. Solomon wants us." He smiled a little, tugging on her arm and dragging her out of the van.

Cammie followed after him, slowly, wanting to waste any second she could. She was trying so hard to avoid Josh, that she even hoped he'd overlook her and carry on with his day. But that wasn't a thing Josh would do, he was a sweetheart, with a way with words that could make the grumpiest person's heart melt. That was one of the things Cammie loved about Josh.

Cammie and Zach only arrived after Mr. Solomon finished explaining the carnival to the Roseville students. Cammie stuffed her hands in her pockets, stealing a quick glance at Josh. He looked just as cute as she remembered.

After Mr. Solomon stopped talking, people began grouping themselves and assigning a specific booth to do. Everyone broke off and scattered like ants to their destinations. Cammie walked along, trying to find Bex when she bumped right into Josh.

"I'm so sorry!" He quickly apologized, once he noticed it was Cammie he bumped into, he smiled, "Cam, hey!"

"Josh." She replied simply not having a real expression on her face.

He smiled at her, a smooth generous smile that made Cammie smile right back.

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"McHenry!" Zach called, walking over to where Macey was, standing by an unpainted wooden booth. A crowd of Roseville Boys all stared at her with admiration.

Macey, who was folding silk ribbons into perfect perky bows. She looked up, "What, Goode?" She asked, narrowing her eyes at him and walking a few paces away from the crowd of gawking teeange boys.

Zach looked at her and then looked over to where Cammie was, "Who's that guy with Cammie?" There was no hesitation in his question, he wanted to know and he needed to know.

Macey looked over to where his eyes were leading, "Oh." She looked over to Josh, then back to Zach, "That's Josh."

"Who's he?" Zach asked, his eyebrows dropping to a scowl.

Macey smiled, amused, "Jealous Goode?" She taunted, loving the fact that Zachary Goode was totally and completely jealous.

Zach looked back at Macey, "What? No!" He responded, shaking his head.

"Right, so why so curious?" Macey asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Just am."

"Because?"

"No reason."

"Goode!"

"McHenry!"

"Oh my gosh, you like Cammie!"

"Well..."

"You like her!"

"Yeah, well, so?"

"Oh gosh, I knew it!" Macey smiled brightly.

Zach rolled his eyes, "Just tell me about this Jimmy guy?"

"Who?"

"Jimmy."

"Who?"

Zach extended his arm and pointed with his index finger to where Josh was standing with Cammie. "Jimmy."

a/n: so, i was re-reading Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy and i was just swooning and fan!girling over Zach in chapter thirteen :D teehee. and i just had to add the "jmmy"-bit, you know? xD

thanks for the reviews on the last chapter, if you'd like, let me know how the story is going and review?