This is it guys! The end! My first(ish) fanfic, last chapter (: Seriously, so much thanks and love go to everyone who is reading this right now cause it means you've probably read some of my story… So thanks! And, of course, I hope you like it :)

Disclaimer: I, solemnly swear, that I don't own any of this… XD

Chapter 21

Cammie POV

I launched myself up, flinging my leg out, feeling it connect with something small and cold. A shot rang out. I fell towards the ground, but I wasn't the only one. I looked up to see the man, sprawled over the ground, blood seeping through his shirt. I watched as he looked up at me, surprised, disbelieving as he saw the bullet in his chest. I saw as his last breath was an intake of air, surprised and unsure. I saw how his eyes dimmed and his hand fell limp. I watched the man in front of me die, just as I had watched Jonathan die 3 years ago in Venice. This time however, it was relief I felt. Not horror and panic. Relief. I looked down at the gun which was the same that had been pointed at me 3 years ago, in a park near here. And then I stumbled. I looked down to see blood still streaming down my leg, the bullet wedged in my flesh. I felt the ground vibrate as I looked up to see my friends rushing towards me. Zach reached me first, gathering me in his arms, burying his head in my hair. He was whispering about 'not being there' and 'not doing anything' as he looked up into my eyes. I saw horror and anger in his eyes, anger at himself for not being there, not taking the bullet now lodged in my leg. I reached out to touch his cheek but suddenly a flare of pain streaked up my leg. I gasped. I swayed gently, falling into Zach.

"Zach…" I managed to whisper his name before the darkness took me.

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Zach POV

I paced outside door of Cammie's hospital room. The doctors had reassured me that she was fine, that she was just going through a surgery. I looked over at the people waiting at the chairs, all waiting to see Cammie. I saw Bex and Grant, both slightly pale and tired but there, talking quietly as they waited, Bex hadn't left the hospital since we came, she was sure and unmoveable so of course Grant stayed too, and so did I for that matter; Liz and Jonas were sitting next to Macey and Nick who all had bags under their eyes, no doubt from the countless nightmares that I also had, of the man, of the shooting, of Cammie. They had been here almost every hour, waiting patiently, for Cammie. I looked over to the dark haired lady with Cammie's eyes, Mrs Morgan, Cammie's mother. She was beautiful, just like Cammie. She was composed and steady; she was Cammie, only older. And next to her was a similar looking lady, who I now know as Abby, Cammie's aunt. I had heard all about her, she was CIA legend. And finally my eyes rested on Joe Solomon. He was Cammie's dad's best friend, he and Cammie were close, and he had been her mentor and her teacher. I had gotten to know him over the last couple of days, waiting here for Cammie. Suddenly Cammie's door opened. Everyone's head snapped towards it. A nursed smiled gently at us.

"You can go in now," there was a sudden scraping of chairs as everyone rushed towards the door. The nurse only just got out of the way in time. We ran into the room and crowded around Cammie. She looked fine. Radiant even. She was thinner, but her eyes were bright and her smile wide. Before I could reach her, her mom threw herself at Cammie, hugging her so tightly I wondered if Cammie might go unconscious again.

"Mom!" Cammie squealed lightly hugging her just as tightly back. She looked teary but happy. She hugged her aunt and Joe after a long hugging fest with her mom. They talked a bit, about Cammie and her leg about anything that didn't include Venice. Then they walked out of the door, giving us some space. Then again before I could reach Cammie, she was attacked by Bex. There was a lot hugging and crying as the girls joined in.

"Cammie! What happened to your hair?" Macey cried despairingly, fingering her dry, limp hair. Cammie just laughed.

"You try using the shampoo they have here Mace," Macey shuddered at the comment. Liz was crying and still hugging Cammie, not willing to let go. Bex just held Cammie's hand beaming. They finally let go, and stood next to the boys. Then it was our turn, we walked up to Cammie, gave her a simple hug each (though mine went for a second longer than necessary) and talked lightly. Finally all of them left with promises of visits the next day and I was finally left alone with Cammie. There was a brief silence as I looked at Cammie. She smiled at me. I couldn't help it. I was at her side in a flash, hugging her to me again. I let go and sat next to her on her bed. Her head was on my shoulder, a perfect Cammie shaped place. She belonged there. It was for her.

"I love you Gallagher Girl," I whispered into her hair. She smiled, eyes closed and snuggled into me more.

"I love you too Blackthorne Boy," she said with a yawn. I smiled at her. Suddenly she sat up. She looked worried.

"Uh Zach? Can I ask you a question?" she looked unsure about something.

"Sure," I looked confused, what did she want to know?

"Um…"she started, "where do you live?" I raised my eyebrow at her question.

"I mean, I've never seen you around CIA headquarters before this mission, so I was wondering…" she trailed off. I smiled at her lightly.

"I live at 13 Shaftsbury Ave, apartment E," I told her, smirking slightly. I watched her eyes widen fractionally as she recognised that name.

"But… I live at 13 Shaftsbury Ave, apartment G," she looked so confused that I had to laugh. Her confusion turned to a glare in the matter of seconds.

"Relax Gallagher Girl," I smirked, "I saw that apartment E was on sale so… I brought it," I watched her expression. It was one of shock and happiness. She smiled shyly at me. I grinned at her.

"Thanks Zach," she breathed, her head still on my shoulder. I smiled.

"For what?" she raised her head slightly and gave me a shouldn't-you-know-by-now look that only Cammie could do. I looked at her innocently. She sighed but smiled.

"For everything."

Like it? Hate it? Tell me! I'd love to know :) By the way… Shaftsbury Avenue… ring any bells? Just a clue… was watching a very awesome movie yesterday (for like, the 10th time) and that's where it's from! 3 Oh and, just letting you know, I AM working on something else… Gallagher of course! Should be up soon… (: