Chapter 10

Joke- something that is said or done to make people laugh


"How's that for sorry?"


"Not good enough," I reply, pulling him in for another kiss. I surprised the both of us with that move, but he responded willingly enough, wrapping his arms around me once more.

Wait. Who is this person I am trying to be?

I gently push him back, confusion in both of our eyes.

"Cammie, what's the-" he starts, questioningly, until I cut him off.

"Zach I can't do this." I gesture to the two of us.

"Cammie-"

"I've known you for what? Three, maybe four hours? And now I'm kissing you." I shake my head in exasperation at myself. I continue rambling.

"And did you that that was my first kiss- well two- back there? I cannot believe myself. I am such a-"

Zach cut me off. "Cammie stop it. That was an accident. Wait. No it wasn't. I wanted to kiss you." At that, I smiled. He continued.

"Both of our emotions are pretty high right now, considering the events that have taken place in our lives. But I want you to give me a chance. Friends?" he finished, smiling. The first smile I've seen out of him and all I can think is, charming.

He's currently holding his hand out, waiting, so I take it in mine and shake it saying,

"Friends."


When we returned to the party, everything had taken a turn for the wild side. People were drinking, doing crazy tricks in the pool and even smoking. I found Macey talking to her parents on the patio. She had a horrified expression on her face.

"Macey what's going on? Where's Bex?" I yell over the commotion.

"Somebody snuck in alcohol and it's gotten crazy!" she said. Zach rolled his eyes and muttered, "Obviously."

She ignored him and said, "I've got to get everyone out before the paparazzi show up and then the police. Can you help?" she pleaded.

I smiled apologetically. "Sorry Macey, but I told my aunt that I'd be home before midnight. I have to go soon." She nodded.

"Okay, well I can have some of the sober bouncers take care of it. Hey, it was nice meeting you." She smiled. "We should hang out again sometime."

I smiled back. "Definitely."

And with that I walked away from the party, into the parking area and attempted to call my aunt to no avail. Her line was busy every time. I sighed.

"Guess I'm going have to walk home." I muttered to myself.

"Actually you don't." I jumped at the voice behind me and turned around. Green eyes.

"Zach what are you doing here? And why did you follow me?" I asked, frustrated that I'd have to deal with him and find a way home.

He smirked. "Well it seems to me that law enforcement nowadays has taken a turn for the bad-" he was referring to the drunk bouncers.

"- so I thought that you might need someone to protect you." Satisfied with himself, he walked toward me.

"I don't need protecting." I grumbled.

Putting his arm around my shoulders and leading me somewhere he continued, "And I couldn't help but hear you wanting to walk home, so I'm offering you a ride. That is, if you want it?"

"You drive?" I asked incredulously.

He faked mock hurt. "Of course I do! In fact, here we are."

We stopped at a 1971 sapphire blue Ford Mustang, and I looked on in awe. Zach looked at the ground, somewhat shy.

"I have a thing for vintage cars." He said. I raised my eyebrows and poked him in the side saying,

"Me too."

Glancing up at Zach, who had now taken interest in the bright stars thinking deeply, I said,

"Well let's take this baby for a spin!" I hopped in the passenger seat while he shook his head in amazement and took the wheel.


"So, this is it." We had pulled up to my aunt's house and just sat there for awhile, staring.

"This place is.. Wow." Was all Zach had to say.

"Well, its not too fancy but I enjoy it. Animals to watch." I smiled and then both of us jumped, startled at the sound of my cell phone ringing.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Well helloooo my darling! How are you doing with Mr. Handsome-dipshit?" Bex's British accent rang throughout the phone as she started laughing.

I scolded her. "Mr. Handsome-dipshit is sitting right here, and he gave me a ride home." My eyes widened as I realized how much information I had just given her.

Zach just sat back, hands laced behind his head as he listened.

Bex laughed again. "Oh I know that he gave you a ride. I pretty much set it up!" I could hear the satisfaction in her voice as I asked, "How?"

"Well, I called Abby, telling her that I would take you home, then I had my parents pick me up early, telling them I was sick. And I knew that if Abby wouldn't pick you up and if I wasn't there to save your little butt, Zach would! Oh, and Macey helped a little too."

"Bex! I can't believe-" I started but Bex continued.

"Oh come on Cammie, it was just a joke. And I think it's cute that Zach wants to protect you. Although a little creepy since you just met." She admitted.

"How did you know that?" I asked. I could hear her smiling.

"Oh, I have my ways. Now I have to go. You two have fun now." She hung up and the end tone rang for a bit as I sat there in amazement until Zach broke the silence.

"Sooooo… Mr. Handsome-dipshit, huh?" He grinned. I scowled.

"Oh shut up." I got out of the car and so did Zach. I turned on him. Again.

"Now what do you think you're doing?" I growled.

"Walking you to the door of course. Every gentleman does that I expect?"

I stalked onward. "And you think you're a gentleman?"

"Duh." He replied keeping up with me and I muttered,

"That was a rhetorical question dipshit."

"That's Mr. Handsome- dipshit to you, my lady." Zach smirked. I rolled my eyes as we reached the door.

Just as I reached the door Zach pulled me in for a hug and whispered, "Sweet dreams" in my ear right as the door bust open and Abby stood there with her arms crossed over her chest.

She grinned. "Sorry you disturb you, Cammie and mysterious stranger. I just thought I'd tell Cammie here that her dog is hungry and he'd like to eat."

"Oops." I said as I hurried through the door but Zach stopped me and cleared his throat expectantly.

I sighed. "Abby I'd like you to meet-"

"Mr. Handsome-dipshit," Zach finished for me, grinning while Abby raised her eyebrows.

"Zach. His name is Zach. And he has to leave now." I said, hoping he'd take the hint. He grinned and turned to Abby saying,

"It was a pleasure to meet you." Before walking away, getting in his Mustang and driving away.

I sighed and walked through the door, Abby following.

As she shut the door, she turned to me smiling and saying,

"Well isn't he quite the charmer?"

And I grumbled off to my room to feed Chip, and try to rid my head of a constantly smirking, handsome boy.


Well this is Chapter 10! It's longer because I havent updated in forever! :D Sorry it wasnt up earlier, but school has been really hectic,, but i havent forgotten you guys! This story will be continued so far and im hoping to have Chapter 11 up soon as well. This chapter is dedicated to Charliee for the idea of dialogue in the beginning. I also want to thank all the reviewers that reviewed Chapter 9!

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