A/N I think this might be my favorite chapter so far. It's the longest chapter too, its 9 pages on Word! The story continues after almost three months has passed by.

Chapter 7

School had been in session for two and a half months now, and Cammie was doing fine. She had all her classes figured out, had a favorite new table to sit at during lunch with her friends, and had gotten closer to one of those friends. Over the past few months of school Cammie had gotten to know Zach Goode better then anyone else in their group of friends, besides Kaylee. She knew little details about him like his favorite color, or his birthday, but she also knew important topics about Zach. She knew he had a little bit of a temper while playing sports, how he was sensitive about his family since he didn't like his mother, and got to know a little bit about his old friends before he moved. The two were getting closer everyday and now could have a conversation for two or three hours without ever getting bored, but someone had to always interfere with their progress as friends. Kaylee. Kaylee was now Zach's girlfriend, they started going out about two weeks after school started. She never tried to interrupt a conversation or tried to have Zach's attention all the time. She never intentionally messed with Zach and Cammie's friendship, but Zach could never stopped bringing Kaylee into the subject.

"So how was basketball practice today?" Cammie would ask him.

"Good. Kaylee was there!"

"That's nice of her to come. So when is your next game, maybe I could come and watch if its at home."

"It's this Friday. You could sit with Kaylee that way you girls would have a couple hours to talk."

"Yeah but I'm not close friends with Kaylee."

"You should be, she's a great girl."

"Zach you're doing it AGAIN!"

"What?"

"You keep trying to push Kaylee onto me. I understand she's your girlfriend, but that doesn't mean we have to be buddy buddy!"

"I know Cam. I'm sorry I keep doing this. I just want my girlfriend and my best friend to be close."

"So I'm your best friend?"

"My best friend here, where I live now. In my hometown my best friend is Kyle, but you're my best friend here."

Cammie learned to put up with Zach's girlfriend, but she always was disappointed in him when he'd leave her to go hang out with Kaylee, or would sign off Instant Messenger so he could go call Kaylee.

The bell rang ending sixth period and every student rushed out of their classroom to head home. Cammie grabbed her bag and waited outside the door of her science room for Zach to come get her. He would meet up with her everyday after sixth period and they'd walk to their lockers and hang out till they absolutely had to start heading home. This routine started after the first week of school and Zach never forgot to meet up with her. Cammie loved the after school routine, but hated the morning routine. In the morning Zach would come say hi to Cammie but immediately leave the second he saw Kaylee in the hallways.

Both of them smiled when he approached.

"Hey Cam."

"Hey Zach."

"How'd the big test go?" He asked. Zach had taken the same test fifth period and was grinning because he warned her right before sixth period to quickly look up the definition of a tectonic plate since it was surprisingly on the test.

"Alright, at least I hope so!"

"I bet you got a perfect score. Don't' worry about it." He nudged her arm for comfort.

Cammie changed the subject, "Are you going to the dance tonight?"

"Yep! I'm going with Kaylee. It should be fun. Are you going?"

"Yeah. I'm not going with a guy though. Macey's my date!" Both of them laughed.

"I'll see you tonight at the dance."

"Alrighty. I'll talk to you later."

Cammie headed to the parking lot and the second she got in her car her phone beeped.

New Text Message from Zach Goode.

She read the text.

Now is Later Cam. What's up? Lol.

No Zach. haha. I'm driving now so I'm not texting!

Ahhh Cam you're such a good girl. Do you ever do anything bad? ;)

Of course I do! But most of the time I'm a good girl that isn't affected by you and your bad influence. :P

I'm hurt you think I'm a bad influence. :'(

Suck it up and text me later. Lol. Byeee.

Bye. : )

The doorbell rang at six o'clock that evening and Cammie rushed to open the door. There stood Macey, Liz, and Bex.

"Hey guys."

"Hey Cam. We are ready to get ready for the dance!" Bex yelled.

"Bex sheesh quiet down it's just a dance!"

"No way! It's a dance that I'm going to with GRANT."

Liz interrupted, "That's no surprise since you've been dating for close to two years now."

Bex just stuck out her tongue at Liz and said "Well it's a big deal for you isn't it? Since you are going with Jonas." Liz blushed a deep pink.

"Alright. Alright. Let's get started already!" Macey drug the girls up to Cammie's bedroom and started throwing dresses everywhere.

After two hours of trying on dresses, applying makeup, fixing hair, and picking out the perfect shoes, all four girls were ready. All of them looked amazing!

Liz had on a short deep red dress with a V shaped neckline with black shiny flats. Her hair was in bouncy curls and her makeup was simple, but her eyes stood out with a simmering gold eye shadow.

Bex was wearing a light purple dress with waves cut down on the skirt part. The color complimented her skin tone. She had on silver heels and her hair was also curled.

Macey, like her usual self, chose a simple black dress and yet it looked like it was from Yves Saint Laurent's new line of dresses! She had on silver eye shadow, black heels, and her hair was slightly wavy.

Cammie was wearing a tight short pink dress. It fit her body well and she got away with straightening her hair and wearing silver flats. Macey focused on her makeup since Cammie got away with her hair and shoes. She had on bright pink lip-gloss, some blush, a shiny gold eye shadow that was a darker gold than Liz's. Mascara and eyeliner completed her eye make up and made her shiny blue eyes pop.

The girls arrived at the dance together and immediately Liz and Bex left to find their dates in the crowd of teenagers. Cammie had to squint in the darkness trying to search for Zach.

Macey tugged on her arm, "I'll help you look for Zach." When Cammie hesitated Macey looked confused, "You are looking for him aren't you?"

"Well yeah, but he'll be with Kaylee."

"Kaylee… psh. Forget her we're looking for him!" Macey then lead Cammie through the crowd in search of Zach.

Zach was standing by the snack table alone. Cam thought he looked really good in his shirt and tie. Even in the dark she could see his emerald green eyes looking at her.

"Where's Kaylee?"

"I have no idea. She's been gone for like ten minutes. She was with a guy; I forgot his name. She said she had to go catch up with him, but it would only be a second. "

When Cammie heard this her eyes narrowed, as did Macey's. "Was the guy a little shorter than you with black hair and dark brown eyes with tan skin?"

"Yep."

"Oh, the guy's name is Jacob."

"Yeah that was his name!"

"Well do you want to hang with us till she's done?" Macey offered, but Zach just shook his head. The loyal boyfriend of course not wanting to ditch his girlfriend even though she wasn't even around!

Macey and Cammie talked with Zach for a few more minuets but were tempted to go dance. Their favorite song was playing. The girls went out to the dance floor and started dancing with each other but mostly singing along to the song. Impossible by Shontelle blasted through the school.

I remember years ago

Someone told me I should take

Caution when it comes to love

I did, I did

And you were strong and I was not

My illusion, my mistake

I was careless, I forgot

I did

And now when all is done

There is nothing to say

You have gone and so effortlessly

You have won

You can go ahead tell them

Tell them all I know now

Shout it from the rooftops

Write it on the skyline

All we had is gone now

Tell them I was happy

And my heart is broken

All my scars are open

Tell them what I hoped would be

Impossible, impossible

Impossible, impossible

Falling out of love is hard

Falling for betrayal is worst

Broken trust and broken hearts

Cammie was singing and totally oblivious to everything around her. She whirled around when a hand lay gently on her shoulder. She turned around to see a sad looking Zach. He looked a little confused and upset.

"Zach what's wrong?" Cammie's heart sped up. Zach nodded his head to the side and off the dance floor. She nodded and followed him till he reached the schools hallway. He didn't turn around once, but knew she was following him. He stopped when they entered the hallway and could only hear the quiet rumble of the speakers.

"Kaylee broke up with me." Cammie felt her heart lift up and yet her stomach dropped. She was having mixed emotions. She was happy and relieved Kaylee was finally out of his life, but anger grew quickly inside her. She was mad that a girl would do this to Zach, would make him upset and sad. She never wanted to see her new best friend like this.

"Why did she do that?"

Zach turned around to face her. He could see the sadness in his best friends eyes. He knew she felt bad for him and wanted him only to be happy. "She broke up with me because of some other guy. He was her ex-boyfriend from last year. She said she needed to take some time to get over this boy, and wasn't ready for a serious relationship."

Cammie looked down at their feet and took a deep breath.

"Zach, Jacob was her ex-boyfriend."

Zach looked confused. "Wait. That guy she was with earlier was the ex-boyfriend?" Cammie nodded and Zach stretched out his arms behind his head and sighed.

"Oh."

"I'm sorry Zach."

A moment later he answered, "It's alright Cam. Thanks for being with me though. I had to talk to you right away." He smiled slightly.

Cammie stepped closer to him and wrapped her small arms around his neck. He hugged her back and they stood there for a moment.

She pulled back, "You want to leave?"

"Yeah let's go see a movie."

"Alright. Let's go."

A/N There is some Zammie for you! In return I'd like reviews please lol.