Strangers.

Strangers pass by our line of vision, and we pay no attention to them.

At first Zach was a stranger that happened to be at the fair the same day as me. I first noticed him only because of his basketball skills. I had no idea he had any relation to anyone at my school or group or friend. I sure didn't expect him to be with Kaylee at the time. I wonder sometimes why Zach and I became such close friends in an odd situation. When I say an odd situation I'm referring to him and Kaylee liking each other and being forced to hang out with him at the fair. Maybe it was fate, or maybe I was just lucky.

Cammie updated her journal the next morning after her drama filled day with Zach. She remembered how he had woken up to find herself sleeping on his chest.

She just finished writing her last sentence when her phone buzzed showing a new text message from Zach.

Meet at elementary playground at 1:30?

Cammie texted back.

Sure. C u soon.

It was eleven o'clock so Cammie got in the shower and got herself ready for the day. She ate a quick lunch and walked down to the local elementary school to meet Zach on the playground. Once in awhile they'd go there and fool around on the big toys and swings like little kids. If she were lucky, she'd even get Zach to push her on the swings like her slave.

She approached the playground and saw Zach sitting on a swing starring off into space, completely zoned out. She took this as her chance to get more payback from him picking her up and jumping into the pool yesterday. Cammie snuck up slowly behind him hoping he wouldn't turn around any time soon. She was right behind him and held her breath trying not to laugh. Quickly she grabbed the sides of the swing and ran forward holding onto the swing and pushing Zach up. It reminded her of how her dad used to do the same thing to her when she little. He said it was called an underdog. Since Zach wasn't expecting it she planned he would fall off the swing. But he was to 'Goode' to be taken by surprised and jumped off the swing right away and landed surprisingly graceful on his feet. The smirk was already planted on his face before he even landed. Cammie rolled her eyes.

After awhile of child-like playing Cammie and Zach sat on top of the slide together quietly. Finally Zach broke the silence.

"So I wanted to tell you today that I'm…"

She raised her eyebrow.

"I'm leaving for two weeks to stay with my dad. Since my parent's divorce I've stayed with him for two every other month."

"Oh, I see." Great, she'll be lonely the whole time.

"When are you leaving?"

"Tomorrow."

"Do you like visiting your dad?"

Zach's face lit up. "I really do. It's hard since it hasn't even been a year yet since my parents split up. Plus you know how I don't like my mom so it's frustrating living with her when I think about the life I could have with my dad."

"It's not fair to you." It may not be fair to him, but Cammie's selfish part of her was glad he's here.

"I know its not fair, but there's nothing I can do."

She frowned, "Well I'll miss you."

He smiled, "I'll miss you too, but. I'll be back soon. I'll even make it back in time to go to the haunted house with you guys on Halloween."

She smiled at the thought. "That's good! I think our group for Halloween is Grant, Bex, Jonas, Liz, Macey, and us. So everyone in our group is going!"

Zach's face looked blank. "Yeah…everyone in our group…."

Cammie was confused for a moment and then realized he was thinking of Kaylee. Kaylee wasn't in the group of friends anymore. Ugh! Cammie could smack herself for forgetting about the Kaylee subject.

"I'm sorry about her Zach."

"Who are you talking about?" He acted like he had no idea who she was referring to.

Cammie scoffed, "Zach you don't have to pretend around me. I'm talking about Kaylee. I know you're still upset about it."

He hesitated but gave up a moment later. "Thanks Cam."

She decided to change the subject. "So are you excited to see your dad?"

"Yes!"

Zach's face lit up. "I really am. It's hard since it hasn't even been a year yet since my parents split up. Plus you know how I don't like my mom so it's frustrating living with her when I think about the life I could have with my dad."

Cammie knew Zach didn't exactly see eye-to-eye with his mother and that he liked his dad more. She felt bad that such a good friend like Zach would have to live with someone he didn't like. He didn't deserve that, but there was nothing she could do besides support him.

"It's not fair to you." It may not be fair to him, but Cammie's selfish part of her was glad he's here.

"I know its not fair, but there's nothing I can do."

Later that night Cammie called Bex, Macey, and Liz in a four way phone call.

"Hey girls."

They all replied, "Hey Cam!"

"Well you've got two weeks with just me. Zach is leaving to stay with his dad."

"Well then we are going to have lots of girls night out parties together!" Bex practically screamed into the phone.

"Sure. That'll be cool." Hopefully she doesn't mean EVERY night, Cammie thought to herself.

"What will we be doing?" Liz asked.

"I don't know maybe go midnight bowling that looks fun! And go see some movies." Bex answered along with Macey's short answer of "Shopping duh!"

Bex and Liz had to leave then leaving only Macey on the phone.

"So Zach will be back for Halloween."

"That's perfect! It gives me two weeks to find you a super cute Halloween costume to get Zach's attention!" Macey laughed.

"Macey. Zach and I have been friends for months now. We gave up on trying to get Zach after like two weeks!"

"I know I know. You guys are best friends and he had Kaylee so you totally moved, BUT now that the icky girl is out of the way we've got an opportunity to see if you and Zach could be more."

"We?"

"Yes WE. I'm here to give advice because I'm the guy expert and to dress you. Trust me Cams, you need me."

"What if I don't even see Zach that way anymore. After becoming close friends I moved on from liking him that way."

"Oh please. Don't give me that. I watch you two and can totally tell there's something between you two."

Cammie questioned Macey, "Well if there's something between Zach and I, how come I don't feel anything?"

"Probably because you've been around him so much that your mind and body has accepted the feelings you get when you're around him as normal and not attraction."

It kind of made sense, but she couldn't admit that to Macey.

"Really Macey, I'm think that we will just be friends. I don't think of him like that anymore. He's more of my rock. He's the guy best friend that I go to with anything. I love being with him, but just not in the going out – being with him way."

"You don't know if you love being with him in the going out way because you've never gone out with him though!"

"Whatever. I'm going to bed. See you later."

"We'll work on your denial during these two weeks. No worries Cam. Goodnight."

A/N Thanks for all the reviews I've gotten. Keep them coming! I'd like thoughts on whether you think Cammie really doesn't feel the same way for Zach or if she's just in denial too.

Also it wasn't too long of a wait for an update so yay!