Love Means Facing Your Biggest Fears, And Trusting Chapter 31, a gallagher girls fanfic

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Taylor Swift's: Today Was A Faitytale

Chapter 31

Zach parked the car in the school parking lot, and we both got out. Zach being the best boyfriend ever, got my stuff out of my hand, and said he'd put my stuff in my locker, because he'd noticed that the girls wanted to talk to me. I smiled gratefully at him, and made my way across the school lawn.

"Hey!" I said.

"So the mornings are yours and Zach's 'alone time'?" Macey asked, not even trying to beat around the bush. I laughed.

"No, he just didn't want to see your face!" I said, and Macey glared at Zach back as he headed inside the school. Then I saw Tina shortly retreat behind him, and I wanted to make sure she didn't tell anymore lies.

"Um, hey guys, I have to do something, so, talk to you later?" They all nodded their heads, and I walked towards Tina. Tina turned around, as if she knew I was behind her.

"What?" She snapped.

"You were lying." I said.

"Zach wouldn't do that to me."

"Are you sure about that honey?" She asked, her voice was sickly sweet, and I knew that this was her way of convincing me that she was right.

"Here's the main thing Cammie. Is it possible for a boy to be as nice as Zach?"

"Well, I'm here in flesh and bone, so I guess." I heard Zach's voice from behind me. Tina's eyes got huge and she quickly walked away. I stayed in my position, frozen, hoping he wouldn't see me.

"Even if your still, I. Can. Still. See. You." He said. I relaxed and turned around.

"So, what'd Tina say about me? Hmm?" I sighed, and told him everything. Once I told him everything, he bursted out laughing.

"An you actually believed her?" He started laughing even more. I just started to walk away, but he caught my arm.

"Gallagher Girl, there's nothing romantic going on between Macey and I, in fact it's exactly the opposite."

"Really? Then why was Macey at your house, or why'd she call you?" He chuckled.

"That information is classified. And for your own goode." I rolled my eyes, and was about to ask what the 'history' that Liz was referring to, but the five minute bell ran, and Zach took my arm and pulled me into the direction of math class.

~Time Skip~

Saturday

"Cammie!" I heard Zach's voice.

"Ummmmm," I grunted. All I wanted was sleep. Every day, Zach had come into my room and woke me up, since my mom wasn't home. And every day, all I had to do was pull Zach into the bed with me, and he'd let me sleep for 5 more minutes.

"Gallagher Girl!" He whispered into my ear. I yanked his arm hard, and the bed squeaked as he fell.

"Well, I guess you're awake if you can pull me that hard." I felt him get up, so I yanked him down, and turned to the other side of the bed, making him come down even harder, unfortunately, he fell right on top of me. I moaned.

"Zachy get off me." I groaned. I felt him roll of me. I opened my eyes, and was met with his intense green ones, with so much love in them.

"Goode morning!" He said, pushing the hair out of my face.

"Goode morning, Goode!" I said, putting my arm around his neck. He smiled, yes smiled, and pulled my body closer to his.

"Happy Birthday, Gallagher Girl!" He said, his breath tickling my face. I sat up, quickly.

"Birthday?" I asked, stupidly.

"Yep, you 17 now!" He said, sitting up and hugging me. My eyes opened wide, shocked.

"But... what... time... fast... uh?" Zach laughed, music to my ears.

"So, why don't you get ready, and I'll make you breakfast?" My eyes lit up. Zach was the best cook ever.

"Okay!" I said, chipper. Zach laughed again, and got up. I immediately missed his arms around me. I felt like I was empty without him. I got up, and went to my closet, only to hear yelling coming from downstairs. I opened to door, and peeked over the railing. Zach and Macey were arguing, again.

"It's Cammie's birthday for crying out loud, she needs to look pretty!"

"No! Cammie's beautiful the way she is, and I don't want her to go through your tourcher!"

"Oh, you're going to get it Goode! After all we'd been through!" Macey yelled, taking a step forward. 'After all we'd been through', did her and Zach really did have a romantic relationship? Did Zach just lie to me?

"Yep!" He said, popping the 'p'. Then he slammed the door in her face, and I could hear her screaming.

"I'M GOING TO KILL YOU ZACHARY-SOMETHING-GOODE!" She yelled. Zach chuckled, and went back towards the kitchen. I went back to my room, and picked out my outfit. I wore a light blue long-sleeved shirt, which had the word "Zach Goode..." on the front, and a list of all the wonderful stuff about him in the back, all in green letters (the color of his eyes). Then I put a turquoise color jacket on top (it had Zach's football number (05) with the '0' and the '5' separated by the zipper, on the front, and 'Goode' slanted on the back), unzipped (all of this was custom made by me!). I looked in the mirror, and decided that I'd go today without any make-up on. I walked down the stairs, and into the kitchen, and saw Zach flipping the pancakes. He looked up when he saw me, and smiled when he saw my outfit. It always was his favorite!

"I feel like it's my birthday!" Zach said, pulling me towards him. He rested his forehead against mine, and stared into my eyes.

"I like you without make-up on. Macey's probably just a blind which. And that's got to be true, considering the way she dresses." My jaw fell open.

"You know Zach, THAT'S MY FRIEND YOUR TALKING ABOUT!" I screamed, and stepped out of his embrace. All of a sudden, I smelt a burning smell. Zach apparently did too, and he whipped around, only to find all of the pancakes had been burned.

"Oh, great!" He said, rubbing the back of his neck, something he did when he was nervous or had a problem.

"I guess we'll have to eat out. At least the food will be better!" He said, trying to lighten up the mood.

"Really? I like your food better, Zachy!" I said, honestly. Zach's facial expression turned to panic.

"Oh... well we could... umm..." I put my arm on Zach's shoulder.

"But, I'll still enjoy it if you come!" I said. Zach's face lit up, and he smiled wide.

"Let's go then!" He said, and pulled me towards to door. I put on my boots, went inside the car, and we headed towards 'IHOP'.

Once we got inside, Zach led me near the back of the room, where there was more privacy, and only one bench to sit on, and two chairs. I sat at the end of the bench, so I was by the window, and Zach slid in besides me, putting his arm around me, as if to say, 'back off, this is my girlfriend'.

"So, I heard you and Macey, fighting today." I said, tracing invisible patterns on the table, acting if I didn't really care.

"Yeah, it's just so... never mind, I shouldn't say, you're her friend!" He said.

"Goode boy!" I said patting/messing up his hair. But, even with messy hair, he still looked hot.

"Well, I am a Goode, and a boy!" He said, in a 'duh' tone. I hit his arm, knowing it wouldn't hurt him, considering the big biceps.

"So, I heard what Macey said about 'after all that we'd been through' and I was wondering what that was about." I said, trying to act casual.

"Gallagher Girl, what's wrong?" Zach asked.

"What are you talking about?"

"Your left leg twitched, your nervous about something." I looked down, and sure enough, my leg did twitch. Wow, Zach knew something about me, something that even I didn't know about.

"Well, I was just wondering what Macey meant." I said, innocently.

"Gallagher Girl, I can't tell you, but I promise nothing's going on with Macey and I, I just needed her help, and no, I can't tell you what it is, but you'll find out." I sighed, I guess I'd just have to find out, when time wants me to. I was about to then ask about the 'history' between them, but got interrupted by the waiter.

"May I take your order?" She asked. Zach, being the best boyfriend ever, told her my order for me, because he knew me so well (one of the things listed on my shirt). Once she left, I tried to ask again, only to be interrupted, again.

"Hey! Do you mind if we join you?" A chipper voice said. I looked up, and saw a girl, was it Deedee? I felt like I saw her at school, but, I never hung out with those type of girls.

"Umm, well..." Zach trailed off, looking at me. It'd seemed he didn't want her to join us. I nodded my head, even if I didn't want her here, I just wanted to be with Zach. Deedee saw and squealed.

"Josh, I found a seat!" She yelled. Josh, that was the boy that the girls said was nice. Sure we were in the same math class, but I'd only attend a week o so, because of the snow week, so I never got to know him, plus he was really quiet. Josh came over, and looked at Zach and smiled.

"Hey Zach, sorry, it's just so crowded." I looked around, and finally noticed that it indeed was crowded. I guess I was just so focused on Zach. Josh out his hand out towards me.

"Josh Abrams." He said.

"Cammie Morgan." I said, shaking his hand. I pulled my hand out of his grasp, but he slightly tightened his grip, and when I looked up at him, he gave me a very sweet smile -which I returned- and let go. Zach, of course, saw this, and pulled my body closer to his. I wanted to laugh, because he thought Josh would steal me, but he couldn't, DeeDee looks as if to be his girlfriend, and he wouldn't dump her for me, the girls had made Josh seem to be a very nice guy. I leaned my head into Zach's chest, and squeezed his hand, for reassurance.

"So, do you two come often?" Josh asked.

"Nope." Zach said, and by the way he said it, I could tell he was liking Josh less and less.

"Zach usually makes breakfast for me, but, today something happened!" I said, holding in my laugh.

"He makes you breakfast? Josh you should learn from Zach!" DeeDee exclaimed. I sighed, absentmindedly. Then the waited came, and served our food. Well, mine and Zach's, because Josh and DeeDee hadn't ordered yet. Zach and I finished our food in silence, and then we left.

"I don't like that boy." He said. I finally let out my laugh.

"Oh, Zach‼ I love you!"

~Time Skip~

Later That Day

"Hey Cammie!" Zach called, walking in through the door. I'd just spent the whole day with the girls, because Zach had been busy. Now, the girls had to go, and I was lying on my bed, staring at my phone, seeing if my mom would call me.

"Zach, I could have been changing in here!" I exclaimed.

"Well, you did give me the key to your house!" He said, holding up the key. I rolled my eyes and sat up.

"What brings you here?" I asked.

"It's your birthday, you shouldn't be alone!" He said, sitting down on the bed.

"Well, the girls left not even five minutes ago, so I wasn't really alone, and now your here!" I pulled him towards me. He got up, pulling me with him.

"Come on, let's go to my house! I think JC wanted to wish you happy birthday!" Zach said. We walked out towards his house. When we got to his door, he knocked, and we waited. He knocked again, but still, no one. Then he finally pulled the key out of his pocket and slowly opened to door. His house was pitch black, so he flipped the light switch on. The light illuminated the house, and then everyone popped out of there hiding spot and yelled, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" Of course, me not knowing this, I stumbled backwards, into Zach's chest, and held onto his arm, for dear life. You wouldn't blame me for being scared, if you'd thought no one was home, and then all of a sudden, people scream at you. I felt Zach chuckle, and I looked up at him. Then I looked at all my friend (A/N there's more people then Bex, Liz, Macey, Grant, Jonas, and Nick) I'd finally noticed the house decorations.

"You all did this for me?" I whispered, touched. Then everyone came, and enveloped in a big hug. Soon, everyone weathered away, and it was only the eight of us now.

"I can't believe you guys would do something like this, for me!" I said.

"Cammie, you're our sister, how could we not?" Bex asked. I was close to tears, but I kept them in place. I hugged them one more time, and then they all went to dance to the song. I turned to Zach.

"Zach..." I couldn't find word to describe how I felt.

"Come on, let's dance." I was caught off guard. Zach, and dance were two things I'd never pictured before. He took my hand, and led me towards the living room. Almost no one was there was dancing, but that didn't stop Zach. Allstar Weekend's song 'Hey Princess' had just ended, and Taylor Swifts 'Today Was A Fairytale' came on.

Today was a fairytale

You were the prince
I used to be a damsel in distress
You took me by the hand
And you picked me up at six
Today was a fairytale
Today was a fairytale

Zach understood everything. He knew how it felt to lose his parents. He was my Prince Charming.

Today was a fairytale
I wore a dress
You wore a dark grey t-shirt
You told me I was pretty
When I looked like a mess
Today was a fairytale

I was just Plain Jain, and Zach came, even when I was a nobody, he noticed me, and never failed to tell me how beautiful I was.

Time slows down whenever you're around.
But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale

When Zach and I are alone, time does slow down, and everything feels... right.

Today was a fairytale
You've got a smile that takes me to another planet
Every move you make, everything you say is right
Today was a fairytale
Today was a fairytale
All that I could say is now it's getting so much clearer
Nothing made sense till the time I saw your face
Today was a fairytale.

Zach's charm, and looks, makes anyone weak to their knees. He could have had anyone, but he choose me, and now I knew why -it was clear now- because he loved me.

Zach makes me feel safe, like nothing could hurt me.

Time slows down whenever you're around
I can feel my heart it's beating in my chest
Did you feel it I can't put this down

I can't leave him, without Zach, my life would be incomplete.

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way

There was definitely magic in the in the air, whenever he was there.

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me
Fell in love when I saw you standing there
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale
It must have been the way
Today was a fairytale

When Zach entered my life, today did become a fairytale.

The song ended, and I laid my head on his chest. I closed my eyes, and inhaled his intoxicating smell. Zach pulled me tighter into his chest, and he laid his head onto of mine.

"Okay lovebirds, time to cut the cake!" Macey said, pulling me away from Zach. We walked into the kitchen, to see a really big cake. The cake was a chocolate and vanilla one, with green and blue whipped icing. Once everyone came in, they all sang 'Happy Birthday' and then I blew about the candles, and cut the cake. Zach and I went outside, even thought it was still cold, and ate our cake.

"Didn't know you could dance, Goode." I teased.

"We'll that's not all I can do!" He said. I looked at him, questioningly. He shook his head, and grabbed my hand.

"Come on, why tell, when I can show!" He led me to his car, and opened the door for me. I smiled and got in. We drove in silence, but not the awkward kind. Then Zach parked on a plain, which had a beautiful, big lake.

"Let's go!" He said, getting out and opening my door. He put his hand out, like the gentleman he was, and I took it, and stepped out of the car. He wordlessly led me to the beautiful, small boat, and helped me get on, and then he got on himself. I sat so close to him, and gripped his arm, because I'd still remembered what had happened in Darin's pool party. Zach started to row the boat, and soon, we'd gotten right in the middle of the lake. The calm still water, was just beautiful, and was just breathtaking to look at.

"Zach..." Once again, for the second time today, Zach had made me speechless. Zach smiled, so I guess this was all supposed to happen. He pulled me into his lap, and held me tight.

"This is why I needed Macey's help, I wanted this to be perfect." Zach whispered into my ear. I closed my eyes, savoring everything about this moment. I contently sighed.

"So, you and Macey planned all this out, without killing each other?" I asked. I felt Zach chuckle.

"Yes, we did, I mean, she is your friend!" He said.

"Goode boy!" I said. This time, Zach patted/messed up my hair. I smiled, and opened my eyes, when I felt Zach move.

"Look up, Gallagher Girl!" Zach said. I looked up into the sky, and saw thousands upon thousands of stars.

"Wow!" I said, more to myself.

"Isn't beautiful Zach?" I said, looking up at him.

"I've seen prettier!" Zach said, and I remembered the first time we'd kissed, he'd said that exact thing. (A/N Look in Chapter 12, that's when they first kissed!)

"It's a tie, our bet's a tie." Zach said, leaning closer to me.

"Yes, a tie." I mumbled, and soon, the space between our lips closed. This wasn't a 'suck each other's face off' kiss, it was a nice gentle kiss, quite opposite to our first kiss, but just as meaningful. We broke off for air, and Zach reached behind him, and pulled out a telescope, along with two pieces of paper.

"I thought this gift was cliché, but Macey said it was the ultimate gift, so..." He trailed off, as he pulled out one of the pieces of the paper. It was as big a map, and he looked at it, before looking out the stars through the telescope. Oh. My. Gosh. Stars, telescope, this could only mean one thing...

"Gallagher Girl, you see that star out there, the brightest one?" I looked up, and no doubt about it, it was the brightest, and biggest, and the one that stood out the most in the star filled night sky.

"That's our star!" He handed me a piece of paper, and I read the star's name.

Zammie.

I gasped.

"Oh, Zach!" I launched myself at him, and gave him the tightest hug, with all the power I could muster.

"Gallagher Girl... can't... breathe." He choked out. I let go of him, only to pull him by the collar, and pull him in the most passionate, hungry, loved filled kiss we'd ever shared. He kissed back, and I could tell that he'd missed the feeling of my lips on his, as the same goes for me. This kiss was more of a 'suck each other's faces off' but, I'll spare your innocent minds with the details. We pulled away, and Zach rested his forehead on mine, so we could catch our breaths. He stared into my eyes, but then, his gaze got averted to something behind me, and he let out a laugh.

"Couldn't stay out of our love life?" He said, most likely talking to myself. I turned around, and laughed too, it was just so funny. Standing there was one of my best friends.

Macey McHenry.

Awwwwww, don't you just LOVE ZAMMIE!

Love,

A Runner At Heart

P.S

Dedicated to:

GallagherGirl03, Steph5756lovestwilight, RaeRaeGoesRawr, topXsecret, xXJustSomeRandomKidXx, Yumazing, Lovelymemories, Forever a Dancer, Charliee, Charliee, Charliee, Charliee, I Tried 2 do handstands for U, GGGirlADDICT, GallagherRoxs123, cupcakecorruptionxD, Hello, HotChocolateStar99, GallagherGirl459, its-ehpay-kid, IHaveHorns HoldingUpMyHalo, GallagherGoode1113, TennisFreakLoves GaleAndHatesMJ, Megatron13, Yelena Herondale, truesoul10, Aly8188, GallagherGirl03, ShmemilyShmoring, Chameleon's Shadow

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P.P.S. I need to take the time to recognize two VERY nice people!

Charliee: She's took the time, and reviewed MULTIPLE TIMES for a chapter! She'd have to be logged on, and then log of, just to do that.

HotChocolateStar99: She, actually found the time, to review EVERY SINGLE CHAPTER! Even when, in her time, it was late at night, and she was hungry.

These two people have done one of the nicest things possible. And I can't find any words to express my gratitude for them (trust me, I looked on the internet for half an hour, trying to find one). I REALLY WANT TO THANK THEM, but honestly, is thank you enough? I just wanted to publicly recognize these two, and give my thanks to them!