Hello everybody!

So, some people asked about Josh so I'm just going to explain it to you. It will hopefully make more sense soon :) he doesn't like rejection so he's going to go a bit weird. It will all become clearer soon!

Also, thank you so much to Sjmango for your review! It was so nice! And I will be using the names later on, because I have an idea for what to do next.

Thanks, and please carry on reviewing everybody!

By the way, my Dad wants to read this, so 1. DAD STOP READING… NOW.

And 2. If you see a weird review from my account, it was my Dad. I have changed my passwords but you know annoying parents.

On with it!

Chapter 6

I wandered around my house in a blissful silence. I ignored my Mom when she started interrogating me on what happened down at the beach, and I just murmured some answers to her questions.

I was so happy I completely forgot about Josh, until a note fell through my letterbox. Mom was out shopping just then, so I leaned down and picked the note up. It said Cammie on the front.

It was just a cheap piece of paper, not in an envelope, just folded and pushed through the door. I opened it, confused as to who would write me a note, if they knew where I lived? It read:

Cameron.

I saw you with Zachary last night. I don't want you to see him anymore. Trust me; I know what is best for you. And that is having me in your life. I am taking you to a party on Friday; I don't care what your 'Mom' says. Be ready at 8, or else. And don't tell your friends I am taking you.

Love, Josh.

I gasped. It was really hard for me to get my head around it: what did he mean, he knew having him in my life was best for me? Was it a threat letter? And then at the end, 'or else, love Josh'? What was that all about? 'Hey, I will hurt you if you don't do what I say, but I love you'. What a sicko. But I don't know what he would do if I didn't go to this party. But what was I to do about Mom? I could ask Zach's Mom to take her out for a girly evening, but then what was I going to do about not seeing Zach? This was all too much. I fell onto my bed and cried. Luckily, it was Sunday so I had a few days to decide what to do.

I still hadn't decided by Wednesday, after three days of awkwardness with Zach and Josh. Zach tried to talk to me, but I was short with my answers. I could see he was upset and confused, which hurt me, but I couldn't do anything. I wouldn't put it past Josh to hurt Zach, or vice versa if I told Zach what was happening. UGH SO CONFUSING!

I decided I would have to go. I know he can be quite dangerous, like the threats after school that time, and the letter. I wouldn't put it past him to hurt me.

I asked Zach's Mom on Thursday morning if she would take my Mom out on Friday for a girly night, because "she's stressed". Zach's Mom looked thoughtful, then agreed. That was Mom out of the way then. We organised that she would pick my Mom up at 7, convince her to come out, then leave me on my own. Zach's Mom looked concerned at this bit, but I convinced her I would be fine.

Now all I had to do was fine something to wear. I had to fit in with the girls there, (I found out it was a 'popular person' party), but not stand out too much so he might turn his interest to one of the sluttier girls. I can only hope.

Zach POV

I'm going to sound like a girl when I say this, but Cammie's been ignoring me all week and she's pretending like the beach thing never happened, and it's really confusing me! It has made me think, though, that I might like her as more than a friend. I mean, she's beautiful, smart, funny, and just awesome, and I don't like it when she ignores me. If she was acknowledged my existence, I would have asked her out by now.

Hopefully she will be going to this party on Friday, although she hasn't mentioned it and I know none of her friends have been invited. And I don't know if she's allowed to go to parties- she mentioned her Mom was protective but she didn't elaborate. She's different though- she chats to the popular bimbos a lot more than she used to, and I have noticed Josh staring at her.

I bet this party is going to be lame compared to California beach parties, but I was invited by Tina so I think it is best that I go, if I don't want the whole world finding out how much I hate house parties.

Cammie's POV

Friday. Today. A few more hours and it's the party. Mom cooked me dinner, and then a few hours later there was a knock on the door, and I heard two women talking. After a few minutes, Mom came up to my room and asked if I minded being left alone tonight. Obviously, I told her to go, and she did. By then it was half past 7, I had half an hour. I had already showered. All I had to do was put on some clothes and do my hair.

In true Macey style, I leafed through my wardrobe and chose an extremely short skirt and a white, low cut, laced top. I put on some white heels. Unsurprisingly, all these clothes were bought by Macey, and Mom had no idea I owned them! I curled my chest length blonde hair, and let it flow freely. I put on some makeup. I have to say, I did look kinda good. Then I was ready, at five to 8.

There was a knock at the door. My heart skipped a beat. He was here, at my door, waiting for me to do something I didn't want to. He knocked again, impatiently. When I opened it, he didn't say hello, just looked me up and down, grunted, and gestured for me to follow him. I rolled my eyes. Zach would have said something nice. 'Stop it!' I thought to myself. 'You're not allowed him, so just stop thinking like that'.

As I followed Josh down the street, I was aware of someone following me. I turned around quickly, but couldn't see anyone. I ignored the feeling after that, until we got to Tina's house, where the party was being held. We were swallowed up by the crowd of slutty populars.

"Do you wanna drink?" he asked gruffly. I nodded, and he walked inside, chatting to a few of his friends along the way. I heard someone say my name, and I turned around, expecting anyone except… Zach.

"Zach? I didn't know you were coming!" I said, happy to see him even if I wasn't supposed to like him, let alone talk to him.

"Hey Cammie. Can we… talk?" he asked, bravely. I looked around. I couldn't see Josh, but he could come out any minute.

"I'm really sorry, but... Josh gets a bit peeved if I talk to other boys." I said, going bright red. He visibly deflated.

"Oh. Are you two, like, going out then?" he asked, trying to cover his dismay. I was confused. I didn't know he liked me! I like him back, if it wasn't for Josh, we could be going out right now!

"I… I don't really know." I replied, honestly. He seemed a bit relieved. But then Josh came back out, and handed me a plastic cup full of foul smelling liquid.

"Hi Cammie, bye Zach," said Josh, glaring at Zach. He just rolled his eyes, said goodbye to me and walked away.

"What were you doing, talking to him?" Josh hissed angrily.

"Josh, calm it. I was just saying hello," I lied. He seemed to buy it though. He nodded. I made an excuse, saying I was going to the bathroom and walked into the house. I went to the toilet, intercepted by loads of chattering populars. Some were even drunk, so I tipped my cup's contents down the sink, not wanting to get the same. If Mom saw me drunk she would probably ground me for life!

I needed some fresh air, so I weaved my way round the crowds to get to the exit. As I walked round a bush, I heard voices. It sounded like Tina, and… Zach?

"Tine, no. Sorry, and thanks for inviting me, but I like someone else."

"Zachy, nobody needs to know if we kiss!"

"Tina, no."

I left them to argue, and went back indoors. Wait, who does Zach like? It couldn't be me, could it? I sighed. This was all too much. I saw some people snogging in the corner. I looked closer, and saw it was Josh, kissing Anna Fetterman. I chuckled, because this gave me a perfect excuse to leave – if he asks, I say I saw him kissing Anna!

I walked home, alone. It was only half nine, and there was still some light. I was really tired; all I wanted to do was go home and sleep. I opened the door, and what I saw shocked me. My Mom was standing there, arms crossed, fury radiating off of her.