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Chapter 6: Cheshire Cat
Cammie POV
I chatted incessantly while scanning for any tails. I talked about my cat Suzie, complained about homework, and gushed about how amazing Kelly Clarkson was. (SHE'S AWESOME!) James smiled politely and nodded at the appropriate times, but I could tell by his eyes that he was bored to death. I know because I get that same look whenever Liz starts to talk about computers, Bex about the new maneuver she learned that day, and Macey about what I should do to get radiant skin. Finally, we arrived at Express. I bit back a sigh of relief. It was exhausting being a bubblehead. How does Tina do it?
Zach POV
Oh thank god! I font think I can stand another minute of that girl. I can't believe I ever thought she was attractive. I mentally promised myself I would never hit on those kinds of girls again. Would you hit on the Cammie-type, then? My brain seriously needed to make up its mind. I sighed. It was a hopeless situation anyways. We would never see each other again. Plus, Cammie, who could do long division in kindergarten, hadn't even realized how in love with her I was. It's probably for the better, I thought. "What could've been" doesn't hurt as much as "what was." I belatedly realized that Candi was talking to me. "I'm sorry. I didn't hear that." I said.
"Oh that's ok! I was just saying it's nice to meet you, but I have to go."
"Bye."
"Bye!" she waved spastically like she was trying to swat a fly. After she left, I casually leaned on a nearby column and whistled. Of course, I watched Candie from the corner of my eye. She ran into the store up to a brown haired girl. "Hey Bella."
"Hi. Are you ready to go shopping?" Candie flinched for a second. I thought her file said that she liked shopping.
"Of course! I'm always ready." Bella grinned and led her away from my view.
Cammie POV
"So.. Where are we going first?" I tried to mask my fear. Bex grinned like a feral cat. I gulped softly. "We're going to wait here for Madison." I sighed in relief. "Would you rather go shopping with me or her?"
"I love shopping either way." I said to stay true to my cover, but my voice cracked at the end. "See anyone worth mentioning?" That was our code for: "Did you see any tails?" She shook her head.
"But that guy over looked worth talking about." I blushed.
"He's hot, " I admitted, "but he's super cocky and I think he's probably a playboy."
"Those are the most fun." Macey said from behind us. I glared at her. She was going to pay in P&E tomorrow for leaving me with James. She backed away from my murderous look and batted her her eyelashes innocently. Ha! Macey McHenry innocent.
"Is that the look you use to get votes?" I snapped.
"Looks like Candie is grumpy today."
"I'm so sorry Maddie! " She wanted me to be in character? Fine. I hugged her tightly, purposefully messing up her hair and wrinkling her blouse.
"It's okay." she replied in a very Maddie-like manner. I knew I would regret it later, but instant gratification still feels good. "Let's go shopping!" she sighed. I knew the inner Macey was jumping up and down in joy.
"Bella. Hey Bella." I snapped my fingers in front of her unfocused eyes. She blinked looked at me. "What is it?" I scanned the room. Was it a tail? She pointed to two guys who were standing by the jeans and looking like male models. Of course, one of them was James.
"Ooh." I giggled. I leaned toward her and whispered, "all yours." Bex grinned. She appraised them and winked at the other boy, who was blonde and muscular. He raised his eyebrows and smirked. Bex giggled and sauntered up to him, dragging me along. Gotta love my friends.
Zach POV
Aww damn. Look who was here. I internally sighed as Candie and her friend-Bella, I think- walked up to us. Grant looked like a little kid in a toy store.
"Hey, what's your name?" Bella purred. Grant started drooling. I smacked him on the back so that the girls wouldn't see.
He straightened and muttered, "Alex."He gestured to me and said, "James." Bella introduced herself and Candie, who was looking away innocently.
"We've met." I smirked when Candie offered her hand. Bella grinned and Candie gulped. The red-haired girl expression was a mixture of curiosity and deviousness. I felt bad for her.
Cammie POV
Jame's friend was drooling at Bella before James discreetly pushed him. We wouldn't have seen it if we weren't spies, but well, we were. I noticed Bex struggling not to smile. The boy, whose name was Alex, introduced himself and James. Bex introduced herself and me. I nodded like I had never seen James before and prayed he would play along. When I held my hand out for a shake, he smirked and said, "We've met." Bex grinned at me like the Cheshire Cat and my throat went dry. I was sure to get a full-blown interrogation tonight, complete with mascara and hair curlers. Alex raised his eyebrows. Before any of us could say anything, Macey joined us. I have never been more grateful in my whole life. Not even when Liz finally figured out how to deactivate that bomb last year.
"Girls, we have to go. It's 12:20 already. We have 4 minutes to meet Mr. S." Our eyes widened.
AN: Dun…dun..DUN. Did you like the tiny cliffie? Anyways, thanks for reading. Btw, I FINALLY updated my other story "The Boys are Back". Thanks for all of the support. Review!