A.N.

Okay, okay, I know. I haven't updated. I was swamped with holiday stuff, and unfortunately did not have a chapter prepared. I did warn you all that I'd be late. And I probably will again. But, for what it's worth, I AM sorry.

I'm also kinda perturbed; I only got 4 reviews out of 10 :-(. But thank you to those 4 faithful reviewers who did review.

Shout outs go to:

Guest

Captain Hook the Ninja

Crazy-for-Goode

Divergent-Chameleon-Wise Girl

So I'm trying something new this chapter. I'm going to do another person's POV instead of just Cammie's. Tell me how you guys like it?

Also, please, please remember to review! I'm keeping it at 10 as my goal with a minimum of 3 (I'm sure I'll get at least that ;-)… hopefully…)

Questions at the bottom, as always.

Without further ado here's chapter 7

Zach's POV

"Hey Cam, that wasn't so bad right? "asked Jonas, trying to once again start up the conversation.

No reply

"Are you upset that Josh and co. are tagging along. Well, for what it's worth, I'm sorry. But we're your friends Cammie. It'll be good for you to see him, and push aside whatever tension, and awkwardness that remains between you two." said Macey

Nothing

"So… Cam…do you mind if I eat your fries."

That one was from Grant. How he was still hungry, I had no clue.

"Cammie, would you mind if after bowling we could go hi-jack a plane, jump off said plane while listening to a Metallica song, releasing our parachutes at the very last second, you know, for the adrenaline rush. We'd land in France, and go case the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles. They have some real cool stuff. Then we could go to Belgium by stowing onto another jet, and break into a chocolate factory and eat white chocolate pretzels with dark chocolate swirls while wake-boarding across the Mediterranean Sea to Greece so we could visit the Parthenon. We'd then proceed to Rome to have some really great gelato. I know you love gelato. We'd bring some home for your parents, of course. Then, we'd break the world record for most places broken into in 3 hours. If there is such a record. We'd also make it back in time for a Fast and Furious, movie marathon. What do you think Cam?"

Not even a glance in Bex's direction. Impressive.

Ahh the silent treatment. Very effective, but hard not to fail at after a few minutes. Cam was stubborn but I knew her, and it was taking all of her self-control not to react.

Cammie POV

It was taking all of my self-control not to react. No sarcastic responses, no mumbling under my breath; even an eye roll was prohibited. But I was determined to stay strong in my resolve to be silent.

Which lasted all of five minutes.

Now I'm sure you're thinking 'Cam, you really suck at the silent treatment'. But in my defense, Zach is incredibly hot. And he's an AMAZING kisser. So do you really blame me? I mean, if Zachary Goode suddenly kissed you and then stared into your eyes with his beautiful green orbs and said "I'm really sorry Gallagher girl. You know I hate Jimmy. I completely understand why you are feeling this way. So do you forgive me?" Would you not have succumbed to his plea?

If you said no to any of those questions, you must be either a robot, or the Grinch.

Unfortunately I do have a heart, which is regrettably influenced to none other than Zachary Goode himself. So I mumbled a yes and he smirked at me, his eyes shining, and his lips quivering, on the verge of exploding with laughter. Only then did I realize what I had done. I was a traitor to my own principals, my own resolve and will. Curse my heart, and my attraction to this boy! The things he did to me…

Zach POV

HAHA I WILL ALWAYS PREVAIL! THE AMAZINGLY SEXY ZACHARY GOODE HAS DONE IT AGAIN!

I watched the look on Cammie's face go from unwavering stubbornness, to dazed happiness, to shock, and then to anger, as she realized that her silence was broken. She glared her famous Morgan glare, which only made it harder to keep my laughter subsided.

Everyone else at the table was laughing, so I let a low chuckle escape me. As the smiles and laughter continued, Cammie's face softened, and she smiled begrudgingly signifying that she had been defeated. Looking around the table she told us that we were so generously forgiven, but that if we did something like this again, we wouldn't live to see another day. We solemnly agreed, and again tried to keep from smiling, because we all knew what was really going on.

We had gotten away with it!

It was like a schoolteacher reprimanding the troublesome student who, though annoying, still held a special place in her heart. They were all empty threats. Because, whether she liked it or not, we were her best friends (in my case, her sort-of-boyfriend). And we weren't going anywhere!

I know this chapter is kinda lame (and short) but I tried. ;-) Anyway, I'm keeping the questions brief.

On the bowling date, should there be teams? (EX #1. Zach and Cam vs. Josh and Deedee EX#2- Zach, Cam, & co. vs. Josh & co.)

Who should win?

When should Macey and Preston make their "announcement". For those of you who don't know what I'm hinting at, check the reviews for this story.

What are your plans for NYE (I'm having a few friends and their families over and stuff. We hang out and watch the ball drop. MUCH more exciting than last year, when I was alone with my mom all night while both my 9 yr. old brother AND my GRANDMA had parties (they had better social lives than I did…sad…) I still had fun but… ya know.)

That's all for now! Belated Merry Christmas to you all. And HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Love ya,

Courtney

a.k.a.

CourtKeeper1