"I promised I wasn't going to do anything. Did you even see me trying to approach him? Because I think, I was an example of perfect behavior with my nodding and not hitting. Above all, I did not push him while we were on our way out or spit on him or." Ty laid on the couch while he continued to number the things that he didn't do to Moose at the vault, Cam rolled her eyes, but she admitted she was impress with Ty mature attitude toward him.
Chase knock once and enter the apartment without missing a bit making Cam rolled her eyes again, this two have been feeling extra comfortable in her apartment since Ty had arrived. Quickly things had gone back to when brother and sister live there with Chase going into the apartment at any giving time, sure he would knock the door now after Cam had screamed at him about the meaning of privacy but still he would enter the apartment with his key. The boy quickly gave her a peck on the cheek and joined Ty on the couch listening to the list and smiling because of course he knew what his brother was talking about. That is another thing the boys share from early on in life, Chase and Ty could understand what the other was talking about with only listening to a couple of words and looking at each other, sure they don't always agree with each other, but they could see the others point of view.
Ty took a moment and turned to Chase on cue the boy started to list things her brother could have done that, of course, he didn't because he was a mature guy. After saying that the three of them broke into a fit of laughter, that was incredibly long and left them trying to breathe for a while. "Well, the point is that Ty didn't do anything so you should just relax Cam. Also, I hope Moose realize that he is very lucky about that fact because if he doesn't he is dumber that I thought and trust me I think very little of him right now."
If she kept rolling her eyes, Cam was going to end up pulling a muscle or whatever it is that the body needs for that movement, still she rolled them again. Chase used to like Moose before "the incident", sure he never loved him or another thing on that level but the moment he hurt her it was like he was dead to him. Loyalty was a huge thing for the family, and the people that were allowed into it were upheld to the highest standard of it, that didn't mean that you have to like or dislike a person because one of them did but if someone cross them that's another thing. The Sicilian Mafia had nothing on them when someone hurt a member. Also, they could totally win a contest against them at a pasta eating contest to be more accurate Ty, and Chase could win the competition.
"I get it he isn't your favorite person in the world, but he is not a bad guy either we just weren't meant to be." Now the boys rolled their eyes at her, and she tossed them pillows which was the beginning of a pillow fight that only stopped when Andie joined them to have dinner. Cam was so happy to be surrounded by such amount of love, and now she could honestly say that she was ready to move on.
Since the moment, she had met Moose Cam couldn't understand why she felt so drawn to him, but the fact of the matter was that she did. Even when he was a jerk, which at the beginning was all the time, she still wanted to know more about him. The fact that it was evident Moose liked Kirsten and ignore her hurt her even when she didn't want to admit t, Ty knew about it and not because she told him but because he knew her. When finally, he started paying her some attention she was overwhelmed by how flatter she felt, sure she downplay it acting mad when he asked her for her number after wallowing about the fact that Kirsten didn't want anything to do with him.
The moment he started openly flirting and texting her, calling her Cam honestly thought she was lucky. Things move incredibly fast after that which activated an alert on her mind, but she was quick to shut it down because Cam wanted to be with Moose and the fact that things were going that way made her happy. How he declare his wish to be with her at the pre-school because like he said before he couldn't wait to be with her, everything he did and said was what she needed and wanted to hear at that time. When the incident happened, she felt numb while thousands of questions came to her mind but the main one was how did things change so quickly?
And of course, her second thought was, did they had change or was she only realizing that they never actually did? That thought was the one that stuck in her head and wouldn't leave her alone, she went back to running and hanging out with friends and took some extra shifts at the coffee shop anything that helped her mind to shut up. However, the second Chase told her about Ty her mind went blank, and she cried, and she focused on important things, not that her feelings weren't but obsessing about them didn't help her. Now with her boys near and her mind ready to enjoy her current situation she felt better, she still ran but because Can wanted too and also because she was going to win a race even if it kill her. Her brothers kept laughing every time Cam would swear she was going to win the next race, those two would eat her dust someday.
"Well, guys I need to get some sleep because tomorrow I'm going to the preschool half day so I can help Natalie with her early class." She saw the way Ty and Chase exchange looks and she was sure one of them was going to magically appeared at the vault tomorrow even though she knew both of them had busy days the next day. Ty was mostly with her but tomorrow he needed to go visit his old high school so he could talk in an assembly about his career and the success he found at it, which was impressive, Cam had asked him if she could go but he told her no.
The guys nodded and said their goodbyes and after Cam was asleep, yes they check she was asleep because they had made the mistake of not checking a couple of times and the results were not good, they talked about what they should do tomorrow. "Do you honestly think we should go to the vault and see if the guy appears? I guess there is a possibility for him to be there but at some point, they are going to cross path. I think she is in a better place now."
Chase nodded, it was weird that Ty was the one that offered to let it go because he usually was more focus on killing the guy that had hurt his sister but now he seemed to want to let things go but Chase wasn't ready, he will be visiting the vault tomorrow. They talked for a while until it was late and both boys went to sleep just as Chase was about to leave Ty call his name making him stop closing the door behind him. "When you see him tomorrow at the vault, don't punch him but scare the hell out of him, ok?"
Chase's grin could be compared of one of the Cheshire cat and he nodded his head at Ty "Consider it done bro. Sleep well."
The next day Cam went to the preschool and Molly had already talked to the principal about offering Cam a spot for next year, Cam was going to have a meeting with her next week. Even though Molly assure her that everything would go smoothly Cam couldn't help feel nervous about the meeting, it was going to meant so much for her have a place to go after graduating and with the experience of this year and possibly next she was going to be able to graduate without any problems.
After the preschool, Cam found herself on the train on her way to the vault listening to her music and trying to stop a grin to take over her face which was proving to be tough, because her life rule!. She exited the train and started her way to the vault when he saw him. Cam cursed under her breath and began to walk slowly letting the people at the station create a wall between them when a thought cross her mind. Exactly what was she going to do on her way to the vault? Because now the people were helping and maybe if she walked extra slowly he wouldn't notice her on their way there but once at the vault? Was she going to hide from him?. Sure Cam knew that there existed the possibility that Moose could be there but now that it was a reality she wasn't sure what to do.
Should she caught up to him and say hi? Should she text Natalie telling her she was unable to make it? No way, Cam had actually asked permission to leave early because she missed teaching the kids and once she started at the preschool next term she wasn't going to be able to do that anymore. Furthermore, she didn't do anything wrong, why should she feel like the one that needed to accommodate him, Moose should be feeling ashamed to be in the same place than she. With that determination she walked faster but suddenly he was nowhere in sight, well that was a downer.
Cam soon found herself in the vault and been the recipient of lots of hugs from the kids at the program which only validate her to be there with them, Moose could go cry in the corner for all that she care. The first hour flew by, and she was excited to be the one in charge for the second hour, Cam had created a choreography with Ty the day they stayed at the vault, and she was excited to teach it to the kids. Soon she was in front of the kids making the steps one by one and repeating them so the kids got the idea of what needed to be done, she knew they were good so Cam was happy to make the routine a little harder so they would feel challenge.
The group was excited to follow her and soon they were enjoying themselves while been focus on getting the steps as quick as possible. Cam heard the door opened, and she didn't need to turn to know that Moose was there. "Hey, do you mind if I join the class? I promise them that I would be here today."
Moose had chosen to say this out loud instead to walk toward her and informed her of his intention without announcing it to everyone, Cam wondered if he was trying to avoid her but still was saving face in front of the kids. That was annoying even if she didn't want him near she wouldn't have said anything if the kids were the one that wanted him there. Cam nodded and motion him to join the class while helping some of the kids that were having problems with some moves.
Finally, it was time for the class to do the dance alone and Cam was excited to see them do it so she called Natalie who came with Luke ready to enjoy the show. The couple stopped in their tracks when they saw Moose and Cam notice their expression morphed from smiles to scowls, but neither of them said anything however when she turned to see Moose Cam noticed that the boy was avoiding looking at them. The kids got into place and performed the routine flawlessly, and all the adults gave a stand up ovation making them blush and cheer. The entire class went to hug Cam while Moose told Natalie that he was impressed with her new routine just for the girl to told him that it was Cam's. "So if you want to congratulate someone about it go and tell her."
Even though she didn't say anything wrong, the tone she used was harsh and didn't leave a place for him to say anything else. Moose turned to Luke, but the boy was busy showing the kid the footage he had of them dancing so reluctantly he walked toward Cam but after a couple of steps he stopped and join the kids watching the video. Natalie cursed under her breath looking at him wondering if he was ever going to act like a man and apologize to Cam. The door open again behind them and Chase appeared out of breath and fear took over Cam, why would he be here if nothing was wrong.
Chase smiled at her and said hi to everyone in the room walking toward his sister, his attitude seem casual so Cam relax and now curiosity took over. He gave her a lame excuse as to why he was there and Luke lost no time in showing him the video of the routine, and he congratulated the kids. "Cam, how about we show them our classic?"
A smile broke on the girls face, and she nodded walking toward her Ipod and searching for a song, one of the kids asked Chase what he was talking about. "When Cam was little Ty, Cam and I used to play together and pretty much do everything together. Ty love dancing as I so it was important for us to share the love of dancing with Cam and one Christmas we decided to do our first choreography as a gift for their grandmother, and that is when the Classic was born."
The kids loved the story and started asking Chase questions about his childhood and Cam's, they wanted to know more about Ty and Chase promised them that one day before Ty went home they would all make time to come together and showed them some moves. Moose was starting to share about his childhood when Chase cleared his throat loud enough to silence the boy while saying that Cam and he were ready to do the routine successfully attracting the attention toward them.
Cam and Chase impress everyone not only with their technic but the fire they have while dancing, the kids freak out when they finish trying to be the first one to congratulate them. When the kids were done fangirling about them, Luke and Natalie took a step toward them and congratulate them and asked them how much time it was since they had danced together like that. Can would lie if she said that she didn't put some extra effort because she wanted to impressed Moose so that he would have to congratulate her. Now that they had finished she noticed that the boy was nowhere to be found, and she got mad, what was wrong with that guy.
After the class finish, she went to change into a bathroom while Chase, Luke, and Natalie walked toward the kitchen to share something to drink. In the bathroom took her time looking at her reflexion trying to figure it out why exactly she wasn't ready to let go of Moose. Even though she was no longer interested in having a relationship with him, or at least that's what she kept saying to herself, still the fact that he didn't even acknowledge her remarkable dancing bother her to no end. Finally, she changed and walked out of the bathroom just to walk into Moose.
"My bad I didn't see you" It was the simplest of phrases, but Cam had taken so much trash from him since the first day that she saw red.
"Are you freaking kidding me dude? Your bad? When was that apology a couple of weeks ago? I mean you apologize for bumping into me which you did by chance, but you never apologize for cheating on me!. Which you obviously did on purpose, you couldn't even stop looking at her while I was there even though I was still your girlfriend you couldn't care less if I was there or not." Moose's eyes widen, and he stuttered trying to come up wth an answer, but Cam continued her rant without giving him a chance to get a word in.
"Just tell me, was everything a lie? Or do you not even know that you were lying when you were professing your undying love for me?" Cam stood there waiting for Moose to gave her an answer and once he was sure she was not going to say anything more he started.
"Sorry I didn't mean to hurt you, and I understand that maybe that means nothing to you now, but I swear when I started pursuing you I was sure of what I was doing. But one can't rule over what the heart wants and Sophie is engraved in my heart." Cam couldn't believe he had said that to her and before she even comprehend what was going on her hand find his face, and she slapped him so hard that she was pretty sure her hand was imprinted in his cheek.
Natalie appeared behind them, and Cam didn't lose a bit moving away from Moose and into the kitchen to find Chase. Moose had his hand on his cheek trying to calm the pain without success, Natalie stood tall in front of him with her arms crossed over her chest smirking at him. "Can you believe that she just hit me? What a crazy .."
Before Moose could finish his sentence, Natalie slapped him hard on his other cheek making the boy wince in pain and looked at her with a shock expression. "Don't even think about finishing that sentence, and for the first time in a while how about you think before you talked or act? You do realize you have treated Cam like trash from day one, then you suddenly profess your love for her while apparently still writing to your ex daily. Then when she says yes it only took you a month to end the relationship. Oh, excuse me, you didn't end it you just started searching for your ex while ignoring Cam altogether. So the real question here is can you believe she only slapped you? Because you deserve so much more than that. For once you make me ashamed to know you."
With that last comment she left him alone with his pain and his thought, he heard noises so Moose quickly move into the speaker room but just barely so he would be able to still see what was going on. From there he saw Cam leave with Chase, the guy had his arm around her shoulders making her lean a little toward him, and Moose saw Cam cleaning a few tears and for the first time, he actually felt bad for her. Moose had been so focus on him and Sophie that he never stop to think the damage he was doing to her, he needed to make amends with her.
Notes
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