Chapter 30- Stomach Tied in Knots

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Recap: After what felt like an eternity a doctor came out with a clip board. Everyone froze as we leaned in closer to hear the news of Cammie. "She's ......."

Chapter 30- Stomach tied in knots (Any sleeping with Sirens fans out there?)

Zach pov

"She's going to be fine. The surgery went successfully, we removed the glass from her shoulder and gave her stitches. Currently she is awake. We're going to have to keep her for a few weeks to monitor her recovery. She can take visitors but only one person at a time, we don't want to overwhelm her." I let out a sigh of relief at the doctors words. She was alright, that's all that mattered at the point. Mrs. Morgan burst into tears of happiness at the news. I for one couldn't wipe the smile on my face. I took a quick glance around the room, it seems as if no one could remove the permeant smile off their face.

The doctor let out a small smile at the sight of our joy. "Who will be the first to visit her?" He asked. Cammie's mother stood up brushing away few stray tears. "I will" With that said she followed the doctor down the hall towards what I can assume was her room.

"I'm so glad she's ok" Liz said taking the seat next to me. I nodded. I felt as if I could explode with happiness. Macey and Bex joined us a few minutes later. Now that we knew her condition we were able to smile and laugh once again. Macey was telling us about my reaction during that one scene in the Dark Knight when Bruce was looking at the footage of Rachel and Harvey together.

"He looked so into it, his face was practically on the screen." Macey told us looking like she was trying to hold back her laughter. "Maybe he was getting ideas for the next time he plans on stalking Cammie" Bex teased making me all glare at them. They started laughing, even little Lizzie but I learned not to underestimate her. I learned that he hard way a year ago. If anything my glare just made them laugh even more.

"Come on Zach you know we're kidding" Macey told me playfully punching my arm. I tried glaring but failed miserably due to the smile on my face. I couldn't stay mad at them for long, plus I wasn't even that mad. I've teases Macey a lot worse especially about her new boyfriend. What was his name? Weston or Trenton, something like that. (A/N: lol Zach's not goode with names).

"So how are things with you and Trenton" I asked Macey deciding to change the subject. She glared at me. "Preston" She corrected. Mace was always going on about me for getting his name wrong. She should be grateful I could come up with worse nicknames. I only met him once but I had all that they need. They seem really into each other and if Macey is happy then I am happier. Not to mention the fact that I threatened to beat him to a pulp if he did anything to Macey. He looked like he was going to pee his pants which means I did my job right.

"I could come up with worse nicknames" I informed her with a slight smirk. She rolled her eyes not amused. "I'd like to hear those names" Bex said with a raised eyebrow. Liz nodded eager to hear what I had to say about Weston.

"Loser" Macey set me a glare for that one.

"Spidey" You heard me right. When I first met him he was wearing a Spiderman watch. Personally I'm more of a DC fan but that's not the point I was trying to make.

"Spiderman watch." This time I earned another glare from Mace and a few giggles from Liz.

"Geek"

"Nerd"

"Weir-" Finally Macey had enough, she walked over to me and pulled my ear. "You listen here and you listen good Zach, if you say another word about Preston I will rip your ear off." To emphasize her point she twisted my ear. Needless to say it was painful. Haven't I endured enough pain today? "Owww!" I yelped in pain.

"Do you understand?" She asked. When I didn't answer she twisted it further. "Do you understand" She repeated. I nodded "Yes yes just stop" She smirked and pulled it back leaving me to rub my now sore ear. Plus I finally had a chance to look at Bex and Liz's expressions. They were trying so hard to hold in their laughter. However after seeing me staring at them they couldn't hold it in anymore, they burst out laughing. I gave them a quick glare before letting out a small smile myself.

The conversation went on. I believe Macey was talking about her most recent date with her boyfriend or something of that sort. I let my mind wander as I zoned out of the conversation. I had plenty of time to think, so I did. I thought of everything and anything. For some unknown reason I wondered about Jimmy. I looked over in his direction to see him sitting by himself, a faint smile on his face. He seemed lost in thought. I was debating with myself to see whether or not to approach him. I was about to get up and walk over there when Mrs. Morgan walked back into the waiting room. He eyes were red and puffy, there was no doubt that she was crying in there. I looked around the room, we all had the same question, what happened in there.

She smiled faintly at us before waking over to Solomon who had a concerned look on his face. "She had so many tubes in her" I heard Mrs. Morgan say trying to be quiet. Normally I wouldn't have heard her but the room was silent as soon as she walked back in. We could hear a pin drop. Solomon hugged her, pulling her close to him whispering something in her ear. She nodded taking deep breaths. '

"Where's her room?" Mr. Solomon asked her. "Down the hall and to the right" He nodded walking in the direction of Cammie's room. Mrs. Morgan was left to be comforted by her sister Abby. The debate about approaching Josh was forgotten as I wondered if I would go to visit her. I did break her heart. But he said he likes you my conscious told me. I really hate my conscious sometimes.

It wasn't long before Mr. Solomon came back from the room. He looked some-what relieved. I studied him closely to see he had a few tears in his eye. My mind went back to what Bex said. Maybe we could be spies with the exception of me being an assassin. Someone should really write a book about that.

Anyway, after Solomon was Abby, the obvious choice seeing as how she was Cammie's aunt. The girl started up their conversation during the time Abby was with Cammie. They were talking about the latest episode of Gotham. I merely listened not in the mood to talk.

When everyone came back they all had similar reactions. They had either a smile of relief from seeing she was alright or tears in their eyes from the ways she looked. This just made me want to see her more, if her family lets me. Following Abby was Bex, then Macey. During Macey's visit it was just Liz and I since Bex went to the bathroom.

"Are you going to go visit her?" Liz whispered. I raised an eyebrow to her sudden whisper and shrugged saying "I don't know. I want to see her but I'm worried her family won't let me". Liz nodded taking in the information. "What should I do?" I asked my wisest friend no offense to the others but it was true. "Listen to your heart" She told me simply. If anything it made me even more stuck in my dilemma. My heart was telling me to march over to that room, pull Macey out of it and win her back. But the sensible part of my brain was telling me to wait and see what happens. I was so lost in thought I didn't realize Macey come back. She nudged Li and motioned for her to go. Liz gave me a sad smile before walking down the hall disappearing from my sight.

"What's up with the sad face?" She asked me taking Liz's seat. I ignored her question and decided to ask her one of my own. "How is she?" I saw Macey roll her eyes muttering under her breath "Jerk." Now it was my turn to roll my eyes, she could be immature sometimes. Nevertheless she answered my question. "She's fine when I checked up on her she looked pretty tired. They might kick us out soon. She had a lot of tubes in her and she looked slightly pale, but not as pale as she was before." I nodded relived she was getting better. I wondered what happened that caused the crash in the first place. Cammie isn't known to be a reckless driver. My thoughts were scrambled up and all over the place.

Liz came out a few minutes later. I started to notice everyone's visits becoming shorter and shorter. It was probably due to the fact that she's tired. I hope I get to visit her before visiting hours are over. After Liz, Jimmy got up from his seat slowly walking in the direction of her room. I started to feel a headache from my jumbled thoughts. Perhaps a trip to the restroom would clear my head I thought walking in the direction of the bathroom.

Josh pov

I walked nervously to her room. I don't think she wants to see me. I can't believe I beat Zach up. What surprised me the most at the time was that he didn't fight back. Around school he was known as the bad boy, so it's not like he wasn't capable of a fighting back. I thought back to what he said in the principle office earlier today. Maybe he was telling the truth, maybe he was no, there was no way of telling for sure. What I can't get out of my head is the look on Cammie's face. I feel horrible for forcing that decision on her in that manner but we all knew she would have to choose eventually.

To be honest I am quiet nervous about visiting her. I don't even know if we are still in a relationship at this point. However I can see why she wouldn't want to be. Personally I hope she picks me but only time can tell. This is her decision to make and hers alone.

My heartbeat increased at a rapid rate as I approached her room. I hope she's not asleep. I overheard Macey tell Zach she looked like she was tired. They really have to work on their indoor voices, everyone could hear what they were saying.

I knocked on the door gently. "Come in" I heard Cammie say from across the door. I gently opened the door and walk in. She looked up and smiled weakly. I gulped and forced a smile back. "Hello Cammie"

"Hi Josh" She said as I took the seat next to her bed. "How are you feeling?" I asked before we fall into an awkward silence. "Better now." Her voice was small and weak. I've never seen her that fragile.

"Cammie I'm so sorry" She opened her mouth to object but I put a hand up continuing. "I'm sorry for putting you in an uncomfortable position. And I'm sorry I beat up Zach, I just couldn't stand the thought of him kissing you. I let my anger control me and it led to you and him getting hurt. It was never my intention for anyone to get injured on account of my stupid decisions. Can you forgive me?" I looked up at her with pleading eyes. I looked up at her face, her blue eyes were filled with tears threatening to fall at any minute. She nodded, it seemed like she was unable to say much.

I got up walking towards the door after seeing her try to stifle a yawn. "You're tired, I'll just go." She didn't object. I was standing in the doorway just about to leave when I turned around. "I'm fine with whatever your decision may be."  I didn't wait for her response, I left the room closing the door behind me.

Zach pov

I splashed some cool water on my face hoping it would help. I did this a couple of times, only accomplishing in getting my shirt wet. I sighed, I have no idea on how long I've been in here. It could be seconds, it could be minutes. Either way it felt like I was in here way too long. Running a hand through my hair for the millionth time I walked out of the bathroom.

Although the water didn't clear my head, at least my thought weren't all jumbled up and scattered across my head. The walk to the waiting room was short. I was expecting to see someone there, perhaps Macey or Bex. Imagine my surprise when I walk into an empty waiting room. The place was empty besides me, there wasn't even a nurse which was surprising. They must have gone home and forgot about me. Looks like I have no way to get home seeing as how I rode in Bex's car. I guess I have to walk home.

Just then a lightbulb went off in my head. If there's no one here maybe I can visit Cammie! I honestly have no idea what I would say to her when I saw her, if he's even awake. I just need to see her. I need to see for myself that she's ok. With that thought I walked down the hall in the direction I saw the others had followed. I remembered Mrs. Morgan's directions, walk all the way down the hall and to the right.

I was so excited the walked seemed shorter than I thought. I couldn't help but grow excited and anticipate the moment I see her beautiful face. I started thinking about the things I would say to her if there was a chance she was awake. I want to tell her how I feel and that I wouldn't give up on her. I want to tell her I will accept her decision whoever it may be but that wouldn't stop me from trying.  

Before I even knew it I arrived at the door where the sign read Cameron Morgan. It was safe to assume I was in the right place. I opened the door slowly not to wake her if she was already asleep. I walked in the room careful not to make a lot of sound with my shoes. She had her eyes closed, her breathing was even and the blankets were wrapped around her. I was about to walk out and check up on her tomorrow and say what I need to say when  I heard her say skeptically "Zach?" I turned around and gave her a small smile.

"Hi Cammie" She gave me a weird look, probably wondering why I was here. "Hey." It wasn't much of a greeting but I will take what I can get. I decided to get close to her bed so I as sitting next to her, careful not touch any of her many tubes surrounding her. It broke my heart seeing her look so weak and helpless. Macey was right her skin wasn't as sickly pale as it was before. I was brought out of my thoughts when she leaned over (wincing) and touched my eye catching me off guard.

"Your eye is looking better" She gave me a half smile, but it was more than enough to brighten my day. I never noticed her smile, I guess it was one thing I took for granted. To say her smile was gorgeous would be the understatement of the century. It brightened up the depressing hospital room.

"You're staring at me again" She told me blushing slightly. I felt the urge to smirk but decided against it last minute. "I'm sorry I couldn't help it." I looked at her sheepishly. The blush n her chees intensified.

"Why didn't you fight back?" She asked me out of the blue. I couldn't blame her, if I was in her shoes I would be curious as well. And for the umpteenth time that day I ran a hand through my already messy hair. I gulped nervously before indulging her in the reason behind my beating. "I deserved it" I said simply. Her eyebrows knitted together, something she does when she's thinking about something. "You didn't deserve that" Cammie said looking me straight in the eyes. I felt heat rise in my cheeks (A/N: Aww is little Zach blushing?!).

"I need to tell you something Cammie" She gave me weird look however motioning for me to carry on. "I know I messed up. Well saying I messed up would be putting it lightly. I screwed up. I screwed up big time and I paid for it. I never stopped caring about you. And I now you doubt that but it doesn't change the truth about what I feel for you. I changed, I'm not that stupid little boy that fell into peer pressure. I just need you to know how much you mean to me. I can't stand seeing you like this, in a hospital room so defenseless. The reason you're in here is because of me. I started that fight. I kissed you. I am an idiot. I'm not telling you this so you can pick me over Josh. I will support your decision, whomever it may be, but that won't stop me from trying. I will try to get you back. I will try to right my wrongs. And if I fail the only one left to suffer is myself." After my mini-speech/rant I stood up. Her face was mixed emotion but the one I could read loud and clear was shock. Her mouth kept opening and closing as if she as trying to say something.

"I think it's best if I go" I informed her making my way to the door. "Just so you know I won't stop trying." I twisted the doorknob on the door literally a millisecond away from entering the hallway when once again Cammie calls out my name. I turn around to face her.

"Don't go" She said her voice small and quiet. I gave her a confused look. After all I said she wants me to stay? I nodded like an idiot unable to form a word much less a sentence. I walked back to her bed choosing to sit on the chair adjacent to it. We fell into a comfortable silence, it wasn't the worse thing in the world.  From the corner of my eye I noticed her eyes getting droopier and her yawns more frequent.

"Go to sleep" I told her getting up to wrap her blanket around her. She nodded yawning once more. I couldn't help but smile at her yawning, it was adorable and for a guy who doesn't use the word adorable, (like once every 10 years) that was really saying something.

It was a couple of minutes when I realized she still wasn't asleep yet. "Is something wrong?" She shook her head quickly, way too quickly. "Cammie what's wrong?" I asked her once more using a gentler tone.

"Never mind it's embarrassing" She turned her head so I couldn't see her face. "Cammie" She turned back so she was facing me, her cheeks slightly red. I wonder what's going on inside that pretty little head of hers.

"Can you sleep next to me" She looked shy and it was obvious to tell she was embarrassed to ask me that question. "Are you sure?" I asked her incredulously. This doesn't seem real. She nodded her cheeks brightening at an alarming pace. With that said I shifted the blankets and climbed onto the bed careful not to make her uncomfortable. I pulled the thin blanket over us, well mostly putting it more on Cammie. She needs the warmth more than I do.

"Goodnight Cammie" I said kissing her head gently. "I'm sorry" I added even thought I doubt she heard it as she was already asleep and snoring softly. I stayed awake for a while just thinking. I didn't know it at the time but both of us were subconsciously moving closer towards one another. The last thing I remember before I fell asleep was a voice saying "I forgive you" But that couldn't be Cammie seeing as how she was already asleep. It must have been my imagination.

A/N: So what do you guys think?? Is it real or is Zach's mind playing tricks on him? I also have a new Gallagher Girls fanfic up, it's called The Story of Us. The second chapter is up! I hope you guys can check it out, here's the summary:

Cammie and Zach always had a steady relationship, until one night. Late at night both of them cross the border and speak unspeakable words. Things heated and soon they regret their mistakes, but it's too late. One night later Zach is gone and they both end up single once more. What happens once they are reunited in Bex's engagement party to Grant. Will their relationship thrive or will it disintegrate and shatter even more?