What if Cam woke up not only forgetting that summer, but her whole life? She becomes normal while her friends try and find her. When they do, will they strip her of the life she believes she lives, or the life she was meant to live. And why does Cam still need to run? Takes place after book 4 as an alternative storyline. Zammie.
I woke up, my head spinning like never before. I stumbled forward, moving towards a road. I stopped just to see headlights coming towards me, I shielded my eyes from the glare of the car. It stopped and two people got out.
'Are you okay honey?' A woman asked moving towards me, observing my torn and bloody clothes
'I don't know' I answered scared
'What's your name?' The man asked
'What's yours?'
'I'm Oliver. This is my wife Michelle. What's your name sweetheart?'
'Cameron. My friends call me Cammie'
'Well Cammie, where do you live?' He asked
'I don't know' At my response the woman and a man shared a look. The woman smiled back at me.
'Cammie, would it be okay if we took you to to hospital? We need to see if you're hurt' I nodded, allowing her to lead me into the car. They were muttering a conversation whilst I looked out the window.
'Where are we?' I asked
'California' Michelle replied
'Have you ever been here Cameron?' Oliver asked
'Once I think, with my dad'
'Where's your dead now?'
'Dead' I replied. That was the end of the conversation until we arrived at the hospital. Oliver and Michelle stayed with me while the doctor's poked and prodded me. The police had come as well, they wanted to know who I was, where I came from etc. I didn't remember. I told them that. Repeatedly. They kept me there for a few days. No missing person was reported anywhere that matched my description. I had a passport and some forms of ID on me. Cameron Gallagher. That sounded right. None of us could work out where I came from, who I was or why I was bruised and beaten.
Oliver and Michelle allowed me to stay with them whilst I was filtered through the system. The police said social services would have to get involved. I'd be put in foster care. Oliver and Michelle didn't allow it. They said they would take care of me, and they have. They're my parents and they treat me like their own. They love me. I love them. I go to school, have amazing friends. My life is good.
Chapter 1 Little Miss Disappear
Cam POV
'Hey Cam, wait up!' I spun around to see my best friend Chloe run down the school steps with her files in her hand. I smiled as her long brown hair draped behind her, her fringe swept to the side and exposing her tanned skin. I beamed a smile at her, she embraced me in as much of a hug as she could. 'I thought I was going to miss you!' She smiled
'Well you found me'
'I'm actually quite proud of that, little miss disappear' She poked my side playfully. I let out a laugh
'What did you need Chloe?'
'I was wondering if you'd come to cheerleader tryouts tomorrow'
'Okay'
'I mean you don't have to...wait' She looked at me like she'd been slapped in the face 'Did Cameron Gallagher just say okay?'
'It's a new year Chloe' I shrugged 'Why not?'
'THIS IS AMAZING!' She squealed loudly, drawing attention from a few people that passed
'I'll see you later Chloe. Michelle's picking me up' I waved goodbye to my friend a I moved off and along the road.
'Gallagher' A deep husky voice stopped me in my tracks. I rolled my eyes and turned to see Nathan Collins, sports star, Lakers fan, and my male best friend crush me in a bear hug. He let me go and held me at shoulder length.
'How was it?' I asked, his eyes twinkled
'Honestly it's the dream Cam' He ran a hand through his hair 'I could actually do it'
'You will' I shoved him lightly. The sparkle in his eyes dulled, he looked at me differently
'How was…?' He didn't have to finish the question for me to know what he was talking about
'Good' I lied
'You're lying. You didn't go, did you?' Damn. I rolled my eyes
'They ask the same questions Nat. I still don't remember' He gave me a hug
'You'll be okay' He whispered into my hair.
'Thanks' I whispered, pulling away slightly. Click. I turned to the side to see Nathan's best friend Logan Hill holding his phone and smiling at us.
'Cute photo' He showed us. It was cute, but I've never liked my photo getting taken
'Delete it' I snapped
'It's okay Cam' Nathan soothed, he had a faint blush on his cheek
'All I'm doing is posting it on social, no one outside of school will see it' Social was something the school made up to protect the students from social media dangers. It allows us to post whatever we want (within reason) on different boards specific to their year group.
'Okay fine' I agreed reluctantly. Logan pressed post and I couldn't help but feel fear trickle into my mind. I pushed it to the side as Michelle pulled up next to me.
'Hey boys' She waved at them
'Hello Mrs Wilson' Logan said
'Hi Michelle' Nathan flashed his winning smile. I rolled my eyes at him as I opened the door and slid into the car.
'See you all tomorrow' I waved as we drove away. 7.2 seconds later, Michelle began to interrogate me.
'So...Nathan?'
'Michelle, he's my friend. That's all'
'That hug says otherwise' I could feel my cheeks turn red
'You saw' I groaned, dying with embarrassment
'Don't worry, I won't tell your father' She winked. Michelle really tries to get me to call them mom and dad. I know they try and I've been with them for 3 years...but they aren't my parents.
'I'm going to cheerleader tryouts tomorrow' I said, changing the conversation. Michelle chuckled.
'It'll be good for you Cam' She smiled. I nodded as my phone buzzed. The photo had been uploaded. It was a great picture, I can see what everyone means with us being a couple. I smiled a little. Well at least only my year will see it.
Author's note: Another story! I literally have had this hidden for ages and because this is a special month. I thought I'd upload this! The next chapter won't be out for a few weeks so make sure you follow the story so you don't miss it. Love you lots xxx