Opposites Attract - C.Dallas

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"Guys and Girls! We're going to be practicing how to shoot today. Head into the shooting range and select yourselves a partner." Michael instructed us all.

"I'm obviously partnering up with you." Caitlin whispered in my ear. A chuckle escaped my lips.

In the shooting range, we did a warm up for the first fifteen minutes. We all went away and did other activities. There was a fake mannequin placed in the middle of the room. Three targets were placed on it. One on the head, one on the heart and one on its thigh.

I stood opposite from the mannequin. I held three combat knives with me. The buzzer went off and that's when I threw the first knife. It hit its thigh in success. The second buzzer rang and I threw the second knife, hitting the middle of its head. I was awaiting for the last buzzer to go off.

The last shot was the heart. This should be easy. The buzzer went off and I threw the knife. It had successfully hit the target. I must say, my aiming skills have got a whole load better thanks to Michael.

*****

"Ciara?" Cam said knocking me out of my daze.

"Ur- Yeh." I said.

"Help me out with this algebra question?" He asked with puppy eyes.

"It's easy Cam. What don't you understand about it?" I asked.

"Everything!" He said looking stressed.

"We need to do some lessons I think." I said flickering through his book.

"That would be useful." He muttered.

I can tell that he's nervous for the up coming exams.

"Don't worry. I'll help you." I gave him a smile.

*****

"Wow! School was a bore." I sighed as I sat down on the recliner.

"Ciara. A word." Hugo disrupted us all.

"I just sat down." I angrily muttered as I got up and followed him into his office.

"I see the underground basement is nearly finished." He starts.

"Hmm." I hum.

"I need to ask. Has Ellie and Dakota continued to harass you?" He asked.

"No. Not for a long time." I answered.

"Good." He replied.

"So why am I needed?" I asked in the nicest way possible.

"I've bought a Hummer for us. It's for you to use actually." He said which left me in confusion.

"Why me?" I asked.

"After seeing you race everyone and beat them all, I know that if back up is required by any of the guys, you'll be there to help them out straight away." He said.

"Fair enough." I shrugged.

What a strange conversation?..

*Next Day- Cameron's P.O.V*
"I hate subways. They creep the sh*t out of me." Ciara admitted.

I understand where she's coming from. It does feel like a spooky atmosphere. The concrete walls, graffiti and the unpleasant smell that lingers the air.

"Come here." I said opening my arm out.

She rested her head on my shoulder. My arm was wrapped around her waist.

"We're nearly there." I said.

*Ciara's P.O.V*
I never knew that Cam had dealt with aggression in the past. Within the last 12 years, he has never mentioned it to me until today. He had a meeting with his councillor today and wanted me to come.

We were currently in the waiting room. The place looked posh and very futuristic.

"Nervous?" I asked Cam.

"A bit." He said as he continued to play with his fingers and closely focus on them.

I held onto his hands to reassure him that he's fine. He looked up at me and smiled.

"You'll be okay. I promise." I smiled.

I pecked his cheek. When I pulled away, I saw a flush of red tint his cheeks.

"What's with the red cheeks?" I asked him.

"What? I'm blushing?" He asked.

I nodded.

"Oh god." He said and covered his cheeks.

I pulled his hands away.

"Don't be embarrassed." I chuckled.

Who knew that Cameron Dallas would be embarrassed by a kiss on the cheek? I remember being dared to kiss him at Caitlin's birthday party. I can still picture him blushing like mad straight after. It was so sweet.

"Cameron." A man spoke as he walked up to us.

"Doc." Cam nodded as he shook his hand.

"Is this your partner?" He asked as he looked at me.

"Ur-" Cam stuttered so I cut in.

"Yes. Im Ciara; it's nice to meet you." I smiled kindly as I shook his hand.

"You too Ma'am. Let's head into my office." He said as he started making his way.

I held onto Cam's hand and gave him a reassuring smile.

"Thank you." He whispered.

"Don't worry about it." I winked.

*****

"Cameron, how is your sleep?" The Doctor asks him another question.

"It's difficult." Cam admits.

"In what way?" He asks.

"I don't get much sleep. I shuffle in bed a lot. Most nights I don't get much sleep which makes me really ratty and agitated in the mornings." Cam explains.

He doesn't act like that around me? He's completely the opposite in fact. I wish he opened up to me before but I don't blame him. I guess we were on difficult paths before.

"Does your anger come out in unhealthy ways that could hurt others as well as yourself?" He asked.

Cam nodded with disappointment shown across his face. His grip on my hand tightened. I started to run circles around the top of his hands to calm him down. To my luck, it had.

"Ok. Cameron, I would like you to re take your Anger Management Test and see where you're at now. You will be able to do that on your next appointment." The Doctor requests.

"I suppose so." Cam muttered.

"Just sign these and hand them into reception. Make yourself an appointment as well while your there." The Doctor instructed.

Cam nodded and shook his hand as did I.

"Bye Doc." Cam said.

"Bye." I bided.

"Have a good evening." He said to both of us.