So Close

Chapter 1

During my morning jog, I had already gotten my day ruined. How you may ask? Well all I have to say is one name. Calum Hood. Calum is my some what neighbor. He is my age and obviously we go to the same school. He has made my life a living hell since 3rd grade. That's about 9 years now. I am ending my junior year in about 3 months. This morning he decided it would be hilarious to spray me with hose. All I was doing was jogging passed his house and boom he thought I shouldn't do that.

Anyway, now I'm about to die of boredom. I was about to pick up my phone and call my best friend Chloe when my mom came barging into my room.

"Cameron, get ready. We have guests coming over for dinner." She spoke in an unnecessary loud tone.

"Who?" I was genuinely curious. There are only two families and I was praying it wasn't one of them.

"The Hoods family." My heart stopped and my blood boiled. Of course it had to be the family I didn't want.

"Mom! What the fuck? You know me and Calum can't stand each other. Why would you invite them?" I can't believe this. I have told her so many times to at least let me leave when they come. Now Calum is just going to make fun of how he sprayed me with the hose.

"Don't talk to me like that. I invited them because Karen and Josh are my good friends and I want to have dinner with them and my family. Now get ready." And with that she left my room. I sighed and walked to the bathroom. When I looked in the mirror my normally blue eyes looked darker than usual. I jumped in the shower and finished quickly. I decided to leave my hair in it's natural waves. I also decided on wearing no makeup, because I refuse to dress up just for Calum being in my house. Don't get me wrong, I love Karen and Josh but somehow they raised Satan himself. I put on black high waisted shorts and a gray 'Nirvana' shirt. I stayed in my room because that meant I wouldn't have to open the door for the asshole himself. After a few minutes of scrolling through my Tumblr dashboard, I heard the horrid sound of the doorbell signalling HE was here. Within 2 minutes I heard my mother's piercing voice calling my name.

"Jesus Christ, I'm coming!" I yelled back. I stood up, straightened out my outfit and started to head downstairs. As soon as I hit the last step, I felt a pair of eyes on me. I turned and saw Calum. As much as I hate him, I can't lie. He is REALLY good looking.

!!!CALUM'S POV!!!

Damn, she looks hot. Why do I hate her? Oh right, because once she opens her mouth, she goes from a 10 to a 7. She is a complete bitch.

"Darling, Calum, how are you?" I was pulled out of my thoughts when Kathy, Cameron's mom, started to talk to me.

"Hey Kathy, I'm doing pretty well. How are you?" I love Kathy. She is a great woman. Her husband,Rob, is equally as great. I wonder how they ended up with Cameron?

"I'm doing great. Thank you sweetie. I hope you're hungry. I have plenty of chicken parm in the dining room." This is why I loved her. She is the sweetest and most caring woman ever. She is like a second mom to me really. I have known her since 3rd grade.

"Of course I am hungry for your cooking. I always am." I laughed as I responded. She shook her head and gave a small laugh then started to walk back to the kitchen. I turned around and saw my parents gushing over Cameron. Why do they love her so much? She is so rude. I walked over and put my arm around Cam's shoulder and said "What are you guys talking about?" As soon as Cam realized who it was next to her, touching her, she immediately removed herself from my grip. I laughed at her disgusted face.

"I'm going to get my phone from my room, excuse me." Cameron spoke up. Of course she wanted to leave, so did I.

"I'll come with." I followed. I don't think she heard me though because when we reached her room I accidentally bumped into her and she screamed.