The Peterson's

Chapter 6

Cameron's POV

Zoey is currently dancing with Melody and about twenty other people. She's sooo drunk but it's cute. I'm just sitting on a chair staring at her. That sounds so creepy but I just love watching her, she's perfect.

"You're falling for her, aren't you?" I hear a voice next to me. I turn and see James, smirking as usual. "We have only just met" I take a sip of alcohol, making my throat and tongue burn. "Yeah but you like her, it's obvious. I mean she's the only one left too, if you know what I mean" He winks and I just look at him and laugh. He knows me too well.

"I have to warn you though Cam, she's not like the rest of the sophomore girls. I don't think you should go near her. She's dangerous because of what she did. You do know who her brothers are too, right?" I shake my head in confusion.

"Dylan...Jordan...Liam" James looks at me as I try think of the names but nothing rings a bell. I'm too drunk to think about anything right now.

He looks at me in complete shock and then slurs loudly "Cameron, She's a Peterson. THE Zoey Peterson who was trialled for the murder of her own mother! She's a murderer! She's not like us" while pointing at Zoey. Everything suddenly goes quiet and everyone stares between James and Zoey. Zoey looks so pale and embarrassed.

I've heard of the Peterson's but I didn't really think what happened to them made them bad..so why wouldn't she tell me?

Zoey's POV

Everyone is staring at me from every corner. I feel insecure and unsafe, like they are all going to come charging after me. Like I'm a piece of meat surrounded by hungry lions.

"Murderer" I hear someone shout over the silence.

"Killer" someone else echoes.

"Psycho killing bitch" Another person yells.

Tears start to swell in my eyes, I look over at Cameron to see him staring at me in shock. Melody has now backed away from me and is staring at me in terror. I'm now circled by a load of drunks and I don't know what to do.

"You should be the one that's dead, not your mother" Someone yells, making everyone erupt into shouting over each other.

"YOU ARE A MONSTER" A person shouts causing the whole party to start chanting

"Monster"

"Monster!"

"MONSTER"

"MONSTER!"

as they move closer towards me, throwing food and cups. I am in shock. I feel like they are going to torture me for doing nothing. They are all so close to me, I can hardly breathe.

"ZOEY" I hear someone shout over the crowd. It's my brother.
The people surrounding me are all centimetres away from my face, the stench of alcohol intoxicating the air.

I hear numerous people shouting for them to stop but it's not enough. I feel like I'm about to black out when a hand grabs mine.

My legs give up as I start getting pulled out of the crowd so I end up getting dragged across the floor. I feel myself getting pulled far away from the crowd and behind something like a tree.

I hear a conversation near by and then five faces appear above me as it starts to get blurry. I try staying awake to hear what they are saying but my eyes become too heavy and I suddenly black out.

Dylan's POV

Zoey blacks out once I pull her out of the crowd and behind a tree. I knew she would be at this party, and I knew it would be bad. I heard her sneak out when I walked past her room but decided to leave it and trust her to make the right decision...but no, Jordan texted us two minutes ago saying that Zoey was stuck in the middle of a crowd full of drunks so we had to sprint over here.

"She nearly died" Liam yells, completely worried as he paces up and down beside her. "Is she ok?" A boy asks me while looking at Zoey with worry yet anger.

I kneel down and feel her forehead "Yeah...she'll be fine. She just needs to get home and recover" I look up at him and then furrow my eyebrows "Not to be rude but who are you?"

"Oh, sorry I'm Cameron. I met Zoey today during Lunch. But I didn't know she was a Peterson" He looks down at her with confused expression, one hard to read and I instantly know who he is. Cameron Dallas.

Everybody warned me about him today. Cameron's a senior who has slept with every sophomore in the school... except Zoey. He's a complete player that has broke every girls hearts. I can't let him near Zoey. "You're the dick who invited her to this party in the first place" Jordan yells, his voice laced with anger. He starts storming towards Cameron but another guy steps in front of him.

"Back off" He tells Jordan, in a surprisingly calm tone.

"James Varard" Jordan smirks. His name is recognisable too.

James is known as basically Cameron's sidekick. Apparently he manipulates girls into believing Cameron is a genuine guy. He is known for starting many fights around the school and he had also played against Jordan in football many times, making them despise each other.

"I'm so happy the school has two football teams so I can kick your ass for another year in a row" Jordan moves closer to James, so they are only millimetres apart. "You wish" James laughs and pats Jordan's shoulder. Jordan glares at his shoulder before pushing James' arm and swinging at his face. Luckily James dodges the punch but then he swings back at Jordan and nearly hits him. Liam quickly grabs hold of Jordan's arms and pulls him back before he can hit again.

"Save it for the game. Are seriously going to start a fight right now?" Liam questions Jordan. Jordan stops struggling and pulls away.

"I think we need to leave" I say to Liam, who then lifts Zoey into his arms. He then starts walking away with Jordan. I begin to follow them but then stop in front of Cameron "Oh and by the way Cameron, My sister is not going to be part of your game. She is completely off limits and you better leave her alone or you will regret it. Understood?" I say through gritted teeth. He doesn't respond and instead walks away, roughly bumping my shoulder on the way back. I storm over to Liam and Jordan and follow them through the bush and back home. Once we are inside, Liam passes me Zoey and walks into the kitchen with Jordan while I carry Zoey upstairs.

As I walk past my father's room, I roll my eyes at the loud sound of my father breaking another woman's heart. I open Zoey's door and put her in her bed. I then kiss her cheek and shake my head "It's only been our first full day and we've already made drama Zoey" I turn the light off and walk out of the door.

"I think you'll be getting $20 soon" I whisper before closing the door.