-- FYI, despite the season change, I am going to continue using "All Hallows Eve" as the main title for these Cammie & Mark stories. I figure it'll make it easier for you - and me! - to follow the ongoing story. :-) --
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I hadn't seen Cammie in ages and I was beginning to wonder if she was purposefully avoiding me. I had heard, however, that her dance studio was putting on a production of The Nutcracker - I imagine that that would keep her quite busy. As much as it may make me sound like a love struck, sappy dork, I did continue to keep my eye out for Cam whenever I walked my dog near her neighborhood.
I had the house to myself for a long weekend so, on Friday evening, I went to the local market to pick up a six pack of beer in preparation for the big game which was on Sunday. I was fumbling for my wallet when I hear a snotty, feminine voice behind me, "Could you please hurry it up, Sir?"
I turned around, ready to apologize when I found the beautiful face of Cammie smiling back at me! "Shit! You scared me, I thought I was holding up the line!"
"Nah, it's just me!" Cammie grinned, her bright green eyes twinkling happily.
We continued to talk as her groceries were rung up and I ended up walking her to her car, a mid-size black SUV. She began loading her purchases into the back seat, explaining that the trunk space was filled as she just bought one of those do it yourself kits for a new entertainment center, "Actually," she began slowly, tilting her head and smiling innocently up at me, "Any chance you could come over and help me set it up?"
Of course, I was more than happy to offer my help so we agreed that I would follow her to her apartment. Once we got there, I helped her carry everything inside and then took a look around. The apartment had Cammie written all over it, from the plush black leather couch to the photos of friends and dance memorabilia covering every surface to the Christmas tree decorated with deep purple and hot pink decorations. Very fun and youthful.
It took us no time at all to get her new piece of furniture all set up. Once finished, Cammie asked, "Thanks! How can I repay you? Oh! Would you like to stay for dinner?"