Secret Love

Chapter 1 Unwelcome Visitors

Chad Dylan Cooper was in his dressing room preparing for a live episode of Mackenzie Falls. He was also silently preying Sonny wouldn't come by the set today. This was unusual because, as much as he hated to admit it, he enjoyed her visits, even when she came by just to insult him. He figured "at least she came by."

The reason today was different was Devon was coming to the set after a long and fortunate break and he would be coming early to visit with the rest of the cast and unfortunately Devon was next in line as Hollywood's heartthrob after him. He was sure Devon could snatch Sonny right away and then pretend to like her to make Chad jealous. Chad knew that Devon knew that Chad hated competition for Sonny. And Devon would use that little insecurity of Chad's against him. Like in their show, they were rivals.

Out of nowhere Chad heard a knock. He felt a sigh of relief, knowing that Sonny never knocked. "Come in!" he called. Portlyn skipped in. Chad was a little surprised thinking Whoa, she neverknocks. "Hiya Chad, Devon is here." She said happily. "Shocker," Chad said sarcastically. "Oh and what's with the sudden habit of knocking?" Chad asked his tone having a tiny bit of humor in his voice. Portlyn scowled and left the room, while Chad grinned in satisfaction. He was always complained to about how he wasn't funny. Chuckle City of course never had those problems. He sighed. Thinking about his stupid crush on Sonny wasn't going to fix anything. In fact it would have an opposite effect. Devon could sense tension and would always beg for an answer. Chad wouldn't dare telling him, but Portlyn or Chloe might do otherwise.

The two boys had known each other since they could talk. Their mothers went to the hospital together and lived right next door to each other for what seemed like ever. Devon and Chad had competed for everything. That included girls, games, grades, and popularity. Unfortunately for Chad, Devon had succeeded in everything. He was best at everything they competed at. That was until Condor studios saw Chad and Devon's plays at their school and knew they would be perfect for the upcoming Drama, Mackenzie Falls. They both auditioned for the lead role, but finally after wanting it his whole life Chad had gotten the part. However Devon was still a great actor and the director saw them bickering a lot so he put Devon as the half-brother. That is how Chad had gotten famous. Another reason was Chad had incredible dimples that soon made him what he was today. Devon was still wanting to be bigger though. He wanted to be Tween Magazine's Number One Hottest Heartthrob in Hollywood like Chad was currently.

Another knocking woke Chad up from his thoughts. He grimaced. If Portlyn could knock anyone that didn't usually could too. "Who is it?" he called. "Devon, your best friend since diapers," Devon said sarcastically. Chad grimaced again. Not him! "What do you want?" Chad asked. Chad knew that Devon being sarcastic was a very bad sign. "Oh well, I met a cute girl at lunch today." Devon answered nonchalantly. Chad's eyes widened. He had forgotten that the So Random cast's lunch break was the same time as the Falls'. Chad preyed the "Cute Girl" Devon had mentioned was Tawni. (not that he liked her but he knew she could get whatever boy she wanted aside from him) Who was currently Sonny's "friend." "Continue," Chad said trying to hide the worry in his voice. Of course he would never admit to liking Sonny, not even to himself. He only thought she was cute. That is all that he admitted to himself and unfortunately James Conroy, another enemy of his. "Well you know her," Devon said, a mischievous grin coming to his face. Chad gulped. Chad then pretended to scoff. "Why would I know her?" he asked failing to conceal worry. "Well you seem to. You guys argue every single day. It's obvious to me that you even like her. I mean who wouldn't? She has—" Chad interrupted Devon before he could finish. "Brown hair, brown eyes, and a cute toothy grin. Oh and works for So Random! The rival show of this one. Plus she's new there." Devon raised his eyebrows, obviously trying to act impressed. "Right, right, and right," Devon answered a crooked smile coming up on his face. "Oh and Chad, another thing about today. I am going out with her tonight." Devon winked. Chad's heart skipped a beat. "I'm sorry, what? Did you just say your going out with Sonny Monroe?" Chad asked still hoping it wasn't true. "Why yes, Chad I did," Devon replied with a triumphant grin. After that Devon waved then left. Chad thought for a second. What does he have that I don't have? Chad sat back in his chair. Chad got his phone out in a flash. Then figured that walking over to stage one would be a lot easier than texting a big message saying why you shouldn't go out with Devon Alexander. Then he realized something. Why did he all of a sudden care about Sonny? She was a Random. Why did he care who she dated?

SPOV:

As soon as Devon asked me out I felt like I was going to scream. He was almost as cute as Chad. Not that I like him. After saying yes, he winked and left toward Mackenzie Falls. I hurried back to my dressing room to pick out something to wear. "Oh Tawni?" I called. "Yes?" Tawni popped out of the dressing room and did a "Tah Dah!" gesture. "Guess who asked me out?" I said. "Chad!" she guessed. "Ew no!" I yelled. Tawni knew me to well so I then said softer, "I wish. . ." Tawni smiled in satisfaction. "So who asked you out! I am dieing to know." Tawni said excitedly. "Well he is from the Falls," I said quietly. "Well we better hope his name starts with a D and ends with an Evon." Tawni said. "Why?" I asked her. He is on our side is the Chad wars. He hates Chad!" I rolled my eyes. I heard someone knock on out dressing room door. "Ooh that might be Devon!" I said excitedly. I hurried to the door. And said "Hi!" in an excited tone just to see it was Chad. My face fell. He blue eyes lit up when I opened the door. "What are you doing here? I thought you were Devon at first." His blue eyes went back to looking cute naturally and I remembered why I actually considered liking him. "Well, we may have known each other in diapers but we are not brothers," he said. "I can tell. You are a big brat and he is a complete angel." I knew how much Chad hated Devon and mainly said that to annoy him. Chad rolled his eyes. I instantly regretted looking at him because even he knew that I had a slight soft spot for his sparkly blue eyes. The same way I knew he thought my hair was pretty. That's another story though. I blushed slightly thinking about it. He noticed. I could tell. There was a slight awkward silence between us and then I asked, "why are you here anyway Chad?"

CPOV

That was the question I hadn't prepared myself for. I had come to win Sonny back. To make her realize going out with Devon was a really bad idea and if she did. . . I just know that I, Chad Dylan Cooper could not let that happen. I sighed and decide to go with the simplest answer I could find. I shrugged. I had to tell her before she said goodbye today. "Hey Sonny. . ." I started. " She looked up from her thoughts. I then couldn't hold it back anymore. As I looked at her and in to her brown eyes, I admitted to myself that I like her. I like you, Sonny Monroe! I like you not just because you have pretty hair, but because you are the only girl that can get under my skin. The only girl who doesn't show any interest the normal way, at least. (by gushing)I don't even know if you like me! If you do. . . My thoughts trailed of. "Sonny, I. . ." I trailed off again. ". . .will see you later I guess," I hated that I had chickened out Chad Dylan Cooper did not chicken out. He has no fear. "OK Chad, See ya," she waved and went in her dressing room.