Disclaimer: Characters are owned and produced by The Disney Channel, That's So Productions, Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment, Warren-Rinsler Productions, NBC Universal Television and Tailwind Productions. I am just borrowing them for these stories.

Author's Note: I told y'all before that I couldn't stay away long. I was walking the dogs when I got the idea for. Notice in the disclaimer that there are two additional production companies listed, NBC Universal Television and Tailwind Productions. That means that there is an additional character somewhere in the story that I borrowed from another show. Ladies and Gentlemen, this is my first crossover!

I'm not going to reveal who the character is yet but I will provide a hint. The character has been borrowed from a hit network show that over 16 million people watched last week (week of 11/19/06).

So without further adieu, here is my newest fic, Continental Divide. Enjoy and Review!

New Author's Note: The first time around, I didn't include a "cast" listing. Allow me to do so now...

Raven Baxter - Raven Symone

Chelsea Daniels - Anneliese van der Pol

Teri Winters - Kirsten Storms

Claire Bennett - Hayden Panettiere

Continental Divide

Chapter 1

Reunion

(Pilot's voice over the plane's intercom system)

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain Jack Connelly. On behalf of the entire flight crew, we would like to welcome you to United Airlines Flight 1620 on its non-stop journey from San Francisco to New York. We are currently at an altitude of about 16,000 feet, comfortably climbing to our cruising altitude of 33,000 feet. We are expecting clear skies on route. Our expected flight time will be a shade under 5 hours, 15 minutes. So you should make it in plenty of time for dinner. So sit back, relax and let our cabin crew know if there is anything they can do to make your flight more comfortable. So once again, welcome and thank you for flying with United.

(Chelsea's POV)

I'll get to see her in 5 hours. God, I miss Rae. I haven't seen her in over a year. She had to go to NYU and leave me stuck at home, going to Cal-Berkley. I love Northern California. I just love Rae more. How do I tell her? How do I tell her that despite not seeing her face for over a year I've fallen in love with her?

They were right. Absence does make the heart grow fonder. I thought I was just missing my best friend but the feelings have grown to something more. I don't ever want to be without her. I miss everything about her right down to the peach scented shampoo she uses. I'll get to see her in 5 hours.

But I know she doesn't feel the same way. I will always be good ol' Chels. Best friend forever. I still have to tell her. I'll explode if I don't. She said I can stay with her and her roommate, but I'm glad I booked a room, just in case things get too weird. I so want her to feel the way I feel.

Chelsea begins to smile. I miss her smile, the way she laughs, that devilish little thing she does with her eyebrow! I miss the hugs and the girls' nights and the shopping. Maybe we can hit some stores together for old times sake! I love her so much…

"Looks like you have someone special waiting for you in New York." The passenger sitting next to Chelsea remarked.

"Excuse me?" Chelsea was taken by surprise by the comment.

"I had the same look on my face the last time I came home to see my Chris." The passenger continued. She extended her hand. "Teri Winters. I apologize for being nosy."

"Chelsea Daniels. And that's… okay. I was just reminiscing." Chelsea shook her hand. "I'm meeting my… friend. She goes to school there."

Chelsea performed a quick once-over, giving herself an idea of whom she was talking to. The woman sitting next to her had a girl next door type of beauty. She appeared to be in her early 20's, medium height and build, with short blonde hair in a style that reminded her of Sienna Miller.

"Oh? My girlfriend goes to Columbia. Where does your friend go?" Teri asked.

"NYU."

"Great school. Chris almost went there before choosing Columbia. So, if you don't mind me asking, how long have you two been together?"

It just dawned on Chelsea that the woman thought that Raven was her significant other.

"Umm… No… We're not… no! Rae is my BEST friend, not… my… girlfriend." Chelsea found herself completely tongue-tied.

"I'm… sorry. You… hesitated when you said she was your friend and I saw the smile you had on your face. I'm sorry I misread you like that." Teri verbally retreated. "I sometimes see things I really don't see. I assume because I'm gay that I have that "gaydar" thing going on."

Chelsea was taken aback by Teri's revelation, but given her feelings for Raven, she was now slightly more interested in her neighbor.

"So Chris is your… girlfriend." Chelsea reasoned.

"Going on two years now. She's great… So let me try again. How long have you and your friend known each other?" Teri restarted.

"I've known Raven since kindergarten." Chelsea said with another longing smile.

"Raven. That's a beautiful name. You've got to be hot to live up to that name." Teri said.

"Oh, she is. Here I have a picture." Chelsea dug in her wallet and retrieved a glamour shots photo that Raven took the last time she was home.

"Damn! If I wasn't seeing Chris I'd be on my way to see HER!"

"Join the club." Chelsea muttered under her breath. Apparently not under her breath enough to not be heard however.

"I knew it!" Teri shifted in her seat and pointed at Chelsea. "I thought I heard something in your voice. You've got a thing for her… and she doesn't know does she?"

For a second, Chelsea was pissed. Who the hell are you to analyze me? I met you five minutes ago. Nosy bitch! She thought to herself. Then she realized that Teri was dead right. Was it that obvious that a stranger saw it? Chelsea figured that she would never see Teri again after this flight and decided it was safe to tell her.

"Okay, you got me. I do have a thing for her. And no, she doesn't know."

"Are you gonna tell her?" Teri asked with genuine concern.

"I plan to this weekend. I know she won't feel the same way but if I don't, I'll kick myself."

"There must be a small part of you that has hope that she does. Otherwise, why wait for a face-to-face confession?" Teri asked.

Teri had a point, Chelsea thought. She did hold out a sliver of hope that Raven would return the feeling in a small way. She wanted to see the look on Raven's face when she told her. Chelsea didn't care whether it was good or bad, she just wanted to see her face. Chelsea had multiple opportunities to tell Raven over the past three months since she came to terms with her true feelings, but she opted to wait for this trip.

"Are you a mind reader or something?" Her best friend had psychic abilities, so Chelsea's question in her mind was more than legitimate.

"No, I'm not. Two years ago, I was in the exact same situation you were in. I had to look Chris in the eye and tell her how I felt. It was extremely hard considering she had a boyfriend at the time." Teri confessed.

"Well I'm not in that boat. She's not seeing anyone right now."

"Good. Then you can just tell her. The worst thing that could happen is that you discover that she is a raging homophobe that will never want to speak to you again and throw away everything associated with you."

"Thanks for the pep talk, coach." Chelsea said sarcastically.

"No! What I mean is we fear that which we don't know. If you know what the worst case is going in, you won't fear the negative, you simply adjust to it and move on." Teri said. "And anyway, if her reaction is that bad, then you didn't need her anyway." Teri allowed Chelsea's brain to marinate on that point for several minutes, not speaking to her during that time.

Both of them felt sleep creeping up on them, both victims of early morning flying.

"Well I am going to get some beauty sleep." Teri said as she pulled out a piece of paper. "But look. I am going to be in town for a week. If you want or need to talk, you call me." Teri scribbled her name and number on the paper and handed it to Chelsea. "And I wish you luck."

"Thanks. I'll remember that." Chelsea said as she stood up to get a pillow and blanket from the overhead bin. Teri stuck her I-Pod ear buds in and closed her eyes for a nap. Chelsea looked at her for a second, then took out the pillow and blanket and sat back down. She just told her deepest, darkest secret to a complete stranger and yet she feels okay with it. The stranger could identify with her. Of all the luck, she sat next to a lesbian on the plane that could actually help her. Chelsea settled herself for an air nap with an air of confidence. Whether Raven's reaction is positive or negative, Chelsea was going to come out all right. Chelsea glanced at her watch. I'll get to see her in 4 1/2 hours.

Four and a half hours later

Ladies and Gentlemen, please prepare for our final descent into LaGuardia International Airport…

Chelsea awoke just in time for the beginning of that announcement and began preparing herself. She pulled out her makeup bag to apply the final touches before getting off the plane.

"Is she meeting you here?" Teri asked as she popped a breath mint, handing one to Chelsea.

"Yeah, she said she'd be at the gate."

"You nervous?"

"Not yet. I will be when I see her. You want to meet her?"

"I'm not going to interrupt the airport reunion! That's so romantic!" Teri kidded. Chelsea laughed and playfully slapped Teri's arm. Chelsea felt surprisingly at ease around her.

"Just don't go flying off to baggage claim." Chelsea said.

The plane touched down six minutes ahead of schedule. Passengers began making their way off the plane and into the Jet-Way leading to the gate. Once Chelsea's feet hit the Jet-Way, her heart began beating faster. She stepped to the side and paused to make sure she was presentable. White cotton tank top, green sweater, denim hip huggers, kitten heels. All assets on display.

"You look great. Go ahead." Teri told her from behind. "Oh, shit! I forgot my carry-on!" Teri exclaimed as she made her way back on to the plane.

Chelsea began the march up the ramp. She felt like a football player in the tunnel about to step out on the field in front of a packed stadium. She reached the end of the ramp and stepped into the gate area. There was no one waiting there. Her heart sank. Then she realized something. Security checkpoint, duh! Chelsea made her way from the gate to the checkpoint area. She scanned the area looking for Raven. After several swivels of the head, she spotted her.

She looked better than Chelsea remembered. Her long black hair was curled. She was wearing a dark blue denim jacket with matching jeans, white cotton tank top and high-heeled boots. She was standing with her weight shifted onto one foot, thumbs in her front pockets, head cocked to the side with that trademark Raven Baxter smile on full display.

Chelsea slowly walked over to her and dropped her bag. Without saying a word, they threw their arms around each other in a long embrace. They were both smiling from ear-to-ear, choking back tears. If only I could kiss her. Chelsea thought to herself. A minute and a half later, they finally broke their embrace and began wiping away tears.

"I missed you, girl." Raven choked out, still wiping tears away.

"Not as much as I missed you." Chelsea said as she embraced Raven again. She had waited for a year to touch Raven again. She was not disappointed. They broke their embrace again. Raven grabbed Chelsea by the hands.

"Let me look at you." Raven said, as Chelsea stood back happy to be ogled by her. "You cut you hair and straightened it! Oh my god! It looks hot!" Raven noticing Chelsea's new look. Chelsea had her hair blown straight, her razor-cut ends framing her face. And she had several inches taken off.

"You really like it? I had four inches taken off."

"I know you cried." Raven said.

"For a minute. Then I saw how sexy it was… girl, I wanted to touch myself!" Chelsea replied as they both laughed. Just then, Chelsea caught a glimpse of Teri out of the corner of her eye. "Hey Rae, I want you to meet somebody I met on the plane."

"Teri!" Chelsea waved to Teri to come over. Teri walked over and stood next to Chelsea. "Rae this is Teri Winters. Teri, this is Raven Baxter."

They both extended their hands to shake. "Well, it's a pleasure to finally meet you. Chelsea told me so much about you on the plane. We became fast friends up there." Teri said.

"It's nice to meet you." Raven said with a smile to Teri. She then looked at Chelsea. "Boy, Chels you work fast, don't see me for a year and you dump me for someone on the plane! I'm wounded." Raven closed her eyes and mockingly put her hand over her heart. Teri took this opportunity to shoot a look toward Chelsea and mouth, "She's fine!" before Raven opened her eyes.

"No chance of that happening." Teri assured Raven. "She's crazy about you."

Chelsea swatted at Teri and they both laughed. Raven smiled and took a mental note of the exchange. "Well, c'mon. We should grab our bags." Chelsea said as she picked up her carry-on.

The three women walked toward the baggage area. During the walk they exchanged small talk about where they grew up, NYU, Columbia and Teri's girlfriend. The small talk concluded when they retrieved their bags. Teri said her goodbyes and left the two best friends to themselves as they walked toward the cab stand.

"Teri seems nice." Raven said to Chelsea. "You two hit it off really well." Raven's comment was slightly loaded she wanted to see what the deal was.

"Yeah, we have something in common." Chelsea said, remembering Teri's quest for Chris' affection.

"What's that?" Raven inquired.

Chelsea paused for a second. "Haircuts. She just got her hair cut too." Chelsea with a quick thinking reply.

"Well, Ms. New Haircut… we've got a lot of catching up to do! My roommate has to work tonight so it's me and you for a while!" Raven excitedly proclaimed. "How does pizza sound?"

"New York style pizza? Count me in!" Chelsea's mood then changed. "Rae, I want you to know that I really miss this. Me and you hanging out." Raven smiled. "I've got so much to tell you."

Raven took Chelsea by the hand. "So do I, Chels." She squeezed Chelsea's hand. "So do I."

I was going to take a few weeks off. Really, I was! Then I got this idea. Continental Divide. What do you think so far? Please review and let me know.