if she went outside, she'd be all alone. No one would be with her, at least no girl would.
Then there was a knock on the door. She paused before she got up to get it. Then, she decided that she would answer it. So she walked over to the door and opened it. There he was, Chase.
"Hi Zo." he greeted.
"Hi Chase, what brings you here"
"Ugh, nothing else to do. I mean, hanging out with Logan while he's prepping himself up.
just doesn't seem all that fun to me." "I'd pass on that too, don't blame ya'. Come in!"
So, Chase stepped from the hallway into her dorm. It was a little messy, Nicole couldn't find the 'perfect' outfit for the movies. Come on! Jeans, shirt, and sweatshirt! Who cares what shoes! Just plain old shoes! I mean, she was only going with Dana. It's not like it was a date or anything!
"Sit down!" she offered him.
He sat down on the couch with her. "Zo?" "Yea"
"There's something I've been meaning to tell you, but it just hasn't come out yet." "Ok, well, there's no one here other than us. You can tell me now." "Well, the truth is I"
"We're Back!" Nicole shouted as she walked into the room.
Dana elbowed her. "NOT SO LOUD!" "Sheesh, you were nice at the movies, Dana!" "Oh, shut up Nicole. I'm tired! Let me take a nap"
"All you do is sleep! You're SO LAZY!"
Dana just rolled her eyes and mimiked her, "You're SO LAZY!".
"Hi Chase, Zo!" Nicole said, ignoring Dana.
"Hi Nicole." "What are you two up to?" "Nothing, boredom." "I know the perfect thing! Help me pick out an outfit!" "For what?" "I don't know, just pick out one"
"I think I'll pass."
Nicole walked out of the room, as she left, she said, "Going to Quinn's!" "FINALLY!" Dana yelled.
"Dana, we're going to leave." Zoey said.
"Perfect. More quiet so I can sleep.."
Zoey and Chase walked to the lounge. "What was it that you were trying to tell me?" "Here? Now?" "Well, you were going to tell me until they walked in.." "ok. Zo, I"
"You what"
"I..love you"
"Really?" "Yes. Ever since I met you." "That was a long time ago, Chase, why didn't you tell me this before!" "It was hard to"
"Ok, I need some time alone. I really need to think about those three words. I'll talk to perhaps tonight or tomorrow! Bye!" "Bye.."
Zoey walked to her dorm. She rested on her bed trying to think about those words, 'I love you'. For such little words, they had such huge meanings. They explained so much.
It became the next morning..
Zoey woke up to find no one in her dorm. It was Saturday, no classes. There was a note that explained that Nicole and Dana were in the cafeteria. Zoey walked to Chase's dorm, he was there. He answered the door, he was the only one there. She walked in.
"Hi Zo." "Hi Chase, I thought about it." "You did..?", as he said this, he gulped. He didn't know what to think, but millions of thoughts kept rushing through his mind.
"And I came to a decision!" "What's that"
"Chase. I love you too."
Chase was stunned. He just sat speechless for a moment. "Really?" "Yes"
"I thought you didn't love me"
"No. I do. I was just afraid to tell you, or anyone!" "Me too Zo, but--", he was cut off by her.
"I don't know, it was just hard to"
"Ok, so does that mean"
"Only if you're ready to take the next step"
"I am."
And with that, she gave him a soft light kiss, one that would last him forever. Of course, there would be millions more, since afterall, they were at the next step!
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THE END...