A/N – It's been a while since I've written anything! But, I've been thinking about a story like this for a while. So, I decided to write it!
Oh, and don't worry your pretty little heads! I HAVE NOT forgotten about Francy Pants.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Zoey 101. Although I wish I owned Logan and Dana. And Quinn… I'd probably kill her. Maybe.
Chapter One:
"I LOVE QUINN PENSKY!" He shouted to the entire prom.
"AND I LOVE LOGAN REESE!" She had shouted right there after.
Of course everyone was shocked, I mean, Logan Reese and Quinn Pensky? Really? It just does not seem rational. Oh, and Logan, in LOVE? That in itself is a shock. After standing in a shocked silence for a few minutes everyone acted like it was no big deal, they simply went back to their prom like nothing ever happened.
It seems, though, that nobody noticed the young girl with brown and blonde curls standing in the doorway. She was not standing in a shocked silence, no, she stood in a completely crushed, can't even cry, silence. Of course, she would probably cry later. For right now she decided she would just pretend everything was fine, and she would say hello to all her other friends. Even though the real reason she came back, was to finally be with Logan.
When Michael first saw Chase it didn't hit him until he thought about it. And then it was announced that they, Chase and Zoey, were dating now as well. I guess there are lots of secrets unveiled at prom. Right after Stacey spoke, without her lisp, Dana decided that before something else major happened, she would make it know she was back. Slowly she stepped toward Zoey, Chase, and Michael with that same old smirk.
"Hey Zoe, Mike, Chase." She wanted to know if they remembered her. Zoey looked at her and instantly a huge smile formed on her face.
"DANA!" She screamed practically breaking everyone's eardrums. She then threw herself onto the girl.
"Damn, lots of craziness is goin' on at this prom." Were Michaels only words. And then, he too hugged Dana, after a minute Chase shrugged and joined in on the, now, group hug. "Okay, okay, let's go dance and enjoy the prom. No more hugging, kay?" Dana hasn't changed that much. After agreeing they all headed toward the main building where the prom was being held.
As soon as they entered, Chase and Zoey were dancing, and Michael was off to find Lisa. So, once again, Dana was left alone. Instead of being ma though, she just sat and watched Chase try not to step on Zoey's toes, holding in a laugh as she did so.
Dana hadn't been sitting there by herself for five minutes, when she heard a shocked, "Dana", come from beside her. Glancing to her right, she saw Logan standing there with a look of bewilderment on his face.
"Logan." She said back so that he knew he was right, it is her.
"What are you doing here? Why aren't you in France?" He wondered.
"Oh, no reason. Just decided to come back here for junior and senior year…" She trailed off knowing that wasn't entirely true.
"Ahh, I see. So when did you get back? To PCA I mean."
"Um, today. A little while ago, actually. Congratulations on getting a girl that I know can, and will, keep you in line." She needed him to know that she already knew about them, so she didn't have to hear it again. Dana looked away from his eyes, not being able to keep the contact anymore. She mumbled a soft "gotta go", and left the prom.
Crying was not something Dana did. But walking aimlessly through campus, seeing all the happy prom couples, and thinking of all her memories here, she felt one sole tear fall down her cheek.
Seeing Dana had really shocked Logan. It sort of made him feel complete again. Corny, I know, but true. He knew something was missing, but he couldn't place it, until he saw her sitting there. She had seen him and Quinn confess that they loved each other. Knowing that made Logan sick to his stomach for a reason he didn't quite understand. So, telling Quinn he would be back in a while, he needed some air, he set off to find Dana. And say what? He had no idea.
Not knowing where to look for someone you haven't seen in three years is not unusual. But, it is upsetting when they're the only person you want to see. Logan thought about all the places Dana used to go when she was upset, the basketball court, the gym, the beach… THE BEACH! That's it. Logan takes off in a run toward the spot he knows she'll be.
Dana sits on the beach in a secluded spot she found the first day she came to PCA. The only other person who knew about this was the one person she was trying not to think about. 'I will not cry, I will not cry, I will not cry.' Dana told herself this repeatedly, but she couldn't help the few tears that ran down her cheeks. While she sat, she wondered how he could choose Quinn, how he could write her that sweet email, and then change his mind. Dana remembered every single word that email said. She could recite it, out loud, to anyone who asked.
'Dana,
I know I'm not the type of person to be mushy and I always ask everyone to make out. So, this email may surprise you. I still want to makeout with you, but I think you're the only girl I want to make out with. I want to be your boyfriend, I guess. You're the only girl I've ever thought about having a serious relationship with, I don't want to ramble, so I'll get to the point. I think I might be in love with you. I know we only knew each other that first year, and we always fought, but deep down I always liked you.
So, think about it.
Love, Logan.'
Sweet, right? Obviously, not so much.
Logan was breathing hard and sweating when he finally made it to the spot. As soon as he was there he knew she was as well. Logan had never expected Dana Cruz to come waltzing back into his life after three years. But, now that she was here, he couldn't think of anything he wanted more. He walked toward her slowly, and when he got close enough, wondered why she was crying.
"Cruz?" He asked softly. Wiping her face quickly Dana spun to face him.
"What?" She was trying to sound tough, but she knew he had seen.
"Why're you crying?"
"I'm not. Why are you here?" Her voice cracked a little as she answered though.
"I was looking for you." He said as he sat next to her.
"Well, you found me. Now, go away."
"I'm not leaving until you tell me why…" This is where he was cut off.
"Why did you send me that email?" Dana questioned. Logan took his time answering this, he knew what email she meant. And he sent it cause he meant it, but should he tell her?
"Because, I wanted you to know."
"You wanted me to know? Why? So you could get me all happy, have me come back, and then see you confess your love for her? Well, good going, Logan. You got what you wanted." Dana was rambling now and revealing a little too much.
"You came back for me?" He sounded surprised. Dana sighed and nodded. "Dana, none of that was my intention. I didn't mean to hurt you, I didn't mean for you to see that, I just… I just don't know."
"Can you just not know somewhere else? I would like to be alone." But Logan wasn't moving.
"I do love you, you know."
"Don't say that." Dana said, but it sounded like a plea.
"Why not? It's true." He staring at her now. But, she won't look back.
"It can't be true. You love Quinn."
"Doesn't mean I don't love you. Dana, I've thought about you everyday for the past three years. I'm dating Quinn but all I want to be doing, is spending as much time with you as I can. I don't know what that means, but I know that I never stop thinking about you. Not even for a minute." Aw.
Dana couldn't sit there and let him tell her lies. She had to get away. So she did, she stood and ran. Only to her dorm, but at least she got away from Logan.
Logan sat there watching her go. He shouldn't have told her that. Summer between sophomore and junior year started in a week, it would be another three months before he saw her again. He hoped it was only three months.
Dana spent the rest of the week avoiding Logan, but trying to hang out with her friends. Unluckily for her, Logan cornered her on the last day, right as she was leaving.
"You're coming back right?" He asked.
"Yes, why wouldn't I be?"
"I don't know. I was just making sure." She knew why he was asking.
"Logan, please don't make this harder than it has to be. I'm trying to move on, but you keep cornering me." Dana said with a sad look on her face.
"I'm not trying to make it hard. I just don't want to be away from you. Please, Dana." He was pleading now, but for what, he wasn't sure.
"Look, I love you, but I can't let myself get caught up in this, and hurt myself, or Quinn." Dana is making an attempt to explain.
Logan didn't say anything else, he just leaned in and kissed her. Right there, in the middle of the sidewalk, where anyone could see. But, Dana didn't care. She wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed back. Logan smiled into the kiss when Dana flicked her tongue across his lips. Their make out session was short lived when they heard a gasp and they broke apart.
Dana looked nervously behind her, and just as she suspected it was Zoey. Wait, Zoey? Oh, thank God.
"What are you guys doing?" Zoey asked slowly?
"Um, nothing." Dana answered as Logan was too shocked to speak.
"That didn't look like nothing to me! Logan you're dating Quinn! Dana, what were you thinking?"
"I wasn't thinking! It was an accident. He kissed me! I, I'm sorry." Was all Dana could think to say.
"Can you just not say anything?" Logan finally asked.
"Wait, what? You mean you don't want me to tell Quinn?" Zoey wondered.
"Yeah, please don't. I mean, she is important to me. Kissing Dana was a mistake. One I shouldn't have made. I love Quinn, please Zoey I'm begging you." Zoey sighed, Dana looked hurt.
"Fine, I won't. See you in three months." And she turned and walked away.
Dana looked at Logan, her eyes burning with tears she wouldn't let fall. He looked cautiously down at her. Logan loves this girl, but he is with Quinn. He can't just hurt her. Dana shook her head slowly and turned to wait for her car.
"Hello, you must be Dana." A male voice came from a couple feet away from her.
"Um, yeah. Who are you?" She asked.
"I'm Richard. I'll be taking you and your new step brother home." Her mother had gotten married? Again?
"Alright, I guess." She followed this 'Richard' person to a limo. He opened her door and she was greeted with the sight of Logan Reese.
Well, her summer just took a turn for the worst.
Chapter One.
A/N - Well, at first this was gonna be a one shot. But, then I got into it.
Oh I'm having writers block on Francy Pants, but that one will have a new chapter soon! I promise.
Tell me what you think! R&R!
Love, Katie. (: