Chase's Secret

This day, Zoey thought, was just another ordinary day at PCA. Logan was chatting up girls who didn't know the real "jerk" side of him near the water fountain. Nicole was staring at cute passer- bys dreamily on the steps. Michael and Chase were hanging around with me and Lola near the big shady tree which is our usual hang out place.

"So then I said to the fat guy, get out my way, no one can get passed you if you're blocking the path like that!" After Michael said this, we were all on the floor with laughter. Michael is such a funny guy!

"Oh! Look whose coming Michael! It's your girlfriend! Ooh lala! Hey Vanessa!" said Chase.

"Hiya Chase! Hey Zoey and Lola! And hi Michael" She said lovingly as she put her arms around him.

"Uh...I guess Vanessa and I are off! See you guys around!" Michael said as he and Vanessa walked away. We all said a quick goodbye and we all burst out laughing as soon as Vanessa and Michael were out of earshot.

"He really does love her doesn't he?" Lola said between laughs, "I hope we don't lose our Michael though!"

"Nah, don't worry," I said, "I think Michael will always be the same Michael!"

"Yeah...uh...Zoey?" Chase said shyly.

"Yeah, what?" I asked

"I kind of need to speak to you in private." He said hurriedly.

"Okay," I said, "Sorry Lola, do you mind?"

"Nah! Sure go ahead and speak I'll be over near the steps trying to get Nicole away from the boys." She said and we all laughed.

"That will be a hard task to do!" Chase said and we all laughed some more.

"Yeah," I began, "Chase and I will help you with that later. See ya!"

"Okay, bye." Lola exchanged a 'what-he-says-please-tell-me-later' glance and headed off.

"So...what did you want to tell me?" I asked.

Now, there was one secret of mine that I will never admit to anyone. If anyone found out it might ruin our close friendships. The secret is that I kind of have a crush on Chase. He is my closest guy friend and I think he likes me too, but if we admitted it to each other, then our friendship would be ruined. I guess it would be cool if we were boyfriend and girlfriend, but it just wouldn't be right. My friend would be like: "Ohmygod Zoey! Why did you keep this from us?" and I really do not want to put up with that. I am fine how things are with Chase and I and I hope whatever happens in the future, we will always stay friends.

"Uh...I don't really know how to start this, but, well, this was all Michael's idea, ok? He was the one to tell me to say this to you. But it is to do with me, don't worry." Said Chase. He was sweating. I was getting very nervous.

"Yeah? What is it? C'mon Chase. You can tell me anything" I said.

"Okay, but be prepared. It could be alarming! Now, I really don't know where to begin. I guess I should just say the three words: I love you" Chase said and as soon as he said the dreaded three words, he covered his mouth.

"I...I...I don't know what to say. I mean, I could kind of tell from the way you've acted since I first met you, but all of a sudden. I am in total shock." I said as I shook my head. I couldn't believe this was happening.

"Oh, "Chase said looking hurt, "so you don't like me?"

"No! Of course I like you! I mean, wouldn't it kind of spoil everyone's friendship if we were just boyfriend and girlfriend?" I asked afraid of the answer.

"Well, Michael seems totally fine with it and I'm sure Lola and Nicole will be cool. The only person who might have a problem with this would be Logan because he has always had a crush on you, but who cares because Logan's always with new girls." Said Chase, bravely.

And with that, I kissed him gently on the cheek and said to him, "So, who is going to tell everyone about us? Me or you?" Chase laughed and gave me a hug.

"I will! As I am so delighted that you will accept the honour of being my boyfriend. May I escort you so your dorm your highness?" Said Chase in a terrible British accent.

"You may indeed" I said in the same horrific British accent.

To be continued...