A.N: Welcome to my new story! I am still working on Safe but that will be wrapped up soon. I hope you guys enjoy this as much as you do Safe!
Summary: Set shortly after the events of Suprise and Chase's Girlfriend. The gang are all in a Family&Child development class where they are assigned a three month long project in which they are to pair up. . The twist? They have to live with their partners the entire three months in PCA's empty couple's dorm. Pairings C/Z LR/Q LM/M.
Ch.1 Baby Daddy
Zoey Brooks rushed into her Family & Child Development class right as the late bell rang. The teacher, Ms. Luna, gave her quick glance while smiling and pretending not to notice she was tardy.
"Take a seat, Zoey."
Zoey nodded, quickly making her way to the back where she sat everyday with Chase.
"Where ya been, Zo?" He asked, an eyebrow raised in curiosity. She was all sweaty and flushed, like she had ran instead of using her Jet-X.
"My Jet-X wouldn't start after English so I had to run all the way across campus." She explained, sighing heavily.
"Oh yikes! Here have some water." He insisted, handing her his bottle.
She took it gratefully, chugging half of it. "Thanks!"
"Alright class! Quiet down! I have some very exciting news!" Ms. Luna announced.
The class groaned in unison. She was known for her "fun" assignments.
" I am going to pair you up in "married" couples and for the next three months you will be living in PCA's couples dorm together. Some of the girls will wear empathy bellies that simulate the movement of a baby in the womb. Eventually , when the time comes, the water will break and labor-like pains will start. This typically will happen at the end of the three months. Others will not have the belly but will need to take care of a Baby Rethink This doll.
"Do we get out of other homework?" Logan asked, hopefully.
"Actually, you do. I've talked to all of your teachers and they've agree to only give classwork that can be done within the hour of each class period. Also you'll be off the rest of the day in order to settle into your new dorms."
This caused the students to celebrate with Yeah!'s and fist bumps.
"Now, on to the pairs! I've matched you based on personality and compatibility. Rest assured I made sure you know this person so as to decrease any awkwardness ."
Chase closed his eyes, sending up a quick prayer that he would be assigned to Zoey.
" Stacey Dillsen and Wayne Gilbert."
Stacey squealed, throwing her arms around Firewire. "Hello hubby!"
"Glen Davis, you are with...Rebecca Martin."
Chase and Zoey exchanged looks of disgust. They certainly fit together.
"Vince Blake and Brooke Margolin"
"Logan Reese and Quinn Pensky."
"What!" the two cried in disbelief.
"Lola Martinez and Michael Barret."
Lola smiled Michael's way, glad that she was matched with a friend.
"And that leaves Chase Matthews and Zoey Brooks."
Zoey gave a sigh of relief grabbing for Chase's hand. His face went scarlet at her touch.
"Who wants the belly?" questioned. No one raised their hand.
"Come on guys, this is part of the experience!" she begged.
Wanting to throw her teacher a bone, Zoey volunteered.
Ms. Luna smiled with relief. She could always count on Zoey.
Chase's eyes widened. "Zo, are you sure?"
"Positive. It's better than taking care of the actual baby!" She told him with a chuckle.
The thought of seeing Zoey in the empathy belly, pretending to be pregnant with his child, caused a stir deep inside of his heart.
He had accepted, after the Rebecca debacle, that he would never be over Zoey. He would probably spend the rest of his life head over heels for her and she would never know it but Chase would take what he could.
Soon after Zoey had agreed to the belly, Lola and Quinn did as well. They figured their roommate shouldn't have to go through it alone.
Ms. Luna brought the bellies to each of the girls.
"Ok, Pregnant ladies. Why don't you three go help each other put them on?"
Zoey released Chases hand, standing while holding her empathy belly.
When the girls were gone, Michael and Logan gathered around Chase's desk grinning like idiots.
"Well, if it isn't Zoey Brook's baby daddy." Michael chuckled.
"Shut up." He told his best friend, blushing furiously.
"This is your chance, man! You've gotta take it. " Logan urged.
"I don't know what you're talking about. So Zoey is going to pretend to be my wife for three months and we have to live together while she is fake pregnant with my child. It is an assignment, it isn't real. "
" You are an idiot, Matthews." Logan snorted. "You'll crack and jump her within a month."
Chase felt anger sweep through his body so he stood and walked away from his roommates.
Michael swatted the back of his head. "You know better than to talk about Zoey like that,dude."
Logan grumbled, crossing his arms.
The door to the classroom swung open as Lola,Quinn and Zoey came inside.
Chase, who had been standing by the bookshelf, glanced up as they walked in. His jaw dropped as he looked at each girl individually.
Lola's tiny frame seemed to burst forward with what looked like a basketball stuffed under her shirt.
Quinn ambled in, leaning back slightly with one hand on the belly and the other on her back.
Then there was Zoey. He sucked in a breath as she waddled into the room, her eyes scanning the area for him. When she found him, she smiled brightly and pointed at her stomach. The belly slopped almost naturally, protruding in the most adorable baby belly he had ever seen.
"Alright,dads come help your wives and babies to your new dorms!" Ms. Luna commanded,gathering her purse.
Chase quickly made his way to Zoey's side, a goofy smile on his face. When he reached her, he took her hand in his own, bravely.
"Mrs. Matthew, ready to go home?" He joked.
She giggled, nodding that yes she was ready.
Their teacher led the group of student to their new living arrangements across campus.
The dorms weren't so much like their regular rooms rather they were apartments, fully furnished with a kitchen, bathroom, living room and one bed room with king sized bed. ("Yes, Quinn you have to share the bed with Logan.")
Luckily, all six of the gang were on the same floor right next to each other. (Chase and Zoey's being apartment 101. )
They would have to pack bags from their real rooms but since they had the day off, Ms. Luna suggested they get comfortable first.
Zoey settled herself on the brown leather couch in the living room, sighing as the pressure on her back ceased. Chase joined her, leaving a little space between them.
"So..." she said, looking over at him with a small smile.
"So?" Chase questioned, his voice quaking slightly.
She placed a hand on his knee.
"Why are you so nervous?" she laughed.
"I- I don't know. It's just this is all a little overwhelming, I guess. "
Her face scrunched together in confusion. "Why?"
"It just is. I mean I've only ever lived with one girl, and that was my mom. I don't want to do some stupid guy-ish thing that could mess up our friendship. "
Zoey laughed again. "Chase, I've known you for two years. If something you do annoys me, I'll tell you. Just like I expect you to tell me if I act in a way you don't like. Deal? "
He seemed to relax at her words.
"Yeah, okay." He agreed, giving her an appreciative smile.
She scooted closer to him, laying her head on his shoulder.
Chase responded by wrapping an arm around her waist, one hand on her side and the other resting on the belly.
This was going to be a long three months.
A.N: So what do you guys think? :) I'll be posting the new chapter of Safe tomorrow after I go register for school. (Senior year, baby! ^^)