"We interrupt our usual P.C.A. programming for this special report."
All eyes in the lounge shifted to the T.V.
"I'm Jeremiah Tropman, it seems that ninth grade presidential candidate Chase Matthews has called a press-conference to make an important announcement. We take you now live to this historic event… I say we take you now live to this historic event… cut to the event!
"Hi… is it on ? am I on ? I am ?
Ok, hi my names Chase Matthews, or most of you may know me as the guy that eats out of garbage cans, shaves his legs, and picks on little girls. now i know that most of you thought that my opponent Zoey brooks made that commercial, but she didn't, I did, i know that sounds pretty stupid but i did it because i really think that zoeys the best person for the job."
Zoey couldn't help but smile.
"Which is also why i have decided to drop out of the race for class president, anyway i guess thats it. is the camera off? yes? its not off yet? turn it off.
How cute is he? Nichole said.
Zoeys smiled widely.
"is it off?"
Chase waited a couple of awkward second and exited the podium.
Mild laughter broke out with the few people occupying the girls lounge.
As Zoey was thinking if someone had ever done anything more sweet for her, and she was coming up empty, Her best friend had just told the entire campus how much he thought she was a better candidate for some stupid election, while purposely embarrassing himself and belittling himself to the entire student body. Butterflies took off in her stomach and fluttered rapidly, maybe it was time she thought. Maybe it was time to stop acting like she wasn't attracted to Chase that she wanted more then friendship, maybe it was time to put aside the fear of losing him as a friend and focus on how amazing it would be to date the most thoughtful, caring, funny, bushy haired guy she ever knew. I mean look what he had just done for her, Love is a gamble she thought but it had become very apparent that Chase Matthews was worth the risk. Zoe nervously left the Lounge trying to find Chase. Butterflies still in full swing as the terrifying thought entered her mind what if he doesn't feel the same way.
The butterflies and nervousness greatly intensified as Zoey spotted Chase calmly reading. C'mon Zoey at least act confident, she made sure her walk was without any irregularity as she quickly approached Chase. She regretfully offered a
"Boo" but she was nervous so
Chase immediately looked over and pulled his shades off.
"Oh, hi… how'd you find me up here
Oh crap Zoey thought.
"Do you not want me up here?"
"No, No my roof is your roof… sit"
Zoey took off her backpack and was relieved with Chases response.
Oh man here we go she thought, she had no idea how to bring this up her thoughts kept her in silence as Chase spoke up.
"Orange wedge?"
"Sure"
Just play it cool Zoey c'mon you can do this
"Mmh good orange"
"Ya, sweet"
"Like what you did for me today"
"It was nothing Zoe"
"Nothing? you mocked yourself and embarrassed yourself in front of everyone, because you wanted me to be class president… seriously it meant alot, more then you know. She tried to drop a hint.
"That was really sweet thank you Chase and im sorry for how i treated you i realize now that all my anger was just at Logan"
"Ya he was being a jerk, so i guess he was being Logan… but seriously don't worry about it, i just didn't want this to affect our friendship."
"So you claim to pick on little girls just to repair our friendship?" Zoey smiled.
"Whatever it takes Brooks." Chase smiled back.
Our friendship must mean alot to you.
"Of Course it does i mean you're like my best friend."
"I feel the same way… but…"
But?"
Have you ever thought of us oh i dont know…
Have i ever thought of us…?
"becoming more than friends…
there was a long pause as Chase planned his response neither of them dared eye contact…
"Well you know i mean like you know… i mean were such good friends… but ya i have thought about it but ya like you know were such good friends."
Smooth Chase very smooth his self-talk beat him up.
Zoey took a deep breath
"Look Chase i care about you you're my best friend and the nicest, funniest guy i've ever met… and i'm tired of acting out of fear of hurting our friendship and want to act out of excitement for what a possible relationship would be like, your amazing… and i like you… i want you to know that."
Chase was stunned at what he just heard.
"Ok just so i know my ears aren't playing cruel jokes on me what your saying is you like me as more than a friend and want a relationship with me.
Zoey was embarrassed.
"Yes that is what im saying, w-what do you think?"
"I feel the exact same way!"
Chase couldn't keep excitement out of his voice he couldn't believe what was happening.
"From the very first day i met you i've wanted to date you, you're amazing."
Zoey smiled even wider than before.
Chase rose to his feet and excitingly and pulled Zoey into his embrace. they paused for a second as they stared deeply into eachothers eyes. Then Chase passionately kissed Zoey hard. All chase could think was: finally.