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Authors note: this is my second zoey101 story, but I have written a lot of that 70's show stories. Feel free to check them out. Hope you enjoy this, and R&R it please.
Chapter #1
(Chase's pov)
" so, when exactly were you planning to tell zoey again?" interrogate Michael for the millionth time this month. This is not what i need to be hearing. How am i supposed to just tell zoey i like her? Its not like i could casually mention it in a conversation. Would would i even make it into a casual conversation. Nothing about this is casual!
" its simple, I'm not." which is true, zoey and i are really close friends. Why would i ruin that by admitting to her i like her? That would be a seriously stupid move on my part. I mean, zoey would just flip and more then likely never talk to me again anyway. Why is the world would i ever risk our friendship? Thats something i cherish, even if i do REALLY want to be with her.
Walking out of the lounge with me, Michael tosses his tray in the trash," what do you mean your not? You have to man. You really want another guy to swoop in on her chase? Because one will eventually. And you know it."
finishing the last of my lunch as well, i give a mere shake of my head," it would only ruin or friendship, and i could never let that happen man."
" so your just going to go on always wondering 'what if?' about this man? And never tell her the truth?" questions Michael in disbelief. I would argue with him over this, but he is right. I have been wondering what if, and probably always will. But its just not that simple, what if zoey doesn't feel the same way? Would i really want to go on knowing that? I would certainly think not.
" that was the plan." i say in an indifferent voice. I've been trying my best to be distant about this topic. But it really is a sore spot. If it were really that easy, i would have told zoey by now, but unfortunately its not. And it never will be. I couldn't handle a rejection from zoey, let alone the lose of her friendship. I may be making the wrong choice, but it is the smart one. ...right?
Following me into our dorm room, i watch as Michael just frowns in my direction," come on chase. What is the worst that could possibly happen?"
sighing to myself at this question, i shake my head at the million answers that put into my head as i fumble around looking for my key," she could reject me and never speak to me again. Thats what."
" or, she could make out with Logan" points out Michael with a shocked expression on his face, whats that supposed to me? Why would zoey ever do a stupid thing like that?
" yeah, right. Zoey would never make out with...oh my god! What the hell is this?!" i ask in a loud and very demanding voice. ...because she is making out with Logan Oh my god! She's making out with Logan? What the hell? Why does this stuff always happen to me? Do you hate me that much god? I mean really, do you? What have i done to you?
Jumping away from Logan at my out burst, i watch as zoey immediately blushes," Michael and chase...your both back so soon, hey. Well, i was just about to leave anyway. Sooo, bye."
grabbing hold of zoey's wrist before she takes off, Logan wraps his arms around her waist. This makes me more then jealous, why is HE touching HER?...," your leaving Zoe? You just got here though, stay."
" i would, but this is awkward Logan..really awkward. I should go, you know?" states zoey firmly as she wriggles away from Logan's grasp on her. Its not her that should go though. Its Logan, and i know where he should go. To hell! Thats right i said, that jerk had the nerve to make a move on MY zoey? I should pound him into next week. And i just may do that.
" ok, I'll see you night i guess." relents Logan hesitantly, why would zoey ever want to kiss a guy like Logan? He is a total jerk! I know this, and i thought she knew this. But apparently not, otherwise she wouldn't be sucking face with him in the first place. I'm supposed to be the guy she kisses that way, not this moron. Why can nothing ever go my way? ...
(after zoey's gone; Logan's pov)
" what the hell was that?!" growls chase as he glares over at me. Whats his problem? He had to know that eventually someone would make a move on zoey. It just happened to be me. Whats the big deal? It he can't deal with that then its his problem. Not mine, he had his shot and blew it by never doing anything about liking zoey. Not my fault i fell for her crooked smile. Its intoxicating on its own.
" what was what?" i ask in my attempt to play stupid. I really don't see the need to talk about this. If i want to kiss zoey I'm going to. What is he going to do about it? He can try and stop me, but he won't succeed. Its not like he owns zoey in the first place. She's a big girl, she can make her own choices, she chose to kiss me. I never forced her. Not my fault I'm irresistible.
Taking a menacing step towards me, chase grabs me by my shirt collar. Ooh, I'm supposed to be scared by this?...," you know what i am talking about. You, zoey. Her tongue and your mouth!"
loosening myself from Chase's grip, i fix my shirt before responding," oh, right. That."
" yeah, that. What the hell man?!" yells chase in a loud manner. I really didn't think that he would take it this badly. He should have seen it coming. I have been hanging out with zoey a lot more these last two weeks. How could no one have noticed this? Are our friends all really that dense? Why else would we make excuses to leave both at the same time? Can non one put two and two together no a days? Its not like it was ever rocket science or anything.
" well, you see...ok. There really is no use lying. Zoey and i are kind of dating now." i admit in a blunt manner. There really is no use beating around the bush. They were bound to find out about this sooner or later. So i might as well spill the beans now. They already saw use practically pawing at each other Like they wouldn't have guessed just from that?
Stepping in front of chase as he bawls up a fist, Michael holds up his hands," hold on, what?"
rolling my eyes at this, i sit down on the edge of my bed," i said, zoey and i are dating man. We're a couple."
" your lying!" accuses chase in an angry manner. Why would i lie about that? Its the truth! He can even go and ask zoey if he wants. She'll just tell him exactly the same. It isn't my fault he never had the guts to tell zoey exactly how he felt. Like no guy was ever going to swoop in on zoey underneath his nose? It just happened to be me. Thats not my problem. I never planned it to happen. It just did.
" why else why i be kissing zoey? We've been sneaking around for the last week and a half man. Go ask her yourself." i offer in a matter-of-factly tone of voice. She is only going to say the same exact thing. Because we have been. And it was for this exact same reason. We really need to find better places to make out. Then we'd have never gotten caught in the first place. It was better when we snuck around and no one knew.
Glaring over at me with hate in his eyes, i notice Chase's fists clenched at his sides," i don't believe you, zoey would never date you."
...knocking softly on our dorm door, i smile as zoey steps in," i almost forgot, are we still on for tomorrow?"
grinning as zoey kisses my cheek, i tilt my head so our lips meet," of course Zoe, why wouldn't we be?"
" cool, I'll see you then." whispers zoey quietly, only to me. I sigh as our lips meet once more. Oh yeah, chase is going to kill me for sure. But I'm just fine with that. Zoey is my girl and he'll have to deal with that fact. Because she will be for a while. If he doesn't approve, thats his problem not mine. I'm not asking his permission.
..." your a dead man Logan" growls chase as he corners me. Should i be afraid of him? Because I'm not. Chase isn't very threatening. I could take him any day of the week. Its Michael i have to worry about, that guy can punch. And i mean hard too, he's always bruising me with dead arms. Those are painful too, they hurt.
" I'm not stopping him this time." states Michael as chase makes a lunges for me. Some friend he is. I easily dodge Chase's advances, he's not the best fighter. If i wanted to i could hit him. But he's been through enough already so I'll lay off. He really needs to quit this though, its getting him no where. ...
( Lola's pov)
" wait, did i just hear you correctly? You and Logan are dating?" i ponder out loud. Um, i had to have heard wrong. Why would zoey date Logan? And why would she admit to it more importantly. They are complete opposites. Everyone knows that. They always have been. So why would they date? It just doesn't make sense. The thought is so...creepy and unnatural. I'm frightened thinking about it.
" yeah, Logan and i are dating. We're a couple. Why is this a big deal?" asks zoey as if she didn't just drop us a nuclear bomb. Because she did, and this is huge news! She's dating Logan! How can she be so casual about this? Isn't she supposed to like hate the guy or something? Because last time i checked she did. How does that suddenly change exactly? Oh, thats right. It doesn't!
Staring over at zoey in shock, Nicole gives zoey a violent shaking," the big deal is you are dating Logan! You hate him, remember?"
wriggling free of Nicole's tight grip, zoey brushes herself off calmly," i know that i did. But news flash, things change you guys."
" poor chase, he must be heart broken." gushes quinn in sympathy. Oh my god! I forgot about chase! He has only been in love with zoey since he first laid eyes on her. The poor thing must be crushed by this. How can Zoe not notice that chase is head over heels for her? He'd lasso the moon for her. Why can she not see that?
" why would chase be heart broken again?" asks zoey in confusion. I love her, but this girl can be so dumb sometimes. Everyone else knows that chase loves her. Why can't she get a clue? Its not like the boy hasn't made it obvious enough. Does he honestly have to shout it from the roof tops? Because I'm sure he would.
Grabbing myself a blitz, i toss another to zoey," not important. What is important is that your dating Logan! How did this happen?"
giving a simple shrug, zoey sits on the couch quietly," i don't know, it just did ok."
" no, you don't just start dating a guy like Logan Especially when you use to hate the guy." points out Nicole This girl does have her moments. And i must say, one of them is right now. She makes a great point. It really is hard to argue with. How can she go from hating Logan, to dating him? It does not make any sense at all.
" well, i am. I like logan now, and i thought as my friends...you would be happy for me. But i guess i was wrong. Maybe this is why Logan wanted to sneak around, you guys just don't understand. The sad thing is, i thought that you would." says zoey in a defeated tone. I hate to say it, but the girl is right. We are her friends. And as that, we really should understand. But its hard to, she didn't lay a heavy load on us just now. I hope she realizes that. ...
(zoey's thoughts)
so, it looks like everyone knows now. I kind of liked it better when they didn't. But, its kind of hard not to when chase and Michael walk in on us kissing. There is no way to explain that, they figured it out right away. And it looks like Logan was right. A part of me was hoping that he wouldn't be. But he was, they just don't understand. They probably never will either. When Nicole, Lola and quinn found out they all flipped. Just as I'm sure Michael and chase did. I don't see the big deal though. Its not like its the end of the world or anything. So Logan and i are sort of a thing now. Who cares? I know i don't. And if we're happy, shouldn't our friends be also? Because they don't look it to me. And why does quinn feel bed for chase? Its not like he would care who I'm seeing. Because he doesn't, and why would he? Its not like we use to date. Chase doesn't even like me in that way. Why would he? He is only my best guy friend. He has been for the last two years. Chase is the first person i met here at PCA. Well, aside from Nicole We have been friends ever since. I know him better then anyone. I think i would know if he liked me. Maybe i am just overreacting. This whole thing will blow over. Or at least i hope it will. ...
(end zoey's thoughts)
(Chase's thoughts)
well, it looks like jealousy has gotten the best of me. I punched Logan And it felt kind of good too. I really enjoyed it. I guess thats a bad thing to say. But he stabbed me in the back. And i mean big time. He knew that i liked zoey. Yet here he is, sneaking around with her. What kind of friend does that? Oh, thats right Logan I can not believe him. And, i don't know what makes me madder. The fact he's been sneaking around with zoey, or that she would date a guy like him. I'm not mad at zoey though. I have no right to be. She doesn't know i like her. How could she? I've never told her. Everyone except her knows. Zoey is clueless to the mere thought. But Logan wasn't. He knew how i felt. Yet he pursued her anyway. And i hate him for that. I don't think i can forgive him for this. Any why should i? He's dating my zoey. We may have never dated, but he stole her from me. And i don't know how, but i am going to steal her back. I'm supposed to be with zoey, not Logan I just have to make her see that he is wrong for her. The problem is, how do i do that? ... (end chases thoughts)
(next day)
(zoey's pov)
" hey chase, is Logan there?" i ask quietly when he opens the door. I don't know why, but i feel weird around chase now. I'm not supposed to though. Am i? I mean him and i are just friends. We always have been? Why should anything change that? Is he upset I'm with Logan? I really hope he isn't. Chase is my best friend, i confide everything to him.
" no, i actually haven't seen him all day." confides chase with a sad expression is his eyes. Why is chase sad? Does he not like that I'm with Logan? That can't be it. Can it? Why would he care though. It isn't like he's ever liked me more then a friend. The thought is just silly. Chase would have mentioned if he felt something for me. I know him.
Giving a small nod of my head, i turn to leave," ok, well i should probably go then."
grabbing hold of my hand, chase quickly stops me," wait Zoe"
" whats up?" i ask cautiously. This can't be good. Chase has his serious face on. He's never had his serious face on before with me. Did i do something wrong? What could i have possibly done wrong though? I hope he isn't mad with me. But why would he be? Thats right, I'm seeing he friend. Duh zoey, I'm so done for.
" you should stay zoey. We could hang out." offer chase with a friendly smile. I'm relieved by this. He isn't upset with me. I can't have him mad at me. I need chase more then anyone else. He is my rock. He's helped me through tough times. He is always there for me, as i am for him. Thats how we've always been and will be. I'll always need chase at the end of the day. No matter who I'm with.
Smiling over at chase, i follow him inside the dorm and shut the door," yeah, sure. That sounds great chase. I'd love to."
making sure the doors all the way closed, chase goes to sit beside me," i was hoping we could talk Zoe"
" about what?" i ask curiously. Should i be concerned? Chase only wants to talk when something is on his mind or bothering him. Does my dating Logan bother him? I hope it doesn't. I wouldn't be with Logan if i knew it would. I would never hurt chase that way. Maybe he just wants to catch up. We have drifted a little bit.
" you and Logan actually." admits chase in a soft tone. Oh great, not him too. Is he honestly going to lecture me? I mean chase is my best friend. But i have heard it from Nicole and the others. Do i really have to hear it from chase? Please tell me that i don't. It is really starting to get old. And kind of annoying also.
frowning mostly to myself, i roll my eyes at this," not you too chase."
staring over at me confused, chase shakes his head in puzzlement," not me too what?"
" i already heard from Lola, Nicole and quinn that seeing Logan is a bad idea. I don't need to hear it from you also. I thought that you at least would want me to be happy. Please tell me i wasn't wrong chase." i plead with him. I hope that I'm not. I thought that chase really would understand. He's the only one that ever does. Please don't let this be the exception. I need him to understand. Its important he does.
" so, Logan makes you happy Zoe?" questions chase after a minutes worth of silence. I have to admit, i wasn't expecting that. Maybe chase does understand. I always knew that he would. I can always count on him. Thats one of the things i love about our friendship. Chase just gets me, as do i him. Its our unspoken bond. Its what has brought us so close.
Taking a moment to think of my response, i bite at my bottom lip," yeah, kind of chase."
wincing inwardly in pain, chase lets out a heavy sigh," well, if he makes you happy...then I'm happy Zoe"
" thanks chase, i knew you would understand. You always do. I love that about you." i say softly in reply. And i always will. With a relieved smile, i place a soft kiss on Chase's cheek. I'm glad he understands. I needed him do. And i always knew he would. Chase is really great like that. And always there for me. I'll always be there for him also. It what keeps us so connected to each other and i treasure our closeness. I always will too. ...
this would be the first chapter, tell me what you think. R&R but NO flames.