Ok, thanks for the reviews. I was hoping for at least 6 or 7 but 4 is cool, here is the second chapter, its long so enjoy and R&R
Description: this is my first Zoey/Chase story So DON'T flame, there is a little zoey/logan in the beginning along with zoey and a character that made up. R&R and let me know if you like it.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, though Sean Flynn is WAY hot.
Authors note: this is my first 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 #2
"So, zoey…" urges Nicole as I enter our dorm, just back from seeing Logan…well chase really. Nicole is one of my best friends here at PCA aside from Quinn, Lola and chase. She was actually the first person that I met, and boy could she chat up a storm. She still can come to think of it.
"So, Nicole…" I prod back in a joking manner. I can't help but roll my eyes as I try not to chuckle at her sudden giddiness of my arrival. She's so funny when she wants to know something, its kind of cute. But sometimes it can be SO annoying also.
Bouncing up and down from excitement, Nicole lets out a giddy squeal," I heard that you and chase were alone. What were the two of you doing?"
Giving Nicole an odd look, I quickly change out of my clothes and into my bunny pajamas," umm, just hanging out. You know nothing really."
"So, did he tell you yet?" questions Nicole unable to contain her sudden enthusiasm. Once again I am clueless as to what she is talking about, but this wouldn't be the first time or the last time either I'm sure or it. Its like she's speaking in code sometimes or another language all together.
"Tell me what?" I ponder after giving Nicole yet another confused stare. I still have no Idea what she is talking about. And why is she looking at me like that? Its like she knows something but just isn't telling me…should I be worried?
Giving me a look as if to say 'are you dense?', I watch as Nicole rolls her eyes at me," that he likes you, duh!"
Laughing at the thought of it, I climb into bed. Its been a long day and all that I want to do now is go to sleep. I don't have time for Nicole's crazy theories right now," he does not Nicole."
" Yes he does though." She argues with me matter-of-factly. How in the world would she even know? Unless he told her personally I'm not buying into it, chase liking me? That sound kind of ridiculous, I mean come on. Chase is my best guy friend. He can't like me…can he?
" No, he doesn't! Now, good night Nicole." I say in a clearly irritated tone of voice as I turn off the lights. I guess Nicole got the point that I didn't want to discuss it any further. She's stop arguing, I honestly don't know where the heck she would get such an insane idea like that. Chase would have told me if he liked me, we never keep secrets from each other. Ugh, I'm too tired to think. I'm going to bed. …
(zoey's thoughts; next morning)
I can not believe Nicole, saying that chase likes me. That is just ridiculous, he would have said something if he did. Which, he hasn't. where does Nicole even come up with these ideas of hers? …although, it would make sense. The way he sometimes blushes, being opposed to my date with Logan, the way he was so eager to kiss me in front of that Trisha girl and how upset he was when I invited Lola to the movies with us. …but it can't be true, chase could NOT like me. We're best friends! Wait, why am I letting something that Nicole of all people said bother me? Its Nicole for god sake! …Ugh! I can't think about this anymore, its weirding me out and giving me a major head ache too. …
(lounge a week or so later)
" hey, so has anyone seen zoey lately?" I question as casually as I possibly can as I stroll into the lounge. I haven't seen zoey since Saturday, that's almost three days ago. I'm really starting to worry about her, we always hangout together and we haven't in a few days. I hope she's ok.
" yeah, she's just been spending a lot of time with this guy Steven." Answers Lola in a disinterested voice as she paints her nails. Whoa, ok who the heck is Steven? And why is he hanging out with MY zoey? This can not be good, what if he swoops in on zoey before I get a chance to make my move? Oh god, this is NOT good.
With a sudden feeling of alarm striking through me, I try as best as I can to play it calm," ok, ummm who is 'Steven'?"
Sipping at her drink, Lola grins as she excitedly informs," only the cutest guy I have ever seen! He's new to PCA, he goes by Hyde. I think that is his last name or whatever, he's seventeen. And SO cute too. I think that him and zoey might be a thing now, I'm not sure. But I did see them kissing earlier, she is so lucky. Why can't I be her?"
" what?! That's not possible, zoey's barely going on 15! And that's not for another six months!" I yell in surprise and anger. There is no way that zoey is seeing an older guy. Lola has to be making this up, she knows that I like zoey. She MUST be messing with me. Dear god let her be messing with me!
" what's your point?" asks Lola as f it were no big deal. What is my point? My point is that zoey does not belong with a 17 year old guy, she belongs with me! How do these things ALWAYS happen to me? Its like I'm cursed or something I swear it.
Despite the fact that I'm slowly starting to become very jealous, I give Lola an angry stare," so? This 'Hyde' guy is WAY too old for zoey."
Tossing a tator tot into her mouth, Lola simply gives a short shrug," yeah, and?"
" my point is, zoey shouldn't date a guy that's older then her. She should date…" I start to lecture but stop when I realize that I was about to say me. Great, nice going chase. Why not make yourself look like even more of a jealous jerk. Your doing such a great job at it now. God, an idiot sometimes.
"…you? I hate to say it chase, but you waited too long. And now zoey may just have found someone else. There are other girls you know, ones that actually like you…a lot. Maybe its time that you think about that." Finishes Lola for me as she leaves me with a lot to think about. Great just what I need, more things on my mind. As if wondering whether I missed my chance with zoey wasn't enough. Why does the universe hate me? Why? …
(mean while)
" so, your parents really just left you?" I question carefully. I'm amazing by even the mere thought. Its kind of sad, I can't believe that anyone would abandon their child. How could anyone do such a thing and still be able to look in the mirror every day?
" yeah, I'm over it though. I was living with friends back in point place, they were more like family then either of my parents ever were." Comments Hyde casually. How could he be so casual about something like this? Its almost as if he doesn't even care? But that can't be true. I guess its good that he had friends to fall back on though. Maybe they were better then his parents ever were.
Settling into Hyde's arms, I look up at Hyde curiously," so, why did you decide to come to PCA anyway Hyde?"
Resting his chin on my shoulder, with a gruff tone Hyde responds," I just really needed a change of scenery that's all."
" oh…are you hungry?" I ask as I feel my stomach slowly start to growl. I decide that its better to drop the subject. I don't want Hyde to think that I'm prying too much. That and I'm really starting to get hungry. I have not ate since last night and its…almost one in the afternoon actually. Good lord am I hungry. I could eat a cow…well maybe not a real one.
" I guess, you want to grab a bite or whatever?" questions Hyde as he stares down at me. You do not know how glad I am that he asked. My stomach is yelling at me its growling so loud! I really need something to eat and fast.
Jumping up from my seat, I grab Hyde's hand and pull him up," come on, I know where the best sushi in town is."
Allowing me to leading him out of my dorm, Hyde follows me off of campus," your taking me for sushi? Isn't that raw fish?"
" yeah, it sounds gross. But its really good, you'll love it." I inform excitedly as I drag him across campus towards sushi rox. God I am so hungry I can already taste the egg rolls that I am about to order. I really should have grabbed breakfast. But I wasn't hungry then. But I KNOW that I am now.
" I some how doubt this, but whatever." Mutters Hyde in reply. I just smile up at him, he'll change his mind once he tries one of those sea weed wraps. Those will blow his mind! Oh god, I'm just making myself more hungry. Thank god that we're here. I can not wait to get something in my stomach. …
( mean while with the rest of the gang)
" I can't believe that zoey is seeing an older guy." I complain is a solemn voice. This could not really be happening, how could zoey be with an older guy? And what if I really have missed my chance like Lola said? I really hope that I didn't, zoey's the only girl that I want to be with. There is no one else for me, just her and only her.
" a very cute older cute." Adds Nicole from across the room. What is with girls? First Lola thinks that this guy is cute and now Nicole does also? This is not good, zoey likes cute guys! I've really got to stop thinking negative. But its just so hard! I mean, I don't want to blow my only chance with zoey. All that I ever wanted was for her to be my girlfriend. That's all I have ever asked for. Nothing else. And that's all that I ever will ask for.
Throwing a glare in Nicole's direction, I sulk in my seat over on the couch," ok, that kind of attitude is not going to help me Nicole. …what should I do you guys? I don't want to miss my one chance with zoey over another guy."
Taking a bite from my egg roll, Lola finishes my soda as well," you should have told zoey that you liked her while you still had the chance. It's a little bit too late to do so now chase. For all you know she very well could be dating that Hyde guy."
" ok, how does that help me Lola? Oh, that's right. It doesn't! …and that was my egg roll! …and that's MY soda!" I exclaim in a frustrated tone as I quickly snatch the remnants of my egg roll away from Lola. What is it with this girl and stealing my food? I swear its like every time we go out she steals my meals.
" you should just face it chase. You had your chance with zoey, for the last TWO years. And its gone now, I suggest that you find another girl." Points out Lola matter-of-factly. These words cut me to the core. How could Lola tell me that? She's supposed to be my friend and she's just shattered whatever microscopic hope I had left that zoey would one day me my girl. I think my heart just broke at the thought.
Grabbing my soda away from Lola, I frown at what she's just told me," don't you get it Lola? I don't want another girl. I…I want zoey."
Digging into her sweet and sour chicken, Nicole lets out a loud squeal of excitement," speaking of zoey, isn't that her? Oh, man! How hot is Hyde?!"
" very hot indeed." Agrees Lola as the two of them practically drool over the guy. Do they not know that I'm still here? I mean really, they could at least pretend to hate the guy…oh who am I kidding? This is Nicole and Lola that I'm talking about here. Their both boy crazy and I know it. I don't see what they see in him personally.
" I'm-I'm right here you know." I remind at Nicole and Lola continue to check out this 'Hyde' guy. Honestly what do they see in him? He's not even that cute, I'm cuter then he is. There no argument about that…right? Right, of course I am. But if that was true, zoey would be on my arm and not this jerks. God, I hate him already.
" yeah, whatever. Come on, lets go see zoey and her hot new boyfriend!" gushes Nicole as she yanks Lola out her seat. I watch as the two of them rush over to zoey. Unbelievable, I can not believe that they just left me! How rude! …ugh! Whatever, I'm going back to my dorm. Where I won't have to see zoey or her new guy friend. …
" hey zoe, long time no see roomy" I greet as Nicole and I casually walk over to her. I can't help but check out Hyde. Dear god is this guy fine! I feel a little bad about just leaving chase. But he has got to realize that zoey's not going to stay single forever for him. I just wish that he would move on so that maybe I could have my chance with him finally. God only knows I've been waiting for almost a year. How long can a guy stay hooked on just one girl?
" Lola and Nicole…hey. What's up?" says zoey in response. Could she look less happy to see us? God, she could at least fake enthusiasm. Maybe she was hoping that we wouldn't know about her and her new, shall we call him friend? But if that's the case, why not? It just doesn't make any sense. I'm sure I'm just looking into thing too closely and its my imagination.
Pulling up a chair, Nicole sits across from zoey," so, who is your cute friend? Are you two dating? Are you really seventeen? Oh and do you have a cute friend for me?"
Nodding in Nicole's direction, I watch as Hyde raises an eyebrow in amusement," is she always like this?"
" yeah, these are my roommate Nicole and Lola." Introduces zoey in a hesitant manner. Is it just me or is zoey not so happy to see us? Because that what it feels like to me. But why? I mean we're her best friends, she should want us to meet this Hyde guy. Right? Maybe I am just over thinking things again. I tend to do that a lot of the time.
" chase has been looking for you zoe." I point out as I try to get any kind of a reaction from her. And its not exactly like I'm lying. Chase really has been looking for zoey. And he has been going insane ever since he found out that zoey might be taken by another guy. He must really like her a lot. The only problem with that…is that I like him that way. This kind of stuff always happens. Life can sure suck sometimes.
Glancing down at zoey now, after a short pause Hyde questions," who's chase?"
Picking at
her plate, I watch as zoey shovels some sushi into her mouth,
"
he's a fine of mine Hyde."
" that just so happens to like you zoe." I pipe in as a reminder. I'm trying to get a reaction, and it looks like I just have. Zoey is now glaring at me like she want to kill me. Well, that's some kind of a reaction. Not necessarily a good one in my case though. Oh boy, maybe I should have kept my mouth shut.
" is that so?" questions Hyde in an amused tone. Well, at least I sparked someone's interest. Granted that it may be the wrong person. I at least got the attention of both of them. And by the way, zoey does NOT look very happy with me right now. Perhaps I should learn to keep my mouth shut. I'll make note of this for future reference.
With a quick nod of her head, Nicole jumps in before I can ever stop her," yeah, everyone knows it except zoey. She seems to be in denial."
Cringing as zoey gives Nicole a VERY irritated look, I watch as she frowns at the both of us," that's because he doesn't like me!"
" actually, yeah he does zoe." I blurt out before I have a chance to stop myself. Oh no, bad idea Lola. Now zoey is going to kill me! Why to I have to say the stupidest things at the absolute wrong time? Now zoey is going to harm me in my sleep for all I know.
" no he doesn't! …I'm going for a walk, I'll see you later Hyde." Says zoey quietly after she explodes at both Nicole and me. I'm not sure but maybe I shouldn't have butted into her business. She does not look happy right now and I know that we're both going to hear it from her later most likely. …
( that evening; the beach)
" zoey?" I ask cautiously as I slowly approach a shadowy figure sitting out by the beach. It takes me a minute but I realize it is in fact zoey. And boy am I glad to see her, this is my chance to talk to her. Find out what is really going on with this 'Hyde' guy once and for all.
" hey chase." Mumbles zoey as she doesn't even bother to look up. Uh oh, something is wrong. I can tell, there always is whenever zoey is out here sitting on the beach by herself. What could possibly be wrong though? That jerk better not have made a move on my zoey. I'll tear him a new one.
Sitting in the sand beside zoey, I stare out at the ocean with her," why are you sitting out here all by yourself?"
Hugging her knees to her chest, zoey rests her chin on her arms," I had to get away from Nicole and Lola."
" your not the only one, I had to get away from Logan and Michael myself." I joke. And I did too. I couldn't take anymore of their 'so how are you man?' crap. It was going to drive me crazy for sure. The beach always calms me down and I love when I'm out her with zoey. Especially if its just the two of us.
" they are so annoying. They actually have it in their heads that you like me, can you believe that chase?" I gulp as she says this, oh god, Nicole and Lola told zoey that I like her? I'm going to kill them! She's not supposed to know yet, I was supposed to tell her and they ruined it for me! Great, just great.
Shifting around in my spot nervously, I try my hardest to laugh it off," why would they even think a silly thing like that?"
Nodding her agreement, I nearly melt as zoey smiles over at me," that is exactly what I asked them chase. They just will not let it go though. And its really starting to annoy me. I mean, you're my best guy friend. You would have told me if you liked me chase."
" so, are you dating Hyde guy?" I ask quickly as I attempt to change the subject. I'm very lacking in subtly it seem. I can only hope that she hasn't caught on. The last thing I want zoey to do is question my sudden subject change. That would not be good at all. In fact it would be horrible.
" umm, not really." Comments zoey as an after thought. Not really? What does that mean? Is that a yes or a no? she can't just answer not really and leave it at that? That's not even a real answer! Ok, I really need to calm down before I drive myself crazy over this. She hasn't even really answered me yet.
Tossing pebble into the ocean, after a minute I carefully question," ok, could you maybe define not really? What does that mean exactly?"
Surprised by my question, I watch while zoey bites on her bottom lip lost in thought," it means we're not a thing. Hyde's never really asked to be."
" would you care if I liked you?" I ask quietly after I breath a sigh of relief. This Hyde guy hasn't asked her out. That is at least some type of good news. And if I want it to stay that way, I should probably tell zoey how I feel and soon. If I wait anymore I could be too late just like Lola said earlier.
" you mean, would it bother me?" ponders zoey after a minute. I can tell that she was confused by this. Her forehead is wrinkled in thought. I always thought that it was cute when she did that. It still is actually. Heck everything about zoey is cute, she's amazing.
Glancing over at zoey now, I mentally hold my breath as I await her answers," well, yeah. Would it?"
Taking a long moment to think, I stare over at zoey as she offers me a shrug," not really. I've never really considered the possibility that you would like me. You know, since we're such good friends and all chase."
" oh…because I do, you know." I manage to chock out in a rush. Oh no, bad idea. Zoey looks surprised, and not that good kind of surprised. The bad kind of surprised. Oh, no. what have I just done? Zoey isn't going to want to be my friend now? I've just scared her off for sure! You are so stupid chase!
" you do wh…oh, umm…I have to go. Bye chase." Says zoey in a rushed tone as she takes off. Oh great, she hates me. I have to stop her. I have to explain that it was all a big mistake. What have I just done? Now zoey will probably never speak to me again. I just ruined everything by telling her that and its all my fault.
" wait, zoey don't! …damn it!" I yell to myself. The only thing I can do is watch her fleeing form. I've just wrecked the only friendship that has ever really meant something to me. I honestly wouldn't blame zoey if she never wants to speak to me again. I probably deserve it after that. I hate my life with a passion. …
(that night)
" so, you just took off?" I question after zoey spills her guts out to me. Wow, I feel for this chase guy. He must be heart broken. He just told zoey that he likes her, and she took off on him. Without so much as a word. That's kind of harsh. But its understandable, zoey freaked out big time. She wasn't expecting that.
" yeah, I guess I just got scare. He's my best friend you know?" she says in a sad tone. And unfortunately I do know. I've had the satisfaction of falling for a certain petite brunette cheerleader. I knew that I could never have her, yet I still fell for her. I'm as much as an idiot as this guy chase is I suppose.
Shaking my head at zoey, I hold back a chuckle at a memory that pops in my head of last veteran's day," yeah, that wasn't your brightest idea zoe."
Looking over at me with a scowl set on her face, zoey shove me lightly," that's not being helpful to me Hyde."
" I know I'm sorry." I apologize as I hold back a chuckle. She sure is cute when she get angry. So was Jackie come to think of it…but this isn't about her. This is about zoey and her dilemma. Stay on task Hyde. The past is in the past and that's all there is to it. There's nothing I can do to change it.
" what should I do?" she asks in a panicked tone. I can tell that she is really upset. She wouldn't have come to me if she wasn't. Jackie always came to me when she was upset too. Why does everything remind me of her? I come to California to forget about that bratty, rich girl cheerleader. Focus Hyde!
Fixing my sunglasses carefully, I merely give a small shrug," well, do you like this chase guy?"
Biting at her bottom lip in consideration, zoeys nods in response," as a friend sure, chase is really great. He is always there for me when I need him to be."
" no, I mean other then a friend." I explain. Why do girl always run to their guy friends with their boy troubles? When nine out of ten times, the guy that they are running to likes them. That has never made sense to me and it probably never will. Why can't they just go to their girl friends for comfort and advice?
" oh, umm I don't know. I've always thought of chase was a tiny bit cute I guess." Admits zoey after thinking about it. I watch as her cheeks turn a light shade of pink. Wow, maybe she does like this guy. Why couldn't that have been the case with…don't even say it Hyde. Just shut up right now! I've got to stop doing this to myself.
Propping myself up on my elbows, I let out a long huff," ok, well would you date him zoe?"
Playing with some imaginary fuzz on her shirt, zoey thinks quietly to herself once more," I've really actually considered chase an option."
" well, is he?" I prod cautiously. She should really be able to figure this out on her own. Its not like its rocket science. You either like the guy or you don't, its that simple. Its not like your pulling teeth or anything. You either like him or you don't. girls should really learn to make up their minds about these things.
"…I guess." Confides zoey after a lot of thinking. Well at least this chase guy will get to have his chance with the girl that he likes. I wish that I could say the same for me. But I obviously can't or I wouldn't have left point place in the first place.
" there you go then." And its exactly that simple, now if only things could be so easy for me. Then maybe I wouldn't have to run away from my problems so much. Maybe I would have been able to tell Jackie that I felt something from that kiss on veteran's day last year instead of chickening out. Now I'll never know if she really liked me or if it was just a stupid crush.
" thanks Hyde, you're a great friend." Says zoey with a smile before kissing my cheek and taking off once more. And here we go again. I'm always just the friend, I was to Donna, Jackie and now I probably will be with zoey as well. What is it about me that screams 'come to me with your problems, I'll listen'. I swear sometimes I really sicken myself. …
ok so this was the second chapter, I hope you all enjoy it and please R&R. I didn't really get many on the first chapter. So I'm wondering if people really liked it. I'm really hoping that you did. Because I would love to continue. Left me know if I'm wrong though and I'll stop.
