A/N.

play for keeps - You are right, commando!Zoey will make her appearance... next chapter if I'm inspired to write it.

Implying Implications - It's hard, no one wants to break Zoke up because it's cute, but it's undeniable that there is some chemistry there between Scott and Zoey.

acosta perez jose ramiro - Awww.

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In 'Hate' With You

"Zoey, are you okay?" Cameron put a hand on her shoulder the next morning. She must have looked as distracted as she felt.

"Just pumped for the next challenge!" She lied, putting her fists up in the air in false exuberance.

Cameron smiled a little and raised his eyebrows, signalling that he didn't quite believe her.

"Okay, fine. It isn't the next challenge." Her shoulders slumped. "It's Scott. It's been bugging me and I'm glad he's better and everything like that but I really wish he wasn't here. It doesn't seem fair."

"I don't know..." said Cameron slowly, hoping not to offend her since he disagreed. "I mean he played dirty but he still got to the final four. I guess he deserves to be here as much as any of us."

Cameron never ceased to amaze her. He won and he still was humble enough to give someone like Scott credit. He was going to make some girl (other than his mom) really happy some day. "I guess you're right. I'm just still angry over what he did to Mike and to me. I hope he gets eliminated soon."

"Then we've just got to win today and hope the villains make the right choice."

Zoey nodded, feeling better, until they entered the cafeteria and there he was with his arm propped up on the table, looking at Jo and Lightning arm wrestle over their meals with a hint of disgust.

"Hey babe." Zoey felt a pair of arms encircle around her.

"Hey Mike." She gave him a light peck on the lips, delighted to see him as usual. Why shouldn't she be? It's not like thinking about Scott actually meant anything!

"Soooo... we survived the first night."

"Barely." She joked. If only he knew just how true that was. How her mind was playing tricks on her and driving her insane. She had the urge to laugh now in the arms of her gorgeous boyfriend. She didn't like Scott. That was ridiculous! The laugh was bubbling in her throat and she looked over at Scott just to show herself that it was ludicrous that she would ever like him! But the laughter died before it came out. Scott was flicking bits of porridge in the direction of Cameron (sorry Cam!) with a bored expression and Zoey felt her stomach lurch... but it was probably just because she hadn't eaten yet. That had to be it! "So let's get some breakfast."

"Barely." Mike joked, referring to the food quality.

Mike was perfect. Perfect for her. This feeling was bound to go away soon and then she could continue being in perfection with the perfect boyfriend. It was foolproof.

Review to see Zoey exacting her revenge... again...