(Author's Note)

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Chapter 4: One Issue Resolved a New One Arises

M-POV

Everyone had gotten to Sushi Rox and ordered their food by 5:30. Logan was sitting on end with Adam to his right, on the other side of Adam was Michael and then Mark. On the other side of the table was the three girls with Zoey in the middle and Quinn and Lola on her sides. There was an awkward silence for a few moments. Nobody really knew what to say.

Finally Adam decided to speak up: Well since most of you still don't know, I actually got recommended to this school by Chase. He and I met in England, I actually used to go to Covington but I wanted something more. I saw Chase as a new guy who was stuck in a place he didn't want to be so I became friends with him. I swear he talked about all of you nonstop, with in the first week I knew some much about this place. I decided I wanted to go here and get the real American experience, you see I was born in Seattle but my parents wanted me to have the best so they sent me to Covington in England to get a better education. And I think that's the just of my story.

After that there was another silence while everyone processed what Adam had just said. Well I kinda already knew that but I probably shouldn't say anything to anyone or else they'll probably get angry at me like Logan. Logan hasn't even made eye contact with me since then let alone said anything to me. Micheal shifted uncomfortably in seat. Quinn had a California roll half way to her mouth but froze to think about what was said. Both Logan and Zoey remained calm and slightly emotionless about it but no one noticed. Mark just kept eating, he clearly wasn't interested. Lola went from shocked to confused and then pleasantly surprised.

Quinn broke the silence this time: So you know Chase? How is he doing? Does he like England?

Adam looking at Quinn then over to Zoey answered: Chase is doing ok, he's busy beyond belief though, he had to get a job. He seemed to like England but had issues with his roommate so he got switched into my room. Chase really misses all of you though, whenever he talked about you, which was a lot, there was this tone in his voice. It was a cross between sorrow and comfort.

Lola: Awh that's sweet don't ya think Zoey? Zoey just blushed and slightly nodded. Well Adam since you probably know tons about us what about you? Tell us about your parents any siblings?

Adam: Well actually I'm adopted. My parents were in a car accident when my mom was in labor. My dad died instantly and my mom died shortly after giving birth to me. My adoptive mother was a doctor at the hospital, head of the surgery department. She was told about me and she says the moment she saw me she knew I was going to be her son. About a year after me, my sister was born her name is Rika (Ree-ca).

Logan: I'm sorry man that sounds tough.

Zoey: Wow, Logan are you sure you're feeling ok? I mean earlier today you were actually funny and now you're being nice. Everyone laughed even Logan did.

Quinn: Ok so Adam my fellow Seattleite, if you were born in Seattle and your sister is still in England, where are your parents?

Adam: My mom is a world renowned surgeon so she often flies around to different conferences and gets hired by millionaires to take care of a lot of their surgery. My dad is some sort of Vice President for Apple. He has to move around a lot too.

Logan: Wait are your parents Ben and Paula Richards? Everyone looked at Logan oddly except Adam who just slightly nodded his head. Dude, you're fricken rich! You could probably buy this school with your allowance. Quinn, Lola, and Michael looked at Adam with raised eyebrows, only beginning to grasp the extent of the Fortune Adam was linked too. Great just what we need another Richy Rich on our hands. Sure my parents do fine and make plenty of money but you don't see me flashing it around try to impress people.

Adam trying to break the tension: Logan, if I did buy this school I wouldn't let you on the campus until every girl had a bottle of mace. The attempt was successful and the mood was better now. Hey well at least he's not exactly like Logan. It wasn't like he started waving a whole bunch of nice stuff and cash in front of our noses. I wonder if he was even going to tell us that he was rich, it obviously made him feel uncomfortable. Man this tuna is pretty damn good.

The meal went on and so did the conversation but nothing was too shocking to discover about the new kid. After all just discovering someone is adopted and filthy rich in one conversation makes everything else seem less shocking. After everyone was done eating the guys and girls went different ways back to their dorms.

Q-POV

Back at the girls dorm, they were all sitting down relaxing as time ticked on. Lola was in the beanbag chair reading a magazine. Zoey was on her laptop writing an email to her grandma. Quinn had just come back from the bathroom. Well somebody has got to say something about Adam. It's always quiet in here and I hate it. When Chase was around we used to talk, laugh, hell I even miss the yelling. Anything but silence, dear lord please break this silence. The only sound was the clicking of computer keys and the page turn of a magazine. Fine! If they won't say anythi

ng then I will.

Quinn: I don't about you guys but I like him. Not to mention he's gorgeous, do either of you agree?

Lola putting down her magazine: Whose him?

Quinn: Adam who else? Now I know you know he's hot Lola, you two were flirting for like half the dinner.

Lola's cheeks began to turn red, defensively she said: Us flirting? No. You should've seen what Zoey did to him after dropping off his stuff. We were gone for like fifteen minutes but apparently Zoey missed him.

Zoey shot Lola a mean look but pleading look meant to say 'It's not what you think but shut the hell up'. Should I ask? Zoey seems kind of upset about it but we were finally talking. You know its not good to keep stuff bottled up inside either.

Quinn: Zoey what is Lola talking about?

Zoey: Nothing. Adam and I are just going to be friends.

Lola: Oh please. If you're just going to be friends why did you kiss him-.

Quinn: You kissed him! what about Chase? Just cause he's in another country right now doesn't mean you can suddenly just get over your feelings.

Lola: Ya Zoey. Chase went halfway across the world to go find you.

Zoey: WILL YOU TWO PLEASE SHUT UP FOR FIVE SECONDS? The room got suddenly quiet as Lola and Quinn looked over at their furious roommate. Damn. Why did I have to ask? Couldn't I have just let it go but no! I should probably apologize but I'll let her explain first.

Zoey took a deep breathe and spoke calmly: I know since Chase left I haven't been exactly open and talking but you know its hard. Everyone misses him but its different for me. Ever since he's been gone I finally realized I've been in love with him for years. I'm a giant idiot for not realizing that right away. Anger started returning to her voice. But you know the last thing I need is my roommates accusing me of trying to get rid of those feelings. First of all I kissed Adam on the cheek. I did that because I was thanking him. Adam had brought me a letter from Chase. Here want to see it, since you two don't believe me anymore?

Zoey pulled a letter from out of her diary and dropped it on the floor. Without another word Zoey walked out of the room and shut the door. When Zoey was on the other side, she was thankful nobody else was there. Zoey had begun to cry and walked out of the girls dorm.

Quote: "All teenagers have the desire to somehow runaway." -Joan Chen