Chapter 10

Zora was a people-watcher, and she tended to spend most of her time watching her friends and Chad Dylan Cooper. She noticed everything from Sonny's crush on Chad, she knew that Nico was in love with Portlyn who had no idea what she felt for the comedian, and she knew that Grady liked Tawni, but was too nervous around girls to do anything about it. Fourteen-year-old Zora was completely exhausted of the oblivion that surrounded her friends. She put video cameras in the fake fruit on the coffee table in Chad's living room, behind the bags of potato chips on the kitchen counter, and in the bushes near the pool area. "Dating Advice with Zora" on her webshow was going to be a complete wake-up call for her friends.

1. Make-up your mind

Portlyn laid on the couch as she turned on the television. She closed her eyes knowing that she'd have to make up her mind. Sure, Nico was nice, worshipped the ground she walked on, and he wasn't that bad looking, but she didn't know him that well. They never had a special bond. She looked up when she saw her best friend walk into the room.

"Hey, are you okay?" he asked looking down at the girl. She handed her an apple that she bit into.

"No," she answered, "I don't know what to do." Chad, keeping his gaze on Portlyn, sat down on his leather recliner.

"Want to elaborate?" he asked although he knew exactly what was wrong. The girl always took Chad's words to heart, so she was debating her emotions for Nico. He shouldn't have brought the subject up a week ago. Portlyn explained her situation quietly as if she didn't want anyone to hear her.

Chad smiled and responded, "He's in the kitchen with Grady, go talk to him. Just hang around him for the day and then figure it out." The girl nodded as she got up to heed her friend's advice.

"Thanks Chad," she said.

2. Flirting is vital

Portlyn walked into the kitchen to see Nico and Grady eating marshmallows and having a typical conversation. "Hey girly," Nico said as he threw a marshmallow at her.

"Hey Nico," she said sweetly as she threw it back at him. "What are you up to?"

Nico looked at Grady and replied, "Helping G out." Grady began to plead not to bring Portlyn into his personal life.

Nico replied in a hushed tone to his best friend, "Chillax, she's a girl. She can probably help you better than I can." Portlyn cocked her head to the side like a confused puppy.

"What's going on?" she asked allowing her curiousity to get the better of her. Nico explained that Grady liked Tawni, but he had no idea how to get the girl to like him back. She replied with a simple "oh."

"Any advice for the man?" Nico asked, " A lady as beautiful and charming should have plenty of expertise in that area."

Portlyn blushed and replied, "Flirt with her and see if she flirts back." She shrugged. It was so simple that it just might work.

3. A little bit of physical contact can work in your favor (if done properly).

Tawni and Sonny were lounging in the chairs by the pool. Tawni was reading her script. She let out a gasp. "Oh my gosh, Sonny," she said tossing the script to the half-asleep brunette.

"What?" groaned a confused Sonny, "It's a script not a spider."

"Read," commanded Tawni as her friend began laughing until she thought she was going to suffocate. Chad, hearing the laughter, came outside in his bright blue swim trunks.

"You have to kiss Grady," Sonny said trying to stop her giggle fit, "What are you going to do?"

Tawni rolled her eyes, "It's my job to kiss him. It has to be done."

Chad sat on the edge of Sonny's seat. They brushed against one another making their skin tingle. Sonny blushed when she sat upright, and their skin was still touching. Tawni got up to leave the two lovebirds alone. She looked behind her to see the brunette actress give the greatest actor of his imagination a playful push.

4. Be Confident

Tawni, although she had walked inside wearing a yellow polka dot bikini, was not afraid to show off her body. She was Tawni Hart, and she was pretty. She walked into the living room to see Grady reading the script.

"Hey Tawni," he said without looking up. A puzzled expression formed on his face as he continued to read the script. "We have to kiss," he swallowed.

"Yeah, in the movie," Tawni replied. Her sparkling blue eyes met his; thus, shivers were sent down his spine. "Is that okay, your first kiss will be seen in movie theaters?"

"Yeah, I'm just nervous. Are you nervous?" he asked. He knew Tawni was nowhere near nervous. Grady was the one who was going to kiss someone with golden blonde hair, dazzling blue eyes, and a light tan.

"No," Tawni said coolly, "I've kissed guys on screen before. I'm pretty and a good kisser." The boy smiled as he secretly envied Tawni's self-confidence.

"I'm sure you are," Grady replied sincerely.

Yourself

Sonny dived into the pool while Chad was perfecting his tan. He loved to watch Sonny splash around. She was completely wet and her white halter bikini looked amazing on her. Chad gulped as he wondered if Sonny knew what she did and was doing to him.

Nico and Portlyn, who had changed into their swimsuits, jumped in and splashed Sonny. The unabashed laughter of Chad's crush filled the air and made Chad go crazy inside. There was no time like that moment when Chad wanted Sonny Monroe more.

Sorry, that this chapter took so long to update. It took forever to write. Thanks for the reviews! I have a few more decisions to make for this story, but all you CHANNY fans will love me after the next chapter. =)

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