I'm am really sorry once again! I just have so much work to do right now. It's all work that could make the difference between an A and a B next year. If I screw up I'll be dead. Anyway, I'll probably only be updating every weekend. If that. Sorry.
Disclaimer: I don't own Zoey 101!
I want to dedicate this chapter to one of my most faithful reviewers, Fee1993.
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Chapter 10
Logan's P.O.V.
After the girls left, Chase and Mike decided to watch a movie or two. Danny said that he was just gonna get some stuff sorted for his first few lessons. I didn't feel like watching a movie with the guys, so I decided that now would be the perfect chance to read those letters that Akka gave and look at whatever is in that box, although I have a pretty good idea.
I decided to read the letter from Akka first. It said,
"Logan, I know how much you love Dana and I'm positive I'll like her too. Annah wanted me to give you this ring and his letter as his last request. Ask Dana, I know she'll say yes. I'm always gonna be here for you kunju. Don't be afraid to ask me for anything. I know Annah, Mom and Dad are watching over us from heaven. Love always, Akka"
I don't think my words will be able to describe to her this means to me. It's really sweet of her. I opened the box and came face to face with a simple white gold ring five diamonds on it. I knew straight away where the idea came from; Aunt Rozzy's engagement ring was really similar, it had 7 though because that was how long her and Uncle Jay had known each other.
I decided to read Annah's letter, which would be really hard. I was always close to him, he was the big brother I never had.
Logan, I know I'm not coming back now. I've lived my life as best I can. Me and Ray had everything taken away from us when we were younger. I always lived my life for her. She was my main priority. I don't regret it one bit. I want her to be happy, just like I know you will be with Dana.
Remember the day you told us last summer that you were going to be with Dana for the rest of your lives, well I know you are. I bought this promise ring for you to give her. Go through with it.
I may not be there with you physically, but I'm always going to be watching over you, Ray and everyone that's important in your lives. I want you to be happy. Promise me that you'll always smile.
Another thing is, I know that Ray will probably have told you about her and Danny. It was really hard to keep it from you and Uncle Malcolm. I don't trust him, I never told her because I didn't want to destroy her happiness, again. Keep an eye on him. I think he's screwing her around, and I think she knows that subconsciously, Ray won't let go; he's always made her happy. Even before they were going out.
If he breaks her heart, it might not ever be fixed again. You have to help her heal. I know it's a lot to ask from you, but you're they only person that she has left now. I want you and your friends to protect her and find out what Danny's up to.
I never told anyone this but, my ring is the key. It's the key to my secret safe. The secret safe is in Mom's jewellery box. It's got everything that will make sure that Ray will always be okay financially. Don't tell her unless it becomes absolutely vital.
Please look after her for me. I wish I could have met Dana before. But I will always be watching over you, Ray, our family and our friends. Never forget that or anything else I've said in this letter.
If anything ever happens, and you need help to protect Ray, call Eddie, Remy or Nish. The TT5 crew will always be there to protect you and Ray.
I love you, always and forever. Annah
He always knew what to say to me. He was so great he didn't deserve to die like he did. I'm gonna do what he asked me. I'm gonna protect Akka and find out what Danny's up to. I'm not gonna let him break her.
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I decided to take a walk round the house and maybe go and chill with Chase and Mike. I was walking past the office when I over heard Danny on the phone. I thought it would be a good idea to listen in, considering what Annah had said to me in his letter.
"Yes, Jodie… Jodie, calm down!... I'm only staying here until I find out what the key is, where she keeps it and where the safe is….. Ray is so stupid, just like her brother….If you wanna see me that bad, come to the PCA dance tomorrow night. She won't notice, she'll be to into the music…. Meet me at 9:30 by the main fountain. Love you too."
So that was what he was up to. Good thing I had my phone on me. I recorded the whole conversation. Now all I needed was to tell the guys and to get a plan together to show Ray what was going on.
One thing was bugging me though. Jodie…where had I heard that name before. Then it hit me, Jodie Flash. She is Ray's worst enemy. Always jealous because Ray was surrounded by a loving family unlike her.
I decided to have a secret meeting tonight in my room. I'd explain everything to them. I headed off to the theatre to tell the guys.
I walked into the room and said, "Guys, I need too…" that was all I could get in before the girls came bursting in.
Zoey walked in and sat down on the arm of Chase's chair gave him a soft kiss on the cheek. Nicole sat on Mike's lap and gave him a short kiss on the lips. Dana walked in and stood in front of me and gave me a long rough kiss. Akka just stood in the corner and whispered to Danny, who had just joined her, "Young love…sweet isn't it…"as he put his arms around her waist.
Great, I can't say anything now. I'll have to think of some way of telling them with out Danny or Ray finding out.
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Ray's P.O.V.
I noticed that something was up with Logan. He may have been trying to hide it, but I could see it in his eyes. I thought it would be better to talk to him about it later rather than now. So I said, "Girls, how bout we go put our stuff away, and I can show you that top for Nicole?"
The girls left the room with me, and we headed upstairs. Dana and Zoey headed to their rooms to put away their new stuff while Nicole followed me straight into mine and Danny's room.
I walked straight into my closet and after a few minutes I found exactly what I was looking for. I clutched it in my hands and walked out of the closet, to find Nicole, Zoey and Dana talking about something or other. I decided not to pry, I don't want to force them into telling me things that they don't want to.
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Dana's P.O.V.
After putting our stuff away, me and Zoey headed into Ray's room. We were talking when my tekmate started beeping; it was a message from Logan. It said "Meeting in my room tonight after diner. Tell the girls but not Ray."
I showed it to Zoey as we walked through the door. Nicole told us that Ray was looking in the closet for the top. It gave us a few seconds. I showed Nicole the message but before we could talk about it, Ray walked out of the closet with something in her hands.
She held it up for us too see. It was a baby pink vest top with beautiful white and pink flowers printed on it. She handed it to Nicole and gestured for her to try it.
Nicole walked into the bathroom and walked out mere minutes later. She looked beautiful in it. Ray said to her with a somewhat sad expression on her face, "It looks amazing on you. Keep it, I want you to have it."
Nicole was speechless. She couldn't believe what Ray had just said. It was a rare moment that I will never forget. The only other times that she's this quiet, is when she's kissing Mike.
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Dana's P.O.V.
It was just after dinner, when we headed separately to Logan's room for the meeting. None of us had any clue what was going on, but we did as he asked.
"Okay, guys this is gonna sound really weird but trust me on this. Danny is using Ray. I explain more about that in a minute. You know how yesterday along with my present I got two letters as well? One was from Ray and the other was from her brother. He knew something was up with Danny and he asked me to look after Ray. It was his last request to me," he said to us. "Now listen to this conversation I recorded Danny having, 'Yes, Jodie… Jodie, calm down!... I'm only staying here until I find out what the key is, where she keeps it and where the safe is….. Ray is so stupid, just like her brother….If you wanna see me that bad, come to the PCA dance tomorrow night. She won't notice, she'll be to into the music…. Meet me at 9:30 by the main fountain. Love you too.'"
I knew there was something off about Danny. But one thing puzzled me, "Who's Jodie?" asked Nicole. I swear that girl isn't as ditzy as she looks.
Chase P.O.V.
That Danny is a real prick. How can he just go and screw a girl around like that, so uncool. "Jodie Flash is Akka's worst enemy. She was always jealous because Ray was surrounded by a loving family unlike her." Logan answered Nikki.
"What key and what safe? What the hell was he talking about?" I asked.
"Mike, do me a favour, on my bedside table is a letter. Read the second last paragraph out loud to everyone please. Quietly though" Logan asked Mike.
"I never told anyone this but, my ring is the key. It's the key to my secret safe. The secret safe is in Mom's jewellery box. It's got everything that will make sure that Ray will always be okay financially. Don't tell her unless it becomes absolutely vital," read Mike.
Logan's P.O.V.
After Mike finished reading I said, "That is what he's after. That is where the safe is. And where the key is. Will you guys help me to show Ray what's going on? "
I got a chorus of "I'm in" from the gang, that's when I knew realized what I had known all along, these guys were my true friends. And nothing was ever gonna change that.
"Okay, but one problem…How are we gonna show Ray what's going on?" asked the ever logical one, Zoey.
"I've got an idea! You know how Danny said that he would meet that Jodie girl at the fountain at 9:30 all we have to do is get Ray there at the same time!" said Nicole.
"I don't think…You're right Nicole. That could totally work!" said Zoey with a very surprised look on her face.
"I told y'all that my girl was smart. Great idea baby," Mike said as he gave her a kiss on the cheek, making Nicole blush.
"Okay, it's a great plan. But Nikki, you forgot one thing; how are we gonna get Ray there?" asked Dana.
"Ummm, I didn't really think that through." She replied with a frown.
"I've got it!" exclaimed Chase. "Mike you offer to take over the decks so she can get some air. And then Logan you take her outside to talk about something. Take her to the fountain and kaboom!"
"You know what, Chase and Nicole you are a pair of geniuses! That will so work. And I know exactly what to talk to her about. The plan gets put into motion at 9:25. Girls if Danny heads out of the door a little bit earlier stall. Chase you be lookout near the fountain. Mike you offer to take the decks, like Chase said and I'll take her to the fountain to talk," I said.
"Just one question, what are you gonna talk to Ray about?" asked Mike. I was hoping they wouldn't ask that.
I was about to respond when Ray walked in the door and asked us if we wanted to come and watch a movie.
"What movie?" Dana asked. Ray told us that the girls could choose seeing as the boys won yesterday.
"I vote for Step Up. The guy in it is so hot!" giggled Nicole as Dana and Zoey nodded dreamily.
"What, and we're not?" asked Mike point at us. The girls just giggled and walked out the door.
What faithful girlfriends…
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