Ok, well that was the 9th chapter. And the 10th chapter, will be another continuation as well. Once again, i apologize for the wait. But as i said, I've had a lot on my mind. Still kind of do, but I'm slowly recovering from my writers block. With hope it was only temporary. Thanks for the continued support. I hope no one has lost interest. And i look forward to your feedback, really. So, let me know what you think. P

Description: this is my first Zoey/NC new character story, so bare with me. It may seem like it won't end up Zoey/chase at times. But if you want to know if it will, you'll have to R&R to find out. I don't expect much, just three reviews per chapter is what i would love from you guys. Other then that, enjoy this story.

Disclaimer: I don't own Zoey 101, but if i did there would be more conflict and love triangles.

Authors note: is my third Zoey 101 story, if you haven't read the others you should check them out )...ok so i know that i haven't updated in forever but thats because i was working on writing another story and i have so I'm going to finish this one and then post up my new one. Enjoy and please R&R, flames and suggestions are welcome but please be kind.

Chapter #10

(Chase's pov)

" owe...owe...OWE!! ok, Zoe. Would you mind not hitting me? ...its starting to hurt...a lot!", i complain as i cower from her slapping hands. She may only be slapping my chest, but she can slap really hard. And i bruise really easy too. I look over at Logan and Michael for help, but with a groan and sigh; i know I'm not going to receive any.

" its supposed to you jerk! Here's a tip for you Chase, you don't tell your best friend that you have feelings for them and expect not to get hit! It ruins the friendship you big...stupid jerk!", snaps Zoey in frustration as she pounds my chest with her tiny angry fists. Staring down at her, i flinch with each hit. But i don't stop her. Maybe i deserve this. Zoey's right, i AM a jerk.

Taking hold of Zoey's shoulders as she continues her fit of rage, i take a small step towards her. Bringing her into my arms, i still her movements. This causes her to glare up at me," it won't ruin anything Zoe."

Shrugging lose from my grasp, i watch as Zoey takes a shaky step back. Closing my eyes, i braise myself for the next round of slaps that are bound to come. I sigh in relief when they never do," but it could Chase, it could. And you know it."

" well, yeah. But it won't. I promise Zoe. And besides, sometimes change can be good.", i offer in attempts of getting any kind of a reaction from her. Instead all i receive is the cold shoulder. Zoey's turned her back to me. I'm not sure, but i think i saw a few tears roll down her cheeks as she did so. Glancing over at Logan and Michael's concerned faces confirms my suspicions.

" you don't get it, do you Chase? We can't be friends anymore, not now. Not after what you just told me.", confides Zoey as she refuses to face me. We can't be friends? Thats it? Thats how she's going to resolve this? I wince as a sharp pang shoots through my chest. My heart breaks in two at the coldness of her words.

Stepping in front of Zoey, i quickly halt her retreat. Lifting my hand to touch her cheek, i swiftly swipe her tears away. I sigh sadly, as more start to fall," come on Zoey, you don't mean that. Your just angry, come on. You can beat me up all you want, i won't stop you."

Brushing past me once more, she composes herself once again. Well, as best as she can. Turning toward me one last time, she quietly confesses," no, i mean it Chase. I can't be your friend anymore. ...I'm sorry." ...

(Chase's thoughts)

Zoey's not my friend anymore. Two years of friendship down the drain, just like that. All because i finally had the guts to tell her how i felt. Why? Why did i have to do a stupid thing like that? I should have just let Charlie take the wrap. She was convinced that he sent her that note anyway. But no. I had to open my mouth, i had to tell her it was me. ...how much of an idiot can i be? I just lost my best friend! And to top it off, i have a dozen bruises on my chest from where Zoey slapped and hit me. I have nothing left to smile about...god i hate that Charlie! ... (end Chase's thoughts)

(following morning; Logan's pov)

" last night did not go well, at all.", points out Michael as Chase emerges from the bathroom in only his boxers. I try not to laugh at this. He's receiving a death glare from Chase right now. When will Michael learn to shut his mouth? He's right though, Zoey took the news pretty bad.

" gee, thanks for the reminder. Like i hadn't noticed?", growls Chase as he climbs back into his bed. Closing his eyes tightly, i watch as he wills himself not to think about Zoey's parting words. You know, i feel bad for him. Zoey went off on the poor guy, and ended their friendship even.

Patting Chase on his back in sympathy, Michael looks over at me for help in cheering him up. At a loss of what to say, he hesitantly asks," you going to be ok man?"

Yanking the blankets over his head, Michael and i both look at each other and sigh. Tossing a pillow at him, i quickly duck as he lunges it back. Curling up in his spot, Chase groans in frustration," what do you think? Zoey broke our friendship. She'll never talk to me again now. And its my fault."

" look, maybe...maybe you should give her time to cool off. Then try to talk with her.", i suggest after trying to find a way to affectively comfort him. That sounds like a reasonable thing to do. Zoe just needs sometime to think. Thats all, she'll come around.

" what are you dense? Logan, what part of our friendship is over didn't you understand? Zoey doesn't want to see me! And she's made that more then clear. Where the hell were you last night man?", snaps Chase in anger as he turns to throw an irritated glare my way. Maybe, but we both know she didn't mean it. Zoey and Chase are best friends.

(Zoey's pov)

Answering the door when i knock on it, Michael smirks when he sees its me. Hurriedly letting me inside, he ushers me toward Chase's bed side," you were saying?"

Giving Michael a small swat as he shoves me to sit on Chase's bed, i shove my hands into my pockets. Not completely sure why i came here, i avoid looking over at Logan and Michael," hey, is Chase here?"

" Zoey?", i hear a muffled voice call somewhere from behind me. Startled slightly, i turn around to a lump of covers. Pulling the blankets back, i chuckle as i find Chase under them.

" hi Chase. I, uh...i came to apologize. Lola and Nicole seem to think i overreacted. And i think maybe their right.", i admit as i turn my gaze away from his once more. Looking down at him, i bite at my bottom lip unsure of myself.

Sitting upright in bed, Chase pats the spot beside him. Scooting over near him, i let him pull me against him. Relaxing finally, i lean into his arms," no, you didn't Zoe. I deserved to be yelled at and hit...just not that hard."

Nudging my face into the crook of Chase's neck, i cry silently to myself. Feeling his arms tighten around me, i hug him close in return. Touching his bare chest, i turn to look up at him sadly," its just...that our friendship meant a lot to me. And it still does."

" its important to me also Zoey.", assures Chase as he rocks me in his arms. Staring up at him, i bury my face into his chest. With a heart broken smile he, kisses my forehead.

" then you understand why we shouldn't take that next step then Chase.", i ask in a hopeful tone. My hope fades when he turns away from me. Glancing over at Michael and Logan with a defeated sigh, i turn Chase towards me once more.

Refusing to look at me as the hurt of my words hit him, Chase moves as far away from me as he can. Choosing to stand and look out the window instead," actually, no. i don't know why we shouldn't Zoe. Especially when i really want to."

Turning to facing Logan and Michael once again, i run a tired hand through my hair. Nodding my head toward the door, i let out a ragged sigh. Raising an eye brow when they don't leave, i then inquire," do you guys mind? I kind of need to talk to Chase right now. ...alone."

" right, yeah. Sure thing Zoe. Not a problem. Logan and i were just about to leave anyway. We have a thing, you know...at this place. Its uh, very important that we're not late.", mutters Michael in a lame attempt of lying. I can tell he's not telling the truth. He avoided my eyes the entire time. But i just want the both of them gone.

" what thing at what place? Man, what are you even talking about? We don't have any plans for today. You even said so yourself.", points of Logan with irritation. I watch as Michael yanks him from the dorm by his arm. I knew he was lying! But I'm glad, i really need to talk with Chase. And i can't if their here.

Grabbing hold of Logan's ear when he tries to enter the dorm once more, Michael drags him towards the door once more. Chuckling with amusement as the door slams shut, i can hear Michael yelling at Logan in the hallway," man, would you knock it off and give Zoey and Chase some privacy already!" ...

ok and that was chapter 10. i know that its been like two million years since i last updated. And I'm very sorry for that. But i had to write another story to put up once i end this one. And i have. So I'm happy to say that this story has one more chapter after this. As always R&R, and thanks for reading.