A Feather From My Heart.
I forgot to mention on the last chapter that Elliott will be played by Cameron Boyce.
Vanessa Mitchell will be played by Cymphonique Miller
Mackenzie Collins will be played by Alexa Taylor
And Jack will be played by Colton Haynes
Chapter 10
After the talk Chase and Zoey had they decided to go down stairs to watch the movie with Logan, Quinn, Lola and Maddie.
"Look here they come". Logan whispered as he notice Chase and Zoey coming down the stairs.
"Is the movie over yet?". Zoey asked smiling as she and Chase sat next to Logan.
"No, we still have another hour to go". Quinn responded.
Lola, Logan and Quinn looked at each other.
"So, are you guys good now? I'm asking because of the mini-fight you guys had this afternoon?". Lola asked confused.
"Yeah, we're good Lola". Chase replied.
"Good!". Lola smiled.
"So, Chase? How was your first undercover assignment tonight?". Logan asked.
"It was risky. It was a scary experience, but it was worth it because we save a life, and that's whats important". Chase said.
"Wow! Do you think I could get in? I mean its a cool job!". Logan suggested.
Chase and the rest except Logan gave a small laugh.
"What?". Logan asked.
"Look man, you know that I respect you and all but first you have to have a degree on Criminology before you can get a job as an FBI agent, and second I don't think you would be the perfect candidate for this job. I mean you are used to order people to do stuff for you and in here, you'll be doing the exact apposite. They're going to boss you around and thats something I know you couldn't stand". Chase explained.
Logan thought for a moment and nodded.
"Your so right". Logan just quiver at the thought of him being boss around.
"Anyways, changing the subject. Maddie I heard that tomorrow is the Spring-Formal Dance? Are you going with someone?". Quinn asked.
Maddie looked at Chase and her mom, then back at Quinn.
"Yeah? I'm... Going with a friend from school". Maddie replied uncomfortably.
"Good for you girl! Malcolm wants to go alone for some reason". Quinn wondered out loud.
"Hey Zoey? Is your son going with someone?". Logan asked.
Zoey looked at Chase who shrugged.
"We actually don't know, I mean this is Derreks first school dance, so we don't know if he has decided to go with a date or alone". Zoey replied.
Chase leaned close to Zoey.
"We actually need to talk about Derrek later tonight". Chase whispered. She looked at him confused and nodded.
"So, how did the visit to the doctor went?". Quinn asked.
Everyones face lit up.
"The nurse told us that... We're having a girl!". Zoey happily announced. Quinn covered her mouth and stood up and congratulated Zoey and Chase.
"Congratulations! Both of y'all!". Logan congratulated.
"Thank you, thank you". Chase and Zoey replied.
"Well, I have to get going. I have school tomorrow and I don't want to be tired". Maddie said as she excused herself. As she stood up, she felt a deep pain on her lower back.
"Ahou!". She winced.
"Are you okay Maddie?". Lola asked.
"Yeah? It was just a little pinch I had on my back, I'm fine, really".
"Are you sure? We can take you to the doctor to check you, If you want?". Zoey suggested.
"Thats not necessary Mrs. Matthews, I'll be fine. Goodnight". Maddie said.
"Goodnight Maddie". They all replied as they saw her heading upstairs.
Later that night after Quinn and Logan left, and Lola and Maddie went to sleep, Chase and Zoey sat on the couch huddling each other as they talked.
"So? What about Derrek are we talking about?". Zoey asked.
"Well, when we had that small discussion and you left, he left after you and I thought...". Chase began but Zoey interrupted him.
"Did he leave because of our argument?". Zoey asked alarmed.
"No, Zo relax. After he left, me, Lola and Maddie started talking about how Derrek was kinda lost during dinner, so we asked Maddie if she knew something and she told us that tomorrow is the Spring-Formal Dance and she was expecting Derrek to asked her out but another guy asked her before Derrek did and thinking that Derrek might not be interested in asking her out, she told this kid yes to the dance. Then Derrek told her that he naturally asumed that they were going together, and he ended being upset". Chase said.
Zoey sat up and turned to Chase.
"Wait! Maddie has a crush on Derrek!".
"Yep and Derrek is so obvious just like someone I remember". Chase said looking away.
Zoey raised her eyebrows and turned Chase's face to face her.
"What do you mean?". Zoey smiled.
"I mean, when we we're at PCA everyone knew about the three year crush I had for you for the exception of you of course. Anyways, my point here is that Derrek is a lot like you and Maddie is a lot like me".
"So, are we going to help them get together". Zoey asked teasingly.
"Nope".
Zoey sat up quickly and turned to see him.
"Why not Chase? I mean, we had the help of our friends".
"Exacly, we have to let their friends help them out and if one day Derrek or Maddie want to talk about it to us, we'll be here and we'll help them if they want".
"Your right. They will eventually come to us someday".
"Yeah...". Chase said as he touched his injured arm.
"Does it hurt". Zoey examined his arm.
"Just a little. Why don't we head up stairs. I'm really tired".
"Yeah Lets". Zoey replied as they headed up stairs.
A Feather From My Heart
It was morning at the Resses house and they we're just starting to have breakfast.
"Anna, can you hurry up and serve breakfast? Please?". Malcolm ordered.
"Malcolm can you be more nicer?". Quinn asked as he saw his sons rude attitude.
"I said please mom. Didn't you hear?".
"Malcolm! Don't talk to your mother like that!". Logan said angrily.
Malcolm leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms.
"I'm sorry mom". He rolled his eyes.
Anna came with the food ready along with some orange juice and set it on the table.
"Thank you Anna, your excused". Logan said.
"Yes Mr. Resse". Anna replied as she left the room.
"Malcolm why are you in such a bad mood today". Quinn asked.
"Are you mad because you didn't get a date for the Spring-Formal Dance?". Logan asked as he ate.
Malcolm gasped at his dads comment.
"Look dad, I could of gotten any girl I wanted for this dance okay? This dance Is for serious formalized couples and as for right now I don't plan on being in a serious relationship, so that's why im going alone". Malcolm replied as he played with his food.
Logan and Quinn looked at each other and grinned.
"You don't have to have a girl to go baby, I mean you can go with friends, like Gisselle for example. I heard she's going alone. Why dont you invite her to go with you? So she's not alone". Quinn suggested.
Malcolm looked at her mom as if another head had poped next to her.
"Mom, are you out of your mind? You know that Me and Gisselle dont get along that well and your asking me to take her to the Spring-Formal?". Malcolm finished with a chuckle.
"Look son, don't look at it as a formal date. Your just doing her a favor. You and her are going alone so tell her that you two will go as friends". Logan said.
Malcolm sighted.
"I'll think about it, but I'm not making any promises. Anyway, I need to go to school. I'll see you guys later this afternoon". Malcolm stood up and grabbed his backpack. He waved goodbye to his parents and left.
"He's just like you". Quinn commented as she continued eating.
"Yeah. He's a true Reese". Logan smirked.
At the Barretts house
Johnny was getting ready to go to school when his parents walked inside his room.
"Hey Johnny boy. Can we come in?". Michael asked.
"You don't even have to ask dad, mom. You two are always welcome here". Johnny replied as he sat on his bed to put his shoes on.
Michael and Lisa walked in and sat next to Johnny.
"So, today's the big dance to the Spring-Formal. Are you taking someone?". Lisa asked.
Johnny looked at her mom and smirked.
"Oh yes, I am".
"Who's the lucky girl man". Michael asked.
"Her name is Vanessa Mitchell. She's like my best girl friend".
Lisa and Michael smiled.
"Are you sure shes anything more than your best girl friend?". Lisa teased.
"Im sure mom. What kind of question was that?".
"Right". Michael elbowed him causing him to smile.
"Okay, okay. Changing the subject. Are you guys coming also?". Johnny asked.
"Oh yeah. Were coming with Quinn, Lola, Logan, Chase, Zoey, Ashley and William". Lisa replied.
"Awesome! I like being with y'all". Johnny sincerely confessed.
"Seriously? Kids your age are embarrassed to come to a dance with their parents". Michael said.
"Yeah, dumb kids. But you two are so cool to be around because you give me my space".
"Well thats good to hear". Lisa responded as she hugged his son.
Johnny looked at his watch and gasped.
"Wow, its getting late! I should get going, I'll see you after school". Johnny said as he ran out of his room with backpack in hand.
"He so like you". Michael commented.
"Me? Why me?". Lisa asked.
"Because if I was him, I would be so embarrassed if my parents went with me to my school dance. And you told me that you enjoyed having your parents around at school parties".
Lisa just smiled and hugged Michael.
At the Dickerson house
Gisselle was sitting on the couch watching TV while she waited for the bus to come. Her parents came in and sat next to her.
"Want me to give you a ride to school". William asked.
"Thats nice dad, but I'll just wait for the bus to come". Gisselle replied not taking her eyes of the TV.
"So are you going to the Spring-Formal Dance tonight?". Ashley asked.
"Yeah, I'm going alone".
"Wait. I thought you we're going with Malcolm Reese?". William asked confused.
Gisselle quickly looked at her dad.
"No! Eww! Gross!. Why would you think that!". She asked as she made faces.
"I thought you guys were bonding after the whole fight you had with that kid that got expelled. I mean, he defended you and thats something you don't expect a Reese to do for someone". William replied.
"Dad. Just because Malcolm defended me. That doesn't mean he likes me or that I like him".
"I don't think your dad meant it like that Gisselle. I think that your dad was trying to say that Malcolm isn't a guy that would defende someone, mainly you because we know that the two of you don't get along that well. We thought that you and him, after that incident, were starting to be friends". Ashley said.
"I think that Malcolm and I are slowly trying to become friends, so please don't presure us". Gisselle said as she stood up.
"Thats not our intention. Well just let the two of you handle it". William replied.
"Thank you". Gisselle smiled.
Then there was a honk outside which meat that her bus was here.
"I have to go. I'll see you later". Gisselle said as she kissed both her parents and quickly left to catch the bus.
Hours before the Spring-Formal Dance
Maddie was in her room getting ready, when her mom knocked.
"Hey princess, can I come in?". Lola asked.
"Yeah mom".
Lola entered and saw her daughter in a beutifull dress.
"Wow I see that you don't need my help anymore. You look gorgeous!". Lola said amused.
"Thanks mom". Maddie sadly said as she sat on her bed.
"What's wrong? You don't look to excited". Lola sat next to her.
Maddie sighted.
"I just think... I think that going to this dance is going to be awkward between Me and Derrek. You know... With the whole situation that happen yesterday at school. We haven't spoken to each other since then, and I, for some reason, feel really bad".
"Well don't be. Like Chase said, Derrek is not mad because another guy asked you. He's mad at himself for not asking you sooner. He'll get over it and you should do the same".
"I bet he's taking another girl". Maddie jealousy replied.
Lola eyed her surprised.
"Ah, is this whats worrying you? Him taking another girl to the dance?".
"No. I... Meant that since I turned him down... Um... He's taking another girl". Maddie stood up and went to see herself on her long mirror.
Lola smiled and stood up. She walked to where Maddie was standing and stood behind her.
"Don't worry to much about this baby. I know that your worry about Derrek taking another girl, but don't you think he felt or is feeling the same way as you when you told Eliot "Yes" for the dance? I want you to have fun and forget about your problems. Just enjoy your dance tonight". Lola said as she hugged her.
She started to leave the room when Maddie stopped her.
"Mom?".
"Yes?".
"I will always need you. Don't you forget that you'll always have a big place in my heart. I love you".
Lola smiled.
"And I'll always be here for you. I love you too princess". Lola replied clossing the door behind her.
Derrek was on his room looking at himself in the mirror. When Zoey and Chase enter his room.
"Are you almost ready?". Zoey asked as she and Chase walked towards Derrek.
Derrek turned around and smiled.
"Yeah. I'm just waiting for Johnny and Malcolm to call so we can head off to pick our dates up".
"Wait. I thought we we're taking you?". Chase asked confused.
"Well, Malcolm's dad told us that a limo was going to take all the boys to the dance. Didn't he tell you?".
Chase shook his head in disagreement as he looked at Zoey.
"Anyways. You haven't told us who your date is". Zoey asked teasingly.
Derrek sighted.
"Umm.. Yeah I forgot. I'm taking my really good friend Mackenzie Collins. She's in my gym class".
"Is she new? I mean, you haven't talked about her to us yet". Zoey asked.
Derrek turned away from his parents and walked to his mirror to fix his suit.
"Yeah. Shes and exchange student from England. She just transfer yesterday morning and we bonded nicely".
"So, if she transfer yesterday morning. How did she end up being your date?". Chase asked.
"The principal announced it and I told her if she was going, and she said that she couldn't because everyone was hooked up, so I asked her is she wanted to be my date, she said yes and thats how we ended up going together". Derrek explained.
"Thats nice of you to take her. Is she excited". Zoey asked.
"She's so pumped". Derrek smiled.
Then there was a loud car honk.
"I think thats for me. I'll see you guys at the dance". Derrek said as he hugged his parents and started walking out the room.
"We'll see you there". Chase said as he waved along with Zoey.
Chase turned to Zoey.
"Derrek said that Mackenzie was an exchange student from England right?".
Zoey nodded.
"Oh no. Please don't let it be!". Chase panicked.
"Whats wrong!".
"I think Mackenzie Collins is Collins daughter".
"Wait. You mean as Collin your roommate back in Covington Prep? Isn't Collins his first name?".
"His first name is Wade. In Covington Prep you call anybody by their last name, so we can show some respect. I called Wade "Collins" and he called me "Matthews".
"I don't think Derreks date can be Collins daughter, I mean, there's a lot of Collins in the world".
"You might be right".
Chase looked at his watch.
"Whoa, its getting late, we should get all dressed up for the Spring Formal".
"But Is 5:30. And the dance starts at 6:30".
"Yeah but I know how long girls take to get ready".
Zoey punched him playfully in his arm.
"Ahou! What was that for?". Chase asked rubing his arm.
"You know why". Zoey smiled as she exited the room.
"Its the truth thought". Chase said as he followed her.
At the Spring-Formal Dance
Maddie, Elliott and Gisselle were sitting at a table waiting for the rest to arrive.
''They really made a good job in decorating''. Gisselle commented.
''Agree''. Elliott replied as he looked at Maddie for her response.
"Maddie, don't you think that they did a great job in decorating?". Gisselle repeated.
"Um.. Yeah, they did good". Maddie still lost in her thoughts.
Just then Malcolm entered, followed by Johnny and her date Vanessa and Derrek and his date Mackenzie. Maddie and Gisselle we're mouth open while Elliott just ignore it. Malcolm leaded the guys to the girls table.
"Hi ladies. Can we join you?".
Gisselle shrugged.
"Sure".
Malcolm smiled as he sat next to Gisselle. Malcolm sat next to him with Vanessa and then Derrek with Mackenzie next to Maddie. There was a strange awkwardness between Maddie and Derrek and Gisselle and Malcolm. A couple of minutes later their parents showed up. They were all dress formally. They guys wore black suit and the girls a pretty formal dance.
"Looking good guys and girls". Lola complimented as she and the rest aproached their table.
"Thanks!". They all replied.
"Has anything started yet?". Quinn asked.
"I think the opening dance is about to start". Johnny said as he pointed to the 9th Grade Class President going up the stage.
"Good evening and welcome to our annual Spring-Formal Dance. I also want greet our parents that came out today to suport our class". The boy said.
Everyone started clapping.
"Alright. Now, I want to invite all to the dance floor to start the opening dance". He announced.
Derrek quickly grabbed Mackenzie's hand and lead her to the dance floor. Johnny followed him with Vanessa behind him while the rest sat behind.
Elliott turned to Maddie.
"Shall we?". He said as he stood up and extended his hand.
Maddie thought for a moment and agreed.
"Lets rock this dance!". She replied excitedly as she grabbed his hand and dragged him over to her friends.
Malcolm looked Gisselle and then back at his dad who motioned him with his eyes to ask Gisselle to dance.
"So, why don't you let me take you to dance?". Malcolm asked.
Gisselle eyed him surprised.
"Your asking me to dance?".
Malcolm stood up and bowed.
"If you give me the honor Ms. Dickerson". He said with a smile.
"Alright Reese. Lets go". She said returning the smile. He grabbed her hand and escorted her to the dance floor.
Their parents stood there stunned of what had just happened.
"Thats my boy". Logan smirked satisfied.
"Okay, why don't we go dance?". Michael asked.
Ashley smiled and walked over to Chase.
"Remeber our PCA reunion? When I came to your table and asked you if you wanted to dance?".
"I remember". Chase smirked.
"Who would of thought that I would end with Zoeys fiance and you with Zoey". Ashley chucked at the memory.
"I guess destiny had it all planned out for us. He knew that you belonged with William and that I belonged with Zoey".
"And now we dont have to be asking each other to dance because we now have the most wonderfull person right next to us". Ashley said as she returned with William and grabbed his hand.
"That we'll never let go. Never". Chase finished as he grabbed Zoey's hand.
"Aww that was so romantic!". Lola squealed as the rest agreed.
"Now we can hit that dance floor". Lisa said as she, Ashley and Quinn leaded their husbands to the floor.
Chase and Zoey looked at Lola.
"Lola, come and dance with us". Zoey offered.
"I don't want to butt in. You guys go and have fun, I'll be fine". Lola replied.
Jack just then entered the gym and saw Chase. He made his way over to him.
"Goodnight everybody". Jack greeted.
"Hey Jack". They all replied
"Did I miss something?". He asked.
Chase smiled. His smile didn't only showed happiness, but he also had a plan.
"Actually, we're about to start the opening dance, but Lola doesn't have someone to dance with. Why don't you ask her?". Chase said.
Jack turned to Lola who had a shade of red on her cheeks.
"You don't have too Jack". Lola said embarrassed.
He grabbed her hand and she looked up.
"I really, really want too. Would you like to dance with me?". Jack asked.
"Absolutely". Lola smiled as they headed off to the floor.
Zoey turned to Chase who had a big grin.
"Nicely done. You know Lola really likes Jack".
"What a coincidence. Jack also likes Lola, a lot".
"Really!?". Zoey asked shocked.
"He does, but don't mention this to Lola, because he'll freak is she knows".
"I keep my lips sealed If you do the same. Don't tell Jack that Lola likes him. Deal?". Zoey asked.
"Deal". Chase agreed. He and Zoey smiled and walked towards his friends to join them.
The music started and everyone started dancing. Derrek was smiling all the time he was dancing with Mackenzie. Maddie tried to look away from them and concentrate more on Elliott. Gisselle was comfortable dancing with Malcolm while Johnny was having a blast with Vanessa.
Maddie's back pain was started to come again. She stopped dancing to let the pain pass.
"Are you okay?". Elliott asked with worry.
"Yeah... I'm fine. Lets keep dancing". Maddie said as she started dancing again.
When the song ended, the Class President went up stage.
"Okay. My friend just gave me and awesome idea. We're going to dance another song, but this time, the guys will dance with the person in their right".
"Where have I heard this before". Lisa wondered as the rest laughed.
Logan had Lisa, Michael had Ashley, William had Quinn Chase got Lola and Zoey got Jack.
As for their kids, Derrek got Vanessa, Maddie got Malcolm, Elliott had Mackenzie and Johnny had Gisselle.
The next song began to play and they all started dancing again. They all danced for a couple of minutes when Maddie's back pain worsened.
Maddie winced in pain and Malcolm noticed her.
"Maddie, are you feeling okay?". Malcolm asked worried.
Maddie nodded as she leaned to lay her head on Malcolm's shoulder and clunged herself to his suit. After a couple of seconds later she colapsed on Malcolm.
"Maddie!". Malcolm keeled down on the floor as he layed Maddie down but her head still on his knees. Lola and the rest rushed to Maddie and Malcolm.
"Maddie! What happen?". Lola asked.
"I don't know. She just started wincing in pain and I asked her if she was alright and she nodded. Then She just collapsed on me". Malcolm explained.
"We need to take her to a hospital quick". Chase said as she picked Maddie up and carried her out of the gym followed by the others.
They entered the hospital, Chase still carrying Maddie towads the receptionist.
"We need a doctor please!". Chase said as the nurse nodded and called a doctor. A group of nurses came with a rolling bed and Chase placed her on it carefully. They quickly rushed her to the emergency room. Lola tried to follow but the doctor told her to stay here and wait for news. After an hour of waiting the doctor came out.
"Family of Maddison Blake!?". He called out.
Lola and the others rushed to the doctor.
"How's my daughter?". Lola asked hysterically.
He sighted.
"Im so sorry, but Maddie needs a kidney transplant as soon as possible". He announced.
Everyone was in shocked.
"But how? She's a very healthy girl". Lola asked.
"Well, by looking at the analysis that I did to her, it seems that she hasn't been drinking a lot water lately and by lately i mean years. Thats commom on kids now days, they've been replacing water by enery drinks or coffee. I took a blood sample from her and I did some tests and it showed a lot more caffeine than water and thats what caused her to lose a kidney". The doctor explained.
"What about her other kidney?". Chase asked.
"The other one is still on a good condition. But we need to remove her unresponsive kidney as soom as possible".
"Well operated me! Take one of my kidneys and give it to my daughter! Just don't let her die, please! She's the most valued thing I have". Lola pleaded.
"There's just one problem with that Mrs. Blake. Either you or your husband can be compatible with her. Is your husband here?". He asked.
"No, I'm a single mother".
"Well, I'm going to do a test on you to see if your compatible and if your not, we need to find donors".
"If you need donors, you can count on us". Zoey replied.
"But Zo, your pregnant? You cant donate". Quinn pointed out.
"But the rest can". Chase said.
"Thank you guys". Lola responded.
"Okay, Mrs. Blake you follow me". The doctor said as Lola followed him and the rest tood behind praying for Maddie's life.
A Feather From My Heart
Thank you guys for reading. If you guys want to see how they were dressed you can read my story in Wattpad. Just look for A Feather From My Heart.