So here it is! I know it kind of took a while but I simply got overwhelmed with homework! I think there is only going to be a couple of more chapters maybe even one more…not sure yet. But I would like to thank everyone who reviewed because I finally got 50 reviews! I would like to thank and dedicate this chapter to xoMNYCAxo! And hope you enjoy!

Was the world going mad?

Seriously, what is going on? Am I in some alternate universe where everything is backwards? What is that I hear –Chad Dylan Cooper is afraid of something? Wasn't possible…right?

Oh the irreplaceable joy of unanswered questions.

I could feel my head getting light just trying to comprehend the tidbit overheard conversation. Something was simply off about Chad tonight, I mean he was having a conversation with Zora, need I explain more. Where did Zora get the idea that Chad was afraid of something, much less calling him a chicken? Either she knew something I didn't or she just had a very vivid imagination. Neither of the two would actually surprise in the least, that Zora had some skills.

So what does that mean…is Chad afraid of something? What in the world could that ever be? What…that he'll lose his hair or something? It wouldn't be a shocker, but she had called him a chicken also which didn't make sense.

All these thoughts rushed to my mind at once as I watched the two argue. I had stepped in when she had named him a chicken; I hadn't meant to eavesdrop, but I had heard my name. It's not every day I have Zora calling after me, so I rushed on over only to see Chad talking to Zora. It hit me quickly that Zora hadn't called me or something like that because neither seemed to notice me walk in. Well here goes nothing…

"Afraid of what?" I asked flashing a smile, pretending I had just got there. Chad shot his head up so suddenly; it startled me while those piercing blue eyes shown genuinely of alarm…very odd.

"Uh-nothing, you know Chad Dylan Cooper isn't afraid of anything?" I couldn't help but grin at the way his words didn't match his voice. Of course I knew he wouldn't have answered my question, but his reaction was so un-Chad like. He straightened his perfectly elegant tie straight again, as if he was nervous.

I could feel my heart leap in sudden fear as Chad gazed at me so deeply. I didn't know whether to feel elated from the attention or furious at his lack of consideration on his part. I mean truce does not mean you can just gawk at me! What was I supposed to do with him?

After a moment, Zora seemed to get sick of it; she waved her hands repeatable to bring him back to reality. Even with the frantic waving, he didn't come back until a few seconds. He looked like he just saw a ghost; he had been so out of it. Amusingly I watched as Zora clicked her tongue at him, she most definitely knew something. He gave her a face in response which left an awkward silence to follow.

Suddenly it hit me that we had to get going! Shoot, we can't be late for the ceremony; it was equivalent to asking to be fired and so much worse. Actually, I believe that is what Mr. Condor's formal invitation to everyone actually said.

"Uh-come on Chad, we need to hurry if we are going to get there on time."

Dang, my voice sounded so off…like I was nervous. Pshh I'm not nervous…my voice—just—felt like doing that…Yeah!

NOT.

Stupid Chad and his handsome tux, I couldn't even look him in the eye when I spoke. I was afraid to know what his strong gaze really held. Did he really care or did he just zone out from the pain from his knee? The awkwardness was burning a hole through the floor where I stood as I waited to see his response. He wasn't the one to be pushed around much less instructed to do something by a random.

I'm surprised he even agreed to the whole following situation, I'm even more surprised that I asked him in the first place. Sure, we are frenemies again, but he isn't the one to give favors to anyone. He does have his moments though; he really has given me a lot of favors. Of course, he has to balance that it by being a jerk sometimes like something that happened recently.

"Come on Sonny, ever heard of being fashionably late?" He innocently teased, giving a warm smile like he use to. It was a mischievous, genuine smile that made me want to melt.

But I couldn't melt I stubbornly persisted, and besides I recognized his way of breaking the ice. I responded back, keeping up the very rare light atmosphere we were suddenly immersed in.

"Well, you don't want to be fashionably late to Mr. Condor's ceremony do you?"

"Sonny Sonny Sonny," he began-I couldn't help but feel my heart rate jump the scale from hearing the way he slowly and playfully said my name. "-you know I'm not afraid of him."

Oh Chad…the ego filled delusional cute face. Did I just think cute?

Man!

I mentally kicked myself for being so sidetracked and delusional. These heels must be cutting off some of my blood circulation because so should not be having him in my head right now. I can't fall for this guy, no matter how sweet and handsome he may be at times. Ah what the heck, he's always looking handsome! Have I already fallen?

Stupid thoughts! Stupid mind of their own thoughts! Control yourself…you can do it.

Alright, I can do this…

I made my way over, beside Zora, asking the question of the century it seems, "Of course, because Chad Dylan Cooper isn't afraid of anyone is he?" I looked closely into his eyes, desperately wanting to see what they mysteriously held; of course, not minding looking into those gorgeous blue blue eyes of his either.

"Straight up Ms. Munroe" he replied coolly. Something in the way he practically twitched when I said that somewhat makes me think against that. I shrugged it off, wanting to move on from this hall and get going!

I looked down to Zora to see if she was ready which of course she was. Tawni and I had painstakingly convinced/begged, which ever you think works best, into dolling her up for the ceremony. It was all in the name sake for So Random we told her, ha she bought it! Okay well it really was for good representation for Mr. Condor but still! I don't believe I have ever seen Tawni's light up so much when Zora finally gave into our pleas. It was nice working with Tawni, I mean I do work with her like every day, but today we worked as a team which is a very rare thing to ever find when knowing Tawni.

Zora gave me this look which I had no idea what it was but she definitely trying to tell me something. I furrowed my brows in confusion which simply rolled her eyes in response.

"Is everyone so dense!?" she said to no one in particular, I laughed softly as Chad even chuckled from her out of the blue question.

"I guess so…" I replied which received a glare in reply.

"Uh—well are you ready to go Sonny? I thought we were in a rush…remember?"

I nodded shyly, I was trying to get use to the usual banter we use to have. It feels so out of place yet just right. Oh all these puzzles!

"Oh yeah—yeah—we got to go!" it suddenly hit me that we should really get going if we didn't want trouble with security. I took a step towards Chad to indicate to start walking, but he stood perfectly still. We were only a few feet apart, yet my whole body practically shook from the closeness.

"Well, we'll see you there Sonny!" Zora shouted out as she abruptly left us. I couldn't help but notice an evil grin placed on her face, but I can't be sure. There is no telling when it came to what she was ever doing.

I quickly averted my eyes from him, afraid to look into the depths of the deep blue. He didn't move an inch, just looking at me. What was up with him?

"Chad?"

"Hmm?" He asked casually.

"Do you want to move?" I asked, finally looking up to see him smile.

"And why would I want to do that?" He joked, moving slowly and painfully to the left to let me pass.

I quietly thanked him and we slowly walked down the hall in silence. Well, he limped slowly and I followed his pace more like it.

"So…" he began.

"So…" I shot back, chuckling. Not every day Chad is willing to keep up a conversation with me.

"Can I be honest?"

"Shoot." I eagerly answered, holding my breath. I had no idea what to expect from him, I was afraid to hear the truth for once.

Alright so…lol I had planned to write more but this is all I could give you for now! Sorry! I really hope to finish the next chapter by Monday but I don't know yet. No promises but reviews help! "wink" ha well as always, constructive criticism is appreciated and remember to review!