The Game of Love

Chapter four

Phase One: Complete

Zoey walked calmly along the beach while Chase walked next to her, his legs wobbling. What's gonna happen? He thought, slightly scared. They continued walking until they reached a quiet spot, hidden from everyone else by three large boulders. Zoey then turned to Chase.

"So, Chase. Are you okay?" she asked, hoping he would answer in the way she wanted him to.

"Uh, yeah. I mean, um, I…" He was shaking badly. Zoey sat down next to him. "Calm down, Chase. What's on your mind."

He stopped. Did she know about him having feelings for her? "Well, I have a big test coming up," he lied. Oh God he thought. I'm lying to the girl I love. I can't take this anymore! He shook his head a bit and looked over.

"Zoey?" he asked. He stood up. "I want to tell you something."

As he stood up, Nicole and Nick were close by on a flat space in the hill overlooking the area they were talking. The area was covered in bushes, so nobody could see them. They listened intently.

"I like you," he began. "I like you, too, Chase," Zoey replied, silently thanking God for finally giving him some courage.

"No, I mean as more than a, a friend." He looked at Zoey, scanning her face for any signs of fear or disgust. Instead, he found her to be moving closer to him. "Yeah Chase?" she asked, inching closer. They were about two feet apart. "And," he continued. "I want to be more." He let out a sigh of relief. Yes. I did it.

Zoey smiled at him. "Really?" she asked with a slight evil look on her face. She came within a foot of him and paused.

"So do I."

Chase moved closer. She moved her lips closer and closer, too.Zoey paused. "You sure you like me like that?"

He grinned. "Yeah," he said closing the gap.

Nicole and Nick watched with satisfaction on their faces. "Yes, he kissed her," Nicole whispered. "I've got to text Logan, Dana and Michael to bring them over here."

"No need to," Nick replied. Nicole looked behind him and saw them all sitting there, watching Chase and Zoey with satisfied expressions. Nicole smiled and they all continued watching with eager expressions.

Zoey and Chase's lips met crashing. They held their position forcibly for a very long time. When they finally broke apart, they fell lying on top of each other, gasping for breath. Chase looked down at his watch. "Wow," was all he could say after gathering enough breath to speak.

Zoey looked down at his watch. "Five minutes!" she exclaimed.

"Yeah, you're a good kisser, Zoey," he said, smiling at her. She stopped to smile, and then regained her senses.

"I know," she began. "But that's not all. Look what time it is!"

"Holy crap!" Chase yelled. "Five minutes until eleven!" He gathered his stuff as quickly as he could as Zoey did the same. They rushed up the hill, only to find Logan, Dana, Nicole, Nick, and Michael hiding in the bushes.

"What are you guys doing!" Zoey exclaimed. "Wait," she paused. "Did you…see us?"

"Uh, heck yeah!" Logan said. "You guys were on fire! I mean," he stopped as Dana elbowed him in the ribs. "Cool" he said smoothly, running his fingers through his hair. Everyone rolled their eyes at this statement.

Zoey and Chase blushed deeply. Suddenly, they remembered the time. Telling everyone, they raced off toward their dorms as fast as they could.

After everyone else was dropped off, Nicole, Dana, and Zoey headed back to their dorm. Zoey smiled, touching her lips. She still felt the electricity from the kiss. Nicole and Dana would want to hear about this. She was definitely not going to sleep well tonight.


I hope you like it so far. There will definitely be more chapters, possibly up to 14. Anyhow, thanks for all of the e-mails and support.

Rock on,

Chase304