A/n: Phone…unfixed. Exams: taken. Author: Going crazy.
Cody: Going?
Shut up. You find out within like the first paragraph who Romeo is… hehe. Nope sorry it's not Logan (Good guess, you think like Zoey) It's not Dana either (Weird thought… weird sister) I've had some awesome reviews. Thank you!
Cody: And we're ego tripping again.

Chapter 2: The kiss.

"Ooooh!" Said Nicole. Dana had filled her in. Turns out the little deceiver had known all along! Zoey was a little unnerved, Dana and Nicole didn't chat. Never mind have a girly gossip. Nevermind have a girly gossip without her! Dana had only told Nicole the full story because she'd screamed half of it at her that morning. Nicole had been saying it was Chase's own fault he was exhausted, that he shouldn't be working so much. Dana had screeched that he'd only done it to pay for Zoey's ring. Nicole had instantly become intrigued and demanded the full story.
"What're you two giggling about?" Zoey asked cautiously.
"Just discussing your mystery man." Said Nicole. "And whether or not he's a good kisser."
"How should she know?" Asked Logan.
"He's not going to…" Started Zoey.
"Ow." Mumbled Dana.

"Zoey!" She said checking her watch. Chase had just kicked her. "It's 1:30!" Zoey instantly clamped her eyes shut. Logan looked confused. He opened his mouth to say something so Dana got up from her chair which, helpfully, covered the sounds of Chase moving.
"What's going on?" Demanded Logan, he hated being the last to know. Dana sat on his knee, she wrapped her arms around his neck in an attempt to stun him, it worked, he temporarily looked shocked.
"Logan, keep quiet about this to Zoey and I'll go out with you tonight." She promised him in a whisper. He instantly shut up but got a sly smirk on his face.
"What about me? I have a big mouth too ya know." Said Michael in a hushed tone as Chase approached Zoey. He still wasn't sure what he was blabbing about. Dana handed him five dollars.
"Shut up." She whispered.
"Gotcha." He winked.
"Is he here?" Zoey asked obliviously.

"Yeah." Chase said disguising his voice.
"Can I open my eyes?" She asked as he took her hands in his. He kneeled down to her level.
"No. It's best you don't." He whispered in a deep voice. Chase was surprised at how daring he was being. Logan slid his hands around Dana's waist. She elbowed him and hissed 'I swear to god…' before returning her attention to Romeo and Juliet. Logan still didn't remove his arms but Dana knew bickering would get her into trouble.
"Why not?" Zoey asked her voice barely above a whisper. Chase stroked her cheek lightly.
"You're beautiful." He told her changing the subject.
"Uh…Thanks." Zoey said quietly.
"Can I kiss you?" He asked awkwardly. Zoey bit her lip. On the one hand she really wanted to kiss him and on the other… oh screw the other. Zoey leaned slightly forward. Chase tilted his head to the left and took her lips in a gentle kiss. She trusted he'd take it no further than 'gentle'. It may seem stupid but Zoey half wanted to french kiss him, and she didn't even know the guy! Zoey was dying to open her eyes but didn't want to spoil the moment. Instead she enjoyed the kiss. It felt right. Reluctantly Chase pulled back.

"You don't know how long I've wanted to do that." She heard Romeo whisper in her ear.
"Wow." Zoey whispered. He was a great kisser.
"I think that's a compliment." He whispered dazedly.
"Can I open my eyes now?" Zoey asked. There was no response but the scraping of a chair as she felt Dana beside her sit down.
"He's gone Zo." Nicole told her. Zoey opened her eyes to the glare of the sunlight. She smiled and took a deep breath.
"Wow." She repeated.
"Is he that good a kisser?" Logan asked in slight shock. Chase? No way! He looked like a complete amateur!
"Yeah…" She smiled and played with her ring. "Did you guys see what he looked like? Did he say anything to you? How old was he? Have you seen him around school bef…" she gabbled.
"Slow down motor mouth." Said Chase taking a sip from his coke absently. He didn't want to wash Zoey's taste (She tasted like Strawberries…) away but the lump in his throat was unbearable. "What's with all the questions?"
"We only saw him from the back. And he didn't say anything to us." Logan answered. "Sorry." Dana smiled. Looks like Logan wasn't a complete jerk. Zoey sighed.
"What's wrong?" Asked Nicole in confusion.
"Now I have to go talk to boys." She complained stabbing at her lunch tray with her fork. Michael shot her a puzzled glance which clearly said 'explain' "His voice…. I'd recognise it anywhere." Zoey told them.
"You would?" Chase asked, choking on his coke.
"Yeah." Zoey blushed. "This may seem really stupid… but I know I've never met him. And I know I'm only 14 but… I think I'm in love."
"You're right. It does seem stupid." Logan said. Zoey glared. "Hey Dana, want to go to the cinema tonight?" Logan already knew her answer had to be yes, he just wanted everyone else to hear it. Dana gritted her teeth. She took it back, Logan WAS a complete jerk.

"Yeah, sure, why not."
"Hey, maybe we can double date with Zoey and her mystery man." Logan teased.
"Yeah, she'd have to keep her eyes closed the whole time though." Michael laughed.
"I normally do." Hinted Logan raising his eyebrows at Dana. Dana rolled her eyes and tried not to blush.
"I don't kiss on the first date." She smirked.
"Lucky for you," He told her "I do."

"Uh!" Chase slammed his head against the desk. Dana and Nicole were with him in the boys room. Logan was on the top bunk making full use of his weights and Michael had made himself scarce. "She doesn't even know I'm alive." He groaned.
"Well, you won't be for much longer. As soon as Zoey finds out you lied to her, you're a dead man."
"You know Logan, that's not helpful. Why aren't you helpful?" Snapped Dana.
"I never said I was helpful. Good looking yes, helpful no." Logan said stubbornly.
"Well, you could at least try." Nicole muttered darkly.
"Hey, this could be helpful." Logan said glancing at a sheet of paper on his bed. "Masquerade dance this Friday!"
"Logan you're a genius!" Dana said taking the sheet from him and smiling.
"I know." He said flexing his biceps. Dana ignored him.
"What's a masquerade dance?" Nicole asked.
"It's like a costume party… with masks and stuff." Chase explained.
"You can invite Zoey, as Romeo mind you." Logan added. "And dance with her, and if all goes well you can take off your mask at the end of the night." Dana grinned. at Logan.
"And if all DOESN'T go well?" Chase asked.

"Perfect, but you need a costume. Right, are we settled you'll go as Romeo?" Dana said ignoring Chase.
"Do I have to wear tights?" He groaned.
"Yes. I'll convince her to go as Juliet." Said Nicole. "You write a letter asking her to the dance." She thrust a pen and a sheet of paper under his nose.
"And I'll just sit here and look good shall I?" Logan suggested.
"Well, one out of two ain't bad." Dana said. "See you at seven." She told him before she left the room. Nicole realised she was supposed to follow and quickly fled.
"You've got it bad." Logan cooed.
"You're telling me? I don't know why I let Dana talk me into these things." Chase moaned. "I'd have been perfectly happy to live my life without Zoey knowing I liked her. I could've just shrunk into the shadows, but NOOOOO. I had to play Casanova."
"Chicks eat that stuff up." Said Logan jumping off of his bunk. "I better go get ready, I have a date tonight with Dana."
"It takes you two hours to get ready? I'll bet it doesn't take Dana that long!"
"Dana doesn't look as good as I do though." Logan reasoned.
"Are you 100 sure you weren't born a girl?" Chase asked only to get hit in the face with a pillow.
"Hey, no need to throw things." Lord help them if they ever got married, they'd have to compete for space at the mirror, and even then there'd be bloodshed.

"I can't believe it takes you two hours to get ready." Zoey laughed. "It's only Logan."
"Yeah well, I'm going to blow his mind." Dana said as Zoey brushed through her hair for her.
"I think that's what he has in mind," Zoey smiled. There was a knock at the door.
"Nicole? Could you get that?" Dana asked. They'd already rehearsed this. They were giving Chase time to flee.
"You get it! I'm in the shower."
"No you're not!" Dana called.
"Well… no but… I will be in a minute." Dana growled.
"Zoey?" Zoey sighed.
"Stay still." She told her roommate. "That's weird," Zoey said opening the door. "There's nobody here." She looked confusedly down the hall. Noting a note pinned to the notice board pinned to her door Zoey took the note. It was addressed to 'The best looking girl in Room 101.'
"I have a letter?" Dana asked. She wanted to read it to check he hadn't put anything stupid.
"I thought I told you to stay still." Zoey said off handedly. Dana took the letter and opened it.
"Ah, it's for you. Romeo's obviously blind." Zoey took it and read.

'Zoey,
I wanted to invite you to the Masquerade dance this Friday. Say you'll be there? If you won't go then I'll dwell forever on what might have been, what could've been and what should've been and I'm sure you will too. See you Friday?
Romeo.' Zoey nearly collapsed. He wanted to go out with her! She took a leaf from Nicole's book and screamed. Dana clamped her hands over her ears.
"Ow!" She complained. "Great, now there're two of you." She sighed. "Come on, hair needs to be done. Make up needs to be applied, shoes need to be changed."
"You know, I almost had you pegged as a tomboy." Zoey said brandishing the brush.

"Looking good, Dana." Complimented Logan.
"This, just something I threw on." She said carelessly flicking her nails. She wasn't about to let on she'd spent two hours on her appearance for him. She was wearing a gold silk halter top with low cut jeans. Her hair was wavy.
"What do you want to see?" He asked her. She shrugged coolly. "Okay Ice Queen. A scary movie?"
"Sure." She followed him into the cinema. She wasn't daft. She'd deliberately arrived a little late so he'd been forced to buy the drinks and popcorn and tickets.
"Where do we sit?" She asked as he led the way.
"Are you stupid? We sit at the back." Said Logan. "The same applies for classes. So nobody can see what you're up to."
"Oh I assure you, we'll be up to nothing." She promised.
"Well, maybe I can change your mind." He whispered in her ear. She rolled her eyes and took a seat in the aisle. He climbed over her.

"Think Chase stands a chance?" she asked him.
"I don't know. He stands less of a chance with Zoey than I do with you… what's the probability I'll score?" He asked draping his arm over her shoulder.
"Poor Chase." She said with a smirk. He frowned. He hated it when girls played hard to get. Especially when it was obvious they liked him. Why not just skip the charades and get straight to the making out?

"So… how'd you think Logan and Dana are doing on their date?" Asked Chase. It was sunset and they were wandering around the grounds. She was blissfully unaware she was walking besides her Romeo. Zoey sat down on the grassy hill overlooking the ocean. The blood-red sun hovering inches above the sparkling waters. The light cast on Zoey made her seem ginger and Chase seemed like a silhouette.
"If Logan has his way, they'll be making out. If Dana has hers, he'll be writhing on the floor in agony." She said. She held out her left hand. Her ring glistened with the dying rays of the sun.
"Do you think he's what I pictured him as?" She asked. He knew what she was talking about right away. After spending so much time with someone, you know them inside out and can see right through them.
"Depends…" Chase said laying down and staring into the violet sky. "On what you pictured him as."
"He'd better be funny." Chase laughed. Zoey was always telling him how funny he was. "And he gets brownie points for being good looking." Chase frowned. He wasn't exactly the school hunk, that title would belong to Logan.
"I hope ya like him Zo." He whispered to her.
"You're something else, you know that Chase." She lay down and rolled onto her stomach so that when he raised his head he was looking at her.
"Why?"
"You're the only boy I know I can have girls conversations with."
"Uh, that's not a good thing Zoey." He complained.
"It is." She smiled. He loved her smile. "It means I can go out and have a laugh with you like a guy, but I can confide in you over stuff. Thanks."
"For what?"
"For being decent, that's what, now you better take me home before we catch our deaths." She shivered. He handed her his jacket
"Uh…" She looked a bit confused but put it on.
"Keep it, it looks good on you." He told her.
"Aww, that's sweet." And with that they walked back to her dorm in silence. Chase smiled. Maybe, just maybe, he was in with a chance.

Dana curled a piece of her hair around her finger absently. She wasn't in the least bit frightened.
"You know what they say about girls who play with their hair…" He said. "They're dead keen on you."
"You know what they say about guys who notice girls who play with their hair…" Dana replied coolly. "They're sad pathetic individuals with nothing better to do than watch you and you should steer well clear."
"Aww gimme a break. These are some of my best lines," Logan complained.
"Then work on you're A Material." She said stubbornly. He groaned and sank further down in his seat looking utterly fed up. She almost felt sorry for him. She smiled and realised she'd tortured him enough, she lay her head on his shoulder.
"I knew you couldn't resist." He told her.
"Watch it, you're on thin ice here." She whispered. He wrapped his arm back around her.
"You're not scared?"
"No this stuff wouldn't even scare Nicole, there's not even been a decent…" The lead character was then eaten by an alien. "Killing yet… oh well." She shrugged.
"Don't do that, you knock my arm." He complained.
"Well, what's your arm doing around me anyway." She asked calmly.
"I'm keeping you warm, it's cold outside."
"We're inside. And I'm hot." She said stubbornly. Just because she was giving him a little leeway didn't mean she was turning into a total doormat.
"I knew that already." He laughed.

The film was nearly over and Logan still hadn't got his kiss. He was getting fidgety.
"Will you sit still?" Demanded Dana.
"Will you quit telling me what to do?" He said irritably.
"Okay, next time I won't ask you out." She snapped.
"Come off it." He complained. "You can't tell me you've had a good time. Every time I've tried to strike a conversation you've shot me down."
"That's what makes it fun." Dana replied coolly. He leaned across and whispered in her ear.
"Come on?" He whispered allowing his lips to brush her ear gently. It made her shudder, but not in a bad way. It was almost exhilerating.
"Cool it lover boy." She said playfully, coming to her senses and pushing him away.
"Okay, that's it. Either kiss me now or I'm walking." He said pulling away from her.
"You're bluffing." She said calmly. She knew Logan too well. Logan grabbed his bag and said:
"Goodbye." Before storming out of the theatre. Dana groaned. Okay, she'd pushed him a little too far this time. She flopped and watched the final few scenes before leaving.

"What's the matter with you?" Asked Nicole.
"Have you been crying?" Zoey asked uncertainly.
"I had him in the palm of my hand." She mumbled sitting on her bed and rubbing her feet. Her heels were killing her and she was frozen solid. It was icy cold out.
"Who, Logan?"
"Yeah. I was gonna kiss him, I swear!" She sighed. "I dangled him on a thread. You know teased him for a while… I wanted to make him wait for it. Make him see I'm nobody's doormat."
"And then what happened?" Zoey asked concernedly.
"The thread snapped! I pushed him too far. Drove him right out of the cinema." She lay face first into her pillow. Zoey rubbed her back.
"Since you're helping me so much with my love life, I might as well advise you…" Zoey said. "What you did was wrong."
"It was fun… until it wasn't anymore." She paused realising how stupid she sounded.
"It wasn't fun for Logan though was it. Maybe tomorrow you should just randomnly kiss him."
"Ever since Romeo kissed you, you've been obsessed with kissing." Nicole said.
"Whatever, night you guys."

The whole gang minus Dana was sat at the table. It was Thursday. Tomorrow was the masquerade dance, and Zoey was visibly nervous. No, anxious. No, she was nauseous. Okay, now she was confused. There was a clearing of a throat.
"Logan, we need to talk." Dana said firmly.
"What's there to talk about?" He said calmly. She sighed.
"You make everything SO easy, Logan." She said sarcastically.
"I try." He said pretending he didn't care. She glared and leaned in to Michael. She whispered something in his ear and he instantly sprang to his feet and left the table. Dana took the seat next to Logan.
"I'm… I can't believe I'm saying this… I'm sorry okay? There, you happy." He shrugged.
"Wasn't that bothered." He muttered. Dana frowned and glanced at Zoey. She nodded. Dana leaned across and went to kiss him. For a moment Logan looked stunned and then the second before she kissed him he turned his head. Dana gave an almost half laugh.
"Are you crazy?" She asked in complete confusion.
"It doesn't feel too good, does it, Dana?" He stood up and took his tray. Dana looked shocked.
"Oh for... men!" She complained placing her head in her hands.
"Come on, let's get you away from Logan. And I still need to fit my Juliet dress, see you boys." Zoey led Nicole and Dana away from the table.
"Juliet, huh? Man she's got it bad for Romeo." Teased Michael.
"Yeah well, Romeo's dead… as of tomorrow night." Chase said with a huge sigh.

A/n: over. Review. Please.