Chapter 16- There's Something about Charlie

"Hey Zoey," Chase said running after her.

Zoey turned around to face Chase. "Hey,"

"What are you doing out so late?" He asked with a smile.

Zoey looked down at her watch, "It's eight thirty."

"I know, that's late for you."

Zoey smiled.

"Do you want to go to the Cyber Bean and grab some mocha's?" Chase asked.

After her kiss with Sawyer she needed something to lower her body temperature. Maybe she should tell Chase about the kiss? She glanced over at him, he was staring straight ahead at something.

"Zoey," He whispered.

"Yes," Zoey said pushing Sawyer out of her mind.

"There's Charlie,"

Zoey froze up. He scared her. "I don't know why Dana is dating him, she doesn't really like him that much, and he likes to control everything she does."

"Does she let him?" Chase asked pushing Zoey against the wall.

Zoey looked around for Sawyer. Once again, she found herself looking suspicious with Chase. "What are we doing?" She whispered.

"Don't worry, I'm not going to try anything."

"I never assumed you were," Zoey said softly.

Chase scowled. He minus as well get the "Safe friend" tattoo.

"But really what are we doing? I thought we were going to grab mocha's at the Cyber Bean,"

"We were, but I want to find out what Charlie is up too."

"Chase, are you trying to get us both a black eye!" Zoey exclaimed.

"No, but I think Dana deserves to know."

Zoey looked away, "Did you see that expression on his face? He looked meaner than a pit bull…who's been tortured. I don't know Chase,"

"C'mon we can be super sleuths. You and me working together to find out what is it about that guy."

Zoey thought it over, "And what happens when we do find out the truth."

"We go to Dana, and tell her,"

Zoey bit her lip, "Why are we doing this again."

So I can have a reason to be even closer to you. Chase thought to himself. "Um…because Dana. Yeah, Dana."

Zoey nodded thoughtfully, "She does deserve to know,"

"Let's go," Chase peered around the corner where Charlie had disappeared.

Zoey silenced her phone, "Wait…I have to put 911 on speed dial."

"Why?" Chase asked.

"Just in case Charlie tries to kill us."

Chase laughed.

Zoey stared back at him with a serious expression. "Do you think I'm kidding? He has a crazy look in his eyes all the time, I've never seen him smile, and do you think I am going to follow after him unarmed."

"Well we are," Chase replied.

Zoey nodded, "That's why I put the reinforcements on speed dial."

"Okay, well we gotta go before he gets away."

Zoey said a silent prayer. Was she going to tell Sawyer about her little quest with Chase. No, Sawyer didn't have to know everything.

Chase started to run.

Zoey glanced up at the moon, it was full. Oh God, she wouldn't put it past Charlie to turn into a killer werewolf and kill everyone at PCA…except for Dana.

(Break)

Dana finished applying her mud mask. She put it on mostly when she needed to relax…and tonight was definitely one of those nights. For some odd reason both Nicole, and Zoey were out so she had the dorm to herself.

Dana flipped on the t.v. Maybe she could watch her soaps she taped earlier. There was nothing like violent car crashes, destroyed weddings and spouses secrets exposed…to get you out of a funk.

Was she in a funk? Maybe she did want more of Logan's closet dance. Dana smiled to herself. That was so cute. And then how they kissed. She's kissed plenty of guys but not like that. If only Logan wasn't so self absorbed and only if she wasn't dating Charlie. Dana brought her legs up to her, and rested her chin on top. Why did Logan have to date that horse Kate? Why, he could do so much better than that. And even worse he was taking her to see his parents! Was he really proud of that.

Dana growled.

The door opened and Nicole stepped in with some guy.

Dana gasped and turned around.

Nicole leaned forward to Jordan, "I swear there is a person under that. She looks like a monster though, and sometimes she acts like…"

"Nicole," Dana warned.

"Really scary," Nicole replied.

Jordan smiled, "Well, I have to go."

"Do you want to get changed out of those clothes?" Nicole asked giddily.

Jordan smiled back at her, "And what streak all of PCA on the way back to my dorm?"

"Logan did," Dana replied.

Nicole turned back to Jordan, "I got this cute new polo shirt, that says I heart Boys, only when they are good. And this pleated denim…"

"You don't expect me to wear that?" Jordan asked with a smile.

"Oh No silly," Nicole playfully hit Jordan, "I was just telling you about my new clothes."

"Oh,"

"Thanks once again," Nicole replied.

"Don't mention it, well I'll see you later." Jordan said.

Nicole smiled after him, "Hopefully."

Jordan turned around and waved and then took the stairs.

Nicole leaned against the door dreamily. "I am in Heaven."

"What about Sawyer?" Dana asked whipping out her nail filer.

"Sawyer? Oh yeah, him. I am over him." Nicole replied.

Dana looked back at Nicole completely surprised. "Really?"

Nicole nodded, "It's so obvious that he likes Zoey,"

Dana sighed, "Little miss perfect,"

"I know," Nicole agreed.

Dana stopped filing and then turned to Nicole in shock, "I can't believe you actually agree with me,"

"Well it's pretty obvious Zoey likes Chase and Sawyer,"

Dana nodded, "Yeah, and she's stringing them along like dogs on a leash."

"Sawyer has the bright blue leash," Nicole added with a smile.

"Huh?" Dana asked looking at Nicole in surprise.

"Sawyer was wearing this bright blue shirt that he really brought out his eyes…he looked so hot."

"I thought you were over him?" Dana asked.

"I am…but I can still drool after him."

Dana groaned at the imagery, "But anyways…Zoey would've been the last person I would expect to play with the emotions of two guys."

"I know," Nicole replied.

"Playing them hot and cold and they are none the wiser. I think we should talk to her," Dana said.

"No," Nicole replied.

"Why not?"

"Zoey would never hurt them both. I think she likes them both but it's not like she's chasing after them. They are both obviously chasing her."

"And your point is…"

Nicole walked over to her window, "Both Sawyer and Chase are her friends and as long as they are around she's going to be in a constant struggle to downplay her feelings for them both, and it's not helping that they are trying to win her attention."

"You do have a point."

"Zoey is a good person, she'll make the right decision…eventually." Nicole flopped down on Dana's bed.

"How did Logan look in his boxers?" Dana asked.

Nicole clasped her hands together, "Give me the dish! What really happened in that closet?"

"Whatever are you talking about," Dana said airly getting up and walking towards the door.

Nicole shook her head as she looked after Dana. Dana definitely liked Logan. Ohh! Nicole's thoughts shifted towards Jack and Quinn. How did their first date go? She had to get the scoop.

(Break)

"I don't see him anywhere lets turn around." Zoey said.

"Where's my money!" Charlie yelled.

Zoey gasped.

Chase grabbed onto Zoey by the waist and pulled her down by a bush.

If she wasn't so scared she would make a comment about their habit of hiding behind bushes.

Chase tried to get a better view. Charlie was hovering over some kid.

"What do you think he is going to do?" Zoey asked with a shaky voice.

Chase simply shook his head. "I have no idea."

Charlie pushed the guy roughly, he went slamming into the wall.

Zoey opened her mouth to scream but Chase realized and placed his hand over her mouth.

"Don't mess with me." Charlie yelled.

"I'm sorry…"

Before he could finish Charlie slammed his fist into the guys jaw. The victim helplessly fell to the grass. Charlie got on top of him and repeatedly started to punch him.

Zoey turned away as tears started to fill her eyes. He was crazy!

Chase held Zoey tighter.

Chase stood up, and then spat on the bruised guy. "I will beat you up everynight until you get me my money. And by the way don't you even think about telling anyone who's whooping you ass…because what you did will get you kicked right out of this school too."

Zoey watched in fear as Charlie walked away. He glanced around quickly and continued to walk. Her eyes rested on the injured guy.

Chase removed his hand from Zoey's mouth.

"Chase, we have to help him!"

"No Zoey," Chase said with wide eyes.

"Chase he's hurt!"

"If we help him then that risks Charlie finding out about us, we can't help him. We'll just call secure…" Chase paused as the guy forced himself up and slowly walked away clutching his stomach.

"I wish we didn't have to be so nosy, and follow Charlie." Zoey said in disbelief.

"Well we did, and now we know he's up to no good. We have to find out what he's doing so we can tell Dana…and pray that she won't tell him were she got the information from."

"And if she does do you realize that we're dead too?" Zoey said.

Chase nodded, "Pretty much."

(Sorry this chapter was so short. But thanks guys once again for the reviews the feedback is amazing…and believe me I do consider all your suggestions. Thanks guys…now to the questions…Hey Tinkaroo, yeah Jordan is going to be Nicole's new guy. All the girls will want them though, so Nicole will have a lot of competition. Spiffy Bell, if Chase kissed Zoey that wouldn't necessarily be cheating…and also he doesn't know Sawyer and Zoey is dating. Besides Sawyer and Zoey's relationship isn't set in stone yet… they will run into trouble. You guys thanks for the support…I want to think you all individually but I have to go..So thanks once again.)