Chapter four

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MrsLoganReese: Thanks! I'm happy u liked Nicole's line…

Well, here's chapter four…)

"Chase, I don't know how to say this…" Zoey started. She and Chase were still in Double Shot, though they had finished their orders long ago. But Zoey had broken up with him, and now he wanted to know why.

"Just say it," Chase cut in.

Zoey took a deep breath and tried to think up a good and believable lie. She didn't like to lie, but Chase would be heart-broken if he knew she was dumping him for Ty. "I...I want to be single," she said, trying to read Chase's face. It was blank.

"You want to be single!" he finally exclaimed. "You could have told me that before you agreed to go out with me!"

Zoey hung her head. "I'm sorry," she whispered. She meant it.

"I really liked you, Zoey," said Chase. His tone made her feel even worse. "If you wanted to be single, you shouldn't have gone out with my and gotten my hopes up about having a long relationship with you. Why'd you do that?"

Zoey felt so ashamed of herself. She couldn't speak.

"Well, when you have the decency to talk to me stop by my dorm," said Chase in an even tone. He walked towards the trash can to throw his sandwich wrapper away, but didn't turn back once he had. He walked right out of the café without turning back once.

Zoey felt tears well up in her eyes. Oh God, why was she crying? Maybe she just needed some time alone. Maybe…

No. She needed to talk to Chase. But would he agree to it? His words had said that he wanted to talk, but his voice and face had made it perfectly clear that he didn't. Zoey rested her head on the table. She couldn't get his face out of his head. It was so hurt, so angry, so disappointed…

Zoey sighed. She hoped that all would be better when she dated Ty.

Dana stared at her computer screen, unable to move. She couldn't believe Logan was doing this to her. He was being so heartless. She hated him.

"I hate him!" she screeched.

"Dana—Dana, are you okay?" came a girl's voice.

Dana whirled around to see a girl in the doorway. She was short, and wore a really slutty outfit: a pink top that looked like a sports bra and a short denim pleated mini-skirt. She snapped gum

and twirled golden-blonde hair.

"Who are you?" Dana narrowed her eyes.

"Alyssa," the girl replied, blowing a bubble. "I, like, saw you in the caf earlier, 'member?"

"No," said Dana flatly, still angry. "And I'd appreciate it if you left my dorm, thanks."

"Whatever," Alyssa's face turned sour.

"What a bimbo," Dana muttered, turning back to the computer.

Ding! Someone had sent her an instant message.

PerfectionItself: You there, Dana?

Dana hated everything about him. His screen name, the way he was obsessed with himself, the way girls were obsessed with him, his stupid hair…

Ding!

PerfectionItself: Don't you want to know who the lucky girl is?

Dana couldn't take it. She HATED him. Angry tears leaked out of her eyes as she quickly typed how she felt to Logan. She didn't care how many typos she made she just want to tell him that…

BackOff66: You're the biggesty flipping jerk I';ve ever flipping met! I ahte you! I hate you! You think you're so great, don't yjou, Logan Reeese? You thinok thjat just because you're hot you're god'sd gift to women or something, but you're not! You're just an ignotant, self-absorbed jerk I HSATE YOU

BackOff66 has signed off

"Truth or dare, Nicole?" Jem asked.

"Hmm…" said Nicole playfully. "Truth! I pick truth!"

It was late at night, and the four had been hanging around by the pool, playing truth or dare.

"Who do you like?" Jem asked, his face serious.

Nicole looked back at Jem. Who did she like? That was so easy. She liked Ty. But she couldn't say it right in front of him…she would have to think quick! "Uh, I like Chase."

Chase! Thought Nicole to herself. Where had that come from?

"Chase Matthews?" Jem asked in disbelief.

"Sure," Nicole shrugged.

Jem and Ryder exchanged glances. Ty just sat their looking cute, a peculiar frown on his face.

"Well, my turn," said Nicole brightly. They wouldn't take her answer seriously, would they? She hoped not. "Truth or dare…um…Ty?"

Ty grinned. "Dare, baby."

Nicole sighed dreamily. Was she his baby? Ooh, he was so cute. She would have to think of a good dare for him. "Ty, I dare you to kiss me!"

All was silent until Ryder stifled a laugh.

"Kiss you?" Ty repeated.

Nicole squealed and clapped her hands. "Yeah! C'mon, Ty, you're not going to back out on a dare, are ya?"

"Of course not," said Ty, trying to deepen his voice. "Nicole, will you set out into the bushes with me?"

Nicole was so excited she could hardly speak. So she just nodded her head giddily.

"Wait!" said Jem suddenly.

"What?" asked Ty, seeming anxious.

"Isn't that kind of inappropriate?" said Jem. "I think you should just eat dirt or something."

"Inappropriate?" Ryder laughed. "You're the one who made out with Alyssa Rivers!"

Jem's face turned red. "Hey, man, you said you wouldn't tell!"

"No, I said I wouldn't tell Nicole," Ryder corrected. Then he paused. "Oh. Oops."

"Whose Alyssa?" Nicole asked. Jem avoided her gaze.

"Who cares about Alyssa?" asked Ty. "Let's just get on with our—I mean my—dare, Nicole."

"Whose Alyssa?" Nicole repeated.

"Alyssa's hot," Ryder remarked.

"Alyssa's NOT HERE," Ty yelled, exasperated.

"Did someone say my name?"

Everyone turned to see a blonde wearing almost nothing at all standing before them. Everyone was silent.

"Now she is," said Ryder finally.

"Like, hey guys!" Alyssa greeted them, snapping her gum.

"Hey Alyssa!" answered Nicole. She was the only one.

"Who are you?" Alyssa looked at Nicole scornfully, and then looked at Jem. "Jeremy, who is she."

"Don't call me Jeremy. This is Nicole," Jem growled.

"Whatever. So who wants to play a game?" Alyssa asked, joining them.

"We kind of already were playing a game," Ty said, sounding annoyed.

Alyssa batted her eyelashes. "Ooh, I'd like to play a game with you, boy."

Ty looked disgusted. "Can we please continue?"

"Well I have a new game!" Alyssa proclaimed, oblivious to the fact that no one wanted her there.

"Uh, Alyssa?" Ryder started.

Alyssa looked annoyed. "Yes, Ryder?" she voice hardened.

Everyone looked at him. He just shrugged as if to say, Just go along with her.

"Anyway," Alyssa continued. My game is called Seven Minutes in Heaven. Who's in?"

"I am," said Ty quickly.

"Same," said Jem, equally fast.

"Count me in," Ryder grinned.

Nicole hesitated. What was Seven Minutes in Heaven? Any time with the three hotties was heaven. "Um…okay!"

Ty grinned. "Awesome."

Alyssa clapped her hands. "'Kay, ready? My version goes like this…"

Nicole listened to the rules and gulped. Seven Minutes in Heaven sounded scandlivorous!