A/N: Thanks you guys! Sorry it took me so long to post! I didn't have a lot of homework yesterday so I kept putting it off, then I didn't have a lot of time, then I was watching TV, and so I didn't get a chance to post it. Well, I'm posting it now! Onto my oh-so fabulous reviewers!

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hopefully – This chapter is…about the same length as my others. It's 3 Microsoft Word pages, font Times New Roman, size 12. That's not counting this stuff. Next chapter's a little longer. I've really taken into consideration how everyone's been saying that I should write more after Dana and Logan get together. I'm already on…chapter 6, I think, in the sequel. I'm glad you like the story! Thanks for reviewing!

chichicutie24 – I love heels now, especially since I'm short. lol. Although I don't really love those huge sloping heels a whole lot. lol. I know, I love Dana and Logan, but I write them so much. lol. I had to make sure I saved some more for later chapters. We technically don't know officially where they're going, although I actually did kind of mention it (well, I had Logan mention it) but it's not really stated like "We're going ." lol. Next chapter has something about where they're going, but we don't find out where they're going until…maybe the chapter after. Let me check. Chapter 25 is when we actually find out where they're going. Yeah, the dress…wow. lol. Dana is so lucky. lol. I'm glad you like the story! Thanks for reviewing!

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melonbar92 – Poor Nicole got her heartbroken. This chapter has a big Nicole focus though, and you'll see how she's doing. Zoey's constant worrying does get annoying but this chapter, she takes a bit of a break from freaking out over Dana and Logan. I'm glad you like the story! Thanks for reviewing!

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Disclaimer: I don't own Zoey 101 or any of the characters, except Adam Mason, Ben Nichols, and Jim Walters. I also don't own Pirates of the Caribbean or Mean Girls, although I do own both of the DVDs. I don't own Orlando Bloom either.

Chapter 22

"Ooh, I love this part!" Nicole squealed.

Nicole had finally stopped crying and she and Zoey were having a "girls night." They'd already watched Mean Girls and were now watching Pirates of the Caribbean. "Orlando Bloom is sooo hot," Nicole gushed.

Zoey laughed. At least she's over Adam. she noted. Suddenly her cell phone started ringing. "I'll be right back," she told Nicole, grabbing her cell phone and going out into the hall. "Hello?" she answered.

"Zo, it's Chase," came the reply.

"Hey Chase, what's up?" Zoey asked.

"Umm…how's Nicole?" he questioned.

"Better. We're watching Pirates of the Caribbean," Zoey told him.

"Cool. Umm, listen, Zo–"

Zoey stopped him, getting a feeling of where Chase was going with this. "Not now Chase! Nicole's going through a crisis now and I need to be strong for her!" she exclaimed.

She heard Chase sigh. "Zoey, you can't avoid it forever," he pointed out.

"I have to go Chase," she lied, ignoring his comment.

"Zoey–"

"Bye."

Zoey hung up. She sighed. Chase was just trying to help…why did she have to be so hard on him? You need his help. she realized. Zoey sighed again and opened the door to her room. One problem. The door was locked and in her hurry, she'd forgotten her key. "Just my luck," she muttered, and began to bang on the door. "Nicole!"

Chase looked at his phone. Zoey had hung up on him! He sighed. He was only trying to help. Maybe he was pestering her too much. Maybe all his efforts were smothering her. Maybe she's just avoiding it. he knew was the truth.

"Forget it man," Michael told him. "Whatever it is, just forget it."

"I can't forget it Michael!" Chase exclaimed. "Zoey needs my help but she won't take it!"

"Maybe she doesn't want it," Michael pointed out.

"But she does! She basically came to me for help but now she won't let me help her! She's only going to make it worse by hiding it!" Chase shouted.

"Hey, calm down man. She'll come around. I can't really help you anymore since I don't really know what you're talking about but my guess is that she isn't ready for help. She isn't ready to deal with whatever it is, I guess," Michael guessed.

Chase thought about it. Of course! In all those books and movies when a relative dies, they always want to keep up some hope that it's all a dream, and that they could come back and be fine! Zoey doesn't want to get over her pain, because to do so, she has to really accept the fact that he's gone! And she blaming herself because… Chase thought about it. Ok, so he didn't know the answer to that yet but he'd figure it out soon enough. She'll come talk when she's ready. he realized. That was a semi-comforting thought. With the issue put to rest for now, Chase decided to join Michael in watching TV.

"Thanks Nicole," Zoey commented as she reentered the room.

"Who was on the phone?" Nicole asked.

"Chase," Zoey answered.

"What did he want?" Nicole questioned.

"He just wanted to talk but I told him we were having a girls night," Zoey explained. It wasn't exactly a lie…just not the full truth.

"Ok. I paused the movie so you wouldn't miss it since this part is great!" Nicole exclaimed.

"You didn't have to do that. I've seen the movie thousands of times," Zoey pointed out.

"True, but this part is great!" Nicole persisted.

Zoey sighed. "Ok, thanks Nicole," she gave in.

"You're welcome!" Nicole chirped.

Suddenly there was a knock at their door. Nicole opened it to reveal an extremely cute guy. "Hi, is this room 101?" the guy inquired.

Nicole was staring at the guy in awe so Zoey quickly stepped in. "Yeah," she replied.

"Zoey Brooks?" the guy quizzed.

"Yeah," Zoey said again.

"And I'm Nicole Bristow!" Nicole piped up.

"Umm…hi. I'm Ben Nichols," he introduced himself. "You guys ordered a pizza?"

"Oh, right! Yeah, we did!" Nicole babbled.

"Jim! Where's the pizza?" Ben called down the hall. Another guy, not as cute, appeared and handed Ben the pizza.

"I'm Jim…Walters. Jim Walters. That's me," Jim stammered until Ben elbowed him.

"Here's your pizza," Ben announced, handing it to Nicole.

"Thank you so much! Oh, your money! How much does this cost?" she rambled.

"19.50," Ben responded.

Nicole set the pizza down on the floor where she and Zoey had been sitting to watch the movie and went over to her purse. "Nicole, I've got it," Zoey declared, taking out a 20 dollar bill.

"Oh, ok!" Nicole squeaked.

Zoey handed Ben the bill. He gave her the change then smiled at the girls. "See you around," he remarked, walking off, dragging Jim with him.

Zoey closed the door and Nicole shrieked. "I think I'm in love," she decided.

Zoey smiled slightly. "What about Adam Mason?" she pressed.

"He's a jerk. Ben on the other hand is…amazing," she breathed.

Zoey shook her head. Nicole was so funny at times. She just hoped she wouldn't get hurt again. "Lets finish the movie," she stated.

Nicole agreed and the two girls resumed their movie watching, enjoying their pizza, pushing thoughts of boys (with the exception of Orlando Bloom) from their minds.

A/N: I'm sure many of the Dana and Logan fans are disappointed that I didn't have any of them in this chapter. I had to keep them out. I write about them too much. They'll be back next chapter, promise. So, apparently Nicole's over Adam Mason and has moved on to Ben Nichols. Next chapter has a Dana and Logan focus, but all the other characters are in it too. I'll post it after I get at least 5 reviews! Thanks! Bye!

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