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Chapter 2: It wasn't Katie...

3 years. A LOT can happen in three years. An awful lot. People can be born. People can die. People can be born and then die. Friends drift part, or grow closer. New friends can be made. People can change entirely, whether that means their looks, their personality or their outlook on life. A twenty something new mom may three years ago have been partying down at her local carefree, now she is laden with responsiblities. A baby may have taken his first steps. A young man may have gotten a girlfriend for the first time in his life. All these change peoples perspectives. Ok, now that the little philosophy lesson's over, I hope the point has been made that a lot can happen in three years.

In the three years between 14 and 17, the lives of the kids at PCA had changed a little, nothing drastically life altering. Zoey and Chase had dated for a while but after it had all gone disastrously wrong, and followinga major fall out when they were 16, the two had agreed to remain friends. Although Zoey still quite fancied Chase, and Chase still doted on Zoey, the two never acted on it, they dated other people and it was well and truly buried. Michael had dated many different girls at PCA and his outlook on life had changed very little. Nicole's outlook had not changed at all and her two main focuses in life were 1) Boys 2) Clothes.

The biggest change in the lives of the PCA gang was Zoey and Nicole's new roomate. Lola Camacho had ben upon arrival at PCA, a drama queen. And to a lesser extent she still was. She still prided herself on perfection and beauty, and was a sworn actress, but she no longer flaunted it. She no longer tried to trick her friends by spur of the moment skits. The gang still hung together mostly. Logan and Katie would vanish for hours on end, Chase flitted on and off of dates never entirely satisfied, Zoey and Lola would roll their eyes half heartedly as Nicole eyed the latest male on the playground, Michael prefered to hang out watching the girls basketball team. Yet when it came right down to it they all mattered more to each other than the opposite sex.

There were days however, when the boys were a little preoccupied with girls to pay attention to their friends. So today, a hot and sticky Wednesday afternoon when most of the gang were 17, it was no surprise when all four male pairs of eyes wandered to the new girl. Tan with short dark brown hair, a short skirt and a pretty tight tank top. Given the weather the attire was normal. Katie smacked Logan on the side of his head to which he gave a dull:
"Ouch what was... oh yeah..." temporarily having forgotten he had a girlfriend. Zoey smacked Dustin on the side of his head to which he swore loudly. At 15 he still hated his big sister bossing him around. Chase and Michael however were free to stare. The girl noticed and gave a small smile, which behind her large dark sunglasses made her look sexy in a mysterious manner. She sauntered over to the table.
"She's coming over here," Michael whispered.
"Dude, I can see that, be cool." Chase nervously tried to flatten his hair, which was a pretty stupid reaction, given the vast quantity he had. She stopped as she reached the table and removed her sunglasses, her smile almost seeming to be a smirk. She had deep brown eyes and the smirk made Logan shiver.

"HOLY MOTH..." He started, standing up to survey her, making sure he wasn't mistaken. She turned to him her smirk a smile and hugged him. he wrapped his arms around her. "God how much did we miss you." He breathed into her hair. She nestled her head into the crook of his neck and hugged him tight. Katie was NOT best pleased.
"Excuse me!" She said irately. He pulled back and held her at arms length.
"What happened to you!" He said staring her up and down. She had NOT been that hot.
"Hello, introduction please!" Chase was kind of mad that Logan had a girlfriend and got the hot girl. Zoey blushed furiously, trying not to be jealous of her ex's sudden interest in the new girl. She turned to face the table and they got their first proper look at a girl they hadn't seen for three years.
"Dana Cruz!" Michael said in shock.

Dana nodded and smiled. Nicole screamed and jumped on her friend. Dana span around with her in her arms slightly ataken back.
"I missed you I missed you I missed you! Did you miss us we so missed you! Zoey didn't we miss her!" Dana grinned broadly. Nicole hadn't changed a bit. She put her friend down and sat at the table.
"So where've you been D?" Michael asked. Dana bit her lip shyly. Logan looked at her and Katie got a little jealous, she grabbed his shirt and pulled him deeply into a french kiss. Dana smirked and winked at Zoey indicating the 'Get a load of those two'. Logan pushed Katie off him gently. He leaned across and nibbled her ear.
"Later babe I promise kay." He whispered. She pouted cutely. He wrapped one arm around her waist and she cuddled into him.
"So what've you been up to? We haven't heard from you in ages!" Zoey said trying to distract attention from the fact Katie was sliding her hand up her boyfriends thigh. Dana smiled politely, wondering who would be the smartest.

"Dana, hello earth to Dana. Miss Cruz we have issues here." Chase waved his hand infront of her eyes. She batted it away angrily.
"Dana?" Dustin asked curiously. Then it was Logan who spoke.
"Say your name Cruz." He said bluntly. Dana smiled sadly knowing he understood. He let go of Katie and hugged Dana tightly. "Since... then?" She nodded gravely.
"What are you talking about?" Nicole asked cluelessly.
"Remember, her last few days at school Dana stopped talking?" Logan explained. "If I understand correctly... she hasn't spoken since?" He looked at her checking his story. She nodded.
"Oh my god... three years and no talking I could never do that oh my god could you imagine me being quiet for that long?" There was a collective
"Yes!" From the table and Nicole pouted. Dana broke the hug and shrugged. Logan turned on Katie angrily.

"What!" She asked curiously.
"You! You and your stupid thugs! You don't care who the hell you hurt do you?" He growled. Katie looked shocked and slightly scared.
"Logan I..."
"You see what you do!" He continued. Dana placed her hand on his shoulder. "You shush. Katie I knew you were a bitch but THIS is what happens."
"Logan that was a LONG time ago!" Katie cried, tears in her eyes.
"And the shower thing... that was WAY outta line!" Logan had always hated that, but without Dana to back him up, had never been able to follow it up. He quite liked Katie, she had changed a lot. Her outlook on life becoming a little more feminine and a little less 'hit-em-up'
"What shower thing!" Katie demanded. Dana smacked Logan on the side of his head her eyes livid. He didn't need words to know what was on her mind. She was mad at him. VERY mad.
"Dana I'm only..." She shook her head and looked at Katie. Katie burst into tears and ran off. Dana continued to shake her head at Logan. "Ok ok! I'll let you fight your own battles but she is so dumped." Dana smacked him. "And will you stop doing that?"

Chase pulled out his excercise book and a fountain pen. He handed them to her. She scrawled a note onto the top sheet.
'Katie has nothing to do with this you moron. Go after her' Logan was slightly shocked.
"In the shower that day..." Dana shook her head. Logan winced. Katie was gonna be mad. He disappeared in the direction his girlfriend had fled.
"What are they talking about... in the shower?" Zoey asked curiously. Dana had disappeared at 14, far too early to be doing things in showers with Logan and Katie. Dana shrugged cluelessly. She shot Chase a look that spoke with no words.
'Tell them and you die'

Logan and Katie made up. She forgave him but Logan didn't raise the issue of the shower incident. He lay on her bed with her, she had fallen asleep cuddled into his arms, after a lot of tears and a kiss better. A million thoughts ran through his mind. If Dana really hadn't been attacked by Katie that day, then what had happened? His memory of that day was a bit of a blur. It was way back3 years ago... Chase had been there though. He wondered vaguely if Chase remembered anymore than he did. Katie stirred in her sleep and her rubbed the back of her shirt gently.
"Go to sleep K." He whispered.
"I'm not sleepy." She whispered tiredly. He smiled and stroked her hair.
"S'ok, you can sleep." She sat up wide awake. He looked at her amusedly. "What?"
"I had a weird dream." She said eventually.
"You ok?"
"Yeah I'm... I'll be fine." She lay back down and kissed his neck gently. He rubbed her back distractedly. Who else had it in for his bossy, mouthy, 14 year old friend? Well... the whole school.

"Logan... are you mad at me?" She simpered.
"No. I shouldn't have yelled." He sighed. "Didn't have all the facts." She nodded and kissed him lightly on the lips.
"Well, don't do it again."
"I won't." He promised her. She kissed him again slightly deeper then hopped off the bed.
"I gotta go see someone."
"But..."
"No buts. We can make out later. Love ya, ciao." With that and a flick of blonde hair she was gone.

Meanwhile Dana was settling into her new dorm room. It was in the newer building, with the ensuite bathrooms. She slipped out of her tank top and skirt, disgarded her underwear and stepped into the shower. She closed her eyes and cried. Things at PCA would be very tough from now on, and she hoped she was strong enough to deal with them.

A/n: Another short chapter. Sorry guys.