A/N: Thanks everybody! I would've posted this yesterday but I kind of got in trouble and wasn't allowed to use the internet so I couldn't. I did end up writing a one shot though. lol. It's called Not the Same and I just posted it. Oh and another thing I did yesterday was decide that I no longer like the way I ended this story. That presents a bit of a problem, but I'll work on it and hopefully figure it out soon. So, I couldn't post this yesterday, then I kept putting it off today but I'm making sure this gets up now. Onto my oh-so fabulous reviewers!

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Chapter 5

Dana finally managed to drag herself over to the door. She held onto the handle and pulled herself up. Leaning against the door for balance, she pushed it open and stepped into the cool night air. It was refreshing, and did restore at least a tiny bit of her strength. A strong gust of wind blew past her, reminding her that she was wearing short sleeves and didn't have a jacket. I should head back to the dorm. she thought. That's not what she was doing though. Not yet. All she needed was some more time.

She wrapped her arms around herself and began to walk. At least now she was able to take those slow, tiny steps without using the wall to hold her up. After what she felt almost sure must've been hours, she found herself at a familiar spot. It was the place where she'd discovered Logan after that first night he'd kissed her. That seemed so far away now. They'd shared a quick peck on the lips and it had caused both of them to lose it. Dana knew she'd definitely lost it right now, but that was from a lot more than just a kiss – if you could've even called that split-second peck a kiss. Now she was lost because Logan had told her that he loved her.

Love. That word itself was so strong. It was shocking that Logan loved her, and even more shocking that he'd told her that. And how had she responded? Not by saying, "I love you too, Logan." but by telling him he was wrong, and that she didn't know what was going on. How could I be so stupid? she scolded herself.

Dana walked into the clearing that Logan had led her into that night. She looked up at the stars, just like he had told her to then. They were probably just as beautiful, maybe even more, but she didn't feel it. Not even the stars could cure her now. She was overwhelmed by this feeling. This pit of emptiness in her stomach. For the first time in her life, she understood the things she'd seen in movies and read in books. The fairy tale romances that everyone wanted. Those feelings that were described. How one look at the person sent their head spinning.

She drew a sharp intake of breath. Dana felt like she'd suddenly grown up, matured. Suddenly, a realization dawned on her, I know what love is. I get it. Love…is what I feel for Logan.

It was as if by realizing that, a huge weight was lifted off her shoulders. She felt her strength restored. She could stand. She could walk. Dana smiled and breathed in the cool night air. Once again, she looked up at the stars. They were different now. Their twinkling was smiling at her, almost as if they were teasing her a bit. As if they were saying, "Well, it's about time you got it, Dana."

Dana laughed. She suddenly felt so free, so happy. On a sudden impulse, she began to jump around the clearing, half dancing, half just running wildly. Shutting her eyes, she spun around until she couldn't keep herself upright and fell onto the ground. Unlike when she collapsed before, this was nice. It was fun, and it filled her with happiness. The empty pit in her stomach was replaced by a warm glow.

She closed her eyes and remained lying on the ground. If this is love, I love love. And I love Logan.

Logan made his way down the stairs, through the lounge, and out into the night. The wind whipped against his skin, but he didn't care. He needed it. He deserved it too. What had he been thinking – telling Dana he loved her. Maybe I could find her and take it back and everything will be fine again. he thought, but he knew that wouldn't work. Dana knew that he really had meant it and regardless, neither of them would forget it, and nothing would be the same.

Logan walked aimlessly around the campus for what must've been hours. He didn't know though, and he didn't care. Being outside was doing him good. It allowed him to clear his head and just forget about everything that had happened. All of the bad turns things had taken, he pushed them out of his mind and focused on the good. They'd had such a great time in Beverly Hills. Dana had loved it. Then you ruined it by telling her you loved her. he thought bitterly. He tried to stop himself from thinking about it, but he couldn't.

He sighed and changed directions, walking down a different path. He didn't even know where he was anymore. After a few more minutes of walking, he came upon the gate dividing PCA with the outside world. Just that morning, he and Dana had been climbing over that fence, sneaking back into school. A sudden thought crossed his mind, Maybe I should run away. Dana doesn't love me. She doesn't want to see me. What good will it do me to be here?

Logan looked up at the top of the fence. It seemed farther away now than it had when he'd been with Dana. He sighed, knowing he wouldn't be able to just leave like that. Even if Dana hated him, he still loved her, and he couldn't just disappear on her. Regardless, he felt he owed her an explanation or, at the very least, a goodbye.

He began to wander again, with his feet and his mind. As his feet walked him around the campus, his mind led him on a wild goose chase. He loved Dana, and that wasn't ever going to change. She didn't love him though. She didn't say that. the voice pointed out. Logan suddenly realized that was true. She'd done everything but say that she didn't love him. She hadn't even said that she didn't like him. When he kissed her before she left, she'd let him, and she'd returned the kiss. That was good, right? But then…then she ran. She broke the kiss and left the room so suddenly. Why? She probably realized that she doesn't love me, but felt bad telling me that since she can see what an idiot I am.

Logan was really just torturing himself. He had no proof whatsoever that she didn't love him, but he also didn't have any proof that she did. Or did he? Proof of love and proof of like were two completely different things, yet they were so hard to distinguish the difference between.

Logan sighed. Suddenly, he became aware of his surroundings. He was at the clearing he had gone to that night after he first kissed Dana – if it could even be called a kiss. He'd been so upset then, yelling at himself, kicking the tree…he wondered how different then was from now. Really, though, he knew there was a difference. This was more intense. The first time was foolish and insignificant.

He was broken from his thoughts by the sound of laughter floating through the air. "Dana?" he whispered, really just to himself. Logan suddenly saw a figure moving wildly around the clearing. He moved closer. It was girl. His heart jumped into his throat. Could it be Dana?

Logan watched as the girl spun around until she collapsed onto the ground. He took a few steps closer, wanting to see if it was Dana and if she was ok. The moonlight shown clearly upon her face. His breath caught in his throat and his heart sped up. It was Dana. She had her eyes closed and she was smiling. She looked so peaceful. He didn't dare to disturb her.

He watched her just laying there on the ground for at least five minutes. Finally, he began to wonder if she was still conscious. She wasn't moving at all. "Dana?" he croaked.

Dana shot up, instantly aware of her surroundings. She felt as if she'd suddenly come crashing down to earth. "Logan?" she called back, without turning around, her voice equally as off.

Logan let out a sigh of relief. She was ok. And she hadn't told him to go away either. "Yeah, it's me. Do you mind if I sit with you?" he asked, not daring to move until she told him it was ok.

"No. Go ahead," she answered, still not facing him.

Logan went and sat beside her. "Are you ok?" he questioned.

"Yeah, actually…I am," she told him, a smile slowly creeping onto her face.

Seeing her smile made Logan smile as well. "That's good," he replied, honestly glad that she was.

"Yeah. What about you, though? Are you ok?" she inquired.

"I punched a hole in the wall," he confessed.

For the first time since he'd arrived there, Dana turned to look at him. "You what?" she exclaimed. Her voice didn't sound angry though, like Chase's had when he'd seen the hole in the wall. She sounded more surprised, and concerned.

"I was mad. At myself. And I swung my fist around and…it kind of…went through the wall," he explained.

"Why were you mad at yourself?" she quizzed.

Logan hesitated. She must've known, right? She wouldn't have asked if she didn't want him to say it. He hoped he was right. "You left and…I thought it was stupid that I told you that I loved you, and that I'd just ruined what ever it was we had," he informed her. He watched her intently, waiting for her response, his eyes begging her to tell him he was wrong.

Dana wanted to open her mouth and tell him that he was wrong. Tell him everything was ok, and that she loved him too. She wanted to be with him. Then how come she couldn't do it? What was stopping her?

Fear. Now that she was face to face with it, she feared love. She couldn't say it. "Don't be so hard on yourself," she managed to choke out.

Logan frowned slightly. It was something, but it hadn't been what he wanted. He wanted to know that she loved him. She probably doesn't. he pitied himself.

What's with all the negativity? the little voice chided.

Logan sighed, causing Dana to sigh as well. She hated doing this to him, but she had to. She was scared. She couldn't bring herself to tell him the truth. She just froze up. It was like when she'd tried to leave his room. And when he'd told her that she should leave.

Dana frowned. Why had he told her to leave? She tried to think back. He told her he loved her, she told him not to joke around, he told her he wasn't, she said she was going to leave but didn't move, she told him he was wrong, he said love, she couldn't deny it, he said he didn't know how she felt, she said she didn't either. Dana tried to think. What had happened next? She replayed the scene. Then…he had asked her why she had told the others they were dating, she told him it was for the bet, he told her to leave. Now she knew when the change occurred, but why did it?

Suddenly, it dawned on her. The bet. You idiot, Dana! she realized. He must've thought everything that had happened between them was because of the bet! That made sense. She recalled how she'd told herself that in the beginning. Dana smiled and put her hand on his shoulder. Logan turned to look at her. "I forgot about the bet too," she whispered.

Before Logan had a chance to react, Dana stood up and began walking back to her dorm. Logan jumped up. "Dana, wait!" he called, running after her.

Dana stopped and turned around remembering how much this night was resembling their previous night there. The only difference was that she left hating him the first time, but this time, she left loving him more than ever. She leaned in and kissed him softly on the lips. Then she ran off towards her dorm.

Logan smiled after her, feeling slightly dazed. He too realized the resemblance between the two nights. He liked this night much better though. Smiling, he looked up at the stars. They were beautiful, but they seemed dull in comparison to Dana and her kiss. Filled with happiness, he headed back to his dorm, looking forward to tomorrow.

A/N: Yay! A whole long chapter for Dana and Logan! All is well once again in their little world. Ok, next chapter is about the guys. Michael and Chase exchange stories. Logan gets back to the room and gets some news. I'll post the next chapter after I get at least 7 reviews! Thanks! Bye!

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