Chases eyes slowly opened, he held his gaze for a while as he stared at the ceiling, his eyes exhausted from insomnia and tears. A dark cloud seemed to hover over his mind, as all of his morning routine movements were at a noticeably slow rate as he prepared for the first day of senior year. He couldn't of stopped thinking about Zoey if he wanted to he thought as he brushed his teeth.
"Let us know when you want to talk man…" Michael told Chase as he passed him brushing his teeth.
Chase wanted to be excited for today, the first day of the year was always exciting but not in this situation, not knowing what had happened yesterday. His sorrow did not depart for a second as his morning classes were a blur, and this "storm cloud" would not leave.
Lunch came around and Lola, Vince, Michael, Lisa, Quinn, Logan, and Zoey were all sitting at a table enjoying food and conversation as Chase approached. Michael had filled the other's in on the whole Zoey Chase situation, and they all agreed to just play it cool and act normally. Chase slowly sat down, he carefully looked around the table not wanting to lock eyes with Zoey, trying to look like he was fine. They were currently talking about the interesting events of their morning, and all the new couples and people, well it was mostly Quinn and Lola doing the talking, in there over dramatic tones.
Chase finally risked a glance towards Zoey, she sat there staring at her food and then slowly raised her glare up to Chase. Chase quickly looked away as he thought "Awesome, we are both miserable" Sorrow struck him as he tried to shift his focus on the current conversation topic of what classes everyone was taking and which ones they liked and disliked.
"Man I hate history" Michael said.
Chase quickly chimed in trying to get his mind on something else.
"Im with ya there Michael, I mean I hear it over and over by teachers, its important to know historic mistakes so we don't make them in the future... but dude all the big decisions are always made by people in power… and I do not have any political aspirations so how does it possibly affect me in my day-to-day life, it kinda seems pointless most of the time to me"
"History book bonfire tonight guys? Vince joked.
The group all laughed except Chase and Zoey.
But then Zoey decided to chime in.
"It opens more doors for you in your career, and looks really good when you apply to colleges if you have good grades and a good understanding of history. That directly affects your "day-to-day life" she said dryly.
"Really? so knowing all about the american revolution is going to be the make it or break it factor of my career?"
"You know I didn't say that, I said it gives you more options for your career and makes you look way better to colleges which will directly affect your "day-to-day" life.
Chase mockingly laughed.
"Oh really Zo-"
Michael butted in.
"Sooo, new topic, I was thinking about heading to the beach this Friday, you guys in?
The group consensus was an excited yes, although not for Chase and Zoey they didn't respond just kept looking down on their lunch, both still a little heated from there pointless argument.
"Hey, Guys! good to see all of you again! Zoey, Michael, Logan, Vince, Lola, Quinn, Lisa, and oh hey a new guy! Whats up man i'm James, enjoying your first day here?
Chase intensely stared at him.
"I'm Chase and i've been here since grade 6 I just missed last semester, you're the one who replaced me in my room last year."
"Oh ok, can't say i heard much about you, but its good to meet you man"
"Can't say i'm surprised" Hostility shot out from every word Chase spoke. As he ignored the friendly handshake from James as he just stared him down, wanting to get a good view of the guy who was responsible for his pain.
James nervously laughed.
"Well you guys were always good at hello's, i'll catch ya guys later"
"See ya James" the group sounded. Zoey made sure everyone at the table heard her goodbye to James.
Chase resumed his staring contest with his macaroni and cheese, as he tried to fathom why Zoey would obviously give that type of goodbye to James obviously just so he would hear it.
Zoey gave a quick glance to Chase, he was noticeably upset and that flirtatious goodbye by her couldn't of helped. She had to admit it kind of scared her that she was feeling better after seeing Chase's dismay over James… but the way she was feeling right now towards Chase and the pain he had cause her, she frankly was too angry to feel any pity. They were both very proud people and not afraid to voice their opinions they had a very big problem with being wrong or admitting to being wrong, and this personality type was only fuel to the fire of this current situation between Chase and Zoey.
Chase slowly rose to his feet.
"I got to get some books for class, i'll catch you guys later"
They waved goodbye, as Chase walked back to his dorm. Under 30 hours ago they were completely fine and enjoying each other and their relationship, but now it had all blown up. Thanks to one necklace and one discussion that had turned into an argument which then just turned into a personal attack, leaving both parties very hurt. Chase sighed as the painful thought returned "They just weren't meant to be"