Description: this is my first Zoey/NC new character story, so bare with me. It may seem like it won't end up Zoey/chase at times. But if you want to know if it will, you'll have to R&R to find out. I don't expect much, just three reviews per chapter is what i would love from you guys. Other then that, enjoy this story.

Disclaimer: I don't own Zoey 101, but if i did there would be more conflict and love triangles.

Authors note: is my third Zoey 101 story, if you haven't read the others you should check them out )

Chapter #2

(Chase's pov)

" so, how did operation 'break in' go chase?" comments Michael casually as i walk into our dorm. With an exhausted growl, i cast a glare in his direction. He thinks that he is so funny sometimes. Well, he isn't. If he were, i would probably be laughing right now. But I'm not.

" oh, it was going just great. Until Zoey showed up and caught me." i respond with sarcasm laced in my words. That was just pleasant. Oh, wait no it wasn't! That was the worst thing that could have ever happened to me. If Zoey were to ever find out why i was in her dorm...she'd never speak to me again for sure.

Tossing aside the book he'd been reading, Michael gives me his undivided attention," really? So, how did that turn out man? Did she grill you?"

disappearing into the bathroom, i change into my night cloths," not so good, i thought for sure i was a dead man at one point. But i managed to lie my way out of it. I hated lying to Zoey's face, but i had to."

" you went through all of that, just to delete a text message? Man, if you don't tell her then i will." warns Logan as he makes an entrance into our conversation. If Logan even utters a word to Zoey, I'll kill him. And when i say kill, i mean as in dead. You know, no longer living.

" I'll tell her when I'm ready to man, get off my back about it already. I want the time to be right. And right now its just...not." i add as a lame after thought. Good excuse chase. You want the timing to be right? That was the dumbest excuse I've ever made up. I get stupider by the day i swear.

Raising an eye brow towards Logan, with an amused laugh Michael rolls his eyes at me," then we all know that no one is ever going to tell her."

frowning at my two 'supposed to be' friends, i walk out of the bathroom brushing my teeth," i am going to tell Zoey, you just wait and see."

" right, in which century though?" jokes Logan as him and Michael both share a laugh at my expense. Oh, he's SO humorous. You know, i can't wait until Logan gets it bad for a girl. Then I'll finally be able to laugh and make fun of him the way he does to me.

" funny. Look, I'm just building up to it. Thats all, telling Zoey is going to be hard enough. The last thing that i need is my two supposedly best friends hassling me about when I'm going to do it." i point out as my irritation finally gets the best of me. Don't they understand that the subject of Zoey is a soft spot for me? Why do they insist on making jokes about me? Its going to be hard enough when i tell her.

Tired of this conversation, Logan waves a dismissive hand," well, if you wait any longer you could miss your chance. So you should probably act fast man."

looking over at Logan in confusion, i shake my head," what are you talking about Logan?"

" are you honestly that dense? Zoey is freaking hot! How long do you really think she's going to stay single for? Because i can tell you right now, it won't be very much longer." acknowledges Logan as if it weren't obvious. Logan has no idea what he's talking about. Zoey isn't even looking for a boyfriend, that i know of. Oh, god. What if he's right? Maybe i should make my move and quick.

" you know oddly enough, i agree with Logan. The man has a point chase. If you don't make your move on Zoey and fast, some other guy will. And they won't hesitate or ask your permission either." says Michael in agreement with Logan. Oh crap, Michael even agrees? This is serious, what if they are right. If i don't hurry, i just may lose my chance. ...

(Chase's thoughts)

you know, i really wish that Michael and Logan would get off my back. I mean, i get it. Its been two years now, they want me to tell Zoey already. But its not that simple. If truth were to be told, I'm actually a little afraid to. And i have every right to be scared. I mean, telling Zoey that I'm in love with her? Thats a huge deal. One that i refuse to take lightly. Because once i tell her, it will change everything. After i tell her, is not like i can just take it back. And what if she doesn't feel the same way? That thought alone terrifies me to no end. As it should. If i told Zoey and she rejected me, we couldn't just go back to friends. It would be too awkward. What if she never spoke to me again? Is that something that I'm really ready to risk? I just wish there were some way i could know Zoey feels the same. But there isn't. The only way i will ever know is by telling her. I'm just still not ready to tell her quite yet. According to Logan and Michael, i should probably hurry it up though. Zoey isn't going to stay single forever. And if i don't hurry, i could very well miss my chance with her. I can not let that happen. It would be worse then if she were to reject me. So I've made up my mind. I'm going to tell Zoey everything and just pray for the best. I just need to work out how and when. But i should probably think quick. I can't risk loosing her to another guy. What would i tell myself if that happened?. (end Chase's thoughts) ...

(Zoey's pov)

" hey Michael, is chase here?" i greet as i knock on the guys dorm door. I smile as Michael answers the door. I really hope that chase is here. I've been looking every where for him. I really need to talk to him right now. Its kind of important too. I need his advice and bad.

" yeah, just look for the lump under the covers Zoey. Thats where you'll find him. He's been like that all day. Do me a favor and get him out of bed? The man needs to shower, he's a little gamely." teases Michael as he opens the dorm door to let me in. i chuckle at his joke as i toss my coat aside. Michael always could get a laugh out of me. I'm glad he's here, maybe he could give some input too.

Pouncing onto Chase's bed, i yank the covers from his head in a playful manner," boo! ...So, did i scare you?"

staring up at me with a grin, chase holds back a laugh," oh yes, i was very frightened Zoe."

" i thought that you might be." i tease back as i shove at his chest gently. I love how chase can just automatically make me feel better. He never even has to try. He can just look at me and I'll smile. I love how he is the only one that can do that to me, i think its great that i know someone like that.

" so, what brings you here Zoe? You know, aside from the mid afternoon spook fest you just gave me and all." questions chase with a wide smile spread across his face the entire time. Rolling my eyes at him, i give him a gentle nudge to the ribs. I love waking chase up, its always fun. I'm just glad he's not grumpy like he was the last time.

Laying down beside chase, i prop my arms behind my head," i wanted to see what you were up to."

moving to lay on his side, chase faces me completely now," absolutely nothing, well as of right now anyway. But i don't expect that to change anytime soon. No classes."

" good. Because i was kind of hoping that we could talk. Its really important chase. I need your advice on something before i go making any decisions. And since your my best guy friend, i know that i can trust you. And that you'll listen to me." i confide truthfully in a hesitant tone. And it is true. I can trust chase. But being that he is my best guy friend, i know he'll be protective of me also. He always has been. But i really need his advice, so I'll just risk it.

" I'll always listen to you Zoey. You should know that by now. So, whats up? What was it that you wanted to talk to me about? I'm listening to you Zoe. So, come on tell me." prods chase as he gives me a light shake. Taking a big gulp, i close my eyes briefly. I don't know why I'm so nervous, its just chase. I confide in him about everything. But this time is just different i guess.

Biting at my bottom lip, i glance over at chase hesitantly," i was asked on a date today chase. And i don't know what i should do. If i should say yes, or no." ...

(Chase's pov)

bolting upright from my laying position, i give Michael a panicked look before nervously asking," by who Zoe?"

" by this guy Charlie. We've been talking in study hall for the last week or so, and...well today he asked me out chase." confesses Zoey in such a rushed sentence that i barely have time to comprehend a word she's just spoken to me. Oh, god...oh god! This is not happening. Logan and Michael's predictions have come true. Zoey was asked out by another guy!

" Charlie Salinger? Zoey, that guy is a jerk and a pig! He is ten times worse then Logan could ever be, the guy is a player and a cheater." i warn with panic evident in my tone of voice. And I'm not just saying this to make Zoey have second thoughts. Its all the truth. This guy is known for cheating on girls.

Walking in as i say this, with a frown Logan turns to Michael," what is he complaining about now?"

turning his attention from Zoey and i to Logan briefly, Michael fills him in on the situation," Charlie Salinger just asked Zoey out on a date."

" didn't i tell you that he would wait too long?" comments Logan with an amused look taking over his features. Yeah, great. Some friend he turned out to be. I have a crisis and he's poking fun at me. Logan never ceases to amaze me at how much of a jerk he really is.

" what was that Logan?" questions Zoey as she catches wind of his snarky comment. Crap, leave it to Logan to nearly blow my cover. I'll murder him if she finds out. Especially right now. That is the last thing that i need to happen. Not when Zoey just laid that bomb on me.

Glaring over at Logan, i lunge a book at him," not important so shut it Logan! What did you say Zoe? When he asked you?"

sitting up beside me now, Zoey shrugs her shoulders at me," i told him that i would have to think about it."

" why would you do that?" i ask as i try desperately to keep any traces of alarm from showing. Michael and Logan could just look at me and tell without even trying to that I'm about to have a heart attack. Because i am, why is Zoey even considering saying yes? Her answer should have been no!

" i don't know chase. I mean he seems nice enough to me. What if all those rumors are just that, rumors. Wouldn't it be wrong of me to just assume that they were true? Without even asking?" inquires Zoey as she looks up at me with patient eyes. I can tell that she really wants my true advice. And thats what kills me. I can't just tell Zoe to say no, she has to make that decision on her own.

Shaking my head in disagreement, i run a hand through my hair," he's not though. Zoey, I'm telling you as your friend that he is a jerk. I have heard so many bad things about him. Every girl this guy has dated, he has cheated on them all."

nodding her head in understanding, Zoey sighs heavily at my observation," that is exactly what Nicole and Lola said to me chase. But don't you think that its at all possible for someone to change?"

" not him." i state matter-of-factly. I know i said that i wouldn't, but i can't help it. I really want to tell Zoey to say no to this guy. But thats not my choice, its hers and hers alone. So whatever Zoey chooses to do, I'll just have to live with it. I may not like it, but I'll have to live with it.

" so, then you think that i should say no also chase?" asks Zoey softly as she stares up at me with questioning eyes. Ooh, crap. I hate it when Zoey does this to me. Why must she have confided this to me? Its bad enough i could very well have waited too long and just missed my chance. But she wants me to help her make THIS decision? The girl is going to not only break my heart, she's going to kill me.

" thats completely up to you Zoe. I can't tell you what not to do, i can just give you my advice and opinion. The rest is up to you, and only you. But i am going to warn you, he's bad news Zoey. And i don't want to see you get hurt. ...i care about you." i admit, but not before quickly avoiding Zoey's eyes. If Zoey were to have seen my eyes, she'd have saw the heart break that lays in them. And i can not let her see that, not now. Not when she's considering whether or not to go on a date with someone thats not me.

" ok. Well, thanks chase. I'm glad that i came to you, i guess now i just have a lot to think about before i go and make any decisions. Your a good friend...but i should probably go though. I need to let things stew over before i talk with Charlie again. I need to make sure i make the right choice." confides Zoey, as she pecks my cheek. With a sad smile, i return the gesture. Watching as Zoey leaves, i lay back in my bed. Staring at the ceiling, i punch the wall beside me. It seems that wasn't my brightest move though. With a yelp, i hold my now throbbing fist as pain runs through my entire arm. This days going perfect so far, if Zoey decides she wants to see this Charlie Salinger guy my shot with her has just gone down the drain. And its going to be all my fault for waiting too long. ...