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 #6
(Chase's thoughts)
well it looks like i can rest easy. At least for now, that is. It turns out that Zoey isn't seeing that Charlie guy after all. She's only friends with him. But its not going to always be that way. Sooner or later Zoey is going to find a guy. So i can't wait that much longer. If i don't tell Zoey now, i may never get my shot. So, I've made up my mind. I'm going to tell her finally. I have it all planned out. Well, kind of. I'm writing Zoey a secret admirer letter as we speak. And tonight when everyone is asleep, I'm going to slip it under Zoey's dorm door. I just hope that she gets it. I asked her to meet me by the pier at dusk. I've got a bottle of cider and am thinking of making a picnic basket. Thats when I'm going to ask her. I'm not telling Michael or Logan about my plans either. Then Zoey would know for sure. They're both a bunch of big mouths. And i want this to be a surprise. I want it to be romantic. So it has to stay a secret. This is my best plan yet. I just hope that i don't wimp out at the last second. I can't afford to, Zoey isn't going to reject every guy that asks her out. This is my only chance. I just hope that Zoey actually shows up. I'd be crushed if she didn't. Especially after I've finally worked up enough courage to ask her out. It only took me two years. And i can't wait another two. Not now, not when I'm this close to telling Zoey exactly how i feel about her. ... (end Chase's thoughts)
(Lola's pov)
" hey, Zoey..did you see this?" i question when i notice a piece of paper folded up by our dorm door. Huh, thats strange. I wonder where it came from. It wasn't there last night when we all went to bed. Maybe Quinn or Zoey dropped it. That has to be what happened. What else could it be from?
" did i see what?" inquires Zoey as she pokes her head out of the bathroom. She's just getting out of the shower now? She's been in there for twenty minutes already. Oh, man. If Zoey used up all of the hot water I'll murder her. ...well maybe not really, but I'll be super mad. I still have to take a shower.
Kneeling down towards the ground, Quinn picks up the piece of paper," its a note, and it says that its for you Zoey. Thats strange, i didn't see anyone leave a note."
towel drying her hair, Zoey heads out of the bathroom," well, who is it from? Does it say Quinn?"
" thats just the thing Zoe, it doesn't really say. All that it says is 'to Zoey' on the outside of it. Nothing else." i explain as i examine the outside of the note. There's no name on it or anything. Thats odd. Who would send Zoey a note? Maybe its from a guy. Ooh maybe someone likes Zoey!
" oh my god Zoey! Do you have any idea what that means?! Someone sent you an anonymous note! That means that you have a secret admirer. Someone looooves you Zoey Brooks." teases Nicole in her usual loud and annoying voice. Now, don't get me wrong. I love Nicole. But sometimes i just want to strangle the girl. She's ALWAYS squealing.
Grabbing the note from Quinn, Zoey studies it carefully," who do you think would send me an anonymous note though? It just doesn't make any sense you guys."
rolling her eyes at our naive friend, Quinn helpfully points out," obviously someone who likes you Zoey. Duh. I think that its kind of a romantic gesture."
" totally, in fact I'm a little bit jealous. Why is it that you get secret love notes, but i don't? How is that fair? I want a guy to write mushy love things to me. So, aren't you going to read it?" i question in a giddy manner as we all gather around Zoey excitedly. Someone likes Zoey! This is great, she needs a boyfriend...I need a boyfriend.
" what? Oh, uh yeah. I am. Just not right now." mumbles Zoey as she stuffs the note into her back pocket. Why not right now?! I want to know what it says. This is the most exciting thing that has happened all day! Why doesn't Zoey want to read the letter now? Doesn't she want to know what it says? I speak for all of us when i say that i know i do! ...
(Zoey's note)
dear, Zoey. I have been meaning to tell you something for quite a while now. For a long while actually. But i could never really find the right words. That is, until now. I'm finally ready. I'm ready to tell you that i like you. In fact, i like you a lot Zoe. I have ever since i first laid my eyes on you. And I'm hoping that you will feel the same way about me. So, if there's any possibility you could...you know like me back. Then meet me by the pier tomorrow at dusk. There's something important that i have been needing to ask you for a while now. And i think that I'm finally ready to.
Yours truly.
(end Zoey's note)
(Charlie's pov)
" hey, is Zoey here by any chance?" i greet as i knock on Zoey's dorm door. Its not Zoey that answers though. Its one of her roommates...Lola? Yeah, i think thats her name, Lola. She does not look to happy to see me here either. I've been getting this a lot from her friends. I get they aren't fond of me, but they could spare me the death glares.
" do you see her here? Obviously not. So, bye." remarks Lola in a rather snarky manner. Wow, Zoey's friends really do hate me. Not once has any of them been nice to me. First that guy Michael says that he's got his eye on me. And now Lola is trying to slam the door on me? Thats not a very friendly thing to do.
Placing my hand on the door as Lola goes to shut it, i hold it open," couldn't you at least tell me where she is before you slam the door on me? Its the least that you could do you know."
exhaling an impatient huff, Lola fixes an irritated glare in my direction," she's out with chase."
" i see. So, i guess that this chase guy is a friend of hers then?" i ponder aloud, I'm trying to sound as casual as possible. But I'm not sure how great thats working out. Yeah, he has to be a friend. I could have sworn that Zoey mentioned having a friend named chase.
" yeah, he is. Unlike some people around here." mutters Lola as she only says the last part under her breath. I frown at this comment. What the hell is that supposed to mean? Zoey and i are friends. That was her decision, and i may not be ecstatic about it. But I've accepted it. This girl has a serious attitude problem, and i don't like it. Not one bit.
Leaning back against the door frame, i arch a bewildered eye brow," what is that supposed to mean exactly?"
narrowing her eyes at me, Lola shoves me out of the dorms doorway violently," it means, that you may be able to fool Zoey. But you can't fool me Salinger. Your still a jerk and a cheating cheater. And if you hurt my friend Zoey? I'll make sure that you can't have children. Are we clear on this? Or would you like to test me?"
" we are crystal clear. So, well it was nice meeting...you. Wow, hey that was kind of rude you know!" i yells as the door to Zoey's dorm room comes crashing shut in my face. Unbelievable. Its bad enough that she threatens my manhood, she has to slam the door in my face too? Well, i can certainly see why SHE doesn't have a boyfriend. Someone really needs to work on their manners apparently!
" get used to it! Its going to happen a lot, we don't like cheater jerks around here." calls Lola from the other side of the door. Ooh, the nerve of her! She's lucky that this door is shut. Or i would seriously consider giving her more then a piece of my mind. Thats for sure. ...
(Chase's pov)
" so, hey. Are you doing anything tonight Zoe? Any big plans?" i ask in a gruff tone. I know its dumb, but i want to see if Zoey is going to go to the pier. The last thing that i want to do, is wait out there and she never shows. And since no one knows that i left Zoey that note, i can ask without her questioning me. I amaze myself sometimes.
" umm, not really. Why chase? Do you?" mumbles Zoey quietly as she lays beside me on my bed. We stare at the ceiling for a long while. Zoey just said that she doesn't have plans. Thats not good. Does that mean that she didn't get the note? How could she not get it? Maybe she did get it, but she just isn't interested in finding out who wrote it. Either way this is bad!
Propping an arm behind my head, i glance over at Zoey," no, I'm probably just going to hangout here. You know, watch television and check my email. I'll most likely be alone tonight, nothing new there. So, your really not doing anything?"
resting her chin on my chest, i watch as Zoey sighs with contentment," yep. Why? Did you want me to keep you company tonight chase?"
" no, no. I'm fine. I just thought that, you know...you might have had plans or something." i explain nonchalantly as i stare down at her. Zoey's really not going to go? I thought that she might consider it. Or at the very least that Lola and the others would convince her into it. I can't believe Zoey's not going to go to the pier. At this rate I'll never get to tell her how i feel about her. Does god hate me this much? What have ever done to him? I say prayers sometimes. Why can't the big guy help me out once in a while?
" nope, i don't. But, apparently i have a secret admirer chase. Look, someone sent me an anonymous note! Lola and Nicole both seem to think that its a love note. What do you think?" asks Zoey as she hands me the note. Not wanting Zoey to become suspicious, i read it over. So she did get the note! I had a feeling that she would, i mean i put it under her dorms door. Why wouldn't she?
Smiling at Zoey's enthusiasm, i place an arm around her as i pull her near to me," really? Someone left you this note? Wow, sounds like someone likes you Zoe. Who do you think sent it?"
shifting in my arms, Zoey examines the contents of the note once more," I'm not sure really. But they want me to meet them by the pier later on tonight at dusk. But, to tell you the truth...I'm a little hesitant about whether i should or not."
" what? Why? Zoey, this guy likes you. Don't you think that you should consider meeting him? Who knows, maybe you'll like him back. Don't you think its worth finding out who wrote this letter?" i question in a rushed tone. Zoey has to go! If she doesn't, how will i ever be able to ask her out? I've got to convince her to go to the pier. If i don't, there goes my only shot.
" yeah, i don't know. I mean i know that your right. but...well do you think that i should go chase?" inquires Zoey with a hesitant look in her eyes. As i stare down at her, my heart stops for the slightest of a second. She's asking me? She's going to leave this up to me? Well, then i know what i have to do. I have to say i think that she should go. Maybe she'll listen and say she'll go.
Quickly collecting my thoughts, i sit up beside Zoey," i think if this guy likes you that much, then maybe you should give him a chance Zoe. Maybe you should go and meet him. You know, see what he's like. Maybe he's a nice guy, you'll never know if you don't go to see him at the pier. Is that what you would really want? To never know who wrote you this note?"
giving my advise some thought, Zoey stands from her seat beside me," you know what? Your right, maybe i should go chase. Thanks for helping figure this out. But i should probably go. I have to get ready to meet my mystery guy after all."...
(Zoey's thoughts)
ok, so i have finally made up my mind. And it looks like I'm going to the pier tonight. I wasn't going to at first. But, well chase talked me into it. And I'm really glad that he did. Who knows? Maybe I'll like this guy as much as he likes me. I'm kind of excited to see who would ever write me a love note. I've never really gotten one from anyone before. I can't wait to see who sent it to me. I have been trying to guess all day. But I'm stumped it seems. I just can't figure it out. Maybe its better that way. You know, that i don't know. It will be more of a surprise that way. ...
(end Zoey's thoughts)