A/N: Thanks for all the nice reviews. I didn't get a chance to reply to all of them. Sorry.

Reunited

-Chapter Two-

As soon as Zoey stepped out of the cafe the winter wind hit her face so hard that it brought hot tears to her eyes. She wanted so badly to walk back in and pretend that none of it had happened but than her dramatic exit would be pretty much worthless. For some reason she could never imagine Chase going out with another girl let alone getting married. Zoey pulled her phone out and leaned against the brick building and dialed 411. As she was on hold for the listings for Hotels in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, Chase quietly slipped outside, a coat and another cup of hot coca in hands.

"Hi, "Chase said as Zoey closed her phone.

"Hey," she didn't look him in the eye. She couldn't. She felt embarrassed and upset.

"You know its like two degrees out here, you should really come back inside," He handed her his coat and the hot coffee mug.

"I'm fine," Zoey said.

"You're shivering," Chase pointed out.

"I'll survive," Zoey said stubbornly.

"Zoe, I'm really sorry I didn't tell you about Christine. It never came up in the few conversations we had. We're both so busy. Plus I wasn't really sure of how to tell you," Chase said.

"I understand. I mean seriously what would you had done? Hey, Zoey, the store is going fine. The weather here in Wisconsin is freezing and oh, by the way I'm getting married.' I know how hard it was to tell you guys that I was getting married." Zoey said rocking back in forth on her feet, shivering.

"It was hard to hear your news. I know how weird it is to find out that your old best friend is getting married." Chase said quietly.

"Old best friend?" Zoey asked, unable to look him directly in the eye.

"Well, we aren't exactly as close as we used to be," Chase said awkwardly.

"I guess not," Zoey said. A sick feeling started to develop in her stomach.

The two were quiet for a minute. The awkward silence between them was unbearable. "Zoey, this is ridiculous. Come inside and warm up. You look like your going to turn into an ice sculpture any second, "Chase pulled her by the arm and Zoey gave in, only because she was freezing her butt off.

Ah warmth, Zoey thought.

"Hey, you two. Did you work everything out?" Christine was working on something in a drawing pad.

"Hardly," Zoey muttered. Neither of them heard her.

"Everything is okay, I think," Chase said.

"So, Zoey, how long are you staying?" Christine asked without looking up.

"I have to be back home next Monday," Zoey said politely. She didn't want to talk to the girl but she felt like she was forced into being nice.

"Oh that is perfect! Absolutely perfect! The wedding is on Sunday afternoon so you'll be able to make it!" Christine put down her pencil, got up and hugged Zoey. "This is going to be so wonderful. I am so excited that I've met you at last! I heard so many wonderful stories about you at PCA,"

"Uh-oh like what? "Zoey asked.

Before Christine could answer a young woman burst into the cafe, several shopping bags in her hands, slender with long light brown hair. "Oh my gosh! I saw Chase's car so I knew that he came back from the airport with ZOEY! AH! Oh my gosh!" She dropped her bags and practically tackled her friend.

"Wow, Nicole! You haven't changed at all." Zoey laughed.

"Nope. So, where is this guy you married? I want to meet him. Is he cute?" Nicole looked around the cafe being her usual bouncy self.

"I'll tell you about that later," Zoey said quietly.

"Mm...Okay. So you met Christine?"

"Yep."

"Christine and I go way back. Well kind of. We went to the same college."

"Oh yes, that's very... ironic, "Zoey replied.

"We've been friends ever since we met in senior year of college, "Christine added.

"Interesting," It seemed like she was so far out of their little circle. "When did you get here?"

"A few days ago. I'm a fashion designer so I make my own hours and schedule." Nicole said.

"I wish I could say the same about my job. Sometimes it feels like I live at work," Zoey sighed.

Christine laughed, "One time I did live here. Our heat got shut off and this was the only place that I could go. I ended up staying here for three days. Do you remember that honey?"

"Yes I remember," Chase replied, not really paying attention to her while wiping the counters.

"That was when we had our first-" Christine started.

"So Zoey, do you want to sleep at my house or go in a hotel? It's about closing time, "Chase interrupted quickly as he gazed at the clock.

"Oh, Zoey! You weren't thinking of staying at a hotel were you? It wouldn't be as much fun without you!" Nicole exclaimed.

"Well, I was but I guess I'll stay if it's not a problem," Zoey said.

"No problem at all. Let me just close everything up and we can get going," Chase said.

"When are Logan, Dana, and Michael coming?" Zoey asked.

"Tomorrow, but they're getting a rental car so I don't have to make another trip to Chicago," Chase said.

"Oh good," Zoey said. Her head was spinning. In a way Chase had changed almost completely but in another way he was the same, she was in a strange place where frozen rain comes from the sky and sticks to the ground, her best friend was getting married, and she just realized, at the worst moment possible, that her little crush on him had grown deeply over the years.

"Well, let's go," he looked at his fiancé, "I'll see you tomorrow. You'll lock up?"

"Sure," Christine replied. He kissed her lightly. The funny feeling in her stomach came back.

A/N: What would be like to finally realize that the guy that has been there all along will soon be out of reach? I know.

Okay I have a lot of plans for this story. he he he. Please review.

Once again- PLEASE review :)

Noelle