Thanks to my reviewers! This chapter is short, but I didn't know how to fit in the next part without ruining all of it, but I will make the next chapter longer! Promise! Oh, btw, I just realized I used the word "really" about 4 times in my last author's note. Sorry ;) I was really nervous. :D Again, thanks for all the great reviews! I'm not so sure about this chapter so please warn me if its OOC or anything. I'm just going to let you read now.

Disclaimer: Shut up. You know I don't know this series or the characters. No need to make me feel bad. *sighs*

Physco

Chapter 2

I jumped up from the couch to get the door. Nate paused the movie and followed me, looking relieved. I swung open the door to see a guy with messy dark blond hair and brown almond-shaped eyes smiling at me.

"Hey Chloe," he said, smile widening as he took in my shocked expression.

"Simon?" I was so shocked. There was no way the person standing in front of me could be Simon. I looked back at Nate, who looked confused and... jealous? I couldn't dwell on that now, Simon had just shown up on my porch without reason.

Simon held his arms out, and I threw my arms around him and hugged him. He hugged me back, and leaned to whisper in my ear, "It's good to see you again." I pulled myself out of his arms and remembered Nate standing beside me.

"Nate, this is Simon, an old friend. Simon, this is Nate...my boyfriend." I introduced them. I saw a flash of surprise in Simon's eyes when I introduced Nate. I looked down, feeling awkward as the two shook hands. I looked up, Nate looking tense and nervous; Simon at ease and smiling. I invited Simon into the living room, pulling Nate along.

"So, S-Simon, um... w-what brought you here?" I asked. Simon looked at me, and answered my unasked questions.

"Dad decided it was time for a move," his eyes told me it was more that that, but I knew couldn't ask him in front of Nate. "Dad ran into your Aunt Lauren this morning, and she told us you were at your Dad's place. I decided to pay an old friend a visit," he finished, winking at me. I could tell he was baiting Nate, but I ignored it.

"So, will you be staying long?" I asked, not sure I wanted to hear the answer. "Not sure," he replied, "but we won't be leaving anytime soon, I'm sure." I was visibly relieved. Nate and Simon both turned to look at me. I felt my face heating and I looked away.

"By the way Chloe, I wanted to invite you to dinner tonight." Simon said.

"M-me and you?" I turned to look at him and replied, tentative.

"Derek and Tori will be there," he answered, and seeing me glance at Nate, he added, "Bring Nate along too, of course."

There was no way I could refuse without sounding rude, and I couldn't tell Nate not to come either, so I agreed and told him we would meet him at the restaurant in an hour. I went up to change while Nate went home to change. I was going to see Derek again. It sounds lame, but I admit I spent longer than necessary trying on various outfits, straight-ironing my hair, making sure I looked perfect to see him again.

I came down the stairs slowly, trying not to trip in the shoes I was wearing. Nate was waiting downstairs, and his eyes eyes widened when he saw me, his mouth falling open slightly. I smiled, and he composed himself quickly, telling me, "You look...amazing, Chloe."

I took his hand, and we left.

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