(Author's Note) Just to make it clear, Chase did not physically come back to PCA. Interrupt what happened how you want to. How the last chapter turned out wasn't exactly what I was expecting but I hop you liked it. Please read and review.

Have I mentioned

The next morning Zoey woke up with a giant smile on her face. She turned around expecting to see her best friend but he wasn't there. However to her surprise she found herself wearing his favorite flannel shirt.

As Zoey got ready she felt an object in the pocket. It was a note card. It seemed blank and open. Zoey was about to throw it away when she realized on one side of the card there was something written.

"Zoey Brooks, I'm head over heals for you. My heart is completely yours. Just close your eyes and every night I'll be right next to you."

Chapter 6: Morning Run

Z-POV

Ms. Brooks was feeling better than she had in weeks. The blond teenager got ready with a big smile on her face, her roommates had already left for breakfast. Zoey got dressed in jeans, and a white tank top with her new light blue flannel shirt over it.

As the teenage girl walked out of the girl's dorm, there wasn't a worry on he mind she was at peace with herself. Smiling at everyone who made eye contact Zoey walked until she found her friends eating quietly at their usual spot. You know its funny I never ever see anyone else ever sit at our table.

The other teenagers quieted down when they saw their blond friend approach them. Quinn avoided Zoey's eyes, while Lola continued to eat pretending Zoey wasn't there. Michael waved stuffing his face with eggs and Logan just nodded. Adam was the only one who actually said: Morning Zoey.

Zoey: Good morning everyone. How did you all sleep last night.

Quinn quietly mumbled: Okay, I guess.

Q-POV

Ugh. Lola is completely ignoring Zoey. I have to put an end to this now! Zoey sat down in between Quinn and Adam. When Quinn finally made eye contact with Zoey, she was greeted by a smile. Maybe Zoey isn't that mad. Here goes nothing.

Quinn: Look Zoey, Lola, I'm sorry about last night. It was my fault. Can we just go back to how things used to be and pretend it never happened?

Zoey: That's what I was hoping for. I'm sorry too, I shouldn't have yelled at either of you. Friends?

There was a bit of a pause while Zoey and Quinn turned their heads to look at Lola. Lola just smiled: Friends! I guess this means I'm sorry too.

Adam: Group hug! Logan and Michael looked at Adam like he was from a different century. Quinn squeaked and opened up her arms to pull Zoey and Lola into a hug.

Lola: Come on Adam get over here! Michael, Logan?

Lola-POV

Breakfast continued on going rather well. Whenever Lola looked up though she always found her eyes meeting with Adam's. Stop it Lola! You know better than to try to date one of your friends. But his eyes are just so amazing and out there. And his body. Ugh stop it. Don't you dare blush. No stop it. Stop it right now Lola. Lola's cheeks began to turn a light pink. When Adam looked at her again he smiled. This smile sent butterflies loose in Lola's stomach and an exciting chill down her spine. When she noticed what was happening she blushed even deeper.

Finally I'm done eating, now I can stop making a fool out of myself in front of Adam.

Lola: Bye Guys.

That week had been rather boring but it seemed as if things were turning around at least for Lola. She had Social Studies, Science, and English with Adam. They sat together in English and Social Studies.

Lola was writing chemical equations for homework that Mr. Sink (that's a spoof of my real science teachers name). Quinn was messing around with some sort of dangerous chemicals. Zoey was reading 17.

Quinn get bored with her chemicals, which almost never happens, spoke up: So Lola and Zoey, I'm not going to be here tomorrow for most of the day. Mark volunteered for one my experiments since the rest of you refuse to join in anymore.

Zoey: Well ever since you got a boyfriend, we all figured we could get out of those life threatening situations.

Quinn: Pshhhhh… Life threatening? What people call fast food is more likely do kill you then my harmless experiments. Do you know what they put in double cheese burgers?

Zoey: No, and as we've repeatedly told you, unless we ingest something extremely poisonous and need to puke, you're not allowed to tell us. Now to change the subject before you do tell us, boyfriends? Lola?

Lola: What? I'm single and fine with that. Plus there's no way I have time for a man. First of all I'd have even find one, no thank you.

I know exactly who I'd want to be my boyfriend. But its not like he'd ever be interested in a silly girl like me.

Quinn: Oh you know who we're talking about. No try to play dumb with us. Zoey already did that long enough for all of us. No offence

Zoey: Hey! Some taken. Anyways she's right. Just think about this week, who have you always offered the seat next to you to?

Please don't go there. Then I won't be able to even convince myself let alone you guys.

Quinn: Who makes you blush whenever he compliments you?

Zoey: Who are you always getting in trouble for talking to in class?

Quinn: Not to mention he has a great body.

Zoey at first gave her a questioning look: You're right.

You have no idea. I've seen him shirtless and it was like wow. Oh and his eyes. I swear when he looks me in the eyes I feel like gravity is beginning to fail and I might float out into space.

Lola was now turning cherry red all over her face. She was stammering trying to defend herself: Well… ummm. He's new and….. you know doesn't know that many people. I was just trying to be nice to him. It's not like I haven't got in trouble for talking to you two in class before. Guys usually don't compliment me so I wasn't used to it. I like having someone to sit next to. Adam's body is ok. Lola whispered the last part.

Ya right, like they're going to believe any of that. Quinn never ever talks in class. I always had to 'shush' Zoey so we don't get in trouble.

Quinn: Yeah, sure you weren't that nice to us when you first came here, acting lesson or not. Every morning this week you've spent much more time getting ready. You ask us about five times 'How do I look?'

I must look like an idiot in the morning to them.

Zoey: Trust me Lola, you got it bad for him. Don't lie to yourself. Admit it to yourself, maybe you can move on. But lying to yourself and us helps no one.

Lola closed her science book and tossed it onto her bed. She then slumped down on the floor next to Zoey's bed. Zoey and Quinn got up, sat next to her and put their arms around her to comfort her. I like him don't I? But you know what there's nothing wron with that. Maybe we won't ever be in a relationship but I like him.

Lola: I like Adam Richards. He makes me feel like there's no other girl in world who compares to me. His eyes could pierce straight into my soul and figure out exactly who I am. My heart beats faster whenever his hand brushes against mine.

Zoey: Those are pretty strong feelings…..

Right in the middle of her sentence there was a knock on the door.

Lola: Who is it?

The voice from the other side of the door: Its Adam. Is Lola in there I'm looking for her.

He's looking for me? Really? What does he want? Do I look ok? What should I say? While Lola was busy asking herself a whole bunch of questions, Quinn walked over to the door and opened it.

There stood a shirtless Adam (He's extremely ripped incase you forgot but not like in a scary body builder kind of way). Quinn's eyes went wide as she tried to avoid staring, Zoey's jaw dropped and Lola just started blushing like crazy.

Come on say something Lola pull it together girl.

A-POV

Crap, I shouldn't have done this. That stupid bet with Logan, I let him win. She's not saying anything. Is that good or bad? Is she blushing? Maybe she's embarrassed, why didn't I just stay in my room? I could've done this some other day.

Interrupting his thoughts, Lola spoke: Hey Adam.

Adam: Hey. Idiot is that all you can say? 'Hey' wow you're completely screwed. Abort mission! Quick run out now, they probably can't catch you.

Zoey: Umm, Adam if you don't mind me asking, why are you shirtless?

Adam could feel heat rushing to his face but focused quickly to try to prevent it: Oh ya, sorry about that. Logan and had a bet going to see who could stuff the most marshmallows is his mouth. I lost so I have to go the next 24 hours shirtless.

Lola: Walking through a girl's dorm shirtless, Adam? I think someone's trying to get some attention.

Thank God. Maybe this is working. She's getting up! I swear if she comes closer I might just die and go to heaven.

Adam: Let's just say I got a lot of stares and open jaws. Lola giggled and started to walk closer to Adam. Unfortunately that included you're D.A. what's her name? Coco? She had a spoonful of ravioli that stayed in her mouth for five minutes while I walked by.

After hearing that Quinn and Zoey burst out laughing. They were laughing so hard that they were leaning on each other trying not to fall down. During that time Lola walked all the way up to Adam and gave him a hug. Her head ended up on top of his shoulder looking out to the hallway with some girls who were staring at the shirtless man.

Yes. Oh my goodness she's got her arms wrapped around me and I'm not wearing a shirt. I hope she doesn't feel my heart. Hell I hope my heart doesn't explode. I should say something. No. Wait, don't, just enjoy the moment with a completely gorgeous and amazing girl in your arms.

Lola let go all to soon for the either of them. Soon after the other two teenage girls stopped laughing. Catching her breath Quinn asked: So exactly how many marshmallows did you fit in your mouth?

Adam: 17!

Quinn: That's awesome because I have this experiment. It involves-

Adam: Sorry Quinn. I've been warned by; Chase, Zoey, and Lola about your experiments. So until I get life insurance I'm going to have to pass.

Quinn: Fine.

Adam then turned his attention back to Lola: So Lola I came here to find you. I wanted to ask if you would help me out; I need to get back into my exercising habit and I was hoping you would be my running buddy. We'd run starting at five-thirty in the morning and I know that's a bit early-

Lola: I'd love to. This will help me out too. I need to exercise more and I can never get out later in the day.

Adam: That's great. I'll see you tomorrow morning then?

Lola: See you then, bright and early. Don't think I won't tell Logan if you wear shirt.

Adam: Ok goodnight girls.

Quote:"Either you run the day or the day runs you." –Jim Rohn