Title: You Don't See Me

Authors: sonnycentral and helenaxgal

Rated: T

Summary: Sonny and Chad were strictly platonic. She was his personal assistant and he was Hollywood's newest rising star. They were the best of friends until one night changed everything. Sonny/Chad AU. A sonnycentral and helenaxgal collaboration.

Disclaimer: We unfortunately do not own Sonny With a Chance.

Featured Review Response: xxHeadInTheStarsxx- Yes our Chad is getting quite protective and perhaps he is realizing that he may have feelings for Sonny. *cough* *cough*


It had been a few weeks since the debut of Sonny's new look and let's just say it was flying really well with the guys. No matter where she went, guys always asked for her number or begged her to give them a chance. It was insane. Now, where did this leave Cameron and Chad?

Surprisingly enough, Cameron and Sonny became really close since 'the bar incident'. They weren't dating, but they had a close bond. Sonny looked to him for advice while he did the same with her---much to the displeasure of Chad. Although he didn't verbalize anything, he was obviously annoyed with their relationship because he'd make snappy comments whenever Cameron was mentioned.

"Hey Chad, I'm going to go hang out with Cameron, don't wait up!" Sonny hollered over her shoulder as she finished applying her lip gloss.

Chad looked up to the ceiling, obviously irritated. "Is the extra coat of lip gloss necessary? Isn't he just a friend?"

Sonny groaned and walked out of the bathroom into the living room.

"Okay Dad."

The brunette walked back into the kitchen and grabbed a napkin, blotting her lip gloss a little bit.

"Happy?" She asked with her hand placed on her hip.

He smiled at her cheekily and leaned back into the couch. He picked up the remote and flipped on the TV onto a random station.

"How long are you going to be out?" He called as she was about to reach the door.

Sonny turned around and walked towards Chad.

"Do you miss me Chaddykins?" She teased.

Chad shook his head and crossed his arms over his chest, severely in denial.

"No..."

His blue eyes caught hers and she smirked.

With a small smile she sat on the couch and hugged Chad around his middle.

"Chaddykins you do miss me!"

He focused his eyes on the TV and pushed Sonny gently away.

"No I don't. I'm fine, I see you everyday!" He insisted.

Sonny poked his cheek, begging him to look at her. He breathed and faced her, his mouth a mere few inches away from her.

When did she get to be this pretty? Why are her lips so cherry red...they look so edible..Wait, this is Sonny we're talking about.

"Well, I got to go." She said quickly, kissing him lightly on the cheek.

He let her go and soon she was back at the door.

"Hey, Sonny!"

The brunette turned around and gave him her usual smile.

"Tomorrow, cancel everything. We are having a fungenda day."

She clapped her hands and gave him a thumbs up.

"Will do boss. See ya!"

There was a flash of her brunette locks and then the slam of the door.

Chad sighed and stared at the door, a sad expression tugging at his lips.

Wasn't it just a few weeks ago that I was the one doing that to her?


The next day, Chad awoke; ready to spend a fun day with Sonny. They hadn't spent much time together in a while and he was looking forward to it.

He searched the house for Sonny, ecstatic to tell her about the plans he had for them that day.

He looked in every room, but could not find her. He even checked her bed, just in case she slept late, but there was no sign of his best friend.

Finally, he picked up his phone, calling the girl he longed to spend time with.

Ring… ring… ring… voicemail.

Chad hung up- he didn't want to leave her a message. Maybe she just went to run an errand and will be back soon, he thought.

He plopped himself on to the couch, trying to pass the time with some television.

It seemed as if he'd been doing that a lot lately…

About thirty minutes later, Chad's phone rang. He ran over to the table it was laying on, glanced at the caller ID- it was Sonny, and answered.

"Hello?"

"Hey Chad, did you call?" she asked hurriedly.

"Um, yeah. Where are you?"

"I'm shopping with Cameron. He has a really hot date tonight and needed some advice for clothes. Why, what's up?"

"Oh, um… it's nothing," he mumbled, trying to hide the sadness in his voice.

Sonny knew him all too well. "What's wrong?"

"Well, I thought we were going to hang out today… you know- fungenda?"

"Oh my gosh Chad, I am so sorry," she apologized. "I totally forgot."

Gee, guess I see how important I am to her.

"Oh, it's a-ight," he responded coolly. "See ya Sonny," and hung up quickly.

Chad sunk back in to the couch. What was happening?

He felt as if he was being replaced… and no one replaces Chad Dylan Cooper.


Sonny stared at her phone for a moment after her conversation with Chad. Something didn't seem right… he seemed upset.

She suddenly felt guilty, but she didn't purposely ditch Chad.

"What's wrong?" Cameron asked, strutting out of the dressing room, clothes ready to purchase in hand.

"It's nothing," she whispered.

"Don't lie to me Sonny, what is it? Something to do with Chad?"

"Yeah. I forgot he wanted to hang out today, so I guess I accidentally ditched him."

"I think Mr. Personality will be okay without you," he whipped sarcastically, receiving a glare from Sonny.

"Okay, I'm sorry," he apologized. "It's just- didn't he used to do stuff like that to you all the time?"

"Yeah, he did. But I think he misses me."

"Well, can you blame him?" he asked. "Look Sonny, you're wonderful to hang around, but I don't think Chad deserves you."

"Maybe not," she huffed.

"But if you really want to hang out with him, go for it," he smiled. "Just, don't get hurt."

"But, I thought you wanted my help," she pointed out.

"I'm a big boy," he replied. "Besides, sounds like he really wants you."

A small smile played on her lips at this.

"And I think you want him too," he added. "See you later."

"Good luck on your date!" she exclaimed, reaching up to kiss his check as she raced out of the store back home.

Maybe she and Chad could still make the most of the remaining day.


When Sonny returned home, she found Chad in his bedroom, primping in front of the mirror as usual.

"Oh hey Sonny, what are you doing home so early?" he asked curiously, not shifting his glance away from the mirror.

"I'm sorry Chad about earlier- I honestly forgot."

"I know, that's why I'm not mad," he deadpanned. He did know Sonny wouldn't purposely leave him like that, so he needed to get over it.

"Well, I was hoping that maybe we could still do something," she suggested.

"I already made other plans," he answered coldly.

"Oh, well that's okay," Sonny fake smiled, trying to hide her uneasiness. She really did want to hang out with Chad, but she knew that he probably could care less.

"Is it Sonny, is it really?" he asked tauntingly, turning himself to face her.

"Yeah it is… really," she uttered with an eye roll. "So, where are you going?"

"On a date," he replied smugly. "Why… are you jealous?"

"Chad, I am not jealous!" she lied; luckily Chad didn't sense this. "If anything, I think you're the one who's jealous!"

"Jealous of who?" he asked quizzically.

"You're jealous of Cameron."

"Am not. Why would I be jealous of him? I thought you two were just 'friends…"

"We are just friends. But lately, he's been a much better friend than you!" she said, dashing to her bedroom and slamming the door shut.

Sonny was usually calm in demeanor, but she let her emotions get in the way this time.

"Sonny!" Chad called, swiftly walking to her room. He turned the door knob, but it was locked. "Let me in Sonny!"

"No! I don't want to talk to you," she yelled through the door.

"But I want to talk to you," he said, calming his tone.

"Yeah, well Chad Dylan Cooper doesn't always get what he wants!"

Chad stood at the door a few more moments, realizing that Sonny wasn't coming out anytime soon.

He slowly made his way back to his room to finish getting ready for his 'date.' The truth was, there was no date, but Sonny didn't need to know that.

He just didn't want her to know that he had desperately hung around all day, waiting to do something with her.

Sonny was right- he did miss her. He missed their talks, and just being there for each other.

Sonny had been distant lately and it ate him up so much that she was spending more time with Cameron than him.

"Lately, he's been a much better friend than you…" kept replaying in his head. It haunted him- especially because he knew it was true.

Chad grabbed his car keys, and drove to The Pink Flamingo. He knew Cameron had a date tonight, so he wouldn't have to deal with him working the bar.


"Scotch on the rocks," he grumbled to the bartender.

She sat the soothing elixir on the counter in front of Chad and he hastily gulped it down, and then ordered another.


Sonny watched out the window as Chad's car pulled out of the driveway.

She didn't want to be alone right now, but she knew Cameron had his date.

Sonny grabbed her phone, dialing a number. She resorted to another friend, one she hadn't seen in a while.

"Hey Tawn, how are you? Do you have any plans tonight?" she asked. "Maybe we could have a girls' night."