Flashback continued...

Zoey POV

(Outside Zoey's Home)

"Lola?". I asked as she turned around to see us.

"Zoey...". She waved.

Me and Chase walked hand in hand towards her.

"Chase!... Is that you?". Lola asked, surprised to see Chase here.

"Yeah it's me. It's been so long since the last time we saw each other. How you been?". Chase asked her as they hugged.

"Busy. Ever since they closed PCA down and had to go back to upstate New York to finish school, I had some good acting gigs here and there. Then, I got a big role in a TV show called Switch At Birth, were I played twins".

"I think I've heard of that show". Chase glanced at me.

"Yeah, you played a rebellious rich girl who lived in Europe and a ordinary girl, who lived in California".

"You guys know it". She smiled proudly. "Anyways, we had a run for 10 season's. Then, I got a big movie in Australia last year that I couldn't turn down. It comes out this year so keep an eye out for that. That project was also the reason I missed Logan and Quinn's big wedding. I wish I could of been there to see them on their special day. I bet Logan went overboard with everything uh? Making sure everything got done perfectly right".

Me and Chase looked at each other.

We decided to take this talk back inside my house since it was getting more colder. We then decided to tell Lola the whole story from me hiring Todd to be my date, me getting caught working while trying to be Quinn's maid of honor, the whole wedding chaos, when Quinn cancelled the wedding, to us making it up to them, by setting up the wedding ceremony back at PCA and them finally getting married.

"Oh wow!". Lola said, surprised. "I think it was a great idea to set up their ceremony back at PCA. I still cant believe they're now married!". She smiled taking a sip of her coffee and glancing at me and Chase. "I always thought you two were the one's to be getting married".

Me and Chase looked at each other and she immediately realized her mistake.

"Sorry, I shouldn't had brought that up". She apologized.

"Don't worry, me and Chase already had the chance to talk about Hawaii over the wedding weekend. I apologized to him, and we decided to give us another try".

"I just got here from Baltimore. Logan and Quinn wanted to return the favor which they didn't have too but it was very nice of them. They got me a teaching job, and bought me the house that's in front of Zoey's".

"Really? How nice of them!". Lola smiled. "I'm so happy that you two are finally, finally back together. Hopefully for good this time".

"Were going to try". Chase looked at me. "So?". He glanced back at Lola. "You just got back from Australia, where are you staying? Is your place around here?".

"I been working on my acting career, staying mostly on hotels that production pays for me that I dont have a permanent residence. I plan on resting from the big projects and focusing on smaller ones, here in California. That's why I came here to see if I could Zoey's place for a little while, till I find a place to live in".

"You can absolutely stay here". I told Lola.

"Logan presented me the home I'll be staying in but the real state agent wont give me the keys till tomorrow morning, so was kinda wondering if I could also stay here. Just for tonight".

"Yeah you can also stay here. Even though my place looks a mess and it doesn't seem like I got a lot of space. We can make room for the both of you".

We smiled as they looked around.

"We can help you clean?". Lola stood up.

"Yeah, I can set up a lapse camera, just to make it look cool". Chase added.

"You guys don't have too". I told them but they seem determined to do it.

"Come on Zo, You're letting us stay here, is the least we can do for you". Lola said.

I smiled as we got to work.

Chase set a time lapse camera, as we cleaned the living room, and kitchen. It took us about half and hour but we managed to leave everything clean.

We dropped exhausted in my couch. It was about 10:30pm when we finshed. Chase decided to take a shower before going to bed while me and Lola talked in the kitchen, while drinking a glass of wine.

"Did Nicole or Dana went to the wedding?". Lola asked curiously.

"Nope. Dana is in just gave brith to a beautiful baby boy named Justin, that was her reason and Nicole, we still don't know what became of her since she left PCA. I don't know if you remember that she used to text us, telling us how miserable she was at her new all girl boarding school but then the texts stopped, I guess she changed her number because she never tried to reach out again".

"Yeah, I really missed her. Hope she's doing alright, both of them. How about Lisa? Is she and Michael still together?".

"No, unfortunately. After PCA shutdown, they maintained a long distance relationship, but at the end it didn't work out. Michael doesn't like to talk about it, but I have maintained a good friendship with Lisa and she said they had different aspirations in life which separated their paths even more".

"Yeah, long distance relationships are very hard to maintain". Lola said as she poured herself another glass. "So, changing the subject. Now that Chase is back, and will live in front of your house. Will you move in with him? If he asks you of course".

"I can see that as a possibility". I smiled at her.

"If you do though, mabye you can rent me your house so I can have a place to stay? Mabye?".

"Yeah, you're welcome to stay here as long as you want Lola. If me and Chase decide to live together, you can live here, but please don't feel pressured to find another place to live, please".

"Thanks Zo". We clinked our glasses as we finished our glass of wine. "Let's check if Chase is out of the shower. I want to take a shower before bed".

I nodded as we stood up and entered the living room. There we saw Chase on the couch, fast asleep.

"Aw, he fell asleep". Lola said as we walked over to him. "He must be so exhausted from his trip Baltimore".

"Yeah, Im going to take him to my bed so he can be more comfortable". I said as I sat on the couch, next to him.

"You do that. I'm going to take a shower and head to bed. Goodnight". She smiled at me as she walked towards the guest room, leaving me alone with Chase.

"Hey?". I gently shook him. "Come with me to my room. You'll be more comfortable there, come on...".

Chase slowly woke up. I was able to get him up and guide him to my room where I pulled the covers so he could get in.

I sat on the bed, caressing his hair.

"I'm so tired...". He smiled tiredly.

"Get some rest. We'll plan something fun to do tomorrow. Like remodeling your new house".

"That sounds great...". He drifted back to sleep.

I stood up and turned the side lamp off so he could sleep better. As for me, I also wanted to take a shower before bed so I did. After my quick shower, I got in bed with Chase, laying on his chest.

Chase is back, my life now felt complete.


Zoey POV

(Next Day)

I woke up hugging a pillow.

Chase wasn't here.

I quick sat up and looked at my clock.

9:30AM, Okay for a Saturday morning. I got myself ready and walked out to Lola cutting up some fruit in the kitchen.

"Morning". I sat down on a chair.

"Morning Zo. You don't mind me cutting some fruit for breakfast, right?".

"Of course not". I said looking around. "Have you seem Chase, this morning?".

"Yeah. The realtor came to hand him his house keys. He went to check it out for a little while, and I think now he's with Michael working on your PT Cruiser".

"He's what?". I said as I stood up and walked out the front door with her following close behind.

And she was right. Chase was under the car, as Michael passed him some tools.

"Hey Zo!". Michael waved.

"Hey Michael". I waved back as I walked down the front porch steps and hugged him.

"Hi Michael...". Lola greeted.

"Lola? Lola!". Michael ran to her, picking her up her feet. "You're back! It's been so long how you been girl? Are you visiting, staying permanently?".

"I'm staying permanently in California, I'm rooming with Zoey until I find a place of my own".

"That's good news, we missed you". He hugged her again. "How great is this, Lola and Chase are back. We have more than half our friends living in the same state".

We nodded as Chase rolled out of the car, covered in car grease. "I think I fixed it?".

"You did?". I asked.

He stood up and got in my car staring it.

"You did! What was the problem?".

"The alternator was faulty so I replaced it with a new one and you also had a dead battery, which I also replaced. You should be good now, but I do recommend you buying a newer car".

"That's what Archer keeps telling me". I said out loud.

"Maybe we could go car shopping. I need new a car too". Chase said as he stood up.

"Me too". Lola raised her hand as well.


Back To Present Day...

Zoey POV

So yeah we went car shopping with Michael who tagged along. Chase that same weekend asked me if I wanted to move in with him, and if I said no, it was okay, but of course I had to say yes.

Like I promise Lola, I let her stay my small house, as I moved across the street.

My relationship with Chase grew stronger as the years passed and after a year of Chase moving back to California, he proposed...


Flashback...

Zoey POV

(PCA Campus)

Logan, Michael, Camille drove me blindfolded to somewhere. (I didn't know where, they wouldn't tell me) Chase was working the night shift at the police department office. (He was moved as a detective)

"So where are we going? Why am I blindfolded?". I asked as the car came to a stop.

"It's a surprise...". Logan said as I heard him and the rest get out of the car. "Here let me help you out". Logan said as he open the door and grabbed my hands leading me out.

"Good job, now let's walk...". Logan and I linked arms as we walked.

"What's this surprise all about?". I asked curiously. "You guys know today is my birthday, and Chase promised he'd get out early so we could have dinner together... Wait? does Chase have anything do with this?

"Here we are...". Logan ignored my question as he took the blindfold.

We were at the PCA student drop off curve. The PCA campus seem fully renovated and illuminated, as if its a normal campus night, like of we traveled back in time...

"What are we doing here?". I asked looking at Logan, Michael, and Camille.

"Like you said, tonight is your birthday. Your goal is to find Chase, and I know he told you he was working the night shift but that was a decoy. He's somewhere, waiting for you and your job is to find him". Logan said to me.

"Zoey, tonight is all about you. Chase wanted to make this birthday special and fun for you". Camille added with a smile.

"Here's your first clue...". Michael said as he took a note card and read it out loud.

"Hey? Was the first thing I told you when we first met. I fell for you in this spot, and I knew you were going to be part of my life, but like any other friendship, we started as friends".

They looked at me as Michael handed me the card.

I looked at the note and back at them. "The flagpole...". I smiled as I made my way to the flagpole and found another note.

"My life changed when we met. I wasn't expecting you and you weren't expecting me, but I'm glad destiny put us together. Remember when PCA had their school dance and I tricked you in you telling me your answer so we could go together? Yeah, I know I was stupid in doing that but I don't regret it, if im being honest. Look for our names in the school board for your next clue".

"School Board...". I said out loud, trying to remember where in campus was that board.

"I know where it is... Come on...". Michael said as we all followed.

It was a long walk but we made it. The board was full of names with their partners. I looked for mine and followed the dots that lead to Chase's name. Besides his name, the next note was taped. I pulled it off and open it.

"At the end of the day you chose to go with Glen Davis which I had no choice to accept. Besides that embarrassing night, we got some other chances to dance it off, like the dance contest. Remember when I fell asleep throughout the dance contest and we had to dance it off by the fountain? That's where your next note will be".

I smiled as I walked to the fountain which wasn't that far away. As we walked we saw a couple that looked like me and Chase, dressed with the same outfit from that night, dancing the routine we danced years ago.

We looked at them as they finished the dance and started tagging each other, just like we did.

The guy who played Chase, handed me the next note.

"We had some many memories here, in this fountain, like the dance you just saw, also when Dustin was being bullied and wanted some advise on how to handle it, me falling for you for the second time here, but most importantly, you were there for me when my grandma died on my birthday... You accompanied me sitting on this fountain, rain pouring on us, cold and windy. Anyways, I dont want to ruin this fun night, so let's get to the last clue. Remember Mystic beach? That's where I am. I know you love talking about our days at PCA, so hope walking around campus made you remember some good PCA times".

"Lets head to Mystic Beach". Logan clapped his hands as we walked back to the parking lot.

When we got to Logan's car. Michael remember something.

"Wait, before we go... Chase mentioned in his note he's at Mystic Beach, but is he really?".

"You're right". I nodded. "If I remember correctly, you took us North from PCA and Mystic Beach is south".

"I'll drive North, like last time. Nice catch Michael". Logan said as he open the door for me to get In.

"I do what I can". Michael said as he and Camille got in the back seat.

We drove for like a half an hour until we got to the beach. Logan open the door for me as I saw the view. A path of candles and heart ballons that lead to Chase who sat on the sand, looking at the sea. I walked towards the entrance of the pathway and noticed everyone I loved was there, along the path.

At the entrance was Lola with Vince. They reunited after Lola got back from Australia.

"Happy birthday!". Lola hugged me and so did Vince.

"Thanks!".

"Go on...". Lola stepped aside as I walked towards Chase.

As I made my way through the path, I noticed some pictures on the heart ballons of me, Chase and our friends throughout the years. along the way I saw Quinn with Logan, Mark and Stacy, Jared and Carl, Dana and her husband Carter. They all congratulated me and hugged me for my birthday but I was surprised to see...

"Mom, Dad, Dustin? What are you guys going here?".

"Chase asked us to come". Mom answered as she hugged me.

"He said we was going something special for your birthday and wanted us present, so here we are". Dad added hugging me next.

"Happy birthday sis...". Dustin hugged me. "Liliana couldn't make it, she's taking care of our kids, but she's wishing you the best birthday ever...".

"I understand". I said as I looked over at Chase who was still sitting down, looking at the sea.

"Go on, he's waiting for you". Dad nodded his head towards Chase.

I smiled as I walked towards Chase and sat down next to him.

"Hey?". I said, looking at him.

"Hey...". Chase smiled.

"I thought you were working late tonight. You said we would celebrate by eating dinner together after your shift but instead, Logan came to our house with Michael and Camille, he blindfolded, and took me to PCA...".

"Did you like the scavenger hunt?". He asked.

"I loved it. This place is so romantic, I love the candles, the heart balloons with our pictures, our friends being part of it, as well as my family. This is the best birthday surprise party I've had".

He stood up, and helped me stand up too.

"I wanted to make it extra special". Chase said as he held my hands. "I know we've had our ups and downs, but ever since I made the greatest decision of my life to move back to California and to give us another chance a year ago, I've never been happier. Our journey together hasn't been easy. As a matter of fact, we've had tough times, but what I admire is how we've always come out stronger. I feel like I've known you my whole life and I don't see my future without you, so...".

He knelt down on one knee and took a small red box opening it, revealing a diamond ring.

"You are my soulmate, my best friend, and the love of my life. Will you spend forever with me?"

I covered my mouth. I can't believe this was really happening.

I nodded without a doubt.

He stood up and placed the ring on my finger. We hugged and we kissed as our friends and family cheered us on.


Back to Present Day

Zoey POV

I was looking at the photo book album where I had a picture of that special night. That's how he proposed. He really made it special didn't he?

My front door suddenly open and in came Chase. I completely forgot he was going to get out of school early so he could go to the doctor since he's had some bad morning allergies for a while now.

"Hey?". He said taking his jacket off, and coming over to the couch to seat with me.

"Hey". I kissed him. "How was the doctors appointment?".

"He just prescribed me some allergy pills. I'm going to go an pick them up when I go and pick up our kids". He looked at the photo album. "What are you doing?". He said glancing over it.

"I'm looking at our photo album. Look this is us when you proposed, see?". I pointed at a picture where Chase was kneeling down, ring in hand, while I covered my mouth, shocked.

"Oh yeah...". He smiled as I turned the page and the next set of pictures were of our wedding.

"The wedding was beautiful...". Chase said as we looked at the pictures.

My eyes caught one picture where Chase, Michael, Logan, My dad and Dustin were all dressed in a black tux, smiling.

"What were your feelings as you got ready to become my husband?". I asked.

He looked at me confused.

"I felt like the luckiest man alive... I was happy to be spending the rest of my life with you and to finally start a family".

"I know that... but weren't you nervous?".

"Well...".


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