Disclaimer: I still don't own Zoey 101 or 102 or any other franchise for that matter.

Happy Halloween, in advance to all who celebrate it!

Warning: There is a brief moment mentioned in this chapter that makes a reference to DV.

Special Dedication: To my bestie Darcy for her Birthday week, hope this is reaching you with lots of good vibes, sunshine, and spookiness!


My Friend Darcy: Aw girl, it's alright I've done that a few times myself honestly, no honestly I wouldn't be too miffed about it either, mistakes happen and I know this wasn't intentional everything is good I promise! October is indeed such a mystical and magical time, anything can happen!

I have enjoyed our conversations as well, has it really been almost a year? Wow, time sure does fly! It seems like only yesterday we first started talking! And I'd like to credit Gil for that as well. (I know you're reading this Gil!) Quogan is always such a delight aren't they? Through all of the fun and all of the pain, but it's worth it because each moment between them is special!

I actually hadn't even considered the possibility of someone else loving Halloween as much as I do hehe! What a treat it has been to get to know you and to continue building our friendship, I've said this before numerous times at this point but it's an absolute honor to be your bestie!

Who's cutting the onions in here?! Is that you Logan? *Cues the organ full of ghosts!*

You are too kind, I know he is reading this as well! (Hi, Gil!) Indeed one of the best people I know, so witty, and funny, with the kindest heart! We have had so much fun piecing all of this together, I can't even begin to tell you all the moments, we've shared, laughing and crying.

(Though in all fairness and honesty, I'm probably the one that's done all the crying for both of us, haha!)

And even giggling out of just pure enjoyment for every moment between these two! It's so sweet of you to acknowledge how much of an influence he has had on this collaboration as well! We have done our best to make every plot, twist and idea come to life in the best and in the worst moments of their journey in a way that really tugs at the heart strings, and I appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge that not only for me, but also for him!

I knew from the beginning even if it was just in a simple way that Sushi Rox had to be used in some way and that's why we incorporated it into the stories and into one of our chapter titles, I mean no disrespect to any of the creators or writers!

I'm just not sure why we really didn't get to see any moments between them in Sushi Rox besides the ones that they shared with the rest of the gang.

Such a missed opportunity for sure! That's a great observation that a lot of these "secret meetings" between them both pre and post had to have happened there I fully believe it, considering everyone met at Sushi Rox!

(Where Mark was probably meeting Brooke a lot earlier on for their "study sessions." Poor Quinn!)

We have certainly done our best to tie in key moments between them from the show, to further explain their attraction towards each other, they already know they are head over heels for one another or as Quinn would say uvula over pancreas! Way before Logan actually put on those heels and strutted around campus, why would he do that you ask?

None other than to spend some more "alone time" with Quinn, why else would he possibly subject himself to such humiliation? He knew that other people would laugh and stare, he even pretended to be so upset, throwing the ball and stomping off, while secretly thinking that's one of the ballsiest and hottest things she's ever done! (His words not mine!)

He totally gushed to Michael didn't he? And that hug I tell you so many sparks between them and they hadn't even kissed at that point haha! And the fact that he was the one to initiate it, I can hear it now! (Well I was just congratulating my friend!) Sure you were! *The author stifles back a giggle!*

Where do I even begin with that ice cream "date?" should I start with the moment she grabbed his wrist? Or the moment she looked at him with so much love in her eyes that she felt like she was about to burst out of pure joy? Or the fact that he tried to hide from her that her touch was electrifying him and it was the best shock of his life!

He could have let go at any moment, could have released her from holding his wrist, he held on tighter! He may have insisted it was to keep his balance in those heels but we all know that's simply not true! He can be in denial all he wants but it will get him nowhere!

Your observation was spot on! Honestly, I have a theory on why Logan began to appreciate science more it's because of a certain female resident scientist *wink wink*

And I also believe he was more supportive of her than everyone else because he understood all of the components and the hard work and time behind it, he wouldn't be called the brightest Chemistry student for nothing!

And how would he know immediately which item Quinn wanted in Curse Of PCA? In re-watching it lately for research purposes I noticed he even helped her set up the table to prepare the experiment! We couldn't help but wonder what happened in that truck bed, you know he must have been elated to wake up next to Quinn!

Now, I can't give too many spoilers on that so you'll just have to take my word, there's going to be a lot of kissing! You're too sweet really bless you for that!

I can't promise anything but let's just say we may have a thing or two up our sleeve on that particular topic! *wink wink* I agree Quinn definitely made Mark more tolerable but even then just barely!

Aw, no worries at all, I'm just thrilled to hear you've been enjoying this story!

The eyes, they never lie, and that especially goes for these two, who check each other out constantly, she may say she doesn't want him to catch her staring, but we all know she does! And we all know he loves to stare at her too his ego goes up another notch every time she does!

And as for Marks disheveled appearance there may be more to it, than him just rolling out of bed on a random Saturday morning, that's all I'm going to say about that instance! I'll bet Logan has been fixated on Marks rock collection for quite some time, all the fun he could have with it, we all know he's mischievous by nature!

Logan will do anything to impress Quinn, even if he doesn't always get it right! He'll stare at himself a little less in his pocket mirror, he'll mirror her actions, he'll talk to her all soft and sweet and show that deep down inside he really cares!

Mark has always been suspicious of Logan and his motives but the truth is he's such a sack of crap! (Mark I mean!) that he doesn't even care unless it comes to bruising his precious ego, because the only thing Mark has in common with Logan is that he tries so hard to channel his mannerisms, even if they come off as cringey, because he wishes he could be everything that Logan is, even if he won't admit it!

But, it's not because he wants to impress Quinn, as Mark has said in his own words and I quote. "Come back anytime, I love this school!" It's because he wants to shoot his shot with any other girl that will even bother to give him the time of day, he's envious of Logan because he knows that Logan has the charisma he so desperately wants!

And Logan loves having his ego stroked especially by Quinn, so he's going to keep pushing that envelope as far as it can go before it tears and if making Mark miserable along the way is part of the agenda, that's just gravy on top of a potato as far as he's concerned!

Quinn really does know him so much better than Mark! Just had to emphasize that in order to really make a point hehe! And she'll defend Logan she'll always defend Logan especially against Mark!

He most certainly did not deserve those tamales, fully agree! Such a fun episode right? Probably one of my top 5 favorites, and I figure with them mentioning it in show before not any episodes specifically but SpongeBob in general they must all be fans!

Honestly, I don't think he does maybe he could ask to borrow Logan's pocket mirror hehe! What good would that do though? He probably won't use it to examine his flaws because he doesn't believe he has any, but we all know that Mark isn't really that nice of a person.

Sadly, this probably isn't the only time he's used that word, I'd be willing to bet he's probably used it in arguments when he got mad at her too, he is a truly despicable individual!

Logan has learned from his mistakes, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to protect Quinn, he won't let Mark hurt her feelings again, he truly is sorry for calling her that, and he wants to make sure potato boy learns his lesson! (His words not mine!)

He also says grabbing him by the scruff of his neck is the least of his concerns, because anytime he ever hurts Quinn, he will have to deal with him personally! (Alright, Logan I think you've stated your point!)

Logan also wants to add that Quinn is his queen and she deserves to be treated like one! My turn now? Okay, thanks Logan! Sorry about that I do apologize in advance for his behavior but we all know how Logan is!

She was wasn't she?! Plain broad daylight for anyone to witness too! Hehe! Had to give a throwback to the Radio one of my favorite episodes exclusively for that hug! Also I agree there was a reason Quinn got so jealous and heated about Mark being around other girls it's because she's totally suspicious of Fig Newtons! (Love that name by the way!)

Mark's just using that as an excuse nothing more, nothing less, and although Logan doesn't like Mark and doesn't really see the purpose in being civil towards him or being his friend, he wants to prove to Quinn that he can be better than Mark, even if that means swallowing his pride, because he cares about her too.

But, he is indeed so scheevy and backhanded and he will never accept that he has flaws because he's also a bit of a narcissist too, he really wouldn't be no, it's a stroke to his ego everytime he's mean to Quinn he truly gets a kick out of it I believe and so does my co-author here. (Hi, again Gil!)

It absolutely will happen, soon enough, when it is their time, even Mark I'm sure is aware of this, but every step along the way he plans to make it so difficult for her, because he's Mark and he sucks! Any obstacle he can throw her way and if he's made Logan miserable in the process of it all, then he feels like he won, how sickening!

But, all these years later we did get the Jungle movie didn't we? And after all of our waiting around believe me we waited a long time, Helga and Arnold finally got the chance they so rightfully deserved, to be together, to be in love and to be happy and the creator of Hey Arnold actually confirmed that later on they do get married!

Romeo and Juliet have nothing on Logan and Quinn sorry to say! He did because he was so angry, hot angry and jealous tears just rolling down his cheekbones he may say he blinked them away but we all know he cried on the inside!

We are so glad that we could present you with another great chapter, filled with emotional drama, hurt and comfort all in one go round, we always appreciate reading your reviews! Hopefully I didn't forget anything I've been working through this all morning, trying to make sure I covered every base!

But, I hope this next chapter will even exceed this one, and I think it will!

Once again I just have to wish you a Happy Birthday week, because as I mentioned previously this chapter is dedicated to you, from both of us! (Gil and I) so we certainly hope you enjoy it as the shenanigans of this loveable duo continue to fill the pages with love and light!

Take Care & Much Love My Friend! Oh and by the way even though you know I'm going to say this later on Happy Halloween!


Nina: Happy Halloween! It is indeed spooky season, my personal favorite time of the year, with all the pumpkins, and candy's and treats!

Personally, I feel like Quinn just didn't want to be alone with Mark because she knows how controlling he can be, he's not as nice as he makes himself out to be, of course Logan says he's only there to "protect her." And while he is there's more to the story than just protecting her!

You've definitely gotten the right idea on who he is, you've picked up on his vibes!

Mark is nothing more than a self centered narcissist and a bit of a bully as well, he secretly takes enjoyment out of seeing others in pain especially if it's at the expense of something he's done!

And if you want my personal opinion I have a feeling Mark is in fact not cool with this trip, he'll play along for now though to appease Quinn!

I've always had my suspicions on him, the way he seems to act when there's other girls around, that comment he made after Lola kissed him, she took one for the team really! Just to knock Quinn out of her stupor! He enjoyed that kiss it was written all over his face, he made no attempts to try and stop her and I always thought that was really odd!

I feel like if the situation were reversed and she had actually been with Logan back then he would've tried everything he could to get out of that kiss, similarly like what he did to Stacey! (later on) Logan has always been loyal, but not Mark not ever, I find it also interesting that when Logan and Michael were hiding in the bushes waiting for Vince to get his comeuppance, Logan noticed Mark talking with another girl who wasn't Brooke.

I think Quinn's seen some things, and if she hasn't then Logan certainly has!

I've said this all along but I think if Quinn had to choose between Mark and Logan she'd pick Logan everytime! Lol, but I'm glad you enjoyed the negotiations between them Quinn would never give up on Logan, even if right now she only admits to herself that it's because he's just a good friend who is capable of changing for the better!

I did indeed watch it for research purposes and you are correct, he pulled her in first for the hug, you can also see him attempt to pull her into another hug when she turns around and looks at him again after they cheer, he reached back out again I'm assuming they did a quick hug but we didn't get to see it unfortunately!

Like you mentioned previously any excuse to have his hands on Quinn and she does love it as much as he loves it, and he loves it a lot!

Thanks again for writing in and we look forward to hearing your thoughts about this upcoming chapter, which I believe will be a turning point in their friendship!


Chapter 4: Cheese And Rice

Logan's POV: Quinn reached out grabbing my bicep, stopping me in my tracks. "I never got a chance to thank you earlier you know, for offering to buy me that pickle." I casually shoved my hands in my pockets. "Oh yeah, well that's no big deal, anytime."

She gazed directly into my eyes, running her fingertips down the base of my arm.

I ignored the paresthesia that followed. "I mean it, that was really thoughtful of you Logan, you don't always have to downplay doing something nice for someone else."

And that prompted me to pull Quinn into a warm hug, Mark was visibly glaring on the sidelines but I didn't care because I was holding the girl I loved in my arms and nothing at that moment felt better.

One day I won't have to share her with him because I'm Logan Reese and I always get what I want, Quinn is no exception to that rule! A few moments later we were rudely interrupted by Delfiggs! Who abruptly and harshly yanked Quinn away from me.

She struggled to get out of his grasp and he wasn't taking no for an answer so I decided to intervene swiftly pulling a startled and shaken Quinn away from him safely.

What a f***ing jerk, I was livid! How could he do something like that? I pondered while holding onto a still startled Quinn. How could he ruin my moment with her? I'm not a saint by any means, I definitely have my own internal anger issues.

But, I've never even thought about raising my voice towards her just the thought of that alone makes me feel violently ill. What else was, potato boy capable of doing when he thought no one else was looking? I certainly didn't intend to find out.

I gently pulled a still shaken Quinn out into the hallway inspecting her for any physical damages caused by his rough handling towards her. "Did he hurt you, are you okay Quinn? I swear to god if he ever puts his hands on you like that again I'll-"

I stopped in my tracks as I felt her tears soak into my shirt she was sobbing heavily and my heart shattered as I held her close feeling my own pulse rising and falling.

At the risk of not sounding insensitive I knew I needed to be careful at the choice of words I was choosing next, this situation deserved to be handled delicately. Still holding a sobbing Quinn to my chest I slowly lowered us to the floor to sit down. I needed to know an answer to a question that I had been dreading.

I lowered my tone making it more subtle and warm while stroking my fingers through her curls gingerly. "Has he ever you know ever um h-hit you before?"

I stuttered on the last sentence not knowing if I could handle the truth. I felt her stir a bit leaning a bit closer to my chest. "No, never but he yells at me sometimes when he gets angry." I was absolutely gabberflasted to find out that at times of anger that Mark would use her as a sounding board.

"Cheese and rice, why didn't you tell me sooner Quinn? I could have handled this issue a long time ago." She shrugged her shoulders nonchalantly, hanging her head down lowly.

"We weren't that close back then, I honestly thought that you wouldn't care about what happened to me." I took a deep breath trying to compose myself before articulating my next thoughts. "Well you're wrong, I may have thought you were weird and a bit unusual and kind of abnormal."

She rolled her eyes. "Gee thanks Logan, now why don't you tell me how you really feel!"

I placed my hand on her shoulder for reassurance. "But, nonetheless I still cared about you a lot and I mean I've never stopped caring about you and I've always considered you my friend even when we weren't that close."

She lifted her head back up slowly gazing into my eyes. "I've always cared about you too Logan, I mean I've always wanted the best things for you in your life, whether they involved me or not is irrelevant." She placed her hand on my lower knee before she resumed speaking.

"I just wanted to see you happy because you deserve that, you may be arrogant at times and a bit daft when it comes to reading people's emotions."

"However you try to understand them regardless and I know you're not good at expressing your own emotions but you try to atleast with me and that means something."

I wrapped my arms around her shoulder, gazed into her eyes and smiled. We almost got lost into our own little world almost until I heard footsteps approaching nearby no doubt from Delfiggs. Ugh! He just had to ruin another sentimental moment between Quinn and I!

He sat down on the floor next to us, an unreadable expression plastered upon his face. "Reese is right Quinn, I overreacted." I rolled my eyes unconvinced by his statement as he continued speaking. "I don't know what prompted me to think that it was acceptable to force restraint upon you, but it wasn't cool."

He gestured towards me nodding. "Logan was being a good friend towards you, taking you away from a situation that he felt was harmful and detrimental to your mental and physical well being."

He extended his hand outwards expecting me to shake it and forgive him let the whole by gones be by gones bull****. "I owe you an apology Reese."

I didn't accept his meaningless gesture as far as I was concerned Mark's words held no merit. He hated me and he would continue to hate me as long as I remained a part of Quinn's life. "You don't owe me anything Delfiggalo."

I removed my arm from Quinn's shoulder before propping myself upright offering a hand towards her to help her up off the floor. "I'll walk you back to your dorm if you want me to." It was actually more of a statement than a question.

I needed to get her away from him immediately before, potato boy tried to attempt something funny. We walked back side by side to her dorm room in silence, there didn't need to be any words exchanged as we reached the front door.

I knew that tomorrow would be our first time together alone on a trip. Oh cheese and rice get your mind out of the gutter! I know what you were thinking and I already told you I respect her too much to put her in an uncomfortable situation.

Besides, I'm not completely a home wrecker and now that we've addressed the matter at hand. I turned towards her as she unlocked the doorway, jiggling her other keys in between her palms. "Are you sure you're okay Pensky?

She shrugged nonchalantly sliding the keys back into her pocket. "I'm just fine Reese."

I considered saying something witty, deciding last minute maybe it wasn't the appropriate time. I wasn't convinced by her deception, I know how when she crinkles her nose she's upset or when her eye twitches that she's really angry. She has a special look for every emotion she feels and I've decoded them all!

I leaned my arm against the door frame, no one is immune to the charms of the Loganator. "Why don't you just stay with me tonight? I mean it's not like we haven't slept together already, if you catch my drift Pensky."

I regretted that statement as soon as it left my mouth as Quinn elbowed me hard in the ribs. I really have to turn down my bravado before she volunteers me to be one of her test subjects. Not that I'd mind spending the extra time with her.

But, I definitely don't want anything to happen to any of my facial attributes! And knowing Quinn's extensive history with chemical reactions. I don't exactly feel comfortable around her experiments. I instinctively threw my hands up shielding my face, fearful of her next movement. I'd take any form of punishment as long as it didn't involve any unfortunate circumstances with my facial structure. "I'm sorry that was completely idiotic, forgive me?"

She sighed taking a deep breath inwards and outwards before taking another step towards me. "You may be an imbecile at times in your judgements, but you're still pretty cute." I turned away from her abruptly, determined not to feel any girly emotions those are totally for women not for men and certainly not for men like Logan Reese!

She took her hand within my own intertwining our fingers together. My throat felt as dry as the Sahara desert as she glanced briefly towards me. Yeah, sometimes I pay attention in my other classes! "C'mon I'll walk you back to your dorm." She spoke quietly in hushed tones. I spoke up quickly, a bit too boisterous, our fingers were still intertwined. "Wouldn't that defeat the purpose of me walking you back to your dorm Pensky?" She shook her head in contemplation. "Valid point, Reese"

I reluctantly released her hand from my grasp. "I suppose I'll see you tomorrow then." Oh so she declined the sleepover. Can't blame a guy for trying, am I right? "Yeah, I'll pick you up early." I shakily replied. That sounded so much smoother in my head she's gonna think I sounded like a pathetic sap. I tried to turn away before my cheeks stained scarlet to no avail as she leaned in her lips only mere inches away from mine as she turned to plant one right on my cheek. Dang it! I thought I was going to get some lip action! I happen to know I'm a really good kisser, just ask every girl I've made out with on campus, especially Mandy Franklin who never turns me down!

But, I don't want my first kissing experience with Quinn to be like what I had with those other girls. Because, Quinn isn't like those trollops in tank tops, she's weird but she's pretty and smart and kind of fun. I had to regain my composure before turning away heading towards my dorm to spend the night alone.


Quinn's POV: Sleep was futile as I tossed and turned throughout the night, with thoughts of Logan permeating my inner sanctum. I contemplated picking up my phone and texting him to see if he was still awake. Against my better judgement I decided to sneak out past curfew. Utilizing the key Logan gave me to sneak into the boys dorm undetected. Lying at the top of the bunk beds himself illuminated by a luminescent phone light glistening over his shadow was Logan himself. I couldn't help but take in his shirtless physique, as my eyes instinctively roamed over his tan muscular torso before snapping back to reality a few moments later.

A smirk plastered across his face even in the dark illuminated by nothing but a phone light. It was no secret that I'd witnessed him shirtless on many occasions, as he prioritized flexing his biceps on a regular basis especially during volleyball practice. He hung over the railing of the bed still sporting that casual Reese smirk. "See something you like, Pensky?" I gritted through my teeth lying and we both knew it, as Logan had memorized every emotional idiosyncrasy that I had. "Nope."

He chuckled a bit before propping himself back up. "If I had known I was going to have company then I would have dressed up for the occasion, lucky for you I always keep a spare." He grinned as he slid the sleeveless tank over his upper torso. "I'm actually glad that you're here, not that I don't want you here or anything like that I just-

I propped myself up on the top bunk interrupting his train of thoughts glancing over at his phone screen. On his home screen was a photo depicting all of us sitting at a nearby table at the PCA campus. It was one of the rare occasions I decided not to wear my glasses. Ironically it was Mark who took this photo of us, I wouldn't admit it out loud but it was one of my favorite photos of Logan and I.

He wasn't cocky and he wasn't smug or arrogant in his facial expressions, he was just Logan. It was one of the rare occasions he wasn't trying to prove himself to anyone else. I felt comfortable as my arm slid seamlessly across his shoulder. Being around Logan made me feel invincible like nothing could ever hurt or harm me.

My own home screen depicted a photo of Logan and I with Mark hovering over in the background it was from the radio debacle, right after we hugged and he held onto me a little longer then he should have! Both, of us grinning ear to ear like nothing else mattered as his arms encircled my waist. We looked so happy, so perfect as if we were meant to be together. My heart swelled at the thought before reality came back around to bite me in the a**.

Even if I did want to be with him, we weren't of the same socioeconomic status and he was flirtatious with every girl he encountered, not just me. And as much as I do want to know what it's like to be with him. My moral compass is too strong to betray Mark. What would Logan Reese want with a girl like me anyways? Atleast with Mark I know I have a chance for a stable predictable future, but what if I don't want that with him? What if I want something more spontaneous and fun, what if I want someone who will love and accept me for who I am. What if I want someone I can share my life achievements and woes with.

Isn't that the purpose of being an individual on this planet? I abruptly propped myself up, blinking back the tears threatening to cascade down my cheeks. "I should go."

I managed to speak a bit too quickly as reality slapped me back across the face. I felt Logan gently tug on my wrist as I slowly turned to face him. "Please don't go stay with me Quinn I lo- want you to be safe and you don't want to get caught, sneaking out after curfew of the boys dorm carries some serious repercussions." I glanced upon his sullen expression. He looked so dejected, there were unshed tears in his eyes. "Fine, but I get the top bunk, wait where are you going?"

He gestured to the couch grabbing a spare comforter from the closet. I rolled my eyes as I gently grabbed his wrist, knocking the spare comforter from his hands.

"I'm not kicking you out of your own bed Reese, and it's not like we haven't ended up in this predicament before in a somewhat similar situation, besides you seem like you could use a friend and maybe I could use one too." He climbed back into the top bunk facing away from me towards the wall as I gently cradled his face between my palms.

"Talk to me please, it's okay to share how you feel, you can tell me anything Logan, you know that." He turned around slowly gazing deeply and longingly into my eyes.

Everything went silent besides the breaths we were taking simultaneously to fuel our oxygen supply. I had the sudden urge to pull him closer towards me, to have his hands skim over my waist. What would it be like if I ran my fingers through his brunette curls? Why am I thinking of him so much? With that cocky yet beautiful smirk he loves to sport. And the way he spits his mouthwash into that plant conveniently placed next to the tv. Oh god, I really have lost it now, pull yourself together Pensky!

A few moments later he succumbed to slumber, casually draping his arm hanging loosely over my torso the position he fell asleep in I assumed. I felt butterflies as my heartbeat was pounding out of my chest. I felt like I was having an out of body experience as if I had disconnected from my own body.

Feeling the warmth of his arms wrapped loosely around my torso and his breath inadvertently tickling the back of my neck. It wasn't long before I succumbed to my own slumber drifting off contently into his arms.