Aloha Means Hello and Good-bye
-Chapter One: Senior Meeting-
"Good morning, Seniors," Dean Rivers stepped out to the podium of the PCA theater,"Thank you for gathering today. I assume you all know what this meeting is about. In about three days you will all be on your way to the breathtaking Hawaii. You'll learn to hula, wear flowered shirts, and enjoy the last few days with your classmates before Graduation. It has been a pleasure to see you all grow up. Especially you girls, considering this is one of the first classes we've had since the year we first let girls in."
Zoey, Nicole, Dana, and Quinn all looked at each other with smiles of accomplishment and nostalgia on their faces. A lot had happened over the years and now there was only a week before graduation.
"So now, I will turn the microphone over to Sarah Adams, the planner of this trip. She'll give you the low down on what's going on."
A petite woman in a stylish black suit with light brown curls walked to the podium, "Thank you Dean Rivers." Mrs. Adams smiled at the audience and started addressing the senior class.
"Like Dean Rivers said, there are only three more days until our trip to Hawaii. I would like to remind all of you a few of the rules for this trip:
1.) No boys in girls rooms, and no boys in girls rooms. There is no compromises or excuses. If anyone breaks this rule you will be sent home immediately.
2.) You must be in your rooms by midnight. This rule is not only a rule of our's but a rule of the island for minors. Some of you are still minors so don't get caught or you may end up with legal troubles.
3.) Do not talk to hobos. I don't care how cool or lonely they look. They could stranglers. Or mental people.
And finally,
4.) Follow the rules of the island, be safe, and have fun.
I assume you all still have the packet sent to you a week ago with the schedule and packing list. If there are any question please see me, Mrs. Engel, Mr. Bender, or Dean Rivers. And if you need a new packet, grab one on your way out. You're all dismissed."
Zoey, Nicole, Dana, Chase, Michael, Logan, and Quinn all stood up and walked out of the auditorium together and got lunch at Sushi Rox.There had been a strange vibe between all of them lately. Maybe it was because these were the final days. Or maybe it was because there was still feelings that certain people were still retaining. Or maybe it was because of the sudden break up between two certain people in the circle of friends. Who knew? But the feeling was there and it was extremely uncomfortable for everyone.
"So, how's about this sushi? I love me some raw fish," Michael said with a weird accent that no one could quite pinpoint. It was somewhere in between a Canadian or Irish accent.
"Dude, why are you talking like that?" Logan asked.
"Just trying to mix it up a little," Michael shrugged.
The group sat in more strange silence, which was very odd for them.
"Well, I'm going to go start packing," Zoey stood up and picked up her trash, throwing it away on her way toward the door.
"Yeah, um, I'll walk with you, alright?" Chase asked.
Zoey was quiet for a moment, "Sure."
The group said good-bye and Chase held the door open for Zoey as she walked out. For the first few moments they walked in silence. Finally Chase broke it and said, "So, I don't want things to be weird between us on this trip."
"Neither do I," Zoey said. Her tone was cold and she was walking in a strange, stiff way.
"I want to make the most of this trip. It might be the last time that we see each other for...who knows long."
"Right."
"And I don't want my relationship with Lauren get in the way with our friendship."
"I know you don't."
They were both quiet for awhile.
"You're not saying much," Chase said.
"Well, I don't have much to say," Zoey replied.
"Zoey, look, I know your upset that I didn't tell you about Lauren right away. I should have."
"Yeah, you should have. Do you realize how awkward it is to see my ex-boyfriend making out with some girl on a bench after we had only broken up for two weeks. Two weeks, Chase. You were that eager to move on?"
"I'm sorry, Zoey."
"Seriously Chase, you can't even wait for at least a month after we ended a two year relationship. And to be kissing in a park? I don't even think we kissed until our one month anniversary."
"I'm sorry," Chase said again. He seemed to have a sudden interest in his shoes.
"Me too," Zoey said muttered.
Chase looked at the clock on his cell phone,"Shoot it's four. I've gotta go meet-"
"Lauren. I got it. My dorm's right up here. I'll see you later."
"Yeah, I'll see ya,"Chase said. Zoey waved in a dismissive way and he turned around, making his way to Lauren's dorm.
Logan felt very uneasy that afternoon. There was only a couple more weeks of PCA, of Dana, and still after all these years of teasing her he had never truly told her how he felt. Why was it so easy to hit on other girls and go on all those dates when it was so hard to even try to ask her out seriously? Sure there was the occasional, "Wanna make out?" remark but Dana always blew it off. If only she knew how he felt about her. She was perhaps the only girl that he really had feelings for. The question was, were her feelings mutual?
A/N: Alright, if you are an older fan of my work, you might remember AMH&G-B. You may have been really ticked off when I quit writing it. You may have been especially angry when you saw that I deleted it. Well, I was thinking about and decided to re-write this story. There's kinda new plots. I'll be doing Dana and Logan too. As you can tell, Zoey and Chase went through a pretty messy break up. With the other characters, I have plans but choose not to say anything about those plans.
I have made New Year's Resolutions on my fanfiction xanga. (URL listed on my profile page.) Read them and hold me to them.
Oh and if you remember this story can you please say something? I just want to know.
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Noelle