Hello everyone! This is my first story here, and I hope you will all enjoy it. FYI, I'm currently a high school student in Taiwan, and I've been fond of the Suite Life series for a long time. I was depressed when the show ended, and now I've found a way to fulfill my desire of reliving the story. Since English is not my native language, I hope that all of you can help me out by reading and sharing your comments! Also, in order to make this story fun and somehow "educational", I will be attaching songs in the stories I write. They will be in both English and Chinese, so if you're interested, I will also be adding the translations and the links to the songs. You might learn a foreign language by doing so! There will be at least one song every chapter, sometimes there will be multiple songs. So just follow our characters on their voyage!
Disclaimer: I've asked Santa Claus, but he said no. So I guess that I'm stuck here, still not owning any characters from SLOD. Excuse me, but I think I'm about to cry...
Chapter 1 The Years on the farm
In the year 1993, in the small town located in center Kansas, a little girl was born. Before her, her parents had already had six daughters. Clyde, the father of the baby girl stood beside the bed.
"Honey, she looks beautiful."
"I know. She's got your eyes." The mother said.
"You go to sleep now. It's been a long day for you and you need some rest." He said with his hands in his wife's hair.
"Okay. You can take care of the others, right?"
"Sure I can. I'm their father!" He laughed.
"Good night."
"Good night."
Clyde left the room and closed the door gently. Out in the hallway, he broke into tears. He wanted a son so badly but he still couldn't get one. Having lived on the farm his entire life, Clyde had always been the one working under the sun, and he has long felt the necessity of having someone to help out. After getting married, he always talked about how he wanted a son to help him with his works. Upon hearing that, his wife would always give him a slight shook of her head. She also knew how badly he wanted to have a little boy, so that's why they've been working so hard to do so. After six failed attempts, they still received their seventh daughter.
After calming himself down, Clyde knew that he still had six girls waiting at home for him to look after. Although he never got a son, he still treated the girls well. They all turned out to be nice and disciplined. He thought of all the goodness in his girls and finally cracked a smile on his face. He then headed for the hospital's parking lot to get his truck.
Once the door was closed, Eunice let tears roll down her cheeks. She had been holding back for a long time, and she can finally let it out now since her husband is not around. She felt sorry for not being able to give Clyde a son as he expected, but she still loved this little child in her arms.
"Honey, are you tired? Get some sleep, cutie. Mommy's tired." She whispered in her baby girl's ears.
She cuddled the baby and sang a lullaby. It wasn't long before the baby fell asleep in her arms.
"Maybe we can name you Bailey." She thought to herself. "After all, it sure is a beautiful name."
She thought about calling her husband but instead decided to go to sleep before she even picked up her phone.
"Daddy, I'm home!"
Clyde turned around from his work and saw his little girl standing in front of the door.
"Hey, Bailey. How's school today?"
"Fine, I guess." Bailey answered. "A guy came over to me and asked me out." She tries to fix her hair from all the strong wind these days.
"What? A boy asked you out? Like what, a date?"
"I guess so. I don't know." She shrugged.
"Who in the world has the dare to talk to my little Bailey like that?" Clyde shouted, pounding his fist on the table.
"Wait, dad! Why are you so mad about me going out? It's not like I'm staying here forever." Bailey smirked.
"Humph!" Clyde stormed out the front door and got into his truck. The next thing Bailey saw was the dust that came from behind her father's truck.
She let out a sigh and headed upstairs to her room. She dropped her bag and sat on top of her Lil' Little sheet. "I wonder what's bothering him so much. Eventually I will be starting a new family with someone else, and he will need to get used to that." She thought to herself.
Just then, from downstairs came shout from her mother.
"Bailey! Come on down here! A friend of yours is here!"
"Who is it, mom?"
"I think his name is Moose."
"Fine. Tell him I will come down as soon as possible"
Bailey got up to her feet and grabbed her jacket. They have been planning on going to the movies that evening, and she doesn't want to catch a cold on the way home. Once she got downstairs, she saw the guy standing out in the front yard. He was in a blue shirt with the sleeves folded up to the elbow, and a pair of Denim jeans. He waved to her when he saw her.
"Hey, Bailey."
"Hi Moose."
"Ready to go to the movies?"
"Yeah, sure. Let's go before it gets dark."
"Okay. By the way, you look fabulous in that dress."
"Thanks, Moose." Bailey slightly blushed and smiled. She changed her outfit from her casual T-shirts to a knee-length white dress. She actually looked in the mirror for a long time before meeting her date.
After the movie, they strolled slowly along the dirt road. In a small town such as Kettlecorn is, it is almost impossible for people to find a proper road with asphalt. They continued with their walk under the stars. Bailey checked her watch.
"Oh no. It's past ten. I need to get back before curfew!"
"Relax. It's dark out here. Don't run around like that. It's dangerous!" Moose said.
"You're right." Bailey said, putting her hand on top of her chest." It certainly isn't right to panic."
"That's it. Come on, let's go."
Moose stuck his hand out and held on to Bailey's. She was shocked at his move and couldn't react. She was speechless. They walked back to the Pickett's house right before Bailey's curfew, and they said their goodbyes.
"Bye, Moose. Thanks a lot."
"Bye. Don't mention it. It's fine."
Bailey opened the door to find her father sitting on the sofa looking mad. She quietly closed the front door so she wouldn't wake her grandmother up. Her grandmother is 80 years old and she definitely needed her sleep. Bailey tiptoed across the hallway and was called by her father just as she was about to put her foot on the stairs.
"What did you two do this evening?"
"Well, um. We went to the movies, and he walked me back." Bailey answered, wondering what her father would say.
"Did he do anything to you on your way home?"
Oh my gosh. Did he see us holding hands? Bailey thought.
"Nothing." She tried to sound confident while she also tried to hide her trembling legs.
"So you're telling me that this boy asked you out on a date and didn't make any move?"
"Well, that's true."
"Okay." He said, and sat back into the sofa.
"Okay?" Bailey asked."What do you mean by "okay"?"
"Nothing. Now go to sleep. You have school tomorrow."
"Alright." She sighed and went back upstairs to her room.
"So, what do you think about me being with Moose?" Bailey asked.
"Oink, oink." Said Sir Snort-a-lot.
"That's what I think so, too."
Bailey turned around on her bed and looked out the window. It is May, and the sky is filled with stars. Still shocked by Moose's action, Bailey couldn't fall asleep even after she tried counting pigs, which used to work all the time since her childhood. Her thoughts were all tangled up in her brain, and all she could hear were the whisking sounds of the wind.
Realizing that she couldn't sleep, Bailey got up from her bed and tiptoed downstairs to get herself a cup of warm milk. The warmth of the milk helped her calm down, as she is finally able to go to bed.
"Do you think that I should be with Moose?"
"Oink."
"I know. I'm not sure about it either."
"Oink."
There was no reply to the squeal as Bailey fell asleep.
"Hi there. Ready for school?"
"Just a minute, Moose. I need to grab my pen."
"Alright. I'll wait for you at the front door."
As Moose went out to the front patch, Bailey dashed upstairs for her pen. Not wanting Moose to wait for her, she ran down as soon as she could.
"I'm done. Let's go then."
"Anytime, dumpling."
"Wait. What did you just call me?"
"... Nothing." Moose answered in a rather suspicious tone.
"Well, actually I'm fine with that." She gave a huge smile as they held their hands to school.
A couple weeks later
Moose and Bailey came back to the Pickett's house for dinner after spending the afternoon out in the fields. They were welcomed by Clyde and Eunice.
"Hello, Mr. And Mrs. Pickett."
"Call me Clyde."
"Oops. Sorry about that. Hello, Clyde."
"That's my boy!" Clyde yelled as he hugged Moose.
"Dad! You're embarrassing me!" Bailey complained.
"Why? Moose is such a nice young man with strong shoulders. He is going to be the perfect one for my little Bailey." He said with a huge smile on his face.
"Dad! Please!" Bailey shouted with a huge blush on her cheeks.
"Dinner's ready!" Eunice yelled from the kitchen.
"Coming right up honey!" Clyde yelled as he rushes to help his wife.
"I'm going to do that too. In the future. For you, my dumpling." Moose said, obviously flirting with Bailey.
"A-Hahahahaha~" Bailey giggled in her unique way. "Stop it. Let's go wash our hands."
"Fine." Says Moose in a very annoyed attitude.
At the dinner table, everything was going well. Moose is funny and considerate to the Picketts, and he sure pleased both Clyde and Eunice. They had so much fun that they completely forgot about time and by the time they checked the clock, it was almost eleven o'clock.
"I really need to go now, Clyde. I'm sorry. I'd love to stay, but..."
"Don't worry, kid. Just be safe. Tell your parents I'm sorry for keeping you till this late at night."
"Thank you, Clyde."
Moose left the house immediately. Then Bailey got up from her seat and was about to go and get ready for bed when her mother called her name.
"What's up, mom?" Bailey asked.
"Well, you see. I saw an advertisement about a school on a boat. It looked special and interesting, so I wanted to see if you're interested or not." She said as she handed the brochure to Bailey.
"Mom, it looks fabulous and magnificent. But can we talk about this tomorrow?" Bailey said as she yawned." I'm tired now and I need to get ready for school tomorrow."
"Yeah, sure. Go to sleep, honey." Eunice said. "Don't forget to brush your teeth!"
"Okay! Got it!" Bailey replied as she got into her room.
In Bailey's room
After seeing the brochure her mother gave her, Bailey was so into the idea of study in a school on a boat that she went back to her room and turned on her computer. Once she opened Google, she typed in the words and got her results. She read through every detail about the school: Seven Seas High.
"Study oceanography on the ocean, as well as enjoy the scenery and culture of countries all around the world... That's interesting." She murmured to herself." Applicants must hand in an essay on any subject the applicant chooses to write about. Also, once enrolled, all payment must be paid a month prior to the date we leave the dock at Boston, Massachusetts. Hmm... The essay is simple. I will just write about... Maybe the farm! But the problem is the cost. It is going to cost a fortune just to be on the boat. Furthermore, there will be some daily expenses. How are my parents going to pay for all that?"
She turned off her computer and went to sleep with all the concerns in her head.
Middle school Graduation
"Bailey Pickett." Said the principal. Bailey got up on stage and received her diploma from the principal. She is graduating from middle school and ready for high school. Also, Moose will be attending a local high school, which she will also be going to. She is so excited about the upcoming summer.
"Hey, dumpling."
"Moosy! You're here!" Bailey shouted as she ran into his arms.
"Having a great time, huh?"
"Yeah, and this feels good!" Bailey smiled.
"And here I will make it even better." Moose said with a grin as he leaned in and kissed Bailey on the lips. Bailey was shocked at first, but eventually gave in to Moose and decided to enjoy this amazing moment.
"I think you just did." Bailey said.
After graduation, Bailey and Moose walked home holding hands. It is now mid-June, and the trees are now filled with leaves that are so green as if they were painted. Birds are chirping in the branches, and the meadow around is also looking gorgeous. Bailey is so excited and happy now, thinking about everything she is going to do with the guy she is currently holding. She couldn't help but smile when she thinks about all of these. Moose noticed her smile, and he is curious about her thoughts.
"So, Bailey. What are you going to do this summer? Any plans yet?"
"Not exactly," She said, " I haven't really thought about what to do. It is a long summer, and there will be time for us to figure out what to do."
"I heard that you applied for the school on the boat, ain't that right?"
"Well yeah. But it costs so much that I don't think my parents are going to be able to pay for me going. Don't worry, I'm not going to go." She said, with a smile on her face. Her smile is so beautiful that Moose completely lost himself.
"Are you staring at me?" She asked.
"Well, eh, yeah?" He said.
Bailey giggled as usual, which is so attractive, according to Moose.
Now since they don't need to go to school, they had enough time to do whatever they want. They walked along the road, not thinking what to do next. They finally arrived at the Pickett's house, and they got in the house greeted by Eunice.
"Bailey? Honey? You home?" She yelled from inside.
"Yes, mommy." Bailey replied. "What's the matter?"
"Do you have plans for tonight?" Eunice yelled again.
"No, not yet." Bailey said. "What's wrong?"
"Never mind. Remember, dinner will be ready in half an hour!" Eunice again.
"Okay mom! See you later!"
Bailey went upstairs to her room with Moose following her footsteps into her room. It is his first time in his girl's room, and everything is new to him. From the pink curtains, the rooster alarm clock, the Lil' Little bed sheet, to the Hannah Montana posters on the walls. He observed everything with his eyes and hands, just speculating the scene. It seemed to him as if the room is having a sweet smell around.
"Pumpkin? Did you wear perfume today?" He asked.
"No, I didn't. What made you think that way?" Bailey said, blushing.
"Well, it just smells so nice here, and I think it is from you." Moody said, flirting and grinning at Bailey.
"Come on, you can't be serious." She replied, trying to focus other subjects. " What are you going to do tonight?"
Moose thought about it, and said,"I'm not sure, but I will figure that out. After all, I need to find things for the both of us to do." He added, still smiling.
Bailey now had red all over her ears and a shy smile on her face. Moose looked at her, and then put his hand out, holding onto her ear. They could feel the intensity in the air, and Moose slowly pulled Bailey closer to him. Just as they are about to do a passionate kiss, Mrs. Pickett's voice came from downstairs.
"Bailey! Dinner's ready!"
"Okay mom. Coming!" Bailey shouted, quickly pulling herself away from Moose.
" Don't forget to wash your hands!"
"I will!"
Bailey disappeared behind her door and into the bathroom so fast that before Moose could tell, he was left alone in Bailey's room.
"Well, it seems like it's time for me to leave." He said to himself. He then left the house after saying goodbye.
"So, what were you trying to say when I got home?" Bailey asked, eating her serve of mashed potatoes.
"Well, you see, we encouraged you to apply for the school not too long ago. And I received this letter this morning right after you went to school." Eunice said, handing the envelope over to Bailey.
"So? What are the results?" Bailey asked while she opened the envelope.
Her mother didn't answer, and Bailey quickly unfolded the letter inside. As she read through the lines, she couldn't believe what she just read.
"They accepted me?" She looked up at her mother with a surprised look.
"Well, it seems that they are quite satisfied with your application and even called me this afternoon to ask for your decision." Eunice said.
"I..I...I really don't know what to do." Bailey stuttered as she could help but feel nervous. How can this be happening? She never thought that she would ever be accepted.
"There, there, Bailey. Calm down honey." Eunice tried to comfort her daughter.
"Wait a minute. How are we going to pay for all the money? It's not like we are rich!" Bailey yelled.
"Don't worry baby. Leave the financial problems to your dad and me. We will take care of that as long as you are going."
"But, doesn't that mean I will have to leave my friends and you guys for a long time?" Bailey said, with her tears swirling in her eyes.
"Of course, but it is a lifetime opportunity for you to go out of this town. Kettlecorn is way to small for a smart girl like you. Your sisters all left town for college." Eunice said.
"But that's college! And now I'm leaving when I'm still in high school?" Bailey cried.
"Come, baby." Eunice said as she held Bailey in her arms. "Now, it's not like you have to make a decision right away. I just want you to know that no matter what your decision is, your daddy and me will always be there for you and support you, okay? Calm down and go to sleep. You must be tired today."
"Okay, then. Good night mom."
"Night, baby."
Bailey got into her pjs and fell on her bed. She stared at the ceiling, still thinking about going to school on a boat. She loved the idea of traveling around the world, and also being able to leave Kettlecorn. But on the other hand, it also meant that she will need to leave her beloved ones behind. Her thoughts were tangled in her mind, and it was hard for her to fall asleep like that.
"Sir Snort-a-lot, do you think I should go?" She asked the creature on the floor next to her bed.
"Oink, oink." Said the pig.
"I know, I know. I will talk to him about it." She said.
The next morning, even before her rooster alarm clock went off, Bailey got up from her bed and quickly got changed. She ran all the way from her room to the front patch.
"Daddy! I'm going over to Moose's!"
"Alright, baby! Be careful!" Clyde's sound came from the penthouse.
Bailey went over to Moose's and woke him up. She asked him to go on a walk with here. Moose took off his pjs and put on his blue shirt and jeans. He followed her all the way to the field where they used to spend the entire just sitting around doing nothing. Bailey sat down and signaled for Moose to sit down also. He sat down right next to her, and wondered what she had on her mind.
"So, Bailey. What is so urgent that you had to drag me out of my cozy bed?" He asked, trying to be funny.
"Moose, they accepted me." She said, looking out to the distance.
"What?" Moose said. he couldn't believe what he just heard. Did she just say that the school on the boat accepted her?
"It's true, and I'm just so confused. I would love to go, but that means I will have to leave everyone here behind." She turned around and said.
"Well then stay." Moose said immediately.
"You think so?"
"Of course. How could you leave me like that? Aren't we suppose to be going to the same high school after this summer?"
"I know, but..."
"There are no "but"s here. You can't leave me. You can't do it." He said.
"Why?"
"I need you." He said.
"Moose, I know that but, I've spent my past years in Kettlecorn, and that's a long time. I really want to go out beyond the borders and see the world." She said.
"No way. I'm not going to let you do that. It is not good for you."
Now that pissed Bailey off.
"How do you know? After all, you are not me." Bailey stated in an angry tone.
"I'm your boyfriend! That's it. End of discussion." Moose shouted and stormed away.
Bailey stood there and watched as Moose left as she finally cracked down after he was out of her sight. She cried and cried for a long time, and he never came back for her. She was so sad that she couldn't stop crying until her dad found her.
"Bailey! What happened? Talk to daddy! Did anyone hurt you?"
Bailey didn't answer. Instead, she continued weeping. With nothing else to do, Clyde quickly carried her home.
"Honey! Bailey's back, and she kept on crying!" He yelled.
"What happened?" Eunice yelled as she hurried out to her daughter.
"I wish I know." Clyde gave her a shrug. "Do you need me to stay with her for a while?"
"I don't think so. I can handle this. No problem."
"Alright, then. I'll be back to work."
Clyde waved goodbye to his wife, and Eunice carried Bailey in for a glass of water.
"So honey, what's the matter?"
Bailey told her about her conversation with Moose and how he stormed off angrily.
"Don't worry Bailey. It will be alright." Eunice said patting Bailey on the back.
"Mom, I've decided to go to the school on the boat. I don't want to see Moose again."Bailey said.
"Are you sure about this?"
"Yes I am." Bailey answered almost immediately after her mother posed the question.
"Okay then. If that's what you want, then let's get ready for it."
"Thanks, mom."
"You're welcome. I would do anything for you, my baby."
A few days later, it was time for Bailey and her mother to take their flight to Boston. Almost everyone in the town came over to the airport to say goodbye. They wished her good luck and waved. Once they got to their seats, Eunice turned and saw tears rolling down Bailey's cheeks. She wiped them off for her, and smiled to her little girl. Bailey looked at her mother and gave her a smile.
"There, there. Be happy. You are on a whole new adventure! It might feel good living on the farm, but it is time for you to go out there and explore the world." Eunice said, cheering her baby up.
"I know, it's just so sad to leave everyone." Bailey said.
"It's not like you are leaving forever. You can still come back anytime you want. I'm sure you will have a great time." Eunice gave her daughter a slight pat on the head.
As the plane took off, Bailey looked out the window at her hometown for the last time. She stared at the view as the town got smaller and smaller, and disappeared from her sight. She felt as if tears are coming to her again, so she picked up the headphones and put them on. She quickly selected whatever song there was on the monitor. She closed her eyes and decided to get some sleep.
稻香(The Scent of Rice) 詞:周杰倫 Lyrics by: Jay Chou 曲:周杰倫 Melody by: Jay Chou 演唱:周杰倫 Performed by: Jay Chou
對這個世界如果你有太多的抱怨
(If you have too many complaints for the world)
跌倒了就不敢繼續往前走
(And you wouldn't dare to move on once you fall)
為什麼人要這麼的脆弱 墮落
(Why do people need to be this fragile and deprived)
請你打開電視看看
(Please turn on the TV and take a look)
多少人為生命在努力勇敢的走下去
(There are numerous people struggling to stay alive)
我們是不是該知足
(Aren't we supposed to be more grateful)
珍惜一切 就算沒有擁有
(Cherish everything even though we don't have anything)
還記得你說家是唯一的城堡
(I remember you saying how home is the only castle)
隨著稻香河流繼續奔跑
(The stream keeps on running along with the scent of rice)
微微笑 小時候的夢我知道
(Grin, and I know about the dreams when we were kids)
不要哭讓螢火蟲帶著你逃跑
(Don't cry, and let the fireflies help you escape)
鄉間的歌謠永遠的依靠
(The songs in the countryside is always a shoulder to lean to)
回家吧 回到最初的美好
(Go home, and back to beauty of the beginning)
不要這麼容易就想放棄
(Don't give up so easily)
就像我說的
(Just like I said)
追不到的夢想
(If there's a dream that you can't reach)
換個夢不就得了
(Then why don't you change a dream?)
為自己的人生鮮艷上色
(Color up your own life)
先把愛塗上喜歡的顏色
(Start by coloring love)
笑一個吧 功成名就不是目的
(Smile, since being successful is not the purpose)
讓自己快樂快樂這才叫做意義
(Making yourself happy is the purpose)
童年的紙飛機 現在終於飛回我手裡
(The paper airplane of childhood is now finally back in my hands)
所謂的那快樂 赤腳在田裡追蜻蜓追到累了
(Happiness is: Chasing dragonflies in the paddy barefoot)
偷摘水果被蜜蜂給叮到怕了
(Scared of being stung by bees while trying to grab some fruits from trees)
誰在偷笑呢
(Who is laughing?)
我靠著稻草人吹著風唱著歌睡著了
(I fell asleep leaning on a scarecrow while I'm singing and feeling the wind blow)
哦 哦 午後吉他在蟲鳴中更清脆
(Oh,oh, the sound of the guitar is more clear in the chirping of bugs in the afternoon)
哦 哦 陽光灑在路上就不怕心碎
(Oh,oh, sunlight sheds on the road so no worries for a broken heart)
珍惜一切 就算沒有擁有
(Cherish everything even though we don't have anything)
還記得你說家是唯一的城堡
(I remember you saying how home is the only castle)
隨著稻香河流繼續奔跑
(The stream keeps on running along with the scent of rice)
微微笑 小時候的夢我知道
(Grin, and I know about the dreams when we were kids)
不要哭讓螢火蟲帶著你逃跑
(Don't cry, and let the fireflies help you escape)
鄉間的歌謠永遠的依靠
(The songs in the countryside is always a shoulder to lean to)
回家吧 回到最初的美好
(Go home, and back to beauty of the beginning)
還記得你說家是唯一的城堡
(I remember you saying how home is the only castle)
隨著稻香河流繼續奔跑
(The stream keeps on running along with the scent of rice)
微微笑 小時候的夢我知道
(Grin, and I know about the dreams when we were kids)
不要哭讓螢火蟲帶著你逃跑
(Don't cry, and let the fireflies help you escape)
鄉間的歌謠永遠的依靠
(The songs in the countryside is always a shoulder to lean to)
回家吧 回到最初的美好
(Go home, and back to beauty of the beginning)
Her minds traveled back to the farm as the song goes on. She could feel herself lying underneath the sky, and birds flying above her head. She was so relaxed that she fell asleep.
It is a sunny day in Boston, Massachusetts, and everything was ready. Bailey is now standing in the lobby of the Boston Tipton. She had been waiting for this day for weeks, and now it's really happening. She is going to be attending Seven Seas High! As she is waiting for her mom at the desk, she looked around the lobby. It seemed to her that this hotel is a fun and interesting place. A bellhop just hopped by her. Literally! Also, a mom is also talking to her twins behind her. She could see that they were both carrying a luggage behind them, and they were playing right behind their mother as she was talking to them. It also seemed as if the boys knew all the staff in this hotel. They did their "secret handshake" with the bellhop that just hopped by her, and then they were greeted by a guy that looked like an engineer.
"All done, Bailey." She turned around and see her mother standing beside her. "Let's go." She said as she handed her daughter her backpack. "You wouldn't want to be late for school the first day, right?'
"Of course!" Bailey said as they headed to the dock.
Here it is! I've finally finished with the first chapter! How do you like it folks? I know that I'm not really good at writing, and I'm also trying to improve. So please help me out by reviewing so I know how to improve, thanks! By the way, I'd suggest you follow this story since I'm planning on a very, very, very...very long story, thanks again!
Song for the chapter:稻香(The Scent of Rice)
Link: /watch?v=CmVAQbnpCHg(Add this behind the youtube link)
