Author's Note

Hi! Gamer Girl 3000 here. I'm so sorry for not updating A Farmer's Life for Me in a while. It's just that I've been extremely busy with a bunch o' family summer trips around the nation. I truly apologize to the readers of A Farmer's Life for Me.

Anyways, I have decided to start a multi-chapter romance fanfic featuring my favorite couple from the Disney Channel sitcom The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, ZackxMaddie. I absolutely adore this pairing (that's why my favorite episode is "A Prom Story", LOL).

Uh... Here is the first chapter of my new 'fic! Remember, honest reviews are highly appreciated! Enjoy!

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Title: Sweeter Than Candy

Author: Gamer Girl 3000

Category: TV Shows - The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

Rating: K - K+ (hopefully)

Genre: General/Romance

Main Pairing: Zack/Maddie - ZackxMaddie

Summary: Zack is now sixteen and Maddie nineteen. He still harbors feelings for her, and can't seem to tell her how greatly he loves her. So Zack decides to go with Cody's idea and become Maddie's secret admirer.

Disclaimer: I do not own The Suite Life of Zack and Cody or any of its characters. But I do own this story.

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Sweeter Than Candy

Chapter 1: Cody's Suggestion

On the twenty-third floor of the Boston Tipton hotel, Cody Martin, age sixteen, sighed as his twin brother, Zackary (or Zack), began his dreamy description of his crush, Madeline (Maddie, as they called her) Fitzpatrick for the sixth time this same week. He could practically recite Zack's words about "Maddie's lustrous eyes" or about "her locks of pale gold". He was officially sick of hearing all this mushy expressions.

Zack was going to begin to talk about how much he wanted to touch Maddie's kissable lips with his own when Cody abruptly burst out, "Zack, will you please shut up already? I'm getting tired of hearing this every night."

The older twin narrowed his eyes and muttered, "Well, sorry if I just had to fall in love with such a beautiful girl." He stood up from the couch and walked over to their inconveniently small refrigerator to search the insides for a cool beverage.

"Why don't you just go up to her and tell her you're madly in love with her?" asked Cody, closing the book he was trying so hard to read a few minutes ago.

Zack had retrieved a soda can and reclaimed his seat on the couch next to his annoying brother.

"Why don't you just go up to her and tell her you're madly in love with her?" Zack repeated derisorily, causing Cody to scowl slightly at him. "Tch, do you want me to get laughed at? When I admit all that to her, she'll probably say she's not ready for me yet, or that she's not interested in a guy three years younger than her, or she'll think I'm pathetic and need to get over her."

"Zack... Do you seriously think Maddie would do that? Do you really think she's going to laugh at you? Don't you have some brain?" Cody rolled his eyes, irritated at how stupid his twin was being.

"Well, then, can you give me another idea? Preferably one that doesn't include me having to tell her how I feel about her personally." Zack said, sipping at his soda can.

"Let me think..." Cody's voice trailed off as he thought about it. He perked up when he received an idea. "Why don't you become Maddie's secret admirer?"

Zack straightened himself at this idea. "Maddie's...secret admirer?"

Cody nodded. "You can send her romantic poems or love cards or whatever and sign it anonymous," he continued. "That way, she won't know you're in love her." Unless she finds out, he thought, but didn't dare say that aloud.

"Hmm, it's a pretty good idea... But I'm not a poet! I can't write poems..."

Cody sighed. "I'm sure you'll find a way."

"Fine, fine, I'll see if I can write a few," Zack decided. "But, you deliver them."

Cody's eyes widened at this. "Excuse me? No way," he replied, glaring at his older brother.

"C'mon, please? I'll stop blabbing off about Maddie's wonderful features!" bribed Zack. "And I'll beat up whoever calls you a nerd at school! Nice offer, eh?"

Cody closed his eyes and heaved in a deep breath. "Fine," he murmured finally. He stuck out his hand and they shook hands on it.

"Hold on," Zack suddenly said. "How exactly are you going to give Maddie my love letters?"

"Simple," answered Cody. "I'll just put it at the candy counter when it's closed at late night and write 'MADDIE' on the front of the envelope. That way, the next morning, when Maddie goes on her shift, she'll find it."

Zack grinned, joy building up inside of him. "Aw, thanks, man. I appreciate it."

"You're welcome," Cody replied, smiling back. "Helping other family members is complete pleasure to me." He pulled the corners of his mouth into a frown again. "Now, don't forget about our deal," he added seriously.

"I won't, I won't..." And with that, Zack disappeared into the room the twins shared to start sharpening his poem-writing skills.

And there's the first chapter! Uh, I'm sure some of you will be thinking where Carey, their mom, was, so I'll just go with she was rehearsing for an upcoming singing gig she had at the hotel. Anyways, hope you liked it! Please leave a review.