Chp 2 Keeping the Secret

Cody didn't mind being pulled half way down the corridor by a sweet and pretty girl, but he was slightly puzzled by Bailey's behaviour.

"Can I have my arm back please sweetie?" He asked rubbing his sore shoulder, feeling as if he needed to put it back in it's socket. Bailey stopped and looked at him.

"Oh sorry." Bailey said.

"Can you tell me why we ran out of a room containing Bullet Jackson?" Cody asked.

"No reason, just wanted to get to the movie on the sky deck, you know you like to try the seats put before people arrive." Bailey said.

"True, but I have a feeling you weren't thinking of that when you yanked me out of there. I am sure my shoulder will find it's socket one day." Cody said.

"Really, the only reason. Come on, we need to get going." Bailey said. Cody stood and looked at his girlfriend.

"Bailey."

"I just don't want to spend my time with some silly basketball player and his pretty squad." Bailey said. Cody knew this wasn't the reason she ran from Travis and Bullet, but he knew not to push the matter. Bailey would tell him soon enough.

"Okay, why don't you go and get some seats. I really need to tell Zack about Bullet." Cody said.

"Sure." Bailey kissed him on the cheek and walked away. Cody headed to his brother's cabin. Zack was busy throwing a basketball into a hoop and managed to aim it at his brother as he walked in the door. It hit Cody on the head and nearly fell in the basket.

"Nice assist bro." Zack said. "What are you doing here? I thought you were going to that silly movie thing tonight?"

"I am...but I had to tell you the good news."

"We are not related?" Zack smiled.

"No. I mean yes we are related."

"You finished my school work?"

"No, look...wait what school work? Never mind. Listen to this man. Guess who I bumped into at reception?" Cody said.

"Mr Moseby, he lives there. Making sure no more kids get on board without his say so." Zack said.

"No, which basketball player has 20,000 points, 3,232 assists, MVP for 6 times..." Cody was about to rattle off more stats but Zack's eyes opened.

"Wait, you are not talking about my favourite player?" Zack asked.

"The one and only." Cody said.

"Bullet!" Zack yelled.

"The one and only." Cody said.

"Oh my god! Where, really, where is he, is he, oh...I have to meet him...how did...I bet he..." Zack was so excited he was struggling to finish his sentences.

"Calm down Zack." Cody said. "The last time you were this excited the buffet was full of burgers and fries and you could eat all you wanted."

"Cody, he is my all time favourite player. I have to meet him." Zack said.

"Not sure if that's possible, Mr Moseby will be keeping an eye on us. I am sure he has Kirby guarding Bullets room."

"Kirby is easy to distract with anything edible." Zack said.

"Sounds like you then." Cody laughed.

"Not all the time." Zack tried to defend his nature.

"Either that or girls." Cody said. "Maybe we don't need to sneak past them. Bailey knows his assistant personally. I am sure she will help." Zack looked at his brother, his mouth almost dropping to the floor. He smacked Cody on the arm and the younger twin rubbed his arm. "What?"

"Why didn't you tell me that first? Let's go find your girlfriend." Zack said almost pushing Cody out of the door. Cody stopped and looked at Zack.

"You are never interested in what Bailey is doing or where she is but as soon as you have a chance of meeting a sports star, you find that interest." Cody said. Zack looked at him and almost seemed hurt by his brother's accusation.

"Yeah." He smiled.

The movie on the Sky Deck had started and Bailey sat alone in her chair. She kept looking around her for Cody. She had saved him a seat but the area was filling up quick.

"5 more minutes Cody or I give your seat away." She thought to herself for the hundredth time. She settled back in her seat and started to watch the film. She heard a commotion and turned around to see Zack pushing Cody forward towards the seated area. He motioned for Cody to go and get Bailey. She rolled her eyes and knew by the look in Zack's eyes, that Cody had told him about the Basketball player. Cody crept forward standing on people's toes and knocking down popcorn and soda on his way through.

"Sorry, my bad...whoops...I'll be done soon...oh sorry crushed nachos.." He said as he made his way through. He found his seat and sat beside Bailey. She looked a tad bit annoyed. She had adopted her usual 'I am annoyed at you Cody' stance. The arms crossed, the face with a large scowl across it.

"Hey honey so how was the film?" Cody asked.

"It just started." She said.

"Good so I didn't miss it." He said.

"I don't see this as a movie Zack would want to watch." Bailey said.

"No...why...why mention that." Cody tried to look innocent.

"You told him didn't you?" Bailey asked.

"I had to, he is a huge fan." Cody said.

"So what exactly is he doing here...besides eating someone else's popcorn." Bailey had glanced over to Zack who was tucking into someone's popcorn as they seemed fixated on the movie.

"He wants to meet Bullet."

"So why is he looking at me like I am the last chop at a BBQ?" Bailey asked.

"I told him about Travis. Any chance he can sneak us past security to meet Bullet?" Cody said.

"Cody Martin, is that all I am needed for!" Bailey got up and blurted out the words, forgetting she was in the second row of a make shift movie theatre.

"Sshhhh" Came the expected sound from the people around her. She looked sheepishly at them

"Sorry." She smiled. She grabbed Cody's arm and pulled him to the side, out of the way of the flying popcorn and candy. Zack joined the young couple, hoping Bailey would give him the answer he wanted.

"So when do I get to meet him?" Zack asked. Cody looked at him.

"I told you to wait over there until I gave you the signal." Cody said.

"Well the signal looked like a dance move from Riverdance, I wanted to be saved from the embrassement." He pushed Cody out of the way and put an arm around Bailey's shoulders.

"So Bailey, have I ever told you I think we have a lot in common."

"Forget it Zack. I am not going to do it."

"Why not?" Zack almost sounded like a child who had asked for more candy. Bailey pushed his arm off her shoulders.

"I am not going to ask Travis to help you meet Bullet." She said.

"But Cody said you two are like friends, so it would be a favour from a friend." Zack said.

"No Zack. I don't even want to talk to Travis. Leave it alone." She said. She walked off and Zack looked at Cody.

"Woah, think it's that time of the month?" Zack said. Cody ignored him and followed after Bailey. She had stopped at the edge of the deck, leaning on the side and watching the still water below.

"Is something wrong Bailey?" he asked.

"Sorry but I can't help Cody." She said. "Zack will have to meet him all by himself."

"Forget Zack. What is going on with you and Travis?"

"Nothing, it's in the past and I rather not re live it." She said. She walked away once again and Cody decided to leave her alone. He watched her as she disappeared through the deck.

"Yeah, I was right." Zack said.