The Wonderful World of Instant Messaging

Unfortunately, Eddie's plan did not work. He was trying to make the others think that he and London hated each other; but everyone saw them in the lobby embracing each other. And by the next day, everyone knew that London and Eddie were dating. They all loved the idea of London "Rich Girl" Tipton going out with Eddie "Common Boy" Thomas. Everyone, that is, except one person felt that way.

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"I can't believe this!" said Cody. He was in his suite with Phil, who was keeping his end of the deal by getting him with Pim.

"What?" Phil said while reading a magazine.
"How can I," he began, "not get Pim, but Eddie can get London?"

"Calm down Cody. I know what to do."

"What's that?"

"Well," began Phil, "I told Pim to go into a chat room where people were talking about world domination. Don't ask," he said as Cody looked stunned. "Anyway, I told her to be there at noon, so we can go to the same room and talk to her. I'll just set you up a new account, and she'll never know."

"You know, Phil. If I weren't in love with your sister, I'd hug you!"

"Thank God you're in love with my sister." said Phil.

Phil and Cody went on the computer to the World Domination Chat Room, where Cody signed up as MaxWorm (after his two best friends Max and Tapeworm). They soon found Pim, as Piffy (Pim + Diffy).

Now, Phil didn't think Pim knew what he and Cody were up to, and he didn't think she knew that he knew her Web Name (He found it on her laptop when she was getting a snack.)

But the boys did not know that Pim did know that Phil was online. When Cody was in the bathroom and Phil was taking a quick nap in the living room, Pim came in to give something to Zack and went in his room. There she saw that Phil was joining the site, so Pim decided to help a friend of her own.

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I know that was a little confusing, so if you did not understand it, read this section. If you get it, you can move on to the next section.

Phil and Cody are joining a chat room to hook up Cody and Pim. The guys do not think that she knows.

Pim is already a member of that chat room. That day, she wanted to give Zack something. When she got there, the door was unlocked so she went in. Pim saw that Phil was sleeping on the couch, while Cody was in the bathroom. She assumed that Carey had let him in and stepped out. So she went into the twins' bedroom and left the note on Zack's bed (this has nothing to do with the story by the way). There she saw Phil's laptop and saw that he was joining the site. So she immediately left to help a certain friend.

So Phil and Cody don't know that Pim knows. Pim knows that Phil is on the site, but she does not know that Cody is on the site. And only Pim knows the "friend."

Hope that helps! And if words appear in italics, that shows what is being said on the chat site.

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Cody and Phil were now entering the site where Pim was already waiting with her "friend."

The only people that will be typing are Cody and the "friend."

MaxWorm is now online.

Piffy: Hey Max. I haven't seen you b4.

MaxWorm: Yeah, I just joined today.

Piffy: So Max, how R U spending your summer?

MaxWorm: Right now, I'm at a hotel.

Piffy: Really! Me too. LOL

MaxWorm: So Piffy…did you meet any1 special at the hotel?

Piffy: Well, yes and no.

MaxWorm: Yes AND No?

Piffy: Yeah. I guess I've always liked this 1 boy for a while, but I am now thinking of telling him.

MaxWorm: Great! I mean…I wish you luck.

Piffy: Thx. What about U?

MaxWorm: Well, there is this girl who I just met at the hotel.

Piffy: Oh really…

MaxWorm: Yeah, her name is... well, why tell you. It's not like you've heard of her.

Piffy: Come on, tell me I'll tell you the guy I like!

MaxWorm: OK. But you first.

Piffy: Well, his name is…Phil Diffy.

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"WHAT?" screamed Phil and Cody in unison.

"How can Pim be in love with you?" Cody asked.

"Do you really think Pim is in love with me? Come on, you are supposed to be the smart twin!"

"No Phil. I mean, there may be someone else who…likes you."

"Hold on a sec." said Phil, as he got back on the site.

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Now only the Friend and Phil are chatting.

MaxWorm: Srry about that. Anyway, I have a question.

Piffy: All right.

MaxWorm: What hotel R U staying at?

Piffy: The Tipton Hotel in Boston. Why…?

MaxWorm: Well, that's where I'm staying. I think I've heard of him.

Piffy: Really? Who are you?

MaxWorm: Meet me at the elevator on the 23rd floor.

MaxWormis now offline.

Piffyis now offline.

"I don't get it." Cody began. "How can Eddie get London, you get a complete stranger, but I can't get Pim?"

"Well, Cody. I don't know. But I do have one thing to say."

"What's that?"

"See ya!" Phil said as he raced out with Cody following.

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Phil was waiting at the elevators for his crush, while Cody was peeking behind the corner. All of the sudden, Pim came up.

"Pim, what do you want?"

"Are you MaxWorm?" she asked him.

"Yeah."

"Well then, I am here to present your secret admirer, or whatever." she calmly said. Pim went to the same corner as Cody did, which was now crowded by the rest of the gang.

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Meanwhile, out of the other corner came Keely.

"Well, you're Piffy." Phil said nervously.

"And you're MaxWorm." Keely replied.

The two just looked at each other for a moment, then Keely broke the ice.

"Um…Phil. Ever since I met you,…I always…well…I always dreamed of us together. And Phil…I…I think I…I think I love you."

"Well, um…" began Phil. "I've always kinda liked you too. But…I don't think I love you."

Keely gasped, as did the others silently. "You…you don't."

"No," Phil honestly replied. "I know I love you."

Zack, Cory, Raven, Maddie, Pim, Cody, Chelsea, Eddie, and London were all speechless as Phil Diffy took Keely Teslow into his arms and kissed her.