So, I wasn't sure if I was going to continue this ... But then I saw that people actually liked this story. I've been on a slight hiatus from writing fanfics since school is pretty hectic at the moment. Here's an update for you guys, though. :)

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Suite Life of Zack and Cody characters.


Cody Martin sat lazily in his bed early on Saturday morning for the sunlight shining through his window woke him up. He forgot to close his blinds because he was admiring the lights the previous night.

They had ten years to catch up on. Ten long years. He idly wondered how two people could catch up with each other in ten years and spend a whole afternoon together telling each other stories. He didn't know what to tell her. He couldn't say that his brother was still madly in love with her because it wasn't his right to do so. Plus, he hadn't talked to his family in forever. He couldn't tell her anything about his love life the past few years because there was none. Well, he had to admit that occasionally he would date a couple of co-workers or co-worker's friends for the sole purpose of getting rid of that feeling of loneliness. But none of them ever took it away completely. It was only satisfying for a split second and then it disappeared.

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Cody stood by the coffee shop around three o'clock in the afternoon in a pair of dark blue jeans, a tan shirt and a brown jacket. It was getting to be a bit chilly and he had absolutely no agenda planned for the two of them. He knew he should have been more prepared, but he didn't know if it was a date or just a casual 'lets hang out because we're just friend'-thing. He sighed and checked his watch before looking around. Once his eyes set sight on her he let out a relieved sigh.

Maddie looked beautiful as always. It was hard not to notice that she was beautiful when he grew up with his brother telling him that fact over and over again. It seemed pretty cheesy, but she still looked just as gorgeous. Her hair was up in a constricting hair tie and her blue jeans matched her black hoodie that fit her just right. Maddie smiled at him and waved, walking over to him and giving him a friendly hug. It was funny to him because he was taller than her now and she was only as tall as the halfway point in his neck.

"You're short," Cody pointed out in a very amused tone, knowing that it would break the ice even if it wasn't polite.

Maddie pushed him slightly, "No, you're just abnormally tall."

"Me? Abnormal?"

She nodded her head, stuffing her hands in her pockets, "Yes, Mr. Martin. You've always been abnormal."

He laughed and started walking to the park since it was just right there, "Should I be glad that you noticed?"

"You should be very glad," she smirked and reached up to pinch his cheek.

He rubbed his cheek and continued walking, "What do you want to do today?"

"Are you telling me that Cody isn't prepared?"

"Yes, I wasn't sure on what you wanted to do."

Maddie smiled and shrugged her shoulders, "I heard that they opened a new Tipton hotel in New York."

Cody laughed and looked at her, "Are you serious?"

"Never been more serious in my entire life," she said although she had been more serious before.

"So, what was the point in you telling me this shocking news?" he joked.

"Lets go see it! It's like a stroll down memory lane."

"Alright, lead the way," Cody said with a smile and was glad that it wasn't in anyway awkward between them.

The walk to the new Tipton wasn't exactly easy. In fact, Maddie didn't realize that the new hotel was a bit more than two miles from the park. Considering that Cody's usual walk to his work was only half of a mile, this new path was a bit tiring.

"You're looking a bit exhausted, Mr. Martin," she smirked, apparently liking to call him Mr. Martin.

"As are you, Ms … Are you still Ms. Fitzpatrick?" he asked with a tilt of his head.

Maddie laughed and held up her left hand up to him that had no ring on it, "Sadly, yes."

"I wouldn't think of it as so sad."

She raised an eyebrow, "Really? And why is that?"

Cody coughed and regained his composure, "You know, because … 'Cause if you did get married, your husband probably wouldn't let you get out into the city with me."

She smiled as if she were satisfied with his reply, "Yes, you bring up a good point."

"Of course, I did. I'm the nerd, remember? I'm Cody, not Zack."

"Well, its not like you were one person to begin with," she said amusedly.

(Flashback)
Cody was stepping out of the elevator and into the lobby of the Tipton Hotel and overheard Zack and Maddie arguing.

"Zack, I can't just not go to college," Maddie said.

Zack shook his head, "No, but I need you here."

"No, you don't. You've got everyone else here."

"But I love you," Zack blurted out to her.

Maddie stood there and shook her head, "Zack… I can't love you."

"Why not?" he demanded an answer.

"Because, you're like a little brother to me."

"And Cody? What about Cody?" he said and pointed to his brother, finally acknowledging his presence.

"Are you guys one person? … Look, Zack, I've got to go finish packing," Maddie looked at both of them and left the Tipton Hotel for the last time.

After that conversation, Zack and Cody's relationship was always different than before.
(End Flashback)

"Exactly," he said with a laugh.

She pointed at one of the rather large buildings and smiled, "Look! There it is."

"Looks kind of like the one back home, doesn't it?"

"Yes, it does," she grabbed his hand, picking up her pace to get there faster.

Cody chuckled and jogged to keep up with Maddie. It was like they were kids again and that simple idea made him smile. Once they entered the hotel, they both gasped.

Cody let out an exhausted sigh, "It looks exactly like the one at home."

They both stood there in awe of how beautiful the NY parallel was as millions of memories rushed into both of their minds that they tried to forget over the years.

So? How'd you like this chapter? Don't forget to review because if you don't review ... I probably won't update because what's the point if no one likes it? Hahaha. Yeah.

- Lina.