Down at the park Stephanie and Cody were hanging out talking by the tree Cody had saved a few months back.
"I have to ask you," Cody stuttered as he talked. "Why did you blow off that date with Zack?"
Stephanie knew this was coming. "Well…" She started to say, "I knew he was going out with me just to get closer to Maddie."
Cody had no idea what to say. He knew that was the wrong, even if Zack does things like that at times.
"Stephanie, I'm not trying to defend Zack or anything. But I know he wouldn't stoop that low. Not even to get a girl. Look, you should be going out with him tonight, not me. He's the one you like. I'm just his…brother."
"Cody, I understand that. But you have to understand that just because I like Zack, doesn't mean I want to be his girlfriend. I know nothing about him, he's just cute. You look exactly like himso you're pretty cute yourself. On the plus side, I also know more about you. And right now, I'm thinking you're the one I really want to date."
"Are you sure? Because I don't want you to be all mad in the long run and get all ticked off because it's going to be Zack you want to be with."
"Well, maybe I will want to be with him in a few days, weeks or maybe even months. But I won't know that unless I go out with you first."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. Positive. Now, I can see it in your eyes that you really want to kiss me."
Cody blushed. "Is it that obvious?"
Stephanie just giggled. "Yes. And I'm saying its okay."
As soon Cody leaned over and kissed her, Zack walked by to spy on them. His mother was wrong about relationships as usual. It was Cody she wanted.
A/N: Sorry for the delay of the chapter. To make it up, I'll post a couple more. Review if you wish :o)