The rain was hard, and the thunder rolled only moments after bolts of lightening flashed. The ship swayed roughly over the violent waves. Inside each room, someone was holding on for dear life. The lights were out again, and everyone was in total panic.

Mrs. Poppers, the witch-like principal, told everyone to remain in their rooms until the storm broke. And that meant Maddie, too, but she let her off easily and allowed her to stay with Zack and Cody. That was the only nice thing she had ever done, Zack thought inwardly.

Cody had somehow managed to sleep. Zack and Maddie had no clue how. As soon as he laid down a gargantuan wave crashed through the bow of the ship, causing Cody to crash hard to the ground. But he remained asleep. Zack thought he could be comatose but his snoring proved otherwise.

On Zack's bed, holding on to the railing above, Maddie and Zack sat. Neither had said a word other than the occasional comment on Cody's slumber. Thunder crashed hard, causing Maddie to jump into Zack's chest. "You know, it's usually us jumping into you." he said, obviously amused.

"This isn't a joking matter." she said seriously.

"Sorry." he apologized. "Why have you been so silent?" he asked.

"I'm a little scared, I guess."

"No…I mean yeah you are, but…I don't know…it's something else."

"Nope." she said quickly. "Why have you been so silent?" she asked.

"I cant tell you."

"Why not?"

"Because…I-" he was interrupted by a violent shake of the boat, sending him into her fiercely. His hard body crashing with hers, caused her breath to escape her. She gasped as they each fell off the bed, until they hit the ground with a crash, barely missing Cody.

"Why is it that you keep falling on me?" she asked curiously.

"The storm likes me. And so does fate, I suppose." he said with mirth.

"Yeah, well the storm may like you…fate might like you, but right now I cant say I do…you're crushing my spleen." she gasped.

He laughed as he rose off of her, helping her stand as he did so. She swatted him, roughly, and he stopped laughing immediately.

"I'm hungry." he announced, plopping back down on his bed.

"Oh my God!" she yelled, rolling her eyes, before joining him.

He reached to the right side of the bed and pulled up a small black bag. He lay it between he and Maddie and unzipped it with ease. He reached in and pulled out a bag of Doritos. The bag crinkled under his touch as he popped it open. He stuffed about five in his mouth, offering her some too.

"I cant believe you're thinking about food at a time like this." she said with bewilderment.

"I need to gain some more weight." he replied easily.

"Why?" she asked still confused.

"Because I'm trying out for the wrestling team, class 150 lbs. has a spot open."

She didn't reply. She only nodded. He leaned back and slid the bags on top of his chest, occasionally slipping his hand in and taking one out. She lay beside him, and her mind drifted to a conversation she had with the girls in the spa.

"Did you really make out with a student teacher?" she blurted out, and wishing she could stick her foot in her mouth.

"Oh, God! You've been talking to Heather!" he said between a laugh and a groan.

"Yeah."

"I swear that girl can NOT keep a secret."

"So it is true."

"Sort of…" he replied uneasily.

"How can it be sort of? Either you did or you didn't." she said matter-of-factly.

"Well…her boyfriend had just broken up with her…"

"Zack!" she yelled hitting him.

"What! She kissed me and I told her that I was only 15. Then Heather and Bethany walked in."

Just as Maddie was about to reply another forceful wave crashed into the ship. This one felt harder than all of the blows before, as Zack tumbled to the ground. But he figured it was just his imagination. This time, he didn't land on Maddie. This time they landed beside one another.

He turned to face her, asking if she was okay, she nodded, and they each stared at each other silently. His gaze fell to her lips again, as his eyes had adjusted to the darkness over the hours. She sensed where his gaze was but didn't care anymore.

As they were talking about the student teacher, Maddie felt something she wasn't sure she had ever felt before…well with the exception of London. And that was….jealousy. He inched towards her and she didn't stop him. His lips were eagerly awaiting the moment his lips would meet hers.

They brushed slightly, causing goose bumps to arise and a tingling sensation up and down each of their spines. "This is your captain speaking." the captain interrupted, and both sprang away from each other, as if he was in the room. "We will be docking on a small island. We will remain there to until the storm is over and once we get our ship fixed, from that last crash. If anyone is injured see the medical staff once we dock. Thank you for your cooperation." he finished.

Great! Something is wrong with the ship, there's a huge storm-which Cody is sleeping through, I might add-and to top it all off, I just kissed Zack! Things could never get worse! Things will be alright once we're on the island. Everything is going to be fine, Maddie. Just fine. She thought. But how wrong was she?

(A/N) I know I was suppose to have this up yesterday, but I got into some trouble and got my computer taken away for a day. Well I hope you guys like this chapter...I know it was short. I really wish I could give yall a HUGE chapter, and the next one might grant that wish. I hope you guys like Heather and Bethany as characters because they are going to be a lot more involved. I know girls named Bethany and Heather and they are totally a lot like this. They are both pretty cool but like they dont know when to just shut up..its kinda funny though. The main characters for this fic in the future is going to be Maddie and Zack. But the sub characters come close behind and they are: Cody, Agnes, Max, Tapeworm, Heather, and Bethany. Patsy and her friends will be in it some, but they wont be a huge thing to the story.

List of what is to come:

Cody will announce who he likes.

Maddie will make a decision on Zack.

Max and Agnes each find a romance.(NOT WITH EACH OTHER)

Bethany and Heather find a reason to be in the story with their gossiping natures.

What adventure awaits them on this island? It isnt all romance that awaits them. No, their very lifes are at stake.

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