Chapter 2

Cody took a seat at the juice bar, "Okay, so I've thought about it," he picked up his clipboard and began running through his list with Zack.

"I've five days to prove to Bailey I'm the guy for her and by the looks of it, Bailey will definitely change her mind by Friday." Cody tapped his pen at the edge of his clipboard, feeling pleased with himself.

"Dude, I'm an expert with girls and even I know better to just talk to her," Zack said.

Ignoring Zack's comment, Cody took out a rose and a note from his back pocket and handed it over to Zack. "Pass this to Bailey when she comes over later, there's a note with it, make sure she reads it."

Just as he said that, Bailey was spotted walking along the sky deck. Cody held his clipboard and jumped over the counter, he stood hidden behind Zack under the counter.

"Hey Zack, have you seen Cody? I've been looking for him the whole day. I need to talk to him," Bailey asked.

"He's closer than you think," Zack said, earning himself a kick on his leg from Cody. "Ouch, I meant Cody left something for you." Zack quickly covered it up when Bailey shot him a look. Zack handed the rose and the scrolled up message to her.

Bailey was all smiles when she received the rose. She unveiled the message slowly and carefully, reading the heart-felt poem Cody wrote:

Dear Bailey,

I love the way you look at me,
your eyes so bright and blue.
I love the way you kiss me,
your lips so soft and smooth.

I love the way you make me so happy,
and the ways you show you care.
I love the way you say, "I Love You",
and the way you're always there.

I love the way you touch me,
always sending chills down my spine.
I love that you are with me,
and glad that you are mine.

With Love, Cody

(A/N: The poem belongs to Crystal Jansen, all credits to her. Sadly, I'm not a poet. Oh yea I'm not sure what is Bailey's eye colour, so let's just go with blue.)

Cody took a peek from under the counter and saw Bailey overflowing with tears. He smiled to himself, that's one off the check list, he thought as he ticked the first box on the list.

"Aww Cody, it's the sweetest poem I've ever read," Bailey said. "And Cody writes tons of poems to me," she told Zack.

"Oh yes, Cody says that all the time," Zack replied. "Poems always win the lady's heart. Bailey, do you think I can have a copy of that, I have a date with Taylor tonight" He smirked.

Bailey sighed but handed the poem over to Zack, shaking her head in disappointment for Taylor.

At that moment, London came looking for Bailey. She tapped on her shoulder and turned her around on the spinning stool at the juice bar. "Bailey, have you told Cody yet? You know, about the problem? Well we're having a little trouble back at the cabin," London gestured Bailey to go back to their room while trying not to arouse the suspicion of Zack who stood at the counter listening to their conversation closely.

Bailey shook her head. "Nope, I have no idea where he is, but he sent me this brilliant rose and the loveliest poem." Bailey pointed at the rose.

Without responding to Bailey's statement, London pulled her off the stool and dragged her in the opposite direction.

"London! I can walk on my own," Bailey snapped. "Uh, bye Zack, tell Cody I love the rose and poem. We've got some matters to handle, so see ya," she turned around, gave a small smile at Zack and walked off with London.

Cody appeared from under the counter. Zack sling his arm around his shoulder, "Wow even London's plotting your break up! Looks like you've got to step up on your five days plan to win Bailey back."

Cody sighed, shoved his hands in his pockets and shrugged.

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In London and Bailey's Cabin

Bailey stopped London from entering their cabin, spinning her around to talk to her.

"Wait, you've got to explain first. Why are you dragging me to our room? What's going on? What have you done? Who's in our cabin?" Bailey said, pointing at the door.

"Woah farm girl, one question at a time!" London stuck her palm at Bailey, "All this talking and walking makes me tired. Let's go in and have a rest." London pushed open the door, causing Bailey to be unable to react in time.

"London!" Bailey sighed, but she had no choice and followed her into the room. Much to her disappointment, the one person sitting on her bed staring right at her wasn't the person she was hoping for. She glared at him, and her eyes narrowed. "What are you doing here? London, did you invite him in?"

"Well I didn't invite him; I haven't had a party in a long time! He merely stood at the door asking to come in, so I let him," London answered.

Bailey gave herself a mental smack on her head. London held her brand new pink fury purse and head for the door, but was pulled back by Bailey. "London, where are you going? You can't leave me here with him!" she whispered to London.

"As much as I would love to stay around and mingle with you kids, I've got a date with the new lifeguard!" London said while motioning at Bailey and Adam.

"The lifeguard is a boy! He's only 13 and in charge of the kids' pool!" Bailey replied angrily at London.

"True, but in a few years' time, he'll be in our grade!" London flashed a smile at Bailey and left the room.

"So, Bailey, why are you so afraid of being alone with me in your room?"

Bailey turned around to reply to the voice, but to only see Adam right next to her, shifting his feet closer to her. Bailey gulped when he slid an arm around her shoulders and used his other hand to push a few strands of her fringe from covering her eyes.

"You have the most gorgeous eyes," Adam complimented. He tried to lean in but Bailey pushed him off her.

Bailey took a deep breath and spoke, "What do you think you're doing? I have a boyfriend and he won't be happy about this when I tell him." Bailey tried to threaten Adam.

"Oh I know that, Cody isn't it. Well, he doesn't have to know," he smirked.

Bailey moved away from him and went to open the door. "Please leave," she gestured him out of the door.

"Fine, but I know you'll be in to me some day. All the girls love this chap! No one says no to Adam." Adam said while flipping the edge of his leather jacket. He ran his fingers through his hair, hoping to charm Bailey, but she stood adamant at the door.

He walked out of the door but turned back again, "I'll call you later, babe."

Bailey shot her head out of her room and shouted at him as he walked away, "Don't bother calling, I won't pick up."

Bailey turned her head and was about to retreat back into her room when she noticed Zack at the end of the corridor holding his phone, pausing from his conversation to stare at her.

"Yea I'm still here. Hey Cody, I'll call you back. I'm at Taylor's door," Zack spoke into the phone. He shoved his phone into his pocket and turned away from Bailey when the door in front of him opened and out came Taylor.

"Zack, you're early. I thought we were meeting at the sky deck? Anyway, it's great that you're here. Are you ready to go?" Taylor said. She looked in the direction Zack was staring at, "Oh hi Bailey".

That caught Zack's attention and he raised his arm, waiting for Taylor to hold, while she waved good-bye to Bailey. Zack took a last glance at Bailey, as if trying to figure out what just went on with her and the guy who just left her room. He shook off that thought and spent his attention on his date.

Bailey watch Zack and Taylor strolled out of the corridor before heading back into her room. She closed the door behind her and leaned against it.

Oh no, Zack just witness everything with Adam; and Cody, he was on the phone, he might have heard something. Oh no, oh no, this is bad. I've got to get to Cody before Zack does, Bailey thought to herself.

She picked up her phone and pressed one, Cody was on her speed dial.

"Hi, you've reached Cody Martin. I'm currently busy at the moment, so leave a message after the beep tone. Oh by the way if you're Bailey, I just want to say, I miss you a lot. I've been quite busy lately but I'll call you soon. Beep"

"Hey Cody, I miss you too. I love your poem and rose, but where have you been? I really need to talk to you soon. Call me 'kay. Love you," Bailey left the message in Cody's voice mail and hung up the phone.

She lay on her bed; closed her eyes and hope that it'll be a better day tomorrow.

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- denise