Author's Note: I know it's been a long time, but I've just started working and my schedule's really quite busy. Don't worry, I'll definitely finish this story, after all it's the first one I ever wrote. Chapter 6 will most probably be the last chapter. Oh and yes, thanks for all the wonderful reviews! This is for you guys, enjoy!

Chapter 4

As much as I love to tease and make fun of my brother, I have this weird feeling in me that can't bear to see him get heartbroken. If this ever gets out to people who say I'm sensitive, I'm so going to punch them in the face, Zack thought to himself as he laid the items he removed from the envelope on his bed. He scrunched his face and stared carefully at each item spread in front of him.

"Wow how did London even get this?" Zack held up a photocopied birth certificate towards the light to see the prints that were greatly faded. "Adam Thierry Jenkins, born at St. Hilda's Hospital on the wonderful day of 25th April," he sniggered.

In the envelope were various photographs of Adam. There were a few of him in middle school at a preparatory school, and mostly were of him cuddling his arms around different girls. Those girls were definitely not his girlfriend as the look on their faces was of reluctance.

"How does he get these girls?" Zack thought aloud.

There were more photos in the bundle and they dated back to his younger days. As Zack quickly shuffled through the photos, one photo caught his attention; it was Adam at his old boarding school when he was in elementary school. His growth spur sure came late as he was no taller than five feet then. He wore the dorkiest outfit that would put Cody's sweater vest to shame. He had his pants worn up to his chest with elastic bands strapped across his shoulder to hold up his pants. In addition he had a huge dark-rimmed rounded glasses perched above his nose that were just way too big for a small boy like him.

"This is the perfect photo," Zack grinned at the photo that he held firmly in his hand.

"But first, I have some calls to make," Zack was flipping through a phone book that he pulled out from the envelope.

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At the sky deck

Cody was on his towel duty, folding the newly ironed towels into three huge stacks by colour and shelved them in the cupboard under the counter. As he got up from the counter, he was face to face with his girl. Then next thing he knew, he was in her embrace.

Bailey stepped back and looked at him with a hurt look on her face when she realise he didn't return the hug.

"Cody? Are you okay?" Bailey questioned. "I've been looking for you all week! I'm so glad I finally found you," she smiled.

Cody tried to avoid her smile that made his stomach flip like it always does when he's with her, "Oh hey Bailey. I've been really busy recently. A lot of things have happened and I'm not sure how to tell you but," Cody was interrupted by Bailey's phone ringing.

Bailey raised her hand signalling to Cody to pause as she read the incoming message.

Hey babe, you promise to help me to prepare for the test. Where are you? I'm at the usual place, come soon.

She typed a quick reply and kept her phone in her front pocket. When she looked up to continue her conversation with Cody, she realised he was no longer at the counter. She looked around but Cody was nowhere in sight.

She sighed, this is not the first time Cody's been acting weird, what's up with him this whole week?

Her phone rang again; she read the message and hurriedly left, feeling a tad bit disappointed with her lack of contact with Cody all week.

Cody appeared from behind a potted plant a few feet away and followed closely after her.

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Bailey held a handful of books on her arms and entered a random classroom.

"Hey, I brought all my notes for the upcoming test, so which part do you need help in?" Bailey said before settling down on the table.

Adam shifted his chair and table nearer to Bailey and examined her every move as she attempted to explain to him the question. Adam was distracted by Bailey's beauty, her words were music to his ears and each time she turned to check if he understood he merely smiled like a dummy, but in his head he was scheming. As she scribbled across his notes, he held her writing hand and grabbed her petite shoulder with his right, pulling her close to meet him at his lips.

Cody was hiding behind another potted plant outside of the classroom catching a glimpse of everything but it was a sound-proof door so he couldn't hear their conversation, but he knew he had to step in when he saw Adam's move.

He stormed into the room and screamed at Bailey, "How could you do this to me? I tried my best to make this last, you led me on, gave me the impression that we still had hope. But you couldn't resist could you. I know I'm not as gorgeous as him, or as tall, or as buff, or as fluent in Spanish, but I loved you. I'm really tired of hoping you'll come back to me and I guess it is best that I leave." He turned and walked towards the door.

Bailey was shocked; from the kiss, from Cody appearing and from his statement. She gathered herself fast enough to grab hold of Cody before he left.

Cody stopped in his stride and hissed, "Please, you're making this really difficult."

"No, Cody, don't leave. I didn't cheat on you, I mean, I really didn't mean to. This is not what it seems! I swear. Please, listen, don't go," Bailey held his hand and pleaded.

It was then Adam said, "Oh babe, you swear you were never into me? I'm sure I felt you kiss me back just now. Strawberry lip balm and spearmint breath aren't it?"

Cody cringed when he heard Adam's reply. Bailey was his, it was his favourite strawberry flavoured lip gloss he bought for her last Christmas, it was his favourite spearmint of all the mints that Bailey carries with her.

Cody couldn't help but he turned around and punched the jerk in the face. It was a sudden impulse and totally unexpected, causing Adam to stumble back and within seconds his nose began to bleed. Blood trickled down to his lips and as he licks it, his expression is one of a fierce look, just like a tiger waiting to pounce on the prey he eyed on.

Before Adam made a move on Cody, Cody's anger filled him and it was clearly shown through his actions when he jumped on Adam. His sudden movement pushed Adam to knock over the tables and they landed on the bare floor wrestling with each other. Cody may seem to be the weaker link in size, but he sure was strong as he held Adam pinned down with his weight and his arms. Adam spat on Cody's face as that was the only thing he could do with his body failing under Cody's strength.

Cody's eyes were near blood-shot, and as the words he spoke carried intense anger, "Don't you ever touch my Bailey ever again. Keep your filthy hands away from her, or else you'll never see daylight again."

Adam was trembling in fear for he was sweating through his shirt. All his toughness a minute ago was a mere act, and he nodded along as Cody spoke. "I promise, just please, get off me. You're hurting my wrist," Adam whined.

Cody got up from the whimpering boy; he didn't look at Bailey nor waited for her response as he immediately headed for the door. This time, Bailey couldn't catch up to him in time.

The whole time Cody and Adam got into a fight, Bailey stood helplessly at the other side of the classroom. She didn't want to hold Cody back, she was worried he might think that she's siding Adam. Then again, she didn't want Cody to get in trouble, for fighting is one of the worse offences against the school rules. She merely stood there starring at them in a tussle, hoping it'll all end and she can explain to Cody all the misunderstandings. When she saw Cody stormed out of the classroom, she knew he didn't believe her.

"I treated you as a friend, and this is how you repay me. You said you didn't have any friends who can understand you, and willing to listen to your woes. I did. I willingly became your friend and a listening ear. You were a great guy, Adam, but you're no longer the same Adam I knew a few months ago. Talk to me again only when the real Adam is back," Bailey said before heading towards her cabin, leaving Adam as he is.

She wiped her eyes as tears began falling down. She'd lost the only guy she'd ever truly cared about because of a misunderstanding. She sat on her bed, hugging her stuffed pig soft toy that Cody bought for their first month anniversary. Her eyes were red and puffy, worn out from all the crying she had done. She finally drifted into an uneasy sleep, mostly tired from all the crying.