Author's Note: Hello! Here's a new chapter again! I can't believe the story's finally coming to an end. After a long writer's block, I got some inspiration from reading sweet Channy fics (they have so many Channy stories unlike here at Cailey :/), so here's a shout-out to those inspiring writers (: Once again, thanks for the reviews, you guys are awesome!

Chapter 5

"Cody, wait up! I have news about the guy with Bailey!" Zack was all smiles as he approached Cody, but instead he was met with an upset Cody.

"Whatever, just go away," Cody said.

"Look, I know you're busy thinking of new ways to get Bailey back, but you've got to listen to this. Adam is —"

Zack was cut off by Cody, "I don't care who Adam really is, or what he's doing with Bailey alright." His eyes however told a different story.

"Right, that's what your eyes say."

"I've lost her 'kay. Are you happy now?" Cody stared at Zack, trying really hard to cover the pain reflected on his face but failed miserably.

"Okay this is worse than I thought. Cody, I know you're upset but you've got to come with me, you need to know about this. It's not over between you and Bailey," Zack encouraged him and Cody reluctantly dragged his feet to Zack's cabin.

After showing him all the documents about Adam, Cody spoke for the first time, "So you're saying Adam is treating Bailey like a trophy, adding to his collection of girls that he toys with?"

"Yes! She's not the first and definitely not the last either. Look at this list of names on his phone book," Zack flipped the pages for Cody to see. "I've called every single one of them and they all told me the same story. Adam gets close to them and when he gets the opportunity to be alone with them, he takes advantage and seals the deal. Many of the girls fell for him and willingly throw themselves at him because he is all charming and everything. But once he gets his kiss, he throws them out just like what I do with Marcus's clothes out the porthole. All he does is just play with the girls' feelings, and I thought I was bad enough not turning up for dates!"

Cody took the phone book from Zack's hand and browsed through it, there were hundreds of girls on the list.

"Some girls told me he loves to aim for those who already they have a boyfriend. It's like some additional credit he adds to his belt. Even when the girls refuse, he will slowly buy his way into their trust, first as friends," Zack remarked. "But seriously, Bailey's probably his next victim and we need to stop him."

"It's too late. I caught him with Bailey a few days ago and I think I broke up with her," Cody said as he shook his head in despair.

Zack placed his hand on Cody's shoulder, "No, it's not over, it just began. What we have to do is to outwit Adam and beat him at his own game and—"

Zack was cut off by Cody, "I've already beat him once. He's probably at the nurse's office now. Hmm but can we beat him up again?"

Zack gasped, "You beat him up? You, alone? Cody?"

Cody shot daggers at him from the look in his eyes, "Is it that difficult to believe?"

Zack patted Cody on the back, "Wow, you're the man!"

Cody gave a small smile at his comment.

"Anyway, we've got to do something that not even he'd see it coming, and this is why I am going to be the brains of the operation this time and not you. Now do you want to hear my idea?" Zack grinned at Cody who stared blankly at him.

Cody straightened up, "So it doesn't break his bones, but will it break his spirit?"

Zack's grin got bigger, "Now you're catching on, and most definitely."

"Okay, what's the plan?" he asked, cracking his knuckles.

Zack's eyes glinted, "I do have a trick up my sleeve, but first you have to apologize to Bailey and get your girl back."

Cody nodded.

This is going to be good, Zack thought.

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In Bailey's Cabin

There was a knock on the door and Bailey mumbled a soft "Come in" as she pulled the last tissue out of the box to clean up her teary face.

When the door opened to reveal Cody, she tried really hard to not burst into tears again, a part of her was worried he will say "it's officially over". She didn't want to see him right now when her emotions are still all over the place.

"What do you want?" she asked softly. "I thought you don't ever want to speak to me ever again." She couldn't help it but tears flowed down her cheek.

"Can we talk?" he asked, smoothly pushing the door shut behind as he went over and sat on her bed facing her.

"You didn't really give me a choice, did you?" she asked, folding her arms in a defensive manner. "Not then to explain my side of the story and not now in choosing the visitors in my room as well?" She wasn't really angry with Cody, in fact she was quite glad to see him again. It's been three days since that incident and everyday she was cooped up in her cabin. She looked down at her plaid dress, fiddling with the ribbons on it.

"That's a really nice dress," Cody said after a moment of awkward silence since he sat on her bed. His words cut across her thoughts and made her look up.

"I know you're not here to compliment my dress," Bailey said. "Just get to your point, I promise I will take it well." She sniffed in reply.

Cody inhaled a deep breath before starting, "I had everything I ever wanted. The girl of my dreams, but I threw it all away just because of a small misunderstanding."

Cody looked into Bailey's eyes as he continued; he wanted her to see that he was sincere in his apology, "I was wrong for accusing you. I should have known better than to not trust you." He turned away from her and shook his head bitterly.

"Of course," Bailey said quickly. She placed her arm on his shoulder, turning him around to face her as she spoke, "How could you think I would ever cheat on you?"

"It's not hard to do. All the guys onboard always had their eyes all over you and it makes me upset and insecure most of the time," Cody stood up as the jealousy rose up in him.

"I'm really sorry about that, I never knew you felt this way. I would never do that to you, Cody. Don't you know how much you mean to me?" Bailey murmured.

He gave a shy smile that made Bailey's heart flutter.

"I know," Cody explained, extending his hand to Bailey. She took it hesitantly and was lifted to her feet. "I'm really sorry. I'm sorry I doubted you." With that, he pulled her into a great big hug which took her by surprise.

Bailey never realised how much she missed Cody's hugs. It's been over a week since they had any contact. She leaned in a little longer as Cody's arms tightened around her waist. Bailey slowly lifted her head off of Cody's shoulder.

"This would have been a romantic moment if I wasn't in such an exhausted mess," Bailey said pointing to her smudged make-up and unruly hair when he released her.

"It still is romantic as you're here with me, and, you're always beautiful," Cody smiled as Bailey blushed.

"You're cute when your face gets all pink," Cody added and suddenly stepped back from Bailey giving her a shock. "Stay her, I have something for you. I didn't dare to bring it along just now as I was worried you'll throw it at me," he laughed.

Bailey was all confused as he hurriedly ran out of her cabin but came back panting a few minutes later holding the most gorgeous bouquet of roses she had ever seen.

"These are for you, Miss Pickett," Cody said gallantly, presenting her with the large bouquet of red roses. "I went to the florist and the moment I saw the roses, I couldn't help smiling as I thought of you. All the dates we had together and each stalk of rose that came along with the tiny gifts I gave you over the week. It made me realise I'm nothing without you."

His eyes gave out that attractive smouldering aura again, as if he wasn't charming enough with the apology, the hug and the roses, and Bailey couldn't take it. It was doing all sorts of havoc to her thought process. She felt butterflies in her stomach when he winked at her, waiting for her to accept his roses.

Bailey decided that action was the best reaction she could give right then. She used her free hand, the other held the bouquet, and reached out to cup his face. Cody leaned in closer to Bailey, he watched her face soften. As their noses touched, her eyelashes fluttered softly as he felt her breath on his lips.

Author's Note (again):

I thought I'll mention again that Chapter 6 will be the last chapter and it will be about their revenge on Adam. I just love happily ever after stories, so if you have any Cailey moments you want to see at the end, review! (:

Oh yes and if you're wondering why Zack's always the one saving the day in my stories, well I think their brotherly love is a rather good plot so like Zack in my stories.
But I'll definitely try something different the next story.

Review if you want to see the last chapter! (: