Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Suite Life of Zack and Cody characters, only my ideas.

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Chapter 2- The next day after school...

"Zack, Max knows that this isn't my fault, doesn't she?" Cody asked, feeling guilty.

"Don't worry, dude, she's cool," Zack answered, sitting lazily on the couch when he should be doing his homework.

"Okay," Cody muttered, not entirely convinced. He continued with his own homework before Max arrived. He gave his brother and friend some privacy and went to his bedroom.

A little while later, Cody returned to the living room and went to the kitchen and started on dinner. Carey was out and there was still a half hour left before Drew arrived. He glanced over at Zack and Max. They had both fallen asleep watching a movie, and he decided not to wake them

Soon, there was a knock on the door and Mr. Moseby and Miss. Tutweiler entered. They, too glanced over at Zack and Max, and smiled.

Max had her head resting on Zack's shoulder, and Zack's head was resting on top of his girlfriend's. Max's arm was resting across Zack's chest. It was cute.

"They've been like that for almost an hour," Cody said softly.

"Well, we just came in to check that you're ready for Drew to come. He should be here soon, so we'll come back when he is," said Miss. Tutweiler.

Cody nodded.

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Drew, Mr. Moseby and Miss. Tutweiler entered room 2230. Zack and Max were awake now, but still on the couch.

"Hey," Drew said casually.

Max went pale, and she gripped Zack's hand tightly. Everyone noticed how anxious she was getting. Zack led her to the door, not saying a word.

"See ya'" Drew said. "And I'll see you later on tonight, Max."

Zack glared at Drew, before looking over at Cody.

"Tell mum I'll be home late tonight, and not to wait up."

Max's breathing became short and quick. Zack took her out to the hallway. She burst into tears, and Zack kissed the top of her head as he wrapped her in his arms.

"I'm not going to let anything happen to you," Zack said firmly.

"He's c-coming after me!" Max exclaimed.

"No, he's not," Zack said sternly. "I'm not going to let anything happen to you, I promise."

They stood there for a while, undisturbed. Zack didn't let go of Max, and she didn't stop crying.

A few minutes later, Mr. Moseby and Miss. Tutweiler came out to the hallway.

"Max, honey, I'll take you to the bathroom to get cleaned up," Miss. Tutweiler said.

As she was being gently pulled away, she mouthed 'Zack.'

"He'll be right here when you come back," they all reassured her.

As soon as they were gone, Mr. Moseby turned to Zack.

"Zack, you should know that even though it may not seem like it, I do care for you and your brother. I also care about Max and I can tell you really do as well. Zack, this is a really hard time for her, and I'm sure even you figured that out. I'm proud of you for staying with her and helping her. She needs you Zack, and if you ever need me, you know where to find me."

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Well, there's the second chapter! Thanks to everyone who reviewed, keep reviewing plz!