Hello all, I'm really sorry that I haven't updated this story in a long time. I know that you've been waiting and I hope that you still like reading the story and you'll keep coming back and reviewing. I'm gonna be honest with you when I say that I'm not sure where to go next with this story. That's why I've been pushing it off for a while because there isn't much more to say since Maddie and Trevor are together, and I don't really know how to end it. But, I'll manage to put something together for you guys right now. Let's get those juices going…

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Disclaimer: Don't own it after thirteen chapters…

Chapter thirteen: Acception: The Finale

Zack and Cody sat on the sofa in the lobby, playing checkers with Esteban and Muriel.

"HA!" Cody screamed.

Esteban jumped out of his seat "Oh, not again! How did I not see that coming?!"

Zack looked up at the hotel entrance as Maddie and Trevor walked in, hand in hand. He sighed.

Maddie smiled wide as she pranced into the lobby with her new boyfriend. Something hanging from her neck glistened in the light.

London gasped, "Maddie, where did you get that locket?"

Maddie smiled, almost bragging, "Trevor gave it to me." she pulled London over to a spot where nobody could hear, "And he asked me to be his girlfriend!" she whispered excitedly.

"Oh my god! Yay Maddie!" London clapped, and then she got serious again, "You did say yes, right?"

"Of course," Maddie said, "and it was really romantic. He had the people in the baseball stadium write will you be my girlfriend on the scoreboard during the game. I was so surprised I dropped the phone with him on the line! And then he told me to look out the window, and there he was…" Maddie said, remembering it, "…standing in the street with his arms open, waiting for me."

London stopped and listened intently as if it were a romantic movie. "What happened next? WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?"

"I hung up the phone and ran as fast as I could down four flights of stairs and out the door to see him. He looked just as cute as he always does… maybe even cuter." She smiled, "And then… we kissed."

London squealed excitedly. "I love happy endings!"

"..And it started raining.."

London stopped jumping for joy, "Ew, it started raining? Well you stopped right?"

Maddie smiled, "Nope. We didn't stop."

London gave her a look, "Ew, but… your hair must have gotten… frizzy! I wouldn't have been able to do that." London looked at Maddie and smiled, "But I'm happy for you. You must really like him if kissing him in the rain was worth your hair getting frizzed."

"Yeah, I do like him. I really like him." Maddie said.

"I hope it lasts." London smiled and walked off. As Maddie joined Trevor again, Zack watched them walk away. He had heard everything that Maddie said to London. But he knew that he just had to accept it.

"Hey.." Carrie walked over and put a hand on Zack's shoulder, "Are you alright?"

Zack looked at his mom and then back at Maddie and Trevor. He sighed, "Not really. But I believe that Trevor's a good guy. I mean if he wasn't, Maddie wouldn't be going out with him right?" he looked at his mom, who nodded. "…And if Maddie's happy, then I'm happy." Zack sighed again. "I'll get over it eventually."

"I'm so proud of you honey." Carrie said, "You know you're really growing up. I know it must be hard because of your feelings for Maddie, but as long as she has the freedom to, she will be going out with boys her age. And you should be doing the same."

"Going out with boys her age?"

"No," Carrie said, "going out with girls that are your own age." she lightly rubbed Zack's back. "And you're right; Trevor does seem like a good guy. If Maddie's giving him a chance, maybe you should too."

Zack nodded, "Thanks mom."

"You're welcome honey." Carrie got off the sofa and walked away.

"King me!" Muriel screamed. Cody rolled his eyes.

Esteban stared blankly at the checker board. "…I give up."

Cody sat next to Zack. "Why the long face?"

"Maddie's officially together with Trevor." Zack said.

"Oh," Cody said, "I'm sorry.."

"It's okay…" Zack looked up at Cody, "It's really okay."

He slightly smiled, got up off the sofa, and walked away. He stepped into the elevator and watched the doors close.

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Maddie opened the door to her complementary suite to find Zack out in the hallway.

"Hey Zack.. What are you doing here?"

"I just wanted to congratulate you on the news." Maddie looked at him unsure, since the only person she had told was London. "I heard that you and Trevor are together now."

"Oh," Maddie said, "Well.. thank you." she smiled, making Zack smile. There was a small moment of silence and then Maddie called Trevor over.

"Trevor, this is my friend Zack. He's one of Carrie's twins."

"Well it's better than 'the little blonde twelve year old boy that I baby-sit'" Zack thought to himself.

"Hey Zack, nice to meet you." Trevor put his hand out with a smile on his face. Zack shook his hand.

"You too." he said.

"Maybe we can hang out some time. You know, me you and your brother." said Trevor.

"Yeah, you would like my brother… he's a bookworm." Zack started to laugh, soon realizing that Maddie and Trevor didn't take it as much of a joke as he did. "…Yeah! We should hang out sometime."

Trevor heard his cell phone ringing from inside the suite. "Oh, I should go get that." Maddie nodded and he headed to go pick it up.

"So Zack, why all of a sudden the consideration for me and my relationships? You've never congratulated me on something like this before." Maddie said, starting to think about when she liked Lance.

"I dunno I just… it seems like this one's gonna… go somewhere I guess. He seems like a good guy, and I wanted to let you know… that I approve."

Maddie giggled. "Thanks Zack. I'm happy to have your consent." she smiled.

"Remember I'll always be there for you if something doesn't work out. You know… as a friend." Zack said.

Maddie hugged him. "I know… thanks for coming by, Zack. I'll see you later?"

Zack took the hint that she wanted him to leave. "Yeah, later." He watched as Maddie nodded and closed the door. He smiled and he stood there for a moment. Then he headed back down the hallway.

The End.

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