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Bailey gazed out to sea. Winter was on its way. The weather was chilly and the breeze usually stung her skin. Without the snow, winter was harsh and depressing. She could easily identify with the atmosphere.

"Hey, are you paying attention?"

Bailey turned back to the table. Cody had an amused expression on his face. "Of course I am," she whispered.

He raised an eyebrow. "Oh, really, well, you seemed to be out the window a minute ago. Where did you go?" He smiled at her. His lips stretched deliciously, and his curiosity lit up his blue eyes. She tried her best not to be trapped in the bright blueness again.

"I went to a place where blonde boys don't ask stupid questions," she mumbled.

Cody smirked at her. "Well, that doesn't sound very fun." He laughed and she couldn't help but laugh with him.

"Now, I think we should talk about December," Ms. Tutweiller said rather loudly. Cody and Bailey instantly quieted and sat up straight. They were in the middle of their weekly top student meeting. "After much thought and debate, we've decided to have a small Christmas party."

Hannah (A/N: random name) gasped and raised her hand. "Will it be like a formal dance?"

"Well, Hannah, it will have the same ideas as a formal dance, yes."

"I didn't know Seven Seas High had regular Christmas parties," Cody blurted.

Ms. Tutweiller gave a small smile. "We don't but the seniors put up a very good fight for this, I thought this would be…fun."

Bailey smiled at her and nodded in support. "What can we do to help?" she asked.

Ms. Tutweiller grinned at her. "That's very nice of you to ask, Bailey. We need to organize the decorations. We need to think of a menu and a theme for this dance. It will only be juniors and seniors. This is a special occasion for the upper classes. I will assign you all jobs. We have about a month to plan and prepare. It will be the weekend before exams. So, start thinking of ideas. By our next meeting I want everyone to have something to contribute."

"Can we have live music?" Hannah asked.

Ms. Tutweiller gave her a look. "We will discuss the matter at the next meeting. I should say this, as top students, you all must attend. You will be the main chaperons. Mr. Moseby will have the night off. This means no disciplinary trouble from you all. I expect you all to act and dress appropriately. But I still want it to be fun!" Bailey looked to Cody. He looked like he was planning something in his head.

After the meeting, Bailey and Cody walked down the hallway to head back to the Sky Deck.

"At least you have a tux. It was nice of your mom to buy it for you," Bailey said.

Cody pouted at the ground. "I guess. I can't believe that we're having another dance. The last one was a disaster."

Bailey nodded in agreement. The international dateline dance was at the top of her list of events to forget. She was so close to kissing Cody that night! "Yeah, but it won't be like that this year."

Cody rubbed his neck. "I guess. Barbara will be happy to hear about this. She'll go all around the boat screaming about it. She loves dancing."

Bailey tried to seem interested. "That would be something to see. I don't think Zack will be happy to hear about it. He hates dancing."

He laughed. "At least he'll know to ask Janice right away." She didn't know what to say. She had no idea who she would go with.

"So, Cody, are you going to wow us with you 'amazing' dancing this year?" They turned around. Theo (A/N: remember him? That rich snobby kid from TSLOZAC in one episode where he was friends with Zack but was mean to Cody? Yeah that's him.) and some girl who Bailey didn't know sneered at them. Bailey instinctively grabbed Cody's arm.

However, he didn't move. "Screw you, Theo. I don't feel like arguing with you."

Theo didn't care. He and the girl walked closer to them. Bailey sighed quietly. Theo had nothing better to do than piss of Cody. Zack had learned early to ignore his stupidity but Cody not so much. It only took one comment from Theo to have his face red and fists clenched. At times Bailey thought it was ridiculous, but most of the time she found it sexy. Cody was a sweet guy. Yes, he got sarcastic, but he was a naturally sweet person. She loved seeing him fuming and aggressive. It excited her.

"What, are you upset that you have to go to the dance? I know that you must be worried that Barbara is going to tower over you in her heels; not that she doesn't already," Draco said slowly. The girl giggled and smirked.

"Come on, Cody. We'll come back when he learns to shut up," she said, pulling his arm.

"Oh, I'm so sorry, Bailey. I didn't notice you there. I guess I'm not the only one," Theo said. Bailey looked into his eyes. There was no warmth at all. He smirked. "Did I offend you? Who are you going to the ball with?"

"Why do you care, Theo? Are you planning on asking her?" Cody shot.

Theo laughed. "Fuck, no. I paid good money for my tuxedo. Why would I want farm mulch ruining them? No, I was curious because Moose isn't around this year, and I don't think there will be any other desperate cowboys to go with."

"Even Cody has a date. How pathetic does that make you feel, Bailey?" The girl asked.

"Shut up," Bailey whispered.

"Why don't you two go screw yourselves? We all know that you'll be going together. It will be the rat and the pig. It's a great couple, really." Cody's face flushed and he spat his words.

The girl put her hands on her hips. Theo frowned at him. "Hmm, who will Zack go with? There's a rumor that he has a thing for Janice. She's such a sucker for guys with no class."

"Then I guess she'll ask you because you have zero class," Cody growled.

Theo laughed. "Then again, he could ask Bailey."

"Oh, Zack and Bailey! How sweet and perfect," the girl chimed in sarcastically.

Cody stared at them. Theo shrugged. "Just a thought." He smirked and took the girl's hand and led her down the hall.

Bailey watched them walk around a corner. She didn't let go of Cody's arm. In fact, she wrapped her arms around him. She could feel the vibrations from his heart against his chest. It was beating rapidly. She clutched his body. She couldn't help it. Even through his shirt, she could feel his warm skin. He wrapped his arms around her too. She rested her head on his chest. Her heartbeat picked up as well. Cody put his hands on hers. They were so warm.

"I'm sorry. I just got really angry," he said.

"It's okay. I'm just glad that you didn't go after him. You don't need any detentions. I think Theo was trying to get you in trouble before the dance," she responded. She didn't remove her head from his chest. It felt so good to hold him.

"I really hate him," he said.

"I know you do, but you can't let what he says get to you. It's what Theo wants. He has nothing else going on in his life. He's jealous." Bailey took in his scent. It was a bit like apples.

"What does he have to be jealous of?" Cody asked. "I don't have anything that he wants."

"Cody, money isn't everything. He's an ass, and you're not. People love you and want you around. You're so smart and kind to people. I don't think Theo can say the same," she answered.

"I don't care what he thinks of me. I hate it when he talks about my friends and family." Cody gave a heavy sigh, and Bailey bit her lip. She couldn't believe that they were still holding each other in the hallway.

"I know that, and he does, too. Cody, everyone knows how protective you are of the people you care about. It's so incredible." She noticed how her tone was soft and low. She couldn't help it.

"You-you think I'm incredible?" Cody's voice was barely a whisper.

Bailey smiled and held him tighter. "Of course I do."

Cody finally let go of her hands and pulled away. He turned to her. Though his breathing was normal, his face was flushed. She looked up at him. He gazed at her with droopy eyelids. He opened and closed his mouth several times as if he wanted to say something and flushed even more. Cody bit his lip. They stared at each other. She had never felt so electrified before. She wanted nothing more than to kiss him right then. He awkwardly rubbed his neck. "I have to go." He rushed past her and down the hall.

She sighed and walked back towards the Sky Deck.

When she finally got there, it was filled with her friends. They were by Easy Squeezy. London noticed her first. She motioned her with a hand. "Get over here!"

Bailey tried her best to smile. She walked over to the group. Maya, Bob, and Marcus were sitting at a table, so were Neville and Addison, Zack was behind the counter making smoothies, and Cody and Barbara were sitting on the stools. She took a seat next to Cody, who looked away. Barbara was on his lap. He put his chin on her shoulder.

"So, Cody's not kidding? There really is a dance?" Bob asked.

"Yep, we're going to have a Christmas party," she said.

Barbara squealed and clapped her hands. She fell back against Cody's chest. "Oh, this is awesome! I can't wait! London, we have to go shopping!"

London giggled. "I can't believe we're having another one," she said. Zack rolled his eyes.

"Zack are you going with Janice?" Woody asked.

"Oh, that's right. You're going to ask her, right?" Bob said.

Zack smiled a bit. "If she wants me."

"Of course she does, Zack," Bailey said. "Ask her."

"You two would be really cute together!" Barbara said. Cody grinned and winked at Zack.

Zack blushed a bit. "I guess I will."

Bailey took a glance at Maya. She was playing with a loose string in her jeans. "Oh, good for you, Zack," she whispered. It was very quiet. Bailey was sure that she was the only one to hear it.

"That makes all of us with dates! Well, except for Bailey," Barbara said.

Bailey turned from Ginny and looked to her. "Excuse me?"

Barbara flipped her hair. "Well, all of the seniors have dates. It would be weird if you didn't have one. Oh, and you're chaperoning so you definitely need one."

"Barbara, do you have to do this?" Cody asked.

She gazed at him. "Do what?"

He rolled his eyes. "Pressure her about a date. We just found out today about the dance. Can't you just leave her alone?"

Barbara's cheeks went pink. Bailey's heart melted. He had never stood up to Barbara for her. "Well, Codles, I was just asking her, that's all. Don't get mad at me, baby."

Cody sighed. "I'm not mad. I'm just annoyed. I'm so sick of everyone always being in other people's business." Barbara's jaw dropped.

"Hey, dude, calm down. There's no need for you to snap at her," Bob said.

Cody gave him a look. "Was I talking to you, Bob?"

Bob sat up. "You are now."

"Bob, shut it! You're just trying to pick a fight!" Maya snapped. Bob glared at her and folded his arms. Maya turned away from him. Bailey glanced at Zack. He was already staring at her. She raised her eyebrow and he twitched a smile.

"Well, I guess I'll just leave since I'm annoying you." Barbara moved away from him and stood up. She sniffed and wiped a tear from her eye before running out of the room.

"Damn it," Cody muttered. He ran a hand through his hair.

"It's okay, Cody. I know that you didn't mean to make her cry," Bailey said. He looked at her. He got up and left the room as well. The rest of the evening was quiet. Everyone left soon after.

Finally, she was able to sit alone with at one of the tables.

"What in the hell is going on?" he asked.

"I'm not sure. Earlier, Theo gave us a hard time. He asked us about who'd we go to the dance with. He upset Cody," she answered.

Harry chuckled. "He always upsets Cody. What about with Bob and Maya? I think they're fighting. They've haven't spoken to teach other all day."

"She's upset that you're going to the dance with Janice," Hermione said with a smile.

Zack scratched his head. "Do I really have to?"

"It would test Maya's feelings. She might crack that night. What, do you really not want to go with Janice?" she asked.

He looked out to sea. "I just find it funny that I might have a chance with Janice now, but I don't want it. What about you?"

She sighed. "I have no idea. I could ask Holden."

Zack cringed. "He's a dick, and Cody hates him…it's perfect."

"What if you can't go with Janice, and I can't go with Holden," Bailey asked slowly. She didn't know if she could even consider going with Zack. They were best friends, but nothing more. It would be weird.

Zack frowned. "Is going alone an option?"

"Let's just hope that we can find other dates. I just can't believe tonight." She thought about telling him about Cody. She wanted to keep it to herself but she had to say it and she could trust Zack with this kind of stuff. "Cody and I had a...thing"

"Really? What does that mean?" Zack asked, wiggling his eyebrows.

"Oh, it's not what you think. Theo said something to really set him off. I felt this urge to hug him afterwards and I did and we didn't let go for a while. Neither of us did." She shivered at the thought of his scent.

Zack grinned. "That's great. I noticed that he seemed a bit dazed when he came in here. I think something is starting to come together. I had some letters this morning on my trunk. He seemed pretty pissed when he saw them."

"Maya seemed really angry tonight," Bailey added.

"She's in a pissy mood. The other day at the practice I got the feeling that she wanted to tell me something but didn't," he said.

"You should ask her about it at the dance. I'm sure that she'll be happy to explain it while you two slow dance," Bailey teased.

He rolled his eyes. "Please, Bob won't let her dance with me."

"It's Maya we're talking about. Bob can't tell her what to do. Besides, even if he did, it would only make her want to dance with you more. That's how she is," she explained.

"Yeah," he said slowly, "she loves to do things her way."

"Just like you," she added. Zack smiled at her before looking back out to sea. They talked for a while but eventually Zack went up to sleep. Bailey laid down on a lounge chair. She smiled and gazed at the sea.

Bailey sat up and rubbed her eyes. She didn't plan on falling asleep on the Sky Deck. She got up and went towards her room. However, as she went down the hall, she could hear people talking. She held back. It was Cody and Barbara. They were sitting on the floor of the hallway. Barbara wiped her eyes and sniffed. Cody sighed and rubbed his hands on his knees.

"I'm sorry. I really am. I didn't mean to hurt you," he said softly. He was such a gentleman.

She nodded and smiled. "I just don't know why you're so mad at me."

"I'm not mad at you, Barbara," Cody said. He rubbed her back.

"Then why did you yell at me?" she asked, closing her eyes at his touch. Bailey rolled her eyes. It was so obvious that she faked crying just to get Cody to stop defending her. Unfortunately, Cody seemed to think that Barbara was actually crying.

Cody bit his lip. "I didn't mean to yell. I've had a really bad day, and I took it out on you. I shouldn't have."

Barbara gave him a look. "It's not just that, Cody. You always get mad at me when I talk to Bailey."

He turned away from her. "She's my best friend. I'm protective of her. It's an impulse."

Bailey smiled and rested her head against the wall. "And I love that impulse," she whispered to no one.

Barbara folded her arms. "And I'm your girlfriend. You can't snap at me every time I say something that she may not like. I just wanted to know who she's going to the dance with."

"I know, I know. I screwed up, okay. Theo gave her a hard time about it earlier. I didn't want to hear it again. Can you understand that? I wasn't mad at you." Cody tucked hair behind her ear.

Bailey could see Barbara shiver. Jealously set in. "Yes, I understand, Cody bear. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you or her. I can apologize, if you think it'd be best. I want you to know that I'm trying. If you care about Bailey, then she must be something." Barbara touched Cody's cheek.

He smiled. It was so tender and soft. It was beautiful. "You don't have to apologize." She giggled and leaned in. She kissed him gently. She tangled her fingers in his hair and moaned. Cody placed his hands on her knees. He squeezed them and moved closer to her. Barbara moaned again loudly. Cody broke away. "Your room mates are sleeping. You have to be quiet."

Barbara licked her lips and stood up. "Let's go to Sky Deck, then." Bailey got up and ran down another hallway. She didn't stop until she reached an unlocked classroom. She leaned against the wall and slid down. She blinked away tears, and held her legs close to her chest. She was too afraid to go back to her cabin for a long time.

By the time she finally trudged towards her cabin, she saw Barbara walking towards her cabin. Luckily she didn't notice Bailey. She had a content expression on her face and a tiny red mark right below her earlobe.

Bailey walked to her cabin and lay in her bed and closed her eyes as tears spilled.

But she didn't sleep a wink that night.

Aww Poor Bailey, right?! Don't worry! Cody and Barbara didn't have sex or anything near that. But still…damn Barbara! She's ruining everything! Gahh! Unfortunately, we still have a while before things will start to get happier. I know it sucks, but this is going to be a long story and I have to make some things happen first. This dance that'll be coming up soon is going to be a big turning point for both Cailey and Zaya! Stay tuned and make sure to review! Thanks everyone!