Zack sat up gasping for a breath- as though he was being suffocated. Just another nightmare. He blinked a few times. As his eyes began to refocus again, he realized that this was not his cabin; that he was in fact in the infirmary. Those white walls, white shelves, white beds, white pillow cases, white bed sheets-always had their distinctive and absurd way of infuriating Zack. Unable to take these sudden flashes of white, he decided to lay back and enjoy the radiating sunrays that warmed his face. He fastened his weary eyes and was about to drift off, when a thought finally hit him.

How did he get here?

It was obvious that he didn't come here on his own- actually, he never even wanted to visit this place!

Then how come?

Did something happen to him and he had to be taken here? If that was the case, then he must be suffering from memory loss.

He shook his head. He would remember if something critical had happened to him. He tried to think of a more reasonable explanation. Maybe one of his friends took him here? But, no, his friends didn't know he was unwell... Unless of course Cody mentioned it. But, once again, Cody was far too upset to go out and socialize. Even if that were the case, the distance from his room to the infirmary was rather far; he was too heavy to be carried by someone all the way here, without them getting either exhausted or awakening him.

His thoughts were interrupted by a gentle knock on the door. Ms. Ryans was all smiles as she entered the room and looked rather amused to find Zack up and awake.

"Why, Look who's finally decided to wake up! How are you feeling, honey?"

Zack was beginning to feel even more muddled.

What did she mean by "finally"? Has he been out for days? Her question struck him as well. How did he really feel? Did she mean on a physical, emotional or a financial level? He wasn't that sure to be honest. As realization dawned on him, he mentally slapped himself- she's a nurse for crying out loud! What else would she ask him?

" Mhmm...Alright." Was all Zack managed to mumble.

Her face expressions looked stunned and to some extent confused. However, that was all soon replaced by a heartwarming smile, that would've normally melted Zack's heart and allowed some warmth and comfort to sneak their way into his heart. But it didn't belong to the right person. It was only Cody's smile that could do that to him, even if the smiles were alike. Cody's smile was special and- Wait. He was supposed to be angry. Very angry. Then what was he thinking?

"Well, that's an interesting answer, considering it's coming from a severely food poisoned person..."

Severely food poisoned? Seriously? Well not that it was farfetched or anything but why couldn't it just be an ordinary stomach ache, one that would soon go away?

Zack couldn't help but grunt at that.

"Does that mean I'm going to have to stay here all day?"

Mrs. Ryans chuckles echoed in the small white room. Once she caught on and saw Zack's raised eyebrows and bemused look he was giving her, she began to explain the situation to him.

"You see, Zack, when a person is food poisoned they need to remain under constant supervision to make sure that—"

" Blah blah blah...can I go now?" And with that, Zack swung his legs over the side of the bed and was about to get up before he felt firm arms tugging at his shoulder, forcing him back down into a lying position.

Stupid nurse.

"Zack! You are to remain here until further notice. We can't risk you wandering around until your results are out! So stay here and stop being foolish!" She almost screamed all that, dragging back the headache that was haunting him.

"What results? I thought you said I was food poisoned."

She looked reluctant but she answered anyway.

"Well, we don't know that for sure. That was just an assumption based on how you were turned in last night." the nurse sighed, "you weren't in a very good shape, Zack. At some point, the doctors were scared they lost you!"

Zack started laughing nervously.

He almost died? Surely it couldn't have been that bad. On the outside it looked like he didn't care considering he was laughing. But from the inside, there was this huge hole forming in the pit of his stomach, the one that you get when you have a really bad feeling.

" S-So my heart stopped beating or something? "

" Something like that," she mumbled, looking away, "it was more like you not breathing properly, and by the time they got the air mask you almost stopped breathing. Like you had no will to continue living, since you didn't have the most fatal and dangerous symptoms of food poisoning, it didn't really make any sense to the doctors."

" Oh. Umm, okay. I guess." He paused, trying to gather his thoughts and then continued to ask " so when do those results come out?"

" In an hour or so, it shouldn't take long." Ms Ryans went to the medicine cabinet and grabbed a small bottle, along with a glass of water. She opened it and it revealed a small yellow pill. Extending her hand she continued, "now I want you take this pill, it should stop you from feeling sick."

Zack hastily grabbed the glass of water Ms. Ryans was holding and instantly gulped down all its contents, giving way to some droplets of water to find their path down his mouth and onto his shirt. Mrs. Ryans couldn't help but giggle at the thirsty boy, as she filled his cup once again, so he could take the pill with it this time.

" I've never been so happy to drink water in my life before, it's very refreshing!"

" Yes, so seeing that you're doing much better than expected, I think that I will—"

" Let me out?" Zack's face was lit up with hope as he awaited Mrs. Ryans reply.

" More like I will leave you now and check on you later," Noticing how Zack's features fell and looks of frustration and boredom took over his facial expressions, she added, " however, your friends are allowed to visit you any time, I can get them here if you like. You can also watch TV if you wish. The World Cup matches should be interesting at such a time."

" I think I'll just watch TV- just get me out of here soon please!"

Mrs. Ryans nodded in understanding, and as she was making her way out the door, she heard Zack call her name- as if it were an emergency. She immediately spun around, wondering what emergency could have taken place already.

"Yes, Zack?"

" How did I get here?"

Silence engulfed the room. Mrs. Ryans stared intently at Zack, surprised by the random question being asked by the teen.

Why did it matter anyway?

" I don't know, Zack, my shift is during daytime I wasn't around when you got here."

" Okay, thanks anyway." Zack sounded a little disappointed with the answer he received.

"Anytime." And with that Mrs. Ryans finally exited the room and left Zack to watch whatever it was on TV.

To anyone who happened to look at Zack, it would seem like the older twin was concentrating so hard at whatever he was watching. However, that was not the case. Zack was too far gone, lost in his thoughts.

Like you had no will to continue living.

This phrase remained to float around Zack's thoughts. Could it really be possible, that Zack couldn't exist unless Cody was there? That sounded hysterical to Zack. It didn't make sense. His life couldn't and shouldn't depend on Cody. So what if his brother hated him? So what if his younger forgot him all the time? It didn't matter anymore. He was better off without him. He felt ashamed that he got himself depressed over someone so worthless and meaningless. It was time for him to stop being so selfless, so protective, so loving and caring.

In his mind, Zack had let go of Cody. He didn't really mean much to him anymore. He could go die for all he cared! Life was just about to get much brighter. Less responsibilities meant more parties and friends - that's exactly how Zack wanted it. Not the love and company of his younger boring brother. Zack couldn't help but grin. He hadn't felt this good in a while.

"Let's see if Cody could survive without me."

"…ZACK!"

Awaken from his trance, Zack looked up, only to find Woody waving his hand like a lunatic in front of his face. Irritated by him, Zack shoved Woodys' hand away and gave him a dirty look.

"What?" Zack snapped at Woody with so much power, it made him drop his precious sandwich.

"Please don't kill me, Mr. Almighty, I just came to see how you were doing and ask about my dear and loving roommate, please spare my life."

Zack rolled his eyes at his friends drama and bizarreness.

"I'm not going to murder you, Woody." Zack paused, as he saw Woody sigh in relief and give him a you-could've-fooled-me look, he then continued " and I'm doing okay, thanks for asking!"

Woody seemed genuinely pleased. Moments passed by and neither of the two said a word. However, the silence was soon broken.

" Sooo..." he sighed, "Cody's been here all day, aye?"

Why would he ask such an odd question? Cody was in school all day with Woody in the same classroom.

So why would he ask this?

" Umm, no I haven't seen him all day, why?"

" Because he wasn't in school or in the room today! "

A/N: I am awfully sorry for the long wait. I had like a month of exams, with 20 something exams to give in and there were days where I had 7 hours of exams & i'm only in grade 11 -_- Then I had some family come over and so the laptop was taken away by my cousin..then I got sick..then my 4 year old bro had a surgery and so on. However, I am free now! I'm even writing some other fics. I don't really know what to think of think of this chapter. Probably not the most exciting, but I hope you guys are okay with it. So review and let me know if you wish me to continue and how you found this. =D Thank you & may you all be having a marvellous summer. oh oh SPAIN won xD they have some cute guys xD The only reason I was with them lol.