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Chapter 3

The club played some cds while customers piled in and the band finished getting ready. Maddie and Bailey, sitting off to the side of the stage, watch as people find seats, order drinks and mingle. Their serious conversation put on pause for the moment, they chat and get reacquainted.

"Maddie!" A voice that has quickly become the bane of her existence yells out from half way across the room. Looking up, Maddie sees Greg making his way over to their table.

"Oh no." Maddie groans causing Bailey to look over at Greg, too.

"Who is that?" Bailey asks, but already has a pretty good idea. Before Maddie can answer, he reaches them and sits down in one of the unoccupied chairs without an invitation.

"Can you believe how packed it is in here already?" Greg looks at Maddie. "I hear the band is awesome though. They're called Mayhem. Have you heard them yet?" He doesn't give anyone a chance to answer. "By the way, Maddie, where's that 'boyfriend' of yours?" He asks sarcastically.

"Right here." Zack answers coming up behind them after seeing the unwanted guest at the table, surprising Greg. He wraps an arm around Maddie's shoulders and gives her a quick peck on the lips. "Hey babe, we're about to start and I wanted to make sure my two favorite ladies are doing alright."

"Yeah, we're okay." Maddie smiles up at Zack while Bailey nods in agreement before rolling her eyes over towards Greg. Zack winks at her.

"Hey, I hate to do this but I'm going to need you to sit somewhere else. This table is reserved for the band and all the seats are taken." Zack fanes regret while speaking to Greg.

"Why do they get to sit here then if it is reserved for the band?" Greg asks obnoxiously.

"Because its my band and they are with me." Zack answers reasonably and looks over at the girls. "Cody and London should be here in a bit. Keep an eye out for them will you, so they know where our table is."

"Your band?" Greg asks in astonishment, but quickly recovers. "Well, I'll just keep these two beautiful ladies company until the others arrive." Greg folds his arms in satisfaction thinking he has won.

"Hey Zack, aren't you suppose to be on stage?" The new voice comes from behind Greg, though he doesn't bother to look. Zack grins and walks over to shake his brother's hand.

"Hey bro! London!" Zack pulls London in for a hug so that only Cody and London can hear him. "Keep this guy away from Maddie. We're fake dating. Explain later." Cody and London look at him in question for a moment then smile at everyone, taking Zack at his word.

"Maddie! It's been forever." London walks over to give her best friend a hug, completely ignoring Greg. "Hi Bailey!"

"London, I just saw you three weeks ago." Maddie laughs as Bailey says hello to London.

"So?" London cocks her head to the side. She is looking as fabulous as always in a form fitting slinky black, sleeveless dress with black sequins dripping down it making it sparkle. Her thick black hair flows just past her shoulders in a mass of twists and curls.

Y-y-you're London Tipton!" Greg manages to say, staring at her with wide eyes, finally impressed by someone that isn't himself.

"Yes. Yes I am." London acknowledges always happy to be recognized. "Who are you?"

Greg stands up and straightens his shirt. "Gregory Ignatious Littleton, the fourth, at your service." He says conceitedly, expecting her recognize the name and fawn on him.

"Okay." London says unimpressed and turns back to her girlfriends. Cody walks over to London with a smile and lays a hand on her waist. When London looks up at him, he leans down for a quick kiss making sure Greg knows exactly who London belongs to.

"We should probably sit down. The band is going to start soon." Cody says to his girlfriend.

Greg, finally noticing Cody, stares in shock thinking that it was Zack for a moment. The Martin twins look even more alike now than they did as kids since Zack caught up in height and Cody filled out. Although their clothes still keep them apart as Cody tends towards more preppy and Zack wears more for comfort. Tonight Cody has on a sky blue button down and Khaki pants.

"Greg, your going to have to move now." Zack says from next to Maddie. "My brother and his girlfriend near those seats. Thanks." With that, Zack leans down to give Maddie one more kiss and waves at the rest of them before going on stage, trusting Cody to take care of the girls.

The four remaining friends stare at Greg until he finally gets the point and leaves to find another seat, upset, annoyed and confused. Not only is Maddie dating that Zack character but Greg finally gets to meet the famous London Tipton and finds out she's dating Zack's twin. What the hell? The other girl at the table, whatever her name is, isn't worth his time, a nobody. Greg searches for a seat and finally finds one near the front door about as far from the stage as you can get. He sits down and tries to think of ways to turn this situation in his favor.

Back by the stage, the friends have settled into their seats. Cody and London, sitting next to each other, are holding hands. Cody's thumb rubbing her knuckles, affectionately. Maddie, seeing this, raises an eyebrow at them.

"London. Is there something you forgot to tell me?" Maddie asks pointedly staring at their interlocked hands. "Like maybe the fact that you and Cody are together?" London blushes and glances over at Cody.

"You knew you were going to have to tell her eventually." Cody says reasonably.

"I know." London sighs in resignation. "Maddie, the only reason I didn't tell you was because I know how you get about the age difference thing. I wanted to tell you but I wasn't sure how to or how you'd react. Are you mad at me?"

"No, just a little disappointed that you didn't say anything. If you guys are happy, then I'm happy for you." Maddie says sincerely, but still a little shaken by the revelation.

The couple look at each other, adoration apparent on the faces. "We're happy." They say in unison, both blushing.

Bailey, watching them, grins at Maddie, comfortable with the situation. "They really are cute together."

"When did all this happen?" Maddie asks. "I mean I heard about Cody and Bailey's breakup a couple years ago but what's happened between then and now?" Just then, the lights dimmed and the spotlights hit the stage.

"That story is going to have to wait until later." Bailey answers. Everyone nods in agreement and faces the stage where Zack is introducing the band from center stage.

"Welcome to Ice, the hottest night club in town. Everyone doing good tonight?" Zack smiles as the crowd cheers. "Let me introduce the band to you. On keyboard, we have Evan Daniels. On drums, Maya Underwood. On base, George Abrams. On vocals, Rachel Starling. And I'm Zack Martin. We are Mayhem!" There is clapping and cheers as he says each name until he gets to Rachel and himself.

Rachel gets a loud response from all the men in the crowd and you can't blame them considering how hot she looks. Rachel's long, shapely legs are outlined in black leggings and her ample cleavage and tiny waist show to advantage in a low cut silver mini dress with cap sleeves. Her thick golden brown hair is twisted up away from her face, showing off high cheek bones, red pouty lips and wide chocolate brown eyes. She is obviously a favorite among the men.

When Zack introduces himself, it is the females turn to go nuts, screaming and wolf-whistling. Zack just grins and blows a kiss to the crowd and another to Maddie with a wink. Now, it's Maddie's turn to blush as several faces turn to see who Zack is favoring with his attention, making her the recipient of many envious stares. Ignoring the rest, she blows a kiss back to him with a grin. For a fake relationship, this is feeling awfully real to Maddie and that worries her. 'This is Zack! I can't fall for Zack! He's just doing me a favor.' Maddie tries to reason with herself but finds the she is losing the argument.

The band starts their first song which Zack called, This Time. It's a fast rock number and lots of people get up to dance, obviously a favorite. As Zack starts to sing, Maddie realizes that she had assumed wrong. Apparently, Zack is the lead singer, at least for this song, and he is amazing. His more mature voice is a bit rough and a whole lot sexy.

One night

One dream

One sweet surprise

You stole my heart before sunrise

It was a dance that felt so right

You in my arms by the pale moon light.

Sky blue eyes

Long blonde hair

A smile that stuns

All I can do is stare

...

You are my dream

My soul

My light

My fondest wish in the dark of night

Though you're far away

In my heart you'll always stay

I live to hold you close

To hear you sigh

To kiss your lips

I can't deny

...

I've been waiting

Always loving

Always hoping I'll see

You come back to me

One day I know you'll know

Together we are whole

Two lives

Two hearts

One love

I knew it from the start

...

No where

No time

No chance

I'm not gonna let this pass

It is our life to live

I'll give all I've got to give

To make you smile

Make you shine

Make you happy

Anything to make you mine

...

All I can do is stare

It almost more than I can bare

I can't deny

I dream and sigh

I knew it from the start

We can never be apart

Anything to make you mine

It's gonna work this time

The music dies away and the crowd cheers, shouting out suggestions of other songs to play. Zack and the rest of Mayhem go into the next song. Cody and London are dancing together next to the table and Bailey is rocking out in her seat. Maddie bops along to the new song but is caught up thinking about the meaning behind the last. 'I'm over thinking it. Zack may not have even written that song and, even if he did, it doesn't mean it is about me.' Maddie satisfies herself with this thought and concentrates on enjoying the rest of Zack's performance.

Zack's natural showmanship and talent shine up on stage. The crowd yelling, the music booming and the excitement give him a natural high. After the last number, the band packs up it's gear and wades through the throng of admirers. The rest take off while Zack heads over the table with his friends.

"Who's hungry?" He asks the group at large, obviously too wired to settle down. Zack settles an arm across Maddie's shoulders, possessively.

"We are definitely in." Cody says glancing between Maddie and Zac. "You both have some explaining to do."

"We're not the only ones." Maddie answers with her own glance between Cody and London.

"There's no way I'm missing this." Bailey laughs.

I hope you enjoyed this latest chapter. For those that really wanted a Cody/Bailey, I am sorry. I needed Cody/London for this story but don't worry, I have something planned for Bailey.

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