Hello my fan fiction readers! I was going to post this last night and didn't get the chance. Hopefully you all enjoy it. As usual, I need to thank my wonderful reviewers: stephluvvsyou (I think you officially have given me my longest review! Loved it!), I-SOAR-HIGH-withmywings12 (welcome back from your break lol), sweetbaby13, TMI (everyone needs to read your review. It is freakin hilarious! Luv to the minions), SorrisoD'amore, child who is cool, CraziiCookii and Ellivia22. I apologize to those of you who are feeling tortured from waiting for the next chapter. I don't mean to torture you… well, okay… maybe just a little… but not really. : )

I've got a fanfic friend who I think everyone should check out and review. Gabgaws12 has a couple SL stories out and has been working on improving her writing. If y'all could go check them out and give some tips on how to improve in your reviews, we'd really appreciate it. Seven Seas High Prom and Graduation is the first story and it's sequel is Suite Life, Hawaiian Style. Thanks!

*Still don't own SL, just this story and the song herein*

Previously:

"I don't know about this." Woody complains.

"I thought you said you loved her." Marcus questions him impatiently.

"I do but this seems like a lot of work." Woody whines, lowering his turkey leg. "Come on, do you really think we can pull this off?"

"Yes, I do." Marcus answers eagerly. "If you love her like you say you do, then she should be worth the effort. I know mine is." His eyes lose focus as he thinks of her. "This has to work." He says more determined.

"But what about Zack and Cody?" Woody asks, worriedly. "They could…"

"No." Marcus interrupts him. "This is between us."

Chapter 9

My hearts been used and abused

By so many girls

Who wanted to forget their problems

Forget their place in this world

Each one hurt a little bit more

Cracking my heart as they walk out the door

Now I have you who knows me best

Healing my heart and making me forget the rest

You know all my ins and outs

You know what I'm all about

There's never been anyone like you

Someone to love me the way you do

It's the way my heart beats

When you touch me

It's the way my mind goes blank

When you're all I see

It's the way my breath stops

When your lips touch mine

What I wouldn't give

To be with you all the time

I don't know why I was so blind before

I couldn't see beyond the friends we are

Now I'm noticing all the things I should

Things that make you look so good

That gleam in your eye when you look my way

The caress in your voice when you say my name

The world's so much brighter when your around

You light up a room without making a sound

It's the way my heart beats

When you touch me

It's the way my mind goes blank

When you're all I see

It's the way my breath stops

When your lips touch mine

What I wouldn't give

To be with you all the time

Zack pauses and leans over his guitar to scribble something on the paper in front of him, holding his pick between his teeth. Concentrating, he takes the pick and strums a few notes, trying to get the melody right and keep it quiet so he doesn't wake the girl sleeping in his bed.

"What are you doing?" London rubs her eyes and stretches, looking at her boyfriend curiously. Zack jumps a little, startled, and blushes to the tips of his ears.

"Morning." Zack grins at London, sheepishly. "I'm just playing around." London crawls out of bed and walks over to wrap her arms around his neck for a quick hugs.

"It didn't sound like playing around." London whispers in his ear causing him to shiver. "It sounds like you are writing a song."

"Maybe." Zack leans up and kisses her lightly on the lips. "Did you hear any of it?"

"Just the end." London wanders back to the bed and sits down on the edge. "Play it for me?" Zack looks down at his guitar nervously. "Please Zack. I'd really like to hear it."

"Okay." Zack relents, unable to deny London. He places his pick again the strings of the guitar and strums out a haunting melody that twists and swirls around you. He adds the vocals, blending the lyrics into the music. His voice coming out smooth at honey with a slight rough edge that adds depth.

London is mesmerized and listens with small smile gracing her lips. Her body sways to the music as she closes her eyes. The last chords are played and Zack lays his guitar back on its stand in the corner. London sits for a moment, perfectly still, before opening her eyes to look at her boyfriend.

"Well, what did you think?" Zack runs an agitated hand through his hair and watches London intently. "It's not finished yet."

"I loved it." London stands up and walks back over to him. Pulling his hands up, she sits down comfortably on his lap and wraps his arms around her waist. Running her hands up his chest and behind his head, she pulls him down for a long, slow, passionate kiss. When they separate, Zack is smiling goofily staring into London's eyes.

"How about some breakfast?" Zack snuggles her closer to him. "Cody and Bailey are waiting for us upstairs." London nibbles on his neck while nodding her head yes. "Or we could skip it." He suggests in a rough whisper. London giggles and jumps out of his arms. At his groan, she winks at him and takes her clothes into the bathroom to change.

"You are an evil woman, London Tipton." Zack growls at her through the door only to be met with more laughter.

Later, the two couples are enjoying their breakfast only to be interrupted by Mr. Moseby who stops at their table. Everyone looks up and greets him with a cheerful 'Good Morning".

"Zachary Martin, may have a word with you?" Thought it is worded as a question, it comes out more as a command.

"Sure." Zack waits for him to continue.

"Alone?" Mr. Moseby adds impatiently.

"Um, okay." Zack gets up and gives London a quick peck on the cheek. "I'll be back in a second."

Mr. Moseby and Zack walk a short distance away and face each other. Zack looks at him expectantly and, when Moseby doesn't say anything, he tosses his arm up in the air. "What? You dragged me over here. I know for a fact that I haven't any pranks to get into trouble. So, what did you need, Mr. Moseby?"

"Haven't done anything." Moseby give a high pitched little chuckle that doesn't sound very amused at all. "How about taking advantage of London? That's a little more important than any prank. I thought you cared more for her than to turn her into one of your little flings. I'm very disappointed in you Zack." Moseby stares at Zack grimly with his arms crossed.

"I'm disappointed in you Mr. Moseby." Zack answers back, offended by the insinuations. "After knowing me all this time, you still have so little faith in me. Do you honestly think I could do that to London?" Zack glares at the older man. "Apparently, you don't know me at all." Zack walks away for the shocked look on Moseby's face. A few steps away, he turns his face for one last parting shot. "And, for the record, I love her." He rejoins his friends at the table, much less happy than before.

"Are you okay?" London asks, gently laying her hand on his arm. Zack smiles at her and wraps an arm around her waist.

"Yeah, I'll be fine." Zack doesn't want to cause a rift between London and Mr. Moseby. The man is like a father to her. What was said is just between him and Zack. "Let's go to class."

"Okay, what have you done with my brother?" Cody asks from across the table, an eyebrow raised and his older twin. "Zack suggesting that we go to class? That's just weird."

I know, it's taking for ever to update. Really sorry. Life has just been crazy, especially since swim team practice started back up. Hope everyone enjoyed this chapter and I will try to be more timely with the next update.

Please review! Love it/ Like it/ Hate it? Also, how did you like the song I wrote? Haven't named it yet so, if you have any suggests, I willing to hear them.

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