Chapter 5

I don't own these characters, but it would be nice if I did.

Wait...In this story, I actually created some of them, so I do own them.

Anyways, I do promise to keep them true to themselves.

And as for the ones I did create, who they are is up to me, so...

Boston, Massachusetts

Zack spent the most part of the afternoon unpacking his...or rather Cody's things. And going through Cody's closet, he could just shake his head in disgust. He wasn't aware that it was possible to own that many sweater vests. In fact, going through Cody's entire wardrobe, Zack didn't think he would ordinarily be caught dead wearing at least ninety percent of it. But he sighed and reminded himself that he wasn't currently Zack. If he didn't want people to catch on to their rouse, he was going to have to pretend to be Cody the best that he could.

"Finally settled back in?"

Zack looked up and saw his Mom smiling at him. "Yeah. As much as I ever will be I guess."

"Good. Well, I have to head down for my rehearsal and then my show. But the good news is Woody just called to see if you were back yet, so he's on his way over. I left some money on the kitchen counter. Why don't you two go out and get something to eat? I'll see you when you get back."

Zack nodded. "Okay." He paused. "Maybe I can come check out your show sometime this week?"

Carey laughed. "Really? You haven't come to one of my shows in almost two years. You're the one who keeps telling me to get new material."

Zack laughed nervously. "Well...I haven't heard you sing in so long...I just figured I'd check it out."

She shrugged. "Sounds good to me. Just let me know when. I'll see you later, Sweetheart." And with that, Carey kissed his forehead and headed out for her rehearsal. Zack went back to Cody's closet and finally found something to wear. And by the time he had finished changing, there was a knock at the suite's door. He headed out to open it figuring it would be the Woody guy Cody had told him about. But it wasn't. Instead, it was someone he would have known even if Cody hadn't told him all about her.

"London Tipton?"

London stormed into the suite. "Thank God you're back! If I had to deal with Stumpy for one more day..."

"You mean Woody?"

She just looked at him. "Whatever...Point is you're back now and Yay Me! can get back to normal!"

Zack nodded. "Okay, okay..." He paused and smiled to himself. "Actually, maybe not..."

London glared at him. "What are you talking about?"

He grinned. "Sounds like you really need me to do this. Maybe we should renegotiate how much you pay me to do your show..."

"But I don't pay you anything!"

"Maybe its time you started paying me then..."

She gasped. "You want money?"

He smirked at her. "Of course...Don't you always say I would be able to do more things but I can't because I'm poor? Well, I decided I don't want to me poor any more..."

London just looked at Zack for a minute before she nodded. "Huh...You know, Cody...there may just be hope for you afterall. We'll talk later about money...after the next Yay Me! If its up to your normal standards, we'll see what we can do." She smiled. "I always knew hanging around me would finally rub off on to you. Now, if I can only get it to rub off on to Maddie..."

Zack laughed. "Sounds like a plan then."

She shrugged. "Oh well...Little ol' me is off to Paris." And with that, London left as well.

Zack just shook his head and laughed. Nothing wrong with making some money while he pretended to be Cody. Besides, Cody would thank him later for his foresight. He shrugged and grabbed the money off of the kitchen counter and was about to head out and explore Boston a little further. It was a big city...there had to be some good looking girls around there somewhere. He opened the door to the suite and came face to face with a larger boy with glasses and crazy hair.

"Cody!"

The next thing Zack knew, he was being picked up and crushed to death. He gasped. "Need air!"

Woody sat him down and smiled at him. "Just so good to have you back. Without you around, I had to put up with Steve all the time."

Zack paused to think and remembered Cody telling him that Woody had a sadistic stepfather. "Good to see you again, Plywood..."

Woody frowned. "What did you call me?"

"Plywood." Zack shrugged. "Lets get out of here and hit the town."

Woody shrugged it off and smiled again. "So, what do you think?"

Zack just looked at him. "Of what?"

"You can't tell the difference?"

Zack shook his head. "Nope."

"Dang it!" Woody pouted. "I got my braces off finally. I figured you of all people would notice. We've been talking about it for months now!"

"Oh..." Zack paused. "Well, you know...I still have jet lag. It causes my mind to act funny for a few days."

"That happens?"

"Of course." Zack grinned. "I'm the smart guy, remember?"

"Oh yeah...Lets get out of here then."

Zack and Woody headed out of the hotel and down the street. The found a burrito place, and to Woody's surprise, 'Cody' really wanted to eat there.

"I thought after the last time we ate here and you got sick that you said you'd never eat her again..."

"Oh...well. Time to make myself get over it."

Woody shrugged, and they both proceeded to chow down on some burritos. And as they were walking back towards the hotel, they cut through the park. And it was a good thing they were outside as Woody's body soon started making noises.

Zack laughed. "Oh my gosh! That sounded just like an owl!"

Woody laughed too. "Thank you. I've been working on that for weeks." He paused. "You used to always roll your eyes when I farted before."

Zack smiled. "Woodster, Texas changed me. I'm seeing things in a whole different way."

They kept walking through the park and passed the basketball courts. And they would have kept walking except someone shouted out "Cody!". Zack completely forgot that was the name he was supposed to answer to until Woody nudged him and pointed to the direction of the voice. And when Zack turned around, his mouth fell open in shock. Standing there was this petite brunette in a ponytail. Zack's first thought was that she was a total babe.

"Yeah?"

The girl smiled at him. "I'm not sure if you remember me, but I'm Maya..."

Zack grinned. "I don't see how anyone could ever forget you..."

Maya blushed a little. "Thanks...Look, someone of us were looking to play some basketball, and one of our regulars didn't show up. I know sports aren't your thing, but would you do us a favor and fill in?"

Zack kept grinning. "It would be my pleasure..."

Seattle, Washington

Kurt had headed out back to the studio, and Cody took time to look around Zack's room once again. The current state of disarray simply would not do. So, Cody went about cleaning it up. He even found the vacuum cleaner and disinfectant so everything would be spotless. When he was done, he looked around at his work and was satisfied with it. To get it to the standards he would normally demand would take most of the next day, but he had to keep it to a level that Zack would have it at. Then he began looking through Zack's closet. At first glance, he began to wonder if his twin brother was a skater wannabe. Shaking his head, he finally found a polo shirt that was acceptable. He had just finished changing when the door to his room burst open.

"You're back!"

The next thing Cody knew, he was engulfed in a tight hug. He noticed the person doing it was a petite girl that he surmised was Addison. He was impressed that someone so small was so strong. In fact, she was beginning to crush him.

He gasped out. "Can't breathe!"

Addison released him and stepped back and smiled at him. "Sorry. How was Texas?"

"Ummm...Lets just say it was life changing."

She laughed. "Let me guess, you..." She stopped and paused. "You cut your hair..."

Cody shrugged. "It was very hot and humid down there. It just made sense to cut it off. I can always grow it back later."

Addison nodded. "Probably not a bad idea." She looked around his room and frowned. "What happened in here?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean your room has never looked this organized and clean before."

"Oh...ummm...my roommates there were complete pigs and even I got tired of the mess."

She laughed. "We should have gotten them around you a lot sooner then. Its just good to have you back. Without you or Bailey around for three weeks, I almost went crazy..."

Cody paused. Who was Bailey? Zack never mentioned anyone by that name.

Addison continued. "Well, it looks like its just you and me tonight, and we're on our own for dinner. Want to order a pizza?"

Cody shook his head. "No need. I can whip us up something. It'll be a lot more nutritious and healthy than a pizza would be."

She just looked at him funny and placed her hand on his forehead. "Huh...you don't have a fever."

Cody laughed nervously. "Well, I've been sort of self sufficient for the past three weeks. I guess I'm still in that mode."

"You must be. I fully came in here and expected to have to unpack your bags for you."

"No need. Already done and placed into appropriate sorted piles in the laundry room. I was planning on running a few loads after we eat."

Addison just looked at him again. "Okay..."

Cody headed off to the kitchen and began going through the refrigerator, pantry and cabinets. He didn't have much to work with and vowed to go to the grocery store soon. But, he found enough to fix fettuccine Alfredo with some Italian sausage. He was in the midst of preparing everything when Addison came into the kitchen holding her teddy bear. She was about to say something when she took a whiff.

"What smells so good?"

Cody smiled. "I told you I was going to fix us something. What's up with the bear?"

Addison frowned. "The eye of Mr. Woody fell off..."

Cody had to hold back a laugh. "Mr. Woody, huh? Tell you what. Go find a sewing kit, and I'll fix it."

She just looked at him again. "Seriously?"

"Yeah. If your hurry, I can get it done while the sauce is simmering."

Addison just nodded and came back in a few minutes with a sewing kit. Cody didn't bat an eye and immediately threaded a needle and began sewing the bear's eye back on. When he finished, he smiled and handed the bear back to Addison. "There you go...Good as new."

She just stood there dumbfounded. What was going on here? But she couldn't say anything as she watched Cody finish making them dinner. And when he served it, she was wary of eating it. But once she tasted it, she was really in shock.

"This is delicious! We really should have sent you off to camp sooner!"

Cody just laughed. "Thanks...I think."

About that time, Cody was startled when a cat jumped up on the table with them.

"Whoa..."

Addison laughed. "Don't worry. That's just Sprinkles. Without you here, she actually came out of hiding and was enjoying herself."

Cody just sat there as Sprinkles came up to him and began sniffing him. She meowed at him before she began sniffing him again. Then, she walked over into his face and actually licked him and purring. Cody began laughing and petted her as Addison looked on in shock yet once again. Once dinner was over, she was even more surprised when he cleaned up their plates and scrubbed them before putting them in the dishwasher. She was about to say something when there was a knock at the back door. Addison went over to answer it and found her other best friend Bailey standing there and smiling.

"I'm back. I just wanted to stop by and see you before..." She stopped when she saw Cody in the background scrubbing the dishes. "...Anyways, its good to see you again, Addie."

Addison smiled. "Good to see you again too, Bailey."

Cody heard that name again and turned to see who it was. And when he did, he had to grab a hold of the sink to steady himself. Standing there in the kitchen was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen before in his whole life. Even from across the room, he could see she had the warmest brown eyes and the most dazzling smile.

"Wow..."

Addison and Bailey turned to him when they heard him speak.

"Did you say something, Zack?"

Cody paused. "Oh...I...ummm..."

Addison sighed. "Would you mind giving us a few minutes, Zack?"

Cody nodded. "Of course. I'll just go put a load of laundry in the washer. Then, I should probably get started on my summer school homework..."

With that, Cody took one last good look at Bailey before turning and heading off with Sprinkles following right behind him. Addison and Bailey just looked at each other in surprise.

"What was that?"

Addison shook her head. "I don't know. Ever since Zack's been home, he's been acting weird."

"How so?"

"Where do I start? He actually cut his hair. Zack swore he would never do that. Two, he actually unpacked his own bags. Three, he actually cleaned his own room. Four, he cooked our dinner tonight, and it was delicious. Five, the eye of Mr. Woody fell off, and he actually sewed it back on. And then there was the weirdest part yet..."

Bailey just looked at her. "Weirder than all of that?"

Addison nodded. "You know how I always told you that Sprinkles and Zack never got along? And how she would always run away from him?"

Bailey laughed. "Of course. I always knew that was a smart cat..."

"Well, she came up to him and began sniffing him again. She meowed at him and then began licking his face. And you just saw how she ran off after him!"

Bailey paused and laughed. "Please tell me you don't think aliens kidnapped him and switched him with a fake one. Because if they did, I think we'll keep the new one!"

Addison shook her head. "I don't know...Its almost as if...as if..." She paused and began laughing. "No, that would be impossible..."

To be Continued...