Chapter Three

Again, I don't own these characters except the ones I create.

The next morning, everyone met up early at 1900 Park Fare for the Supercalifragilistic Breakfast buffet. Everyone decided not to eat too heavy as Sunday was the day they were all heading over to the Magic Kingdom. They would have left for the park sooner but they had to go with London to buy a pair of tennis shoes. She was aghast at the idea, but everyone convinced her that her feet would thank her later. Once that was taken care of, they were off to the monorail and over to the Magic Kindom. They all agreed to hang out together in the morning and split off after lunch.

Immediately, there was a consensus to head straight to Space Mountain. The only one who really wasn't that enthusiastic was Bailey who had never ridden a roller coaster before. She was the one who got scared riding the slide on the ship afterall. Cody offered to wait with her while everyone else rode if she wanted to, but, she wouldn't let him do it. She gritted her teeth and said she would ride it too. After waiting in line, it was finally their turn to board. Unlike other coasters, Space Mountain only has one person to a seat, three people to a car, and two cars in a train. The first train that arrived for them, Zack wanted the front, so he took it with Cassie behind him and Addison behind her. Woody was in the first seat of the second car with Bailey behind him and Cody behind her.

As she sat there waiting, Bailey felt herself getting scared. But then she felt two hands coming from behind her rubbing her shoulders. She began to relax and the ride began. Being twisted and turned and not being able to see where they were going was causing all the girls to scream, but soon the ride came to an end. As they pulled back into the station, Bailey felt the hands return to her shoulder and a voice asking how she was doing. Once they were allowed to get out of the car, Cody immediately had his arm around her. She had done it, and it hadn't been so bad. As they waited for London, Lance, Marcus and Melanie to finish their ride, Bailey was able to calm herself down. So much so, that she had no arguments when everyone suggested they hit Big Thunder Mountain next.

It was a lot less scary for Bailey. One, she could actually see where they were going. Two, she was able to share a seat with Cody who held her hand the entire time. All in all, it was actually pretty fun. Of course, she had no objections when someone suggested something a little tamer to hit next. So it was then they found themselves in line for Pirates of the Caribbean. The entire time on the ride, London kept asking where Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom were. Afterwards, they decided to hit one more ride before lunch. They all decided to hit the teacups figuring it would be best to do that before they ate.

On their way to grab some lunch, Cassie and Bailey saw something they both just had to have a picture of. So, a few minutes later, there stood the twins Zack and Cody surrounded by the triplets Huey, Dewey and Louie. After a quick lunch, everyone was on their own until they met up for dinner at 8:00. Cody and Bailey immediately went to hit the things they wanted to see but didn't figure anybody else would.

They immediately hit the Hall of Presidents. Since they were in the area, they hit the Haunted Mansion too. Afterwards, they just took their time walking around and taking in everything. If there was something they wanted to do, they did, but they weren't in a hurry to do anything. Eventually, by late afternoon, it had grown very warm and they were beginning to get tired. So, they did the one thing most people find unimaginable...they went on Its A Small World.

Eventually, it was time to meet everyone for dinner. After that, most wanted to head back out into the Magic Kingdom for a couple of more hours. Cody and Bailey decided to head back to the hotel and hit the pool before bed. They wanted to rest up for the next day – EPCOT day.

The next morning was pretty much a repeat of the day before, and then they headed on the monorail over to EPCOT Center. Cody and Bailey had everything they wanted to see staring with Spaceship Earth. After that, they proceeded to hit everything else they wanted to see. Well, except for the World Showcase. They had just spent three years seeing the real thing. Cody even bought Bailey a stuffed Figment doll for a souvenir. And everyone else had to admit it hadn't been that bad as they thought it would be.

The next day is what Addison wanted to see...Animal Kingdom. By mid afternoon, a thunderstorm rolled in, but fortunately, they had seen everything they wanted to see. Wednesday was set for Hollywood Studios. Everyone had a blast. As they rode the bus back to the hotel that night, they started talking.

Zack laughed. "Wouldn't it be cool if they made a TV show about our lives?"

Cody turned to him. "Who would want to watch that anyways?"

Zack shrugged. "I don't know, maybe about our adventures at Seven Seas High?"

Bailey shook her head. "Nah, the writers would manage to screw it up somehow..."

Thursday morning, everyone gathered for breakfast with no clear plan for the day. However, when they heard that the weather was going to approach triple figures, they quickly agreed that a day at Blizzard Beach water park was just what the doctor ordered. Lance was definitely on board with this. So, they spent the day going on slides, hitting the wavepool, and enjoying the lazy river. By the end of the day, Bailey no longer had fear of any waterslide.

Friday was a special day. It was Cassie's 18th Birthday. Everyone agreed that each couple should have the day to themselves before they all met for dinner that night at the Chef's Table at Victoria & Albert at 5:30. London had booked it well in advance. As Friday was everyone's last full day in the park, everyone went off to do their own thing. Cody and Bailey decided to do souvenir shopping that morning before spending the afternoon relaxing and hanging out by the pool. For a vacation, both of them felt tired and decided a day of doing nothing sounded real good right then.

That night, everyone met at the Chef's Table at Victoria & Albert for a wonderful seven course meal to celebrate Cassie's birthday. The meal was delicious, and everyone enjoyed all three hours of it. After dinner, everyone was looking for another way to not only celebrate Cassie's birthday, but also their last night in the park and last night together for a while. Unfortunately, Paradise Island was closed, but there was a club in Orlando that allowed people 18 and over in until midnight. Everyone was game.

After dancing the night away, everyone climbed back into the limo and headed back towards the Grand Floridian. Everyone bid each other goodnight and headed back to their rooms. Once back inside their room, Zack turned to Cassie.

"Ready for your birthday gift?"

Cassie smiled. "You didn't have to get me anything."

Zack shrugged. "Well, its engraved, so I don't think they'll take it back..."

"Engraved?"

Zack walked over to his bag and pulled out a box with a small card on top of it. "Yeah, it is...but read the card first..."

Cassie opened the card and begin to read it.

Cassie,

With what's inside, I am wanting to show you my love and my commitment to us. It is a symbol that I am a one woman man, and you are that woman. I hope you will wear it and know how much you mean to me.

Love, Zack

Cassie smiled at Zack and proceeded to open the box. Inside, was another velvet box. She opened it and found a silver interwoven ring. On the inside, there was engraved 'Cassie, I love you, Zack'. She looked up at Zack and smiled. "I love it..."

"Its a symbol of my commitment to you and to us...I know its not an engagement ring, but we are still taking things slow. But I want you to know I'm happy that we are starting the next stage of our lives together."

Cassie just looked at Zack. "You're right..."

Zack smiled. "I'm not used to hearing that..."

Cassie smiled. "I mean, you're right. We are starting the next chapter of our lives. This trip has been like the last days of our high school time. Starting tomorrow, we turn the page..." Cassie paused. "And I want to start the next part of our lives right...Zack, I'm ready."

"Ready for the next part of our lives?"

"Well, for that...and the next step."

Zack paused. "Are you sure?"

"Yeah. I want to make love tonight..."

Zack nodded. "So do I..."

And with that, Cassie leaned in and kissed Zack as they both fell back on to the bed.

The next morning, everyone had packed up and was gathered in the lobby waiting for London to check them out. As Cody and Bailey stood there, they couldn't help but notice how affectionate Zack and Cassie were acting with each other.

"What do you think of that?"

"I don't know...You don't think...?"

"I'm not sure, but I recognize that dopey grin on Zack's face..."

"Yeah, from where?"

Cody smiled. "It was the same look on my face the morning after in New Haven..."

Bailey smiled. "Now that you mention it...And Cassie does have a glow to her..."

"If so, good for them..."

"Yeah. Good for them..."

About that time, London returned to the group, and they made their way out to the waiting limo. Once they were loaded up, they were off. The last hurrah from high school was over, and it was time for everyone to move on.

The End...