Author's Note: This is it. Admittedly, this chapter is rather short, but when I heard the song, I felt it screamed Cody and Bailey. The song is called "Far Away." It doesn't belong to me, it belongs to Nickelback. I hope ya'll enjoyed my take on "How Could You?"

Chapter 5: Prom Night

Cody was finally released from the hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Two days later, Cody, Bailey, Carey, and Kurt visited the White House where Cody received his medal. Carey agreed to keep it in a safe place for him. That Saturday was when Cody and Bailey finally returned to the S. S. Tipton. Thing was, nobody onboard knew about it. . .

The Senior Prom was in full swing. Various couples danced with each other, including Zack with Maya and Woody with Addison. Marcus had even surprised London by showing up and asking her to be his date.

A fast song had just finished playing and Zack went over to get some punch. As he took a sip, Maya approached. "Are you okay?"

Zack turned to his girlfriend and responded, "Me? I'm fine. It's just that I wish Cody was here. It's just not right that he has to miss one of the biggest nights of the year." Zack noticed that Maya's jaw had dropped. "Maya? Is something wrong?"

When Maya didn't answer, Zack turned to see what was the matter. What he saw made his jaw drop too.

All the students stood there in silence at the scene before him. Even Mr. Moseby and Miss Tutweiller couldn't believe what they were seeing.

Cody and Bailey walked into the room, arm-in-arm. They were wearing the clothes that they had been wearing the night they broke up. Everyone got off the dance floor as Cody approached the live D. J. Cody whispered something and the D. J. nodded.

Cody and Bailey linked up and started slow-dancing to the song Cody had requested. Everyone else just stood back and watched. As they danced, Cody and Bailey both knew that there would still be trying times ahead of them, particularly for Bailey. She had broken the trust of so many people. And Cody knew that there were going to be those who questioned whether he'd lost his mind in taking Bailey back. But for now, they were enjoying the prom and each other.

This time, this place
Misused, mistakes

Too long, too late

Who was I
To make you wait?

Just one chance
Just one breath

Just in case,
There's just one left

Cause you know, you know, you know. . .

I love you
I've loved you all along

And I miss you

Been far away
For far too long

I keep dreaming
You'll be with me
And you'll never go
Stop breathing
If I don't see you anymore

On my knees
I'll ask

Last chance
For one last dance

Cause with you
I'd withstand

All of Hell
To hold your hand

I'd give it all

I'd give for us

Give anything
But I won't give up

Cause you know, you know, you know. . .

I love you
I've loved you all along

And I miss you

Been far away
For far too long

I keep dreaming
You'll be with me
And you'll never go
Stop breathing
If I don't see you anymore

(So far away)
So far away
Far away for far too long

(So far away)
So far away
Far away for far too long

But you know, you know, you know. . .

I wanted
I wanted you to stay

Cause I needed
I need to hear you say

I love you
I've loved you all along

And I forgive you
For being away for far too long

So keep breathing
Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me
And never let me go
Keep breathing
Cause I'm not leaving you anymore

Believe it
Hold on to me
Never let me go

(Keep breathing)
Hold on to me
Never let me go

(Keep breathing)
Hold on to me
Never let me go

When the song was over, everyone began clapping for them. But Cody and Bailey didn't hear them. They were lost in each other. Lost in the moment. For in this one moment, time seemed to stand still as they looked each other in the eye. Slowly, they leaned in and kissed.

THE END