-1A/N: Okay, so here is the first chapter of my full-length story based on Pardon Me While I Burst. I'm going to make Cody and Zack 16, and Maddie and London 19. Um, so anyway... This fic might make a bit more sense if you've read, 'Pardon Me While I Burst'. And basically, I'm going to name every chapter after a line in a song. This one's from Falling Through by The Fray.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters.

Summary: It's been four years since Cody realized he was in love with London Tipton. So, what's she hiding?

"I don't feel like shopping right now," whined 19-year-old London Tipton. Maddie stared at her in shock.

"I can't believe you just said that. I used to have to force you to stop," she replied. They were in London's closet, London laying on her loveseat and Maddie trying to console her.

"We have to do something to cheer you up," Maddie told her.

"Why?" London cried.

"Because. I'm your friend and that's what I'm here for," Maddie smiled, kneeling down to London's level. London smiled back.

"Thanks, Maddie," she said.

London had been depressed all day. Her boyfriend, Luke, had broken up with her. Sure, things had been rocky for a while. London wasn't even that sad about the break-up itself. It was the fact that he dumped her five days before the formal dance at her college.

"You're London Tipton. You'll get another date," Maddie said comfortingly.

"Yeah, you're right," London said a little bit more cheerfully.

"Meanwhile, I'm nineteen years old. I'm going to college. I've got no boyfriend and I'm still working at the Tipton Candy Counter part-time," Maddie said, taking a seat in a near-by chair.

"Wow, your life stinks!" London said sitting up. She hugged Maddie.

"Thanks! You always know how to make me feel better," London stated happily. Maddie rolled her eyes.

Meanwhile In the twin's suite

"Just tell her already!" A bored Zack sighed to his brother.

"No, stop nagging," Cody replied, flipping through his Algebra homework. He was seated at the kitchen table, working hard, but of course, Zack was on the couch playing video games.

"I get why you couldn't tell her when we were twelve, but things are different now. We're older. More mature- AH! Stupid space aliens! I'll get you for that!" Zack explained. Cody rolled his eyes. Some things would never change. Zack finally won the alien battle and walked over to his distracted brother.

"I told Maddie how I felt about her," Zack reminded. Cody scoffed.

"Yeah. She didn't feel the same way and now you make a fool of yourself in front of her everyday," Cody said, not looking up. Zack arched an eyebrow.

"Well, obviously London's not as great as you think if you think she'll reject you," Zack admitted. Cody thought about this for a moment. Maybe Zack had a point.

"Maybe," Cody trailed off. Zack gave up on his lovesick twin and walked briskly into his room.

Meanwhile In the lobby

"Wow. This is really nice of you London," said a chipper Maddie.

"No problem. It's the least I could do," London replied. The prize for cheering London up happened to be a shopping trip. Maddie had no problem with that. Just then, the Martin twins stepped off of the elevator. The duo approached the girls and said "Hey," harmoniously.

"Where are you guys going?" Cody asked.

"Shopping!" The girls responded, in accord. London could have sworn she saw Zack nudge Cody in the side, only to be nudged back.

"Well, love to stay and chat, but we have to go!" Maddie exclaimed. She began dragging London out of the door. London waved back to the twins.

"I'd much rather go to formal with Cody," London thought out loud. Maddie stopped dead in her tracks and spun around to face London.

"What did you just say?" Maddie asked, shock spreading across her face.

A/N: Ooh, cliffhanger, I hate those! If you want to know what happens next, ya gotta review!