The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

Chapter 21: The Ride Home

Zack climbed in the car. Cody went in the other way. He didn't talk to Zack. He just took one glance at him, and looked out the window. Anthony and Adam were getting in another. They were going home.

They were driving for some time, neither twin talking to the other. Cody was still sulky with Zack, even after one third of a year. Always, Military school reminded him of how they got in, in the first place. Eventually, giving up on quietness, Zack turned to Cody to speak, but Cody just interrupted, "Don't bother."

"Cody, you can't hate me for ever, we're twins," Zack pointed out. "I know it's my fault we're in this, but we're out. I got us in, so I got us out. Why did you think I worked hard? The only school I'm good at. I have to be good at something."

"You'd make a good General yourself, the way you demand things. I'm sorry I got angry, but none of us deserved this, well, maybe you did."

"Maybe I'll just behave next time," Zack concluded. "I'm not pulling pranks on anyone anymore. It's over. Look where it's got me"-

"NO!" Cody yelled. "You're giving in to their purpose? You idiot, if there's any school I hate, it's this! Don't give in. It's in your nature. You're just playing around. It's not like your aiming to kill, are you?"

"Sound weird coming from you," Zack said, grinning. He shook his head, and said, "Maybe I'll lie low for a few weeks. Get Mr. Moseby's hopes up, and then break it down on him."

Cody laughed.

It was a glorious moment when they walked back in the Tipton though. Carey ran up and hugged them tightly, so they were about to suffocate. Tapeworm waved, ran over and shook their hands, but Max's greeting was very enthusiastic. She was also very surprised. Not only did her best friends come in, but with her brothers.

"You brought them back!" Max thanked. "Oh Anthony, I missed you so much. Adam, I… kept your room tidy…"

"We missed you sis," Anthony said.

"He got us out," Adam said, pointing to Zack.

Max looked at Zack, surprised, "You?"

Zack nodded, quite embarrassed. Max gave him a tight hug, "Thank you so much."

Zack was speechless. All he could say was, "I'd like to say no problem, but that'd make me a filthy liar."

On their way back up to their suite, Maddie and Esteban shook their hands, and London said 'hi' quite enthusiastically.

Mr. Moseby though, was quiet. They kept their gaze on him for a ling time, before he finally said, "Welcome back, boys."

That night, in bed, Cody stated, "This is the one school I hate. I will never look at education the same way again."

"Now you know how I feel," Zack said tiredly, falling asleep. "I never thought there would be a place I hated more than school."

A/N: Well, that's the end. I regret finishing the story now. It was one of my biggest hits. It was one of my most popular stories. I hope the ones after will get as much hits and reviews as this one did. As always, popularity for a story goes to the readers. The only thing the author is responsible for is making the story. Zack may or may not go back to causing trouble one day. However, the answer is another story. I finish this story with one more statement, 'I'll be back. I'll be back with another story perhaps not as great as this one was, but… it'll be a story. Only Time can tell what the story will be like. I am currently in the process of planning it. Thank you for your fabulous reviews.'