Hello! Surkura's back, and let me give you the background that helped me with creating this story. So, I had some original characters from an original story that was slightly based on Noah, Cody, and Sierra. The Noah-based character was suppose to cross-dress, and all of a sudden, this idea appeared into my head. Because I want to be able to finish Sierra, I made this a mini series, so it's only going to be seven chapters, and that's it. It was really hard to structure it that way, but I was able to do it. I am going to update this story every week for seven weeks, or maybe earlier. It depends on the reviews and alerts I get, because I already have all seven chapters typed. Just need to be edited like this one. So, without further a-do, her is the first chapter of "Oh, the Joys of Cross-dressing!". And remember, Surkura doesn't own a thing. *Smiles* Enjoy the story!

Three weeks ago, she came out of nowhere and took the entire town by surprise. Cody gulped as he watched her past by, knowing that she knew that he was looking at her. Her skin was chocolate, with her pinned up hair being just a bit darker with some sprayed on honey highlights. Cody never saw her eyes, but he wonders what color they might be? Would it be honey or dark brown; hazel or dark blue? Her shirt clung tightly to her torso, but her half jacket covered her breast, or lack of it, and her skirt draped down to her knees, slightly swaying as she walks.

Her name was Nora, and that was that. She never gave her last name and nobody ever sees her at the school. But when she does appear, most guys would be on their knees.

Cody gulped again, looking back at the trio behind him. "Do I really have to do this?" He asked. "She rejects everyone that comes up to her; Boy or girl."

Alejandro smirked with Duncan by his right, mirroring his action. Geoff, who was on Alejandro's left, glanced a worried look at Cody. "The bro's right." He stated with a beach-boy accent. "She does reject everyone."

"Yeah. But I have yet to see this little gay try and talk to her ever since she came." Duncan snickered. Cody narrowed his eyes. "I'm not gay." He lied; He was actually bi, but they get the worst of the bullying since they go up against both girls and boys. "I'm totally straight! I'm the Code-meister! I could get any chick I want!"

"Okay." Alejandro stated. "I would tell you to tamed Heather Wong, but I already did that." Cody shivered at the disturbing images that manifested in his mind. "So the next best challenge is Nora over there. I don't care how long its take, but if you could get her on a date without you chickening out, then I will tell the entire school that you're straight."

"You serious?" Cody hoped. "You'll get rid of the rumor? And…"

"Both of them, I promise. I'm a man of my word." Alejandro smirked, crossing his fingers behind his back. Cody glanced at Nora, who was sitting down on a bench reading a book. He just wanted the school to lay low about his sexuality- he knows he likes both and always will, but doesn't want the school to know about it right now. Not only that, but also…

Putting on his best Code-meister face, Cody strutted over and sat next to her. Of course, she didn't acknowledge his presence right then and there; she speaks only when spoken to. A pre-Madonna, but she has every right to be.

"Hi." Cody stated. Nora flinched and turned her head away, which confused him and the three on-lookers. Usually, she would stare people straight in the eyes. "… Okay… I'm Cody. You're Nora, right?"

"That's what I'm called." Nora answered. Her voice was high and monotone, which gave Cody's heart a sting. Monotones always reminded him of…

"So, I was wondering, so that we can get to know each other a bit more, that maybe we can go somewhere and get some pop together?" Cody smiled his gap tooth smile, getting his focus back on track. Nora's grip on her skirt tightens and shook with aggression. "… You're Cody, right? Noah's friend?" Cody held his head up, a slight blush coming on his face. "Y-Yeah." He stated. Nora shook her head. "Why should I do that for you… when you don't even talk to your friend like you use to anymore. He's hurting you know. He tells me everyday, that you two use to be so close." Nora explained. "How can I be sure that you won't do the same thing with me once we start hanging out, huh?" Before Cody can answer, Nora hastily stood up and walked off.

"… I think I just got rejected." Cody blinked then stood up, turning to the guys and shrugging his shoulders. "There's always next time, but I got to go." Cody stated. Duncan started to laugh. "Going to see your butt-buddy, Noah?" Cody narrowed his eyes, growling as his hands curled into fists. "Noah is the straightest guy I know! And that's my friend! I don't care if you guys use me as a punching bag for the rest of my life, but we made a deal! You won't hurt him anymore!"

"But you haven't contribute yet, Cody? You're not in the group." Said Alejandro. "You're halfway done with the hazing, Cody. All you have to do is go on one date with that girl to prove that I'm not letting a faggot in. And in return for your hazing and future contributions, I will dispel the rumors and leave Noah alone." Cody nodded, but the sadness in his eyes was clear. However, it doesn't happen until he gets in the group. He couldn't snag her today, but he will try tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that. A date with Nora will mean safety for Noah.