Noah got back to the cabin with ease. No one saw him because everyone was still "eagerly" awaiting the results of the "Awakeathon". He went inside and crawled into his bunk, wrapping himself up in the covers, seemingly hiding himself from the world around him.
He wondered why he hadn't seen Cody in his own bunk when he had entered. The blue eyed boy was probably still out in the woods somewhere, or in the bathroom, one of the two. Either way, it shouldn't matter to him, it was highly unlikely Cody would ever talk to him again anyways. And to think, Cody was the one person he didn't mind putting down his book to talk to. He pretended like it was a bother, when really Cody's bright, gap toothed smile lit up the room when he smiled. Noah smiled softly at the thought of Cody's smile. Nothing, not even his books, made him happier.
But that was all ruined now. Cody would never smile at him again. He would try his best to avoid Noah because after that, if anyone saw them even talking, rumors would fly. Not that he could blame Cody. Noah himself did all he could to avoid rumors about his sexuality from spreading around. The only difference was that for Noah, the rumors would have been true.
Ever since he was a young boy, Noah knew he liked boys. He was also very intelligent, enough to know not to tell people about himself at least. He threw himself into school work and reading so he wouldn't have to be bothered by girls flirting and hinting at dating. No-one questioned why Noah was single because they all just assumed it was because he was a nerdy loner. The plan worked perfectly, he could even avoid thinking of other guys that way. That all changed with Cody. Of course there were a few guys who had caught his eye before, but he easily could forget about them and go back to his own little world. With Cody it was different. They were out in the wild with nothing to distract them except for a book or an Ipod. Noah couldn't hide behind his smarts and his school and home life out here. Before he knew it, Cody, with his loud voice and bright eyes and determined personality, had wormed his way into Noah's heart.
Noah sighed as he closed his eyes and let his head sink further into his pillow. His earlier smile had become more of a frown as he thought upon what had happened and what it would mean for him and for Cody. He knew that trying not to think about it would be futile, so he let his mind stay on the topic as he drifted to sleep.