I'm sorry this took so long to get out. My boyfriend and me had a pretty busy week and I wasnt able to get on the computer.
I hope you enjoy this kind of filler chapter.
"Baby-Boy." Cody felt a tap on his shoulder. He had fallen asleep on the couch that night. "Baby, I'm going to work now, why don't you go shower?" He could now clearly hear Teds voice in his ear. He groaned and nodded, pushing himself up from the couch. His vision was blurry and he rubbed them clear. Groggy blue eyes meeting smiling ones.
"Good morning Codes." Ted turned and walked away. "You know when I'll be home. I'll come get you from work when I do. Mike sais he'll be stopping by with Evan today. Something about a hot guy?" Ted laughed and waved as he closed their door.
Cody shook his head free of sleep as he moved slowly to the bathroom. In order as always, sink, toilet and then shower. He felt very fresh when he emerged. His hair was flat on his forehead and he ran his fingers through his brunette locks ruffling the wet strands.
He had fallen asleep in Ted's lap the night before. His best friend feeling to tired to hold his large body up and carry him to bed so he figured Ted had just left him there. He did wake up with a blanket across his legs. He assumed he had kicked them off at some point in the night.
Before work he dressed slowly. A pair of faded blue jean pants that hung low on his protruding hips. And a border line to tight black shirt that outlined his growing abs and arms. He combed through his hair and slipped on some shoes and socks. Small yawns escapeing him every couple of minutes. If he didn't keep moving he would surely fall back asleep.
Cody scarffed down a bowl of cereal before he left for work. Arriving just on time to beat the rush. He moved to the back of the shop and applied to apron to his wardrobe and clipped his name tag to the right side of his shirt. Checking the mirror one last time.
He hadn't checked the mirror like that in ages. He knew he always looked good. It probably had something to do with that guy last night. He shook the man from his brain and walked to the front. Laughing at his friends who were currently arguing with the manager whether or not they were labeling the sizes of drinks correct.
"Well Starbucks sais a vente is a large!" Evan spoke loudly.
"This is not a Starbucks!" The manager yelled for probably the umpteenth time that night.
"Damn right it isn't! This place is crap!" Mike pouted. And que Cody…
"Sorry sir, I'll get rid of them."
"Please do. They are causing a serious scene…" His managers face was scrunched in annoyance and Cody shook his head at his friends and motioned them across the counter and to where he made the coffee.
"You guys are going to get me fired." Cody mumbled and handed Evan a small green tea no sugar.
"Good, you're too good for this place Cody. " Evan smiled as he took a sip from his warm drink.
"Yea Sugar, this place is crap. You should work at Starbucks…" Mikes voice escalated at the word Starbucks as he spoke and Cody slapped his hand over Mike's lips.
"Mikey….You are upsetting Cody..If he wants to work here that's his choice." Evan's tone was sarcastic and Cody ignored it.
Cody began to tell them about what had happened the night before. Mike getting excited, Evan worried. "This guy sounds like a creep Cody, be careful." Evan spoke quietly as he leant across the counter.
"He sounds hot is what he sounds like." Mike was a bit louder.
"It was a bit creepy I'll admit…." He was stopped. The bell above the door to the shop rung and they all looked up. And in he came.
"That's him…" Mikes words were laced in excitement. Evans lips parted in a quiet gasp as he compared the man to what a god should look like. There was no comparison; the gods had nothing on this man.
"What's his name? "
"He said his name was Randy." The three of them watched as Randy made his way to the line. His eyes lingering on Cody as he did so.
"He's gorgeous Cody." Evans words were whispered.
"Come on Evan, let's go get a seat. Codes needs time with his admirer." Mike pulled Evan to a booth by a window.
Soon Randy was standing in front of Cody. "Black Coffee please?" His voice was low. Cody could only nod and turn to fill up a cup for the man.
"Here you are." And he slid the cup across the counter, Randy's hand coming to catch it in his palm. His fingers coming down around it slowly as his other hand placed the correct amount of money on the table.
"Thank you Cody." And he turned to leave. Cody watched as he nodded to Evan and Mike and walked out of the shop. Cody let out the breath he had been holding in.
Mike and Evan left soon after, Both having their own things to get to. They said good bye and that they would be stopping by his and Ted's later for some hang out time. Cody agreed and moved to the back for his thirty minute break.
He reached into his locker for his pack of smokes and his cell phone. He pulled one stick from the small box and his light from his jacket pocket.
He was now out in the back of the shop. Phone to his ear, cigarette between his pouted lips. "Hey John." His voice was happy.
"Hey baby, how have you been? Haven't heard from you in a while." John sounded relieved to hear from his youngest friend.
"I have been good. Just real busy with work and all. How have you been?" Cody blew a cloud of smoke into the air. He tilted his head back against the brick of the building and closed his eyes as Johns voice swiveled it's way into his mind.
John's voice had always calmed him when he needed it. The man had a direct line to his mind. One word relaxed him. He loved this man.
"I've been good, working as well. Though not much has happened…" John sounded hesitant. As if there was something he wanted to Tell Cody but didn't know how. "I'm coming to see you soon." His voice picked up.
Cody's eyes shot open and a smile broke out across his face. "Really! That's great."
From then on the conversation was happy and full of planning on what the two would do. Soon they both had to get back to work and Cody found himself back behind the counter of the coffee shop, John, and cigaretteless.
Closing time came back around and Cody found himself cursing the closing time once more as he walked out. He stood near a light pole in front of the shop. His head rested against the metal.
"The coffee was even better the second time. " Cody heard from behind him and he jumped. He hadn't even heard the older man walk up.
"Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it." Cody spoke slowly.
"I did. I couldn't help myself. I had to come back for more. " The man walked closer. Cody pressed himself against the pole.
"I would love to get to know you Cody, how about coffee with me tomorrow?" Randy was hopeful.
Cody thought about it. 'What could be the harm?' He thought before nodding. "All-all right same time then?"
Randy nodded and took Cody's hand in his once more, his lips moving towards his knuckles. But he pulled back when car lights flashed across the concrete of the side walk and over the brick of the building behind them.
"See you tomorrow Cody. I'm looking forward to it." And Ted had pulled up.
"Cody?" Cody turned at his best friends' voice and he got into the car.
"Hey Teddy…"
"Who was that?" Ted asked as they drove down the street. Cody's head rested against the seat and he was looking out the window.
"Just someone I met yesterday." Ted's eyebrow rose.
"Well Mike and Evan are at home." Cody nodded. He wasn't really in the mood to hang out anymore but he figured he'd humor his friends.
