I pulled into the Majestic theater, looking at the few scattered cars in the parking lot. There wasn't a lot of people here, but I guess people didn't like the classics. Turning off the car I went to the backseat, getting Cole unbuckled from his seat and holding onto his hand as we walked through the parking lot. Stopping in front of the movie theater, I kneeled down, my face level with his as I spoke to my son "Look, I don't want you to get mad if Cody doesn't show up…" Cole looked at me confused, before asking innocently "Cody's not coming?" I sighed, trying to explain it to a 5 yr old was hard, when I spoke again "He could, but he might not. I just don't want you to be sad ok?" Cole nodded his head, before I took his hand again and walked into the old time theater.
We walked in, looking at the other people in the lobby as I surveyed the room. No Cody. I knew it. I knew he'd stand me up. I released a breath, listening to my mind tell me how much of an idiot I was for agreeing to this in the first place. I looked down to my son, who stood next to me, hanging on to my hand "Well, we're gonna have a good time anyways." I said, walking towards the concession line, my son happily toddeling beside me. It seemed like only seconds we were in line when I heard my son squeal happily "Cody!" as I turned to see my handsome stranger from earlier walk into the theater. Cole quickly letting go of my hand as he ran across the lobby, as I called out to him "Cole! Please! Be careful!" as I hurried behind my young son. I watched as Cody knelt down, stopping Cole, as my son immediately wrapped his little arms around the larger man. It surprised me how quickly Cole was bonding with Cody. Cody smiled when he spoke "Yeah, you shouldn't run buddy..." looking up to me a smile on his lips before he spoke "Plus we all know super heroes fly!" Cody finished, lifting Cole up into his arms, spinning him around a couple times as my son giggled wildly.
Cody held Cole in his arms when I heard my son speak "Mommy said your not coming!" Cody's attention turning to me, as I blushed and tried to explain "No, I said he might not show up…I didn't say you weren't coming." Cody simply eyed me, a knowing smile growing across his features when he spoke "You thought I was gonna stand you up!" I shook my head no, as Cody's eyes peered into mine, the blush growing on my face, when he spoke again "You thought I was gonna stand you up!" I threw my hands in the air as I gave in "Ok, yes I thought about it… but I was just trying to prepare Cole. I didn't want him to get upset." Cody rolled his eyes, as he tickled Cole's stomach with his free hand, before turning back to me "You thought I was gonna stand you up!" he said as he shook his head dramatically, forcing the guilt trip on to me. I ran my hand through my hair before I responded "Shut up." Causing Cody to smile wide, a slight chuckle escaping his body.
Cody put Cole down, as I held onto my son's hand and followed Cody into the theater. Finding three seats quickly, I sat down as I watched Cody take off the light track jacket he was wearing and lay it over the back of his seat. I smiled when I saw his shirt, as I leaned forward speaking to my son "Cole, look at Cody's shirt!" Cole's eyes lit up as he exclaimed "Batman!" pointing to the batman symbol Cody had on his shirt. I laughed as Cole immediately took the few steps to stand next to Cody "Cody, look!" as he pointed excitedly to the batman shirt he was wearing. Cody leaned forward, getting a better look at Cole's shirt, when he spoke "That reminds me…" leaning back to his jacket, pulling out a small action figure and handed it to Cole. I watched as my son examined the small toy when Cody spoke "That's Cyclops…remember I told you about him.." Cole's little head nodded in agreement, a smile on his face as he took the few steps to me "Mommy! It's Cycops!" reaching the little action figure out to me, when I spoke "What do you say to Cody?" Cole's face lit up as he turned to the man sitting a seat away and spoke "Thank you Cody!" Cody smiled wide, reaching out ruffling my son's hair.
The movie wasn't going to start for a little while, when Cody stood from his seat "How about I go get us some goodies?" a smile on his face, as I watched Cole nod his head. I watched as Cody, helped Cole down from the seat "I'll take the little guy with me." I spoke seriously "Are you sure? He can get kind of wild.." Cody looked into my eyes a lazy smile on his face when he spoke "I think I can handle it." Not even worried, as I watched Cole take Cody's hand and walk out of the row. Standing in the aisle, Cody turned to me "What do you want?" I shook my head as I answered "Oh I'm good. No thanks." Cody took a deep breath before answering "What do you want?" I blushed as I said "Nothing." Cody sighed again before looking down to Cole "Hey buddy, does your mom like chocolate?" Cole looked to me than back to Cody and slowly nodded his head. Cody had a sense of satisfaction, a smile on his face when he responded "Thought so." I fought back "That's so not fair!" The smile on Cody's face spreading even wider, when he turned to Cole again "Cole, tell your mommy to relax." I looked down to my son, who couldn't stop giggling before speaking "Mommy…relax!" causing him to giggle more, as Cody and him walked out of the theater area.
I couldn't help but laugh, Cody definitely had a sense of humor and I definitely had taken a liking to him already. It was obvious Cole liked him, but deep down I kept wondering if this was right, should I risk the chance of Cole getting hurt if this doesn't work out? Although there was no way denying Cody wasn't attractive, he was absolutely gorgeous. Some people would have been immediately turned off by the mask, but to me it just added more to him. I couldn't deny it warmed my heart seeing Cole's face light up everytime he saw Cody, and I knew that deep down part of it was because Cody wore a mask like him.
I was brought out of my thoughts, as I heard the familiar sound of my son's giggle, looking up and I saw Cole leading the way down the aisle, Cody not far behind him. I stood from my seat, taking the drink out of my son's hand as he climbed into the seat. "Here mommy!" Cole said happily as he handed me the box of goobers, I smiled as I took the box from his hand. I looked over to Cody, when he spoke "Sorry it took so long, we had an accident." I looked up into his blue eyes, his eyes peering into mine, when I heard Cole giggle loudly "Cody spilt his soda!" I turned to my son, who had his hand over his mouth, trying to hold in the giggles. I looked over to Cody, who sheepishly smiled, then answered "Even batman has accidents!" as he sat down. I couldn't help the giggle that escaped me, as I spoke to Cole "Hey buddy, why don't you switch me seats, and let me sit next to Cody." Cole really didn't care at this point, the movie was just about to start, and as long as he had the Cyclops action figure in one hand, and his candy in the other, my son was ready for anything. I moved to the seat between Cody and Cole, sitting down slowly when I turned to Cody, I could tell he was still blushing slightly about spilling his drink when I spoke "Batman has accidents?" Cody's smile grew wide, his blue eyes lighting up, when he looked to me, our eyes meeting once again, I couldn't help the blush that attacked my face everytime our eyes met. "I'm positive even Bruce Wayne has spilt a drink in his time." He said, leaning back in his seat.
The movie began and I watched as I heard my son giggle everytime the joker appeared on the large screen and cheer everytime batman appeared. I thanked god there were other kids in the theater, that were making just as much noise. I smiled when I felt Cody stretch his arm out around me, looking back to the man that sat beside me, a smug look on his features when I leaned over and whispered "You're not trying that whole yawn so you can wrap your arm around me thing are you?" Cody scoffed before whispering back "For someone who didn't even think I was gonna show up in the first place, you're really looking forward to when I make a move." I sat back in the chair, feeling Cody's arm behind me, I started to feel bad. I didn't mean to offend Cody…I was just trying to prepare Cole. I took a deep breath as I leaned over to Cody once more and whispered "Look, If it matters…I'm sorry I even thought that ok?" I watched as Cody's eyes met mine once again, as if he was looking in them to see if I was telling the truth, he never said a word as I turned back in my seat, facing the movie screen. A few moments passed before I felt Cody moving around next to me, I felt his hand reach out to mine, and I could tell there was something in his hand. I looked down to our hands in the dark theater, the light scenes illuminating the room enough for me to see the small teddy bear, wearing a batman mask and cape. I looked to Cody, as he leaned forward whispering in my ear "I wanted to get you something too...and by the looks of it…I figured you could use a hero." I smiled wide, as I nodded my head, holding the small bear in my hands.
The movie ended, and I couldn't hide the smile as Cole jumped around happily, reenacting scenes from the movie, his Cyclops action figure still in his hand. "Mommy, Mommy!" Cole called out to me, his voice filled with excitement when I turned to my son "Mommy, did you see Batman? He flew like this…" Cole said before jumping around. I laughed as I grabbed my son, wrapping my arms around him, laying a small kiss on his head. Cody stood from his seat, looking down to Cole and I, a smile on his lips "You like the movie buddy?" Cody asked reaching his hand out for a hi-five, as Cole immediately slapped his hand. Cody looking to me "So there's a coffee place across the street, how'd you feel about getting some coffee with me?" I blushed as I looked down to Cole before speaking "I really shouldn't" Cody smiled wide, leaning down, his eyes peering into mine when he spoke in a softer tone "Yes, you should" I rolled my eyes as I looked down to Cole who nodded his head yes, finally giving in "Alright, coffee it is.." I said standing from my seat.
