Hey there everyone! It may have been a while but I'm focusing on my other stories as well. Now that we are back on track, why don't we pop in on Maria and Cody?

American Dream

Cody and I left the pool quickly to avoid running into Jillian and Randy. When we got into the elevator, I clutched my bag close. I never do that unless I feel really scared. I wasn't scared of Randy or Jillian, it was what they were plotting to do to me and Cody that was scaring me.

"Are you ok Maria?"

"Yeah. I'm just nervous to find out what these two actually have planned."

"Likewise. I don't trust either of them."

The elevator doors opened up and we headed to Cody's room. Cody led the way and I followed closely. We got to the room, he opened the door and we went in.

"I'll sleep on the couch. I don't mind." Cody threw his stuff next to the table and headed to the bedroom.

I walked over to the couch and sat down. I was still very nervous about what was happening. Cody was saying something but I wasn't paying attention. My mind was drifting back to what Cody had said before Randy and Jillian walked in. He had said that he wanted to kiss me badly. I kept eyeing him up as he continued to bring sheets in from the bedroom. I put my stuff down on the floor next to the couch and stood up.

"...I mean, no one would have figured that Randy would be a forgiving type of guy. That just isn't him." I watched as Cody went back to get his pillow but this time, I stopped him. "What's wrong Maria?"

I just stared at Cody as I led him to the bedroom.

"Maria...wha-what's going on?"

I remained silent as I inched closer and closer to Cody, closing the space between us. Without very much hesitation, I closed the remaining space and kissed Cody square on the lips. He stumbled back a little bit, sending us to the bed on top of each other. He relaxed and slowly started to kiss back. He ran his hands up and down my bare sides, sending shivers up my spine. Cody rolled on top of me and started to take control before he suddenly stopped.

"What...brought...that on?" Cody was still panting from the lack of air.

"You had said that you wanted to kiss me and we almost did before Randy and Jillian came in. I figured I would make it still manageable for you to get a kiss. I've actually wanted to kiss you for a while too." I eased out from underneath Cody and slid up to the pillows. He followed and laid down next to me.

"That was definitely better than I had ever imagined. Guess I should thank you for that."

"Don't mention it. I'd be happy to do it anytime, anywhere. Guess we should get to bed though."

"Yeah, we probably should." Cody went to go sleep on the couch but I grabbed his wrist. "You don't have to sleep on the couch, Cody. I trust you enough."

Cody smiled softly at me then climbed back into the bed with me. "Goodnight Maria." He kissed the top of my forehead, then snuggled into my neck.

"Goodnight Cody."

Next Day

I woke up to see Cody still snuggled into my neck. I smiled and kissed the top of his head. "Wake up Cody." He lifted his head and fluttered his eyes open.

"Good, it wasn't a dream. Morning Maria." He nuzzled into my neck, his hair tickling my cheek.

I laughed and rolled over so I was facing him. "I think I could get used to this view in the morning." I kissed the top of Cody's forehead and caressed his cheek. He looked at me through his eyelashes, giving him an innocent look.

"So could I."

I rolled out of bed and headed to the living room. I was about to go out the door to the balcony when I felt someone behind me. "Want to go train later?"

"Sure thing Cody." I turned to come face to face with Cody and I felt myself smile.

"How do you think everyone is going to react? I mean, I can't even imagine what Bob is going to say."

"I know exactly what he'll say. He'll say 'finally you two'."

"Finally? What are you talking about?"

I walked back into the room and sat down on the couch. "Bob knew all along. I just asked him to not tell you. I was afraid that you would freak out. I mean you were hanging with Mickie James there for a while. I can't compare to Mickie."

"Oh. You thought that I had a thing for Mickie? That explains so much."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, for a little bit there, Mickie was kind of hanging all over me but one day she kind of just stopped talking to me all together. I had asked her about it one day and when I did, she slapped me and screamed 'how could you do that?'. Then she stomped off and we weren't talking for the better part of a month. I had no idea why before, but I think I do now. Aren't you and Mickie like best friends?"

"Yeah, why?"

"I think that Mickie thought that me and you were together and by me hanging with her, she thought I was cheating on you."

"Oh." I kind of just sat there, not knowing what to say or do. Mickie hasn't talked to me either. Maybe she did think that we are together. "Um, do you want to go do something? I just have to leave around 4:30 for an appointment."

"What do you want to do? I'm game for anything that you are."

"Let's go to the movies."

-Fin-

That's it for this chapter. Sorry it took so long. Keep your eyes open for the next chapter.