Kodi woke up the next morning on the boat that he and Denali had hung out together in the previous night. It wasn't warm nor was in comfortable. He got up. Unlike the previous night, Kodi was confident. Not too confident, though. After all, he and Denali had only known each other for a day before their first kiss.

He went into town and noticed something weird. Denali wasn't around. Did Mr. Simpson already trade him again? Oh well, as long as he comes into the boiler room later on. Kodi walked into the boiler room to see Dusty crying. There's been enough crying within the last day, what now? Kodi went up to her and sat next to her.

"What's wrong, Dusty?"

Dusty looked up at him. She had a large bruise on her face.

"Ralph hit me!"

"He what!? Are you ok!?"

"I'm fine, Kodi! Leave him! He ran off after he did!"

"Damn, Dusty! I'm sorry!"

"It's fine… I didn't think he would do such a thing. He called me a bitch and told me he didn't want to talk to me!"

"Is there anything I can do to help?"

"Mate with me!"

Kodi didn't see that coming.

"What?"

"Please mate with me! I want to get back at Ralph!"

"Cheating isn't the answer!"

Kodi stood up to try to avoid Dusty grabbing him. It was a matter of time until he can't resist.

"Please, Kodi!? I need you!"

"I'm sorry Dusty! I can't! You and Ralph are mates! And…"

Kodi's hesitation was already fading away. Oh! He wanted her! He can't though! Ralph would kick his ass, and he has a potential relationship with Denali! Dusty rolled onto her back and gave Kodi a view.

"But, Dusty! Ralph can kick my ass! You know he can! Why not get someone like Denali? He can defend himself against Ralph!"

"I want you, Kodi! Please mate with me!"

Kodi was about to go get Dusty, but his mind stopped him. He could outrun Ralph's fat ass, but what if Denali really wanted to be in a relationship?

"I'll be right back!"

Kodi ran right out the door of the boiler room. He's never been so tempted to do something in his life! He has to find Denali! He picked up his scent and followed it. When he finally got to Denali, he saw him with a girl.

"Who's that?" Kodi said to himself.

Kodi hid so Denali couldn't see him. Before he knew it, he saw him kiss this girl.

"Denali, what the hell!?" Kodi shouted out.

Denali looked over.

"Oh hey, Kodi! I found a girl!"

"But… what about last night?"

"It wouldn't last, Kodi. I'm sorry, but think about it! Our kiss was within the first day we met each other!"

The female Denali was with looked confused.

"Is that a boyfriend you had?"

"I met him yesterday. He just a friend," Denali said.

Kodi ran right back to the boiler room hoping the offer was still valid. Now that the relationship with Denali was out of the equation, the only thing that Kodi had to worry about was outrunning Ralph.

"Dusty! Are you still in here!?" Kodi asked.

"Did you change your mind, big boy?" Dusty asked.

Dusty was on her back once more with the intention of tempting Kodi to mate with her.

"Oh yes I did!"

Kodi couldn't possibly resist anymore. He ran and jumped on top of Dusty. He licked her face and neck with pure excitement. She returned the favor. He entered her and hit the accelerator. He went full speed as if this were the last time he would ever see her.

"Oh! Kodi! You… ah!"

Kodi was told "If she can't finish a sentence, you're doing good!" So that was good that she couldn't finish her sentence. Kodi had his second chance with Dusty after all!

Background track: Second Chance by Shinedown

(Irrelevant lyrics, but the sound matches. Suggested to be listened to.)

"My eyes are open wide, and by the way

I made it through the day, I watched the world outside

By the way, I'm leaving out today.

I just say Halley's comet, she waved.

Said, "Why you always running in place?"

Even the man in the moon disappeared

Somewhere in the stratosphere."

Kodi looked down at Dusty. She was so beautiful! He promised anything that he would love her forever! He's finally mating with the girl of his dreams!

"Tell my mother, Tell my father

I've done the best I can

To make them realize this is my life

I hope the understand!

I'm not angry, I'm just saying

Sometimes goodbye is a second chance."

Right when Kodi thought things couldn't go bad, Ralph appeared at the entrance of the boiler room. Kodi and Dusty weren't even done yet! Kodi immediately pulled out and got ready to have to outrun Ralph.

"DUSTY!? WHY!? WHY ARE YOU CHEATING ON ME FOR THAT FAGGOT!?" Ralph roared.

"Ralph! You hit her! She has a right for revenge!" Kodi argued back.

"SHUT UP! I'M GONNA KILL YOU!"

"You don't threaten someone's life like that, Ralph!" Dusty yelled.

"I'M GOING TO BEAT YOUR ASS AFTER I'M DONE WITH HIM!"

Ralph charged for Kodi. Kodi immediately ran and circled around Ralph, then went for the exit. Ralph wasn't going after Kodi. He reached for Dusty and restrained her back.

"Kodi! Save yourself!" Dusty insisted!

Kodi wasn't going anywhere!

"Let her go, Ralph!"

"TELL ME WHY I SHOULDN'T KILL HER RIGHT NOW!"

"What the fuck has gotten into you!? Let her go!"

"Damn it, Kodi! Save yourself!" Dusty yelled.

Ralph dropped Dusty and ran after Kodi again. Realizing what was happening, Kodi went for a dead sprint for the outskirts of town. Ralph didn't follow him all the way out there.

"Damn it!"

Kodi turned back around and sprinted to the boiler room. Once he got there, he saw Dusty hugging on Ralph. He was holding her in his arms. Kodi was glad to see them happy together. That was fast though. All it took was him leaving. No more getting in between them! But… who now? Fuck it, he's meant to be single. This was a sign that it wasn't meant to be. Kodi may have had his second chance, but you know what? Ralph got his! That's good for him!

Here goes Kodi on his own again. Single and alone. But he's not ashamed.

"Please do not cry one tear for me.

I'm not afraid of what I have to say.

This is my one and only voice

So listen close, it's only for today.

I just saw Halley's comet, she waved.

Said, "Why you always running in place?"

Even the man in the moon disappeared.

Somewhere in the stratosphere.

Tell my mother, tell my father,

I've done the best I can.

To make them realize this is my life.

I'm not angry, I'm just saying,

Sometimes goodbye is a second chance."