A/N: Hehe when Owen flirted with DJ on "behalf" of Noah... I seriously LOL-ed XD That was amazing... a shout out to everyone who reviewed I can't believe how amazing you guys are X3... All your comments made me so happy... and because of it It inspired me to write the most exciting/longest chapter in the story... Kinda a thank you to you guys X3... Don't worry I didn't just force it in, it helps me build up to the rest of the story... There is hinting to why Izzy hates Justin... but no definite yet... More NoCo fluffiness... And more of the Justin/Noah power struggle going on over the relationship... I'm not going to give away too much... but I promise you guys the late update was worth it X3.
Summary: Noah is having a hard time suppressing his feelings for cody… some one who he actually enjoys spending time with… but because no one truly knows he's gay at home he tries to hide it because his parents would disown him if they ever found out… dealing with Izzy's constant Nagging, Cody's adorable obsession with fixing the friendship and one other camper's advances he is thrown into the midst of confusion... a confusion that logic won't be able to help him with.
**Don't read if you don't like Boy love… seriously**
(Do not own Any of the total drama Island/action/world tour characters.)
Rated T for teen
Chapter 10: New Surprises
Noah and Cody sat side by side as they gazed up at the sun set talking. Noah sat leaning back on to his arms his legs crossed in front of him, as Cody sat beside him his chin leaned against his arms as he hugged his knees to his chest. The air between them surprisingly relaxed considering the circumstances. It had been hours since they met this afternoon. And frankly, Noah didn't really notice. All he really cared about was how Cody was feeling much better. Cody spoke his tone playful. "It's hilarious now thinking back at it…" Noah hum-ed quietly as he looked over at Cody, asking the adorable boy to go on. The laugh that followed was to Noah the most adorable laugh he had ever heard. "I mean why did I care? Beth is so creepy." Noah couldn't help but chuckle at Cody's statement.
He spoke calmly smirking at his own statement. "You defiantly dodged a bullet there."
That beautiful sound yet again pierced the silence as Cody laughed. "I sure did…" The pair gazed at the sunset as a comfortable silence fell between them. Noah couldn't help but feel butterflies flutter in his stomach as he thought about how beautifully romantic this moment would be under different circumstances. But he had to be logical, Cody only liked him as a friend. But as Cody spoke… "Um- why have you been avoiding me?" his mind went blank. Noah turned to him unable to hide the surprised look on his face as Cody spoke. "I mean I thought we would hang out once I got to the island… but I've only really talked to you twice since I've been here… why?"
Noah turned back to the sunset not wanting to meet his beautiful glimmering eyes. Exhaling softly he spoke. "I just had some of my own stuff I needed to sort out…"
To his surprise Cody didn't drop the subject. Noah caught Cody leaning forward to gaze fully into his dark eyes. "Does it have anything to do with Justin?" He looked back his confusion clearly written on his face. "I mean I've noticed Justin Hassling you lately… Does that have something to do with it…"
Noah looked away from those beautiful eyes. His tone was cold when he addressed Cody. "I would rather we talk about something else…" A simple 'Oh' was heard as an awkward silence fell between them. Cody moved away from him wrapping his arms around his knees beside him. Noah couldn't help but notice the hurt expression he wore. The adorable pout of his lips as his glistening eyes tinted a slight orange from the sunset. He wanted to tell Cody everything, he really did… but this was not something you could easily tell some one. How exactly does one go about telling a straight boy that he was using Justin to forget the love he had for him? No matter how you word such a situation it would scare the poor boy off. And right now he just wanted to enjoy the few comfortable moments he had with the boy of his dreams. They watched quietly as the sun finally disappeared in the distance. Why did he have to ruin such a beautiful moment.
His thoughts were cut short as Cody spoke softly finally breaking the endless silence. "You know I missed you…" Noah turned back shock written clearly on his face. Cody flushed slightly as Noah's eyes met his. There was only one thought at the forefront of his mind, and that was how it seemed to have an eerier similarity to his dream, obviously with out the kiss of course.
Noah smiled softly as he gazed at Cody beside him. "Yeah… I missed you too."
Cody smiled brightly, his eyes twinkling in an unspoken joy. Noah couldn't help but smile as well as Cody spoke. "We need to hang out more you and I…" Noah nodded softly. His logical mind told him it was a bad idea, but he couldn't help but agree to anything as he gazed at those beautiful glimmering eyes. "I mean I wanted to ask you this morning if you wanted to come to my room and play some of my games…" A chuckle passed through Noah's lips as Cody pointed to his chest in pride. "I'm so going to beat you."
"I highly Doubt you can beat me at video games Cody…" As Noah gazed into the fire that glowed in Cody's eyes he could tell, their passion for video games was equal only to each other. Noah was too enthralled in his conversation to notice he was blowing his cover. If any one found out how long the two spent on the beach alone, one could easily think it a date.
Noah smiled softly as Cody raised his eyebrow at him. His adorable cocky smirk plastered on his face as he spoke. On anyone else he would have torn them apart for acting so cocky. "I'm a Tech geek Noah… Computers and Video games are my life!" But the innocent way Cody went about it just made his heart melt. Any other person, including him, would wear that smile to be degrading. But Cody on the other hand… that look instead seemed playful, a playful challenge. "I'm a level one hundred Krusher in Kosmic Kaios one of the greatest Games out there…"
Noah couldn't help the look of joy that crossed his face as Cody mentioned his favorite game. It was pure torture having to be cut off of it for so long. And at the mere mention of it by the boy of his dreams, was like a dream come true. To bad said boy was straight…He couldn't help the blush that graced his cheeks as Cody pointed at him, holding his hands as if it was a pair of guns. In his usual, 'cool guy point'. "You name the time and place…" Pointing back at himself with his thumbs he finished off, his gapped tooth smile shining brightly. "And I'll beat you."
Noah chuckled lightly as Cody spoke. "O really level one hundred…" Rolling his eyes, his voice sarcastic as he spoke. "That is amazing…"
Cody leaned in an adorable look of challenge playing on his face, as his eyes narrowed. "O really and you can do better…"
Noah smirked flopping back into the sand. This is what he lived for, he couldn't help but be overly confident as he spoke. "Ever heard of Kranthor…"
His heart felt like it was about to explode as Cody laid down beside him a look of adulation clear in his eyes as he gazed up at the stars. "Yeah who hasn't heard of Kranthor… That player is a legend…" The butterflies in his stomach seemed to multiply with every word of praise spoken in Cody's joy filled tone. "People say he hacked into the system and improved it…" Just when he couldn't love the boy anymore, his knowledge of the game added one hundred points to his already amazing score. "And they say that he and a select few in the underground Alliance know where the secret Dragon Assassin level is!" It was too much, the joy he felt at this moment was more than he had felt in his entire life. To have the boy of his dreams Idolize him in such a level… It just made his heart sing with joy. He couldn't force down the smile that was gracing his lips as Cody spoke. "Why are you smiling at me like that?" Noah shook his head internally as his eyes met Cody's confused look.
Smirking Noah turned back to the stars. "Well… You see I'm Kranthor."
His heart skipped a beat as Cody turned his entire body towards him. Cody leaned in his eyes wide the look of admiration that shown seemed to have doubled. "YOU'RE KRANTHOR!" Noah's heart leapt as Cody gripped his shirt, basically laying the top half of his body upon him. The joy and excitement in Cody's voice made his heart sing. "You have to teach me! Can you get me into the Underground Alliance! I've always wanted to do the Dragon Assassin level!" The fire that sparked in his eyes as he spoke with passion about his favorite game was turning him on more than anything else could.
Unintentionally Noah's voice came out a breathy a whisper as he spoke."Sure Cody." At that moment, Noah's body had a mind of it's own. His heart taking over as Noah's hand touched Cody's face softly his thumb rubbing small circles against Cody's jaw. Cody's eye widened from the action, but Cody did not pull away. Instead, the grip on his shirt soften as Cody's eyes lidded. The rise and fall of Cody's chest quickened as he felt his own breath quicken. His heart pounding threatening to beat out of his chest as he gazed up Cody's innocent blush. He couldn't take it anymore. The gap between there lips slimed as Noah guided Cody's face to his own. Cody's beautiful eyes closed his plush lips mere centimeters away as Noah slowly sealed his eyes.
"Do you know what time it is?" Noah's eye's widened in shock as Justin leaned in beside the pair. A feeling of regret and anger plagued him as Cody quickly scrambled away. Cody returned to his previous position, hugging his knees to a chest a bright red blush covering his face as he refused to look any where but the ocean. Noah glared up at as hey stayed put lazily lying in the sand, though internally furious; he wasn't sure what would have happened. But how dare he interrupt. A glare burned his as well as Justin's eyes stayed not leaving Noah for a moment. Justin's voice showed ever ounce of his annoyance as he spoke firmly. "It's 8:00pm… what are you and Cody doing alone on the beach at this time…" Noah turned away gazing at the stars, a look of disinterest gracing his face.
Noah spoke firmly through his teeth, his anger hidden by sarcasm. "I could ask you the same thing… Or is spying one of your Hobbies." Was Justin looking for him? Or did he follow him? He realized they were meant to meet at 6:00pm. It had slipped his mind, but why should Justin care so much. After all he was the one who openly suggested that they see other people… though he and Cody weren't 'seeing' each other per say… and to believe differently would be foolish. But that moment, had his mind doing back flips as he tried to understand. This is why he hated love.
Noah internally fumed as Justin didn't answer his question. But instead he turned to Cody, his tone cold. He desperately tried to keep his cool as he fisted his hands at his sides. "Your lucky I'm the one who found you… anyone else would think you were both on a date…" Noah clenched his teeth tightly, he didn't want to do anything to peak anyone's suspicion.
But this was too much, no matter how much he denied it to Justin, he knew Justin knew. And it was cruel for him to tease him underhandedly like this. Noah knew there was no hope for them… or at least he did… This was all so confusing. But one thing he knew was, he didn't need Justin reminding him… Noah opened his mouth ready to retaliate. "Are you really so bored with y-"
Cody interrupted suddenly, his voice sharp and shaky as he stood himself up abruptly. Surprising both Noah and Justin with his quick action. "Come on Justin stop teasing Noah he's not gay!" Noah's throat constricted as Cody spoke. He refused to look at the smug smirk Justin probably had plastered on his face. The reasons for avoiding him in the first place came rushing back to him. Did that moment mean Nothing to Cody? Was it just a moment of weakness… or was it even going to be a kiss. It felt like it was, but to have Cody and stand there denying he was gay, would mean it wasn't. Noah stood himself slowly as well, the moment was ruined. And to make matters worst Cody pulled him in his arm around his shoulder, in a 'buddy' fashion. The action just reminded him of the pure joy he felt only moments ago. Cody continued though his voice still shook. "Just because two guys hang out alone, doesn't automatically make them gay… right Noah?" Noah glared at Justin to find the smirk he predicted on his face.
Now was not the time to feel sorry for himself. Justin would not be able to have this victory. Holding his head up high he wrapped his arm around Cody, as he spoke sarcasm dripping from every syllable. "See Justin can't understand that because he has no friends…" Glaring steadily into Justin's Ice eyes he smirked as Justin's smile dropped. "Narcissists can't make friends…"
"That didn't seem to bother you yesterday…" Justin glared back at him smirking, though his eyes burned with fury.
Noah released Cody and stepped towards Justin, his form rigid. His hands tightly fisted at his sides. "You're not as amazing as you think you are…"
"And you are?" Justin retorted, his anger peaking as he spoke. "You blew me off to hang out with Cody of all people…" Noah looked over to find Cody fidget slightly in place, his eyes wide as he looked from Justin to Noah his confusion obvious. It was such a great night… why did Justin have to ruin it. Noah's eyes widened slightly as Justin spoke in a whisper only audible to him. "Don't be stupid… he'll never feel the same… Tonight was a fluke you'll see tomorrow he'll be avoiding you like the plague" Noah glared as Justin returned the glare silently. Internally he knew he was right, but he would never allow him that luxury. He returned the glare refusing to break eye contact, both unwilling to loose the un-spoken power struggle that raged between them.
Cody's shaking voice broke the tense silence that the pair shared. "Not to interrupt but I think I'll just get going… see you around Noah hehe…" Before Noah could wave goodbye, Cody was gone. His shadow faded as he ran through the trees.
Noah sneered his internal anger showing through his eyes as he met justin's. "What the hell is you're problem…"
"We were suppose to meet up at Six today." To his surprise, Justin gripped his hand firmly. The anger in his eyes faded as his tone returned to it's usual flirty nature. "You blew me off to be with another boy… And I saw you about to kiss him… how was I suppose to act. "
"We weren't… and besides…" Noah exhaled his frustration as he pulled his hand out of Justin's grasp. "I thought this was no strings attached…" He turned away from Justin, his back facing him, as he looked to the sea. He ran his fingers through his own soft hair as he spoke in a matter-of-fact like tone. "That was the deal remember…"
"If you say so…" Justin's calm voice rang softly as he spoke. "I know the deal… I just really wanted to be with you tonight…" Noah stiffened as two of Justin's strong arms wrapped around his slim waist. A shiver passed through his body, as Justin whisper sensually in his ear. "I missed you is that so wrong…"
Noah pushed him away. His tone harsh as he spoke. "You couldn't 'entertain' your self for one night."
"Come on why do you even like him…" Justin gazed into Noah's eyes, his anger sparking with in his eyes.
Noah pushed Justin aside and walked past him. "I don't want to talk about this... I'll see you tomorrow…"
But as he passed him, Justin gripped his arm firmly. He tried to pull free but Justin held him in his place, his glare meeting Noah's dark fathomless eyes. "It's either Cody or me… Who will you pick?"
This was too much, this deal wasn't worth any of this. He finally had a beautiful decent conversation with some one who understood him. "I'm not sure exactly sure how I feel about Cody, nor do I know how our friendship will progress…" He was not going to give up Cody for this self indulgent fool… The choice was easy. "One thing I do know was this deal you and I have… was a mistake and I want out…"
Justin's anger peaked, a fire burning in his eyes. "You're choosing that geek over me?" Noah's body jerked suddenly as he found himself facing Justin. Justin held both of his arms firmly in his grasp. "Don't you get it by tomorrow he'll deny this ever happened… and you know it." Forcing him to pay attention to what ever that moron had to say. "Plus if you break the deal now nothing is keeping me from telling every one you're gay..." Noah's eyes widened. He knew Justin was right but it wasn't worth it… he cared for Cody. It would be painful to ignore him… but it would be more painful to have Cody ignore him. But no Cody, ever lovable Cody would never betray him like that. The kiss on live TV didn't faze him, he highly doubted this moment of weakness would too. It was a sure gamble. Gamble... that's it his one and only way out...
Shaking his head he turned to Justin his gaze firm, a smirk playing on his lips as he spoke. "Lets make a bet, if Cody speaks to me tomorrow, you'll let me go no strings attached, and you will not be allowed to tell anyone I'm gay nor will you be able to speak a word to any one about our little 'mistake'… like it never happened… If you break this wager I'll tell everyone about the little known fact you are a test tube baby… See if girls will fawn over you than."
A look of shock graced his perfect features as Justin interrupted him. "How did you find out about that?"
Noah smirked an evil glint in his eyes as he spoke. "I'm a professional Hacker… I did some research since our deal, as a precaution of course… You'd be surprised what you can find on the internet."
Instead of fear, Noah was surprised to find, his usual smug smirk on his face. "Fair enough… And if I win we'll keep going the way we were… except this time, on my terms…that means no Cody. And…" His evil smirk grew, causing Noah's stomach to drop as he finished. "I will be allowed to continue to date Izzy as well… and you will not be able to speak a word of it to her… I think it's just punishment for you being with Cody tonight. And if you break my part of the wager… I'll give your parents a call personally telling them you are gay."
Noah's eyes widened in complete shock at Justin's confession. "You were with Izzy while you were with me?"
"It was Izzy's dumb idea to keep it a secret…" Justin didn't answer him fully but the smile on his face was enough to reveal all.
Noah sneered folding his arms. "You can't honestly expect me to agree to that."
A chuckle escaped Justin's lips. "What not so confident now… I thought Cody was you're friend…"
Noah's eyes Narrowed as he smirked back at Justin. He held his and out to Justin. "Prepare to loose… And don't be too upset when Izzy tears you apart." But as Justin gripped his hand, he couldn't help the doubt that settled in the pit of his stomach.
A/N: Does Cody feel the same... or was it a moment of weakness... will Noah win the bet? And how will Izzy punish the both if she ever finds out... Ooooo... The plot thickens... All these answers and more on No... Logic... For... The... Heart... *TDI theme music begins to play as credits roll* lol
