Chapter 29

I don't own these characters, but it would be nice if I did.

Wait...In this story, I actually created some of them, so I do own them.

Anyways, I do promise to keep them true to themselves.

And as for the ones I did create, who they are is up to me, so...

For the rest of the afternoon, they both just stretched out together on Cody's bed. And both were enjoying having the time and opportunity to just kick back and do nothing. Soon enough, they would get back to the grind of school, and they wanted to enjoy the time they had to just focus on each other. And they did watch a little TV as a movie marathon came on that they both enjoyed. But just laying there, both got very comfortable. Once one of the movies ended, Bailey looked up and saw Cody's eyes were closed, and he was snoring softly. She just grinned at him.

"Cody?"

His eyes opened, and he began looking around. "Huh? What?"

Bailey laughed. "You fell asleep. Its only been a week. Am I boring you already?"

Cody shook his head. "Not at all. I guess I just got really comfortable." He smiled. "Not my fault you are so warm and cuddly."

"Is that so?"

"Definitely. Moose must have been crazy when he said you were frigid..."

Bailey sighed. "I think he meant that in a different way."

Cody paused. "Yeah, I think I remember something about a knee to the groin."

Bailey nodded. "Yeah. My dreams weren't the only thing he didn't respect. A lot of people our age back in Kettlecorn either didn't finish school or graduation was as far they got. Most were ready to began working on the farm and popping out kids. That was never for me as I had other dreams. But that was what Moose wanted, and he wanted to get started as soon as possible. I kept telling him no, but he never really listened to me. Finally, I got tired of telling him no for the hundredth time and gave him a clear signal of just how I really felt."

"Did he listen to that...signal?"

"Actually, he did, but I think that's when he started taking up with Betty Lou. I guess I was so happy to get him off my back that I didn't see he was on someone elses."

Cody squeezed her hand. "His loss."

"I guess he thought I was kind of a prude, but I don't think I am. I just didn't want to risk something getting in my way and preventing me for doing what I want to do. Plus, I knew deep down he wasn't the right guy for me and didn't really care about me. Guess I'm one of the few remaining 18 year old virgins in the world."

Cody paused and smiled at her. "Maybe so, but you aren't the only one in this room..."

Bailey looked up at him. "Really? You and Barbara never..."

Cody shook his head. "Nope. Like I said, we weren't really that close the last little while. I admit, I'm a healthy 18 year old guy and have urges. But, I also knew that wasn't the answer to what was wrong with our relationship." He paused. "I guess she was finding her own answers elsewhere..."

Bailey squeezed his hand this time. "Her loss."

"Besides, call me old fashioned again if you want, but I like to think that sex is something you do with someone you love. If you don't, it just seems empty and lacking to me. To me, its another way of expressing to someone how much they mean to you. I might be wrong though..."

Bailey smiled at him. "I don't think so. I completely agree with you."

"Bails, I won't lie to you. As was once said, you are a smoking hot babe. You're gorgeous. But I also respect you, so I hope you know I would never ask you to do something you don't want to do. However, I do know that when we kiss, I tend to get lost in them, so I apologize if my hands...wander a little bit. All I ask is you tell me before you knee gets involved."

Bailey laughed. "You have nothing to worry about. You aren't the only ones who get lost in them. And your hands aren't the only ones that might wander. But, Cody...I trust you. I know you respect me. I've known that for a long time. You have nothing to worry about from my knee."

Cody smiled at her. "Bails, I want us to both be comfortable with whatever we do. We can go as slow as you want. I have no problem with that whatsoever. And I hope you know yours is the only barn I want to...whatever you actually use a barn for."

"I know. I knew that when you gave me a key to your room. You wouldn't do that if you had anything to hide. And I'd give you one to mine too, but I don't think Monica would like it if you happened to walk in on her..."

Cody laughed. "Probably not."

"Besides, I think she was right when she said she'd see even less of me this semester. I like being here...because you are here. I hope you know you have nothing to worry about either. I know what else is out there, and no thank you. I just got you...no way I'd ever risk throwing that away."

"I wouldn't either. Unfortunately, we both know what that feels like when others don't care."

"Yeah, we do. And while that sucks, in some ways, its a good thing. We were both there for each other when we had to deal with it. When I saw how hurt you were, my heart broke for you. I wanted to go rip Barbara's hair out."

Cody laughed. "Well, I wanted to punch Moose in the face. But, I knew that would have only made him angrier. So, I just did the only thing I could think of..."

Bailey smiled at him. "It didn't matter what you did. What mattered was that my knight in shining armor was once again there for me." She snuggled in closer to him. "How about we talk about much more pleasant topics and try not to bring up the B word and the M word ever again?"

Cody grinned. "I can go along with that. What pleasant topic did you have in mind?"

"How about this one?" She reached up and pulled him down to her for a kiss.

"Mmmm...My favorite topic..." Cody leaned down and kissed Bailey this time. And neither one was in any hurry to break it. Both must have been getting lost in it as hands began to wander again. Well, they did until they heard an unmistakeable sound.

Both groaned and untangled. Cody sighed. "Is that your phone or mine?"

Bailey sighed too. "I bet its my Mom..."

"No way...has to be my Mom. Or Zack. He interrupted us the last time too. I almost bet its him..."

Bailey laughed as she climbed off the bed and walked over to the desk where both their phones laid. Looking down, she saw which one was ringing.

"Its yours, and its from a number in Florida."

Cody frowned. "Who do I know in Florida?"

Bailey smiled and handed him his phone as she snuggled back up against him again. "Why don't you answer it and find out?"

Cody shrugged and hit the talk button. "Hello?"

"Cody!"

Cody smiled. "Hey, Dad. What are you doing in Florida?"

"Enjoying the sand, surf and sun. I actually dropped my cell phone in the pool, so I'm using the pay phone out by the pool bar."

Cody laughed. "Sounds rough, Dad...especially since we're in the middle of a blizzard here."

Kurt laughed too. "Well, I'll try to enjoy it for the both of us. Anyways, I called Zack a little while ago, and when he was telling me about his new girlfriend, he mentioned you have a new one as well. That's my boy!"

Cody shook his head. "Its true, but I told you all about it in an email I sent you last week."

"Cody, I'm still only halfway through the one you sent me about breaking up with Barbara. It was over twenty pages long."

"Well, you've read the ones where I've told you about Bailey, right?"

"The farm girl?"

"Yeah, Dad. Well, she is my girlfriend. Actually she's more than that..." Cody smiled at Bailey. "She's the woman I love."

"Whoa! Didn't see that coming. You sure, son?"

"Positive."

"Well, I can't wait to meet her then. Speaking of which, that brings us back to the reason I called. I'm doing a show in New York City over Valentines Day weekend. Zack's bringing his girlfriend down for it, I was hoping you would as well. Everything will be on me."

"Let me ask Bailey." Cody lowered the phone. "My Dad is having a concert in New York City on Valentine's weekend. Zack and Maya are coming down for it, and he wants to know if we wanted to as well. What do you think?"

Bailey smiled and nodded. "Sure. It'll be a weekend, so we can have done what we need to have done before we go. Plus, it'll be nice to finally meet your Dad and to see Zack and Maya again."

Cody smiled. "Sounds good." He lifted the phone back up. "We're in, Dad."

"Excellent! I'll call you back when I have more information for you..." Kurt went silent.

"Dad?"

"Sorry, Cody...I just saw two ladies walk past in the skimpiest of bikinis. I need to go introduce myself. Talk to you later..."

Cody just looked at his phone and laughed. Bailey looked up at him. "What?"

"My Dad saw two girls in bikinis, so he went to introduce himself..."

Bailey laughed. "Okay...Why do I get the feeling you take more after your Mom and Zack takes after your Dad?"

"Probably right..." He smiled. "But, I am looking forward to Valentine's weekend in New York City with you."

"Me too. I can't wait to see the Empire State Building lit up with the hearts."

"Yeah, me too. Plus, I get a chance to really romance you."

Bailey grinned. "Is that so? I think you already do a good job of that as it is..."

"You do?"

"Uh huh...As I recall, you were doing an excellent job before the phone interrupted us..."

Cody grinned. "I do seem to remember we were doing something...Now, what was that?"

Bailey leaned up and kissed him. "Does that ring a bell?"

Cody pulled her up on to his lap and kissed her back. "Every single time, Bails."

To be Continued...