Chapter 35
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...
With the situation suddenly turning hostile, Bailey began to get worried. She and Maye were alone in a club in New York City, and Cody and Zack were nowhere in sight. Fearing there was going to be trouble, she clasped her purse in her hands tightly when she remembered something. As nonchalantly as possible, she opened it up and found the small can of bear repellant Cody had given her. Clutching that in her hand, she felt a little bit better about her safety. But she was surprised when she heard Maya begin to laugh.
"What you do to our kind around here? A little info you two idiots...I'm from New York myself. And guys like you around here end up being some bigger guy's girlfriend at Riker's. Now, if you two leave right now, we'll forget about you two bothering us. If not...well, I can't guarantee you'll like what happens."
At that moment, Cody and Zack showed back up at the table and set the drinks down. Zack looked around.
"What's going on here?"
Maya smiled up at him. "Nothing, Babe. This two imbeciles wanted to keep us company, but we told them no. We're just waiting for them to leave so we can get back to enjoying our night out."
One of the guys began laughing. "These two are your boyfriends? Wow...You two can do so much better..."
Cody glared at the guy. "While that may be true, I think its been established that no one here really cares what you think. So, why don't you two go find someone who does."
The guy stood up and got in Cody's face. "And if we don't?"
Bailey looked on in horror, but she noticed something. Cody's hands weren't balled up in fists. Rather, he had his index fingers ready to drop the guy like he had Moose. With confidence, she spoke up. "Look, whoever you are, this is your last chance to leave. If not, I guarantee you'll find yourself lying on the floor and everyone will be laughing at you..."
The guy's buddy walked over too and grinned. "How about a bet then? I think it will be your boys here on the floor. Let's make a deal. If we drop them, you two ladies are our dates tonight..."
Maya was about to object when Bailey just gave him a smirk. "Fine..." She whipped out the can of bear repellant and sprayed one of the guys in the eyes. And when he began rubbing his eyes and dropping to his knees, the other guy turned to figure out what happened. And that's when Cody struck. Within less than thirty seconds, both guys were on the floor – one passed out and the other crying that his eyes were burning. And as everyone around them began pointing and laughing, one of the club's bouncers came running over.
"What the hell just happened here?"
Bailey stood up. "Those two were harassing us, and they really didn't like it when our boyfriends showed up. We asked them to leave, so they got physical. We just defended ourselves..."
The bouncer just looked at her and then noticed Cody and Zack standing there. "Is that true?"
Cody nodded. "Yes, sir. Our Dad is the lead singer in the band tonight, and we were here to enjoy the show with our girlfriends. We didn't want any trouble."
Shrugging, the bouncer picked up the two guys from the floor and began dragging them away. Everyone else sat back down in their chairs, and Cody turned to Bailey. "Are you alright, Bails?"
Bailey nodded. "Yeah, I'm fine." She smiled. "You were wrong about me being able to do better though..."
Cody smiled back at her. "Well, I see you still carry that little can on you..."
"Of course I do. You gave it to me for situations just like this."
Maya spoke up. "He bought you mace? Probably a good idea"
Bailey turned to her and showed her the can. "No...actually, its bear repellant. It really works."
Zack rolled his eyes. "Bear repellant? Why am I not surprised? For some reason, Cody always carried that on him just in case..." He paused. "And was that move you pulled on that guy that same stupid one you used to use on me?"
Cody laughed. "Hey...it worked then and it worked now..."
Bailey laughed too. "Remind me...I really need you to teach me how to do that. I would have felt a lot better if I had had that in my arsenal..."
"Consider it done..."
Zack paused. "It would have really been nice if we knew that yoga trick London used to use on us all the time..."
Cody paused and then remembered. "Oh yeah...The one where we could be arguing and the next thing we knew, nothing mattered anymore..."
"I think she used it on Mom and Moseby once too..."
Cody grinned. "Speaking of which, Mom said in the month you've been gone, he's beginning to grow hair again..."
Maya shook her head. "That poor man. Zack told me about all the things you two plotted to do to him..."
Cody laughed and looked at Zack. "That WE plotted? I must have missed getting a say in all of those things when you were dragging me into them..."
Bailey patted his arm. "It doesn't matter. Besides, it looks like the show is about to begin..."
Cody smiled at her. "You're right...as usual. I hope you enjoy the show. Dad plays mostly rock, but he does play a little of everything."
"I can't wait to hear him."
The show did begin shortly, and Kurt and his band were hitting it out of the park from the get go. And as he played, Cody wrapped his arm around Bailey's shoulder and they sat back and enjoyed the show. After the first break, Kurt took to the microphone.
"I like to welcome every one to our show again. I hope everyone is having a happy and romantic Valentine's Day weekend. Personally, I have four special guests here – my sons and their girlfriends. Bailey and Maya, my sons have asked me to sing you a special request for them. They say it describes how they felt when they met you both. So, this next song goes out to you two..."
Kurt's band began playing their instruments before he began singing.
"I thought love was only true in fairy tales
Meant for someone else but not for me.
Love was out to get me (dum dum dum dum dum)
That's the way it seems (dum dum dum dum dum)
Disappointment haunted all my dreams.
And then I saw her face
Now I'm a believer.
Not a trace
Of doubt in my mind.
I'm in love
(oooooo)
I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her
if I tried
I thought love was more or less a given thing
It seems the more I gave the less I got, Oh Yeah
What's the use in trying
All you get is pain
When I needed sunshine I got rain
And then I saw her face,
Now i'm a believer.
Not a trace
Of doubt in my mind.
I'm in love
(oooooo)
I'm a believer, I couldn't leave her
if I tried
love was out to get (dum dum dum dum dum)
that`s the way it seems (dum dum dum dum dum)
disappointment haunted all my dreams
And then I saw her face,
Now I'm a believer.
Not a trace
Of doubt in my mind.
I'm in love
(oooooo)
I'm a believer,
I couldn't leave her if I tried
Then I saw her face,
Now I'm a believer
Not a trace of doubt in my mind,
Now I´m a Believer
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm a believer.
I'm a believer."
As the song was sang, both Bailey and Maya turned to their boyfriends who just smiled back at them. Both shook their heads and grinned before laying their heads on their respective shoulders. The show continued on, and at various times, both couples got up to dance on the dance floor. Finally, it drew close to one in the morning and the show was about to end soon. Cody turned to Bailey.
"May I have one final dance for the evening?"
Bailey smiled. "Of course."
As they made it to the dance floor, Kurt came on the mike again.
"Alright lovebirds, the is the last song of the evening. My son Cody asked for this song especially to go out to his beautiful Bailey, so with that, lets the King take us home..."
Kurt began singing again. "Wise men say only fools rush in
but I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay
would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
some things are meant to be
take my hand, take my whole life too
for I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
some things are meant to be
take my hand, take my whole life too
for I can't help falling in love with you
for I can't help falling in love with you "
Bailey smiled at Cody as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "This was from you too?"
Cody smiled back. "Yeah. It says exactly how I feel about you..."
"I guess that makes us the fools, huh?"
"I guess so...but I still couldn't help falling..."
"Me either."
"Happy Valentine's Day, Bails..."
"Happy Valentine's Day, Cody..." She leaned in and kissed him.
Once the show was over, they all met Kurt backstage. And he was grinning at them all.
"I hope you all had fun."
Maya smiled. "We sure did, Mr. Martin."
Bailey smiled too. "Thank you for inviting us."
"My pleasure." He checked his watch. "Wow, its late. I have to help take everything down and packed away. How about I meet you all for breakfast..." He paused. "Make that lunch. I'll meet you in the lobby at noon and we'll find some place to go."
Zack turned to his Dad. "You have a show tomorrow night too?"
Kurt grinned. "Nope. I have my own Valentine's Date here in the city." He winked at Cody. "Turns out one of those ladies I mentioned to you was going to be in New York this weekend too."
Cody shook his head. "On that note, I think we should head back to the hotel."
The four bid Kurt a good night, and headed out of the club. And when they got outside, it was snowing and very cold. Cody gave Zack a look, and both soon offered their jackets to their girlfriends. Fortunately, the walk back to the hotel was a fairly quick one, so no one froze. And once in the elevators, Cody and Bailey bid Zack and Maya goodnight when they got off on the 36th floor. The next floor up, Cody and Bailey got off the elevator and made their way to their room.
Once inside, both just fell back on the bed. Cody turned to Bailey.
"Are you as exhausted as I am?"
Bailey yawned. "Oh yeah...I think its official. We're not night owls..."
Cody laughed. "I tend to agree...I debating if I even have the energy to change clothes..."
"Same here...But I know I should so I don't wrinkle this dress..."
"Bails, would it bother you if I just slept in my undershirt and boxers? I don't feel like digging through my bag for my sleepwear..."
She smiled. "Not at all...Would you mind if I used your button up shirt and and did the same..."
Cody grinned. "Not in the least..."
Both finally got up, and Cody was the first to change. So, he pulled back the sheet and comforter. And when he looked up, Bailiey walked out of the bathroom in his button up shirt that came to her mid thigh. He just shook his head.
"Maybe I should have requested 'Darling, You Look Wonderful Tonight'? It definitely would have been fitting."
Bailey smiled. "Thank you, Sweetie. I appreciate that."
Cody held the comforter for her as she slid into bed and climbed in behind her. "I can't wait to see New York with you tomorrow..."
"Me either..." She yawned again. "But I think we she definitely get back to the room well before..." She checked the clock. "...2:00 AM. I enjoyed spending the evening with Maya, Zack and your Dad, but I'll be glad to have some alone time."
"Me too." Cody yawned this time. He pulled Bailey into his arms and kissed her. "Goodnight, Sweetie...Love you."
"Love you too..." Bailey paused. "Cody?"
"Uh huh?"
"Thank you..."
"For what?"
"For making me feel so comfortable and at ease today and tonight. I got a little more daring today, and I could see the look in your eyes. I wasn't nervous at all. It feels really good to know how you really see me..."
Cody nuzzled her neck. "As the most beautiful woman in the world?"
Bailey sighed in contentment. "Yeah, and I know you really mean that. I hope you know I feel the same way about you."
"Thanks, Bails..."
Bailey paused. Maybe it was time to discuss what she had with Maya. "You know how we talked about we would both know when we were ready fro that next step?"
Cody just nodded half asleep. "Uh huh..."
"I think I may be ready..."
He paused and his eyes flew open. "Wait a minute! What?"
To be Continued...