I jolted my eyes open when the sun was out. I thought we'd be able to make it to class as I slowly started to panic.
"Cody." I mumbled, shaking him. I pried the arm he had around me off. I didn't think it was a good picture in case, someone were to walk into the room. He was laying halfway on me, and I shuttered to think what the emotional pain was like.
"What?" Cody groggily asked, slightly opening his eyes.
I had already removed myself from the bed, and I was hard at work getting dressed.
"We have school." I called as I pulled on a slightly thin black long sleeved shirt, black skinny jeans, and hurried to brush my teeth. I put on white Nike's after I had my socks on, I was completely dressed while Cody was blinking rapidly. I knew something was on his mind.
"School's out." Cody spoke as I checked the time on my phone, and knew he was right. His hair was even more messed up, and his grimace grew deeper.
"What's up with you?" I asked, taking a seat on the bed, and cocking an eyebrow at him.
He sighed as he slightly blushed.
"Cassidy, do you remember when I told you someone else had to do with why I wasn't with Bailey?" Cody mumbled like he was in a trance, talking to himself.
I did remember, "yes."
"Y-" Cody looked broken, and stopped himself from speaking.
I didn't fully understand.
He shook his head, and made a quick exit out of the room.
I still didn't get it. I must have sat on the bed for two more hours until I was shaken out of my thoughts by the door.
"Are you going to tell me?" I asked, thinking Cody had returned. I looked up to find it wasn't Cody, but his evil twin brother, Zack.
"Tell you what?" Zack asked, sounding cautious. He didn't seem to be in a bad mood for a change, but I wasn't about to start trusting his mood swings.
I blinked a few times, and thought of what to say. I almost smiled, but remembered his cruel words.
"I didn't want 'you' to tell me a damn thing. Did you want something?" I spoke in a cold manner. I was glad I wasn't being as nice as I could have been towards him.
"Chill, Casablancas. I didn't mean what I said about you not being part of the family. I got upset when Cody tr-"
"Hold the phone. You're never sorry to me for starters so don't start now, Zack. Anyway, thanks to you, I was depressed, and thinking suicidal thoughts last night. I don't mean anything to you, and never have." I snapped, cutting Zack off with bitterness filling my entire tone.
Zack took my words in, and almost didn't speak. He sat down next to me on the bed, and placed a hand on mine. He looked like a small child, lost for words.
"Never say that again, you mean the world to me. I love you, and always have." Zack muttered, blushing a deep red.
'Great, he's turning into a wuss on me. Wait, did he just say that?' I silently thought. I knew for a fact I wasn't dreaming as he brushed his lips against mine before connecting them for a longer kiss. I kissed back, and began to feel the heat from it until my conscience reminded me of why kissing Zack was wrong on so many levels.
"You, and I are never going to work out. We never get along." I had broken the kiss, and spoken the truth. I knew what would happen if we did.
Zack grimaced, and he almost switched off to being furious.
"Cassidy, I think you're right. Could we at least try to be friends? Like you, and Cody." Zack looked sincere, and he wore a small smile. He sounded genuine, but I didn't believe it could last.
I bit my tongue, and thought about it just as my phone vibrated in my hand to let me know I had received a message. I looked at the phone in my hand, and looked at him again.
"Sure." I smiled as he gave my hand a quick, and friendly squeeze. I knew it was going to be one difficult path for the both of us.
"Good, who messaged you that you're ignoring?" Zack asked, looking a bit confused.
I guess he had a point, and instead of answering him, I looked at the message from Cody.
To: Casablancas
From: Cody
Mom's here. I think Moseby told her about what you tried to do. She's freaking out, come onto the Skydeck. Oh, and bring Zack. Would ya? 👍
I thought about the 'would ya?' part which was highly unlike Cody.
"Mom's on deck. I'll meet you there." I muttered to Zack as he nodded, and left me alone sitting on the bed. I thought about a response to send Cody, wondering if I should just pass on going to see her, and the others. I was not in the family mood nor did I want to think about everything that had happened, and was still happening.
To: Cody
From: Cassidy
Zack's on his way. I'll be a little late. See you there, 😎.
I smirked, and stood up. I was going to the bathroom when my phone was quick to vibrate some more.
To: Casablancas
From: Cody
Maybe, you shouldn't. I tried to tell you face to face, but couldn't find it in me... 😰
My heart sunk at the words as I nervously went into the bathroom. I had platinum blonde hair dye that I wanted to use, but I didn't think I was going to get as far. What if my worst fears had come true, and they didn't want me anymore?
To: Cody
From: Cassidy
You're starting to scare me. Spill the bitter beans, and let me have it. 😖
I sent the text, and immediately got a response to my prior text. I couldn't help, but keep replaying his words over, and over in my mind.
To: Casablancas
From: Cody
I can't help myself, I see you everyday, and you always make me feel comfortable. Cassidy, I have been in love with you ever since we were children. I know you couldn't possibly feel the same, but I needed you to know either way. Sorry. 😔
I let out the breath I was holding in, and wrote him back without even thinking twice about the words I typed.
To: Cody
From: Cassidy
To think, I thought you were about to abandon me. I am relieved you didn't say what I was panicking about. Love you, and I'll see you on the Skydeck. 😙
I had basically blocked out his confession, and decided that it was best for me to ignore his words. I headed up for the deck, and saw the others there, sighing I knew the year was almost over. I sat with them, and mingled until there was no more mingling to do. I was living a never ending nightmare come true.
