Title: Heartbreaker
Author: Katelynne
Rating: G
Characters: Cody and Kelly.
Disclaimer. I don't own Cody or any of the characters from UC: Undercover, I am merely borrowing them, besides I have no money as it all goes to making my 6 year old happy, so suing me would be pointless. I do own Kelly.
Description: Part 3 of my Cody/Kelly series. Cody accompanies Kelly to an art show.
Category: General. Some comedy, some drama, some angst.
Feedback: please, kate@seattleu.edu
Cody sat on the couch in Kelly's living room, waiting. "I don't know how you can take so long getting ready. you come out looking so natural. like you haven't done anything."
Kelly materialized from the doorway of her bathroom. "That's why it takes me so long.. Looking this natural is hard work."
Cody shook his head. ~I don't understand women.~ "You look lovely as always." He said, admiring her. She had on a long black straight skirt and boots, topped by a black v-neck sweater. "Am I wearing enough black? I'm not sure I look artistic enough." He chuckled.
"It's all about attitude, Cody. Just act like you're better than everyone else." Kelly chuckled.
"I am better than everyone else." Cody deadpanned.
Kelly patted his arm, "That's right . you are. now, let's go."
Cody followed her into the hall and waited while she locked the door. He could smell the perfume she'd put on. She smells like roses. His head swam for a moment before it cleared and they began to walk out.
"So, tell me again why Scott isn't going to this thing with you?" Cody asked her.
Kelly shrugged, "He's got poker night with his buddies. besides. art isn't really his thing."
Cody held his tongue before he pointed out that maybe she shouldn't be dating a guy who had absolutely no interest in something that was so vital to her. Be her friend, he reminded himself as they walked outside. "Does he win any money at these poker games?" Cody asked, to make conversation. Not that he really wanted to talk about Scott.
Kelly shook her head as they approached Cody's Jeep, "No, he usually ends up being down 20 - 40 bucks." She laughed, "But, he says it's fun, so." she shrugged. Cody opened the Jeep door for her and helped her climb in. Her hand was small and soft. Cody bit the inside of his lip for thinking that way, yet again.
Once inside the Jeep Cody turned on the radio and tuned it to the 70s Classic Rock station automatically. Kelly smiled at him, he knows me so well. They drove in silence for a few moments, before Kelly asked, "Do you think it will snow soon? It's getting cold."
Cody smiled, "I don't know. it's getting closer to Thanksgiving."
Kelly chuckled, "It's gotta snow for Thanksgiving, right?"
Cody agreed and they continued on their way. Arriving at the art gallery, Kelly waited in the car for Cody to come around and help her out. He opened the car door and took her hand. She turned and placed her hands on his shoulders, giving herself some leverage to hop out. She lost her balance slightly, but Cody caught her. His breath caught in his throat, but no sooner had she been pressed against him than she pulled away and had turned from him.
As soon as they were inside and out of their coats, Kelly grabbed Cody's arm and led him to the back corner of the room. She looked up at a painting and sighed audibly, "I heard this was going to be here." she whispered reverently.
Cody looked up at the piece and admired it. Swirls of blue and gray and purple swept over the canvas and blended together. The colors seemed to explode off the canvas and yet the effect was calming. It impressed Cody that such a combination of words could be used to describe the same thing. Kelly smiled to herself. "Isn't it beautiful." Cody glanced at her. Her face was glowing. "Yes, it is." Hesitantly she moved on. The next two hours were spent admiring other works, paintings, sculptures, and multi-media. Sometimes Kelly would tell Cody what she liked about a particular piece. Sometimes she would ask him what his thoughts were.
As they walked out, Kelly said, "We should go out for drinks."
Cody smiled, "Sure, if you want. name the place."
"Do you know where McDormand's Ale House is?" she asked.
"Yeah, near the University right?" He asked.
"That's the one," Kelly nodded.
They got into the Jeep and Cody started the engine. "We'll be there in a couple of minutes."
Kelly looked out the window, "Thank you for coming tonight. I had a wonderful time."
"No problem. I had fun as well." Cody said softly.
"I wish Scott could've come." Kelly commented.
And there it is. the Scott mention. Cody thought bitterly. "He doesn't know what he's missing."
"I guess you're right." Kelly said, "At least I've got you to do cultural stuff with, right?"
"Yeah." Cody shrugged.
Kelly shifted slightly in her seat. The air was thick with something, tension of some sort. She couldn't place what it was. She cleared her throat, trying to push the feeling away. She felt relief wash over her as they pulled into the parking lot of the bar. This time she didn't wait for Cody to get the door for her. She pushed it open and jumped out of the Jeep. Cody cast her an odd glance and frowned.
Quickly, Kelly walked inside and waited just inside the door for Cody to join her. "Let's just sit at the bar, it's kind of crowded tonight." She pushed through the crowd, waving at a couple of people she recognized as they passed. Cody took a seat at the bar next to her. "What do you want." Kelly bit her lip, "Just a Heineken, please." She said softly. Cody order them two beers and watched Kelly's face as she looked around the room. What's wrong with her suddenly?
Kelly couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. Something in the back of her mind. It didn't really have anything to do with Cody, but something they'd said to each other was nibbling in the recesses of her mind. She wasn't exactly sure what it was though. "Excuse me. I'm going to use the restroom." She pushed herself off the stool. Cody nodded, looking at her with concern.
Kelly made her way toward the back of the room to where the restrooms were. She went inside and splashed cool water onto her face. She looked in the mirror and laughed at herself. "You're being silly." She said out loud. "Nothing is wrong. it's the weather." Finally with a chuckle, Kelly pulled open the door and began her trek back to Cody. Halfway across the room, Kelly spotted Scott's familiar head. She smiled to herself. They must've finished the game and decided to get some drinks. She headed toward him. Maybe I was missing my man. that's what was wrong with me. She was five feet from him, when a brunette in a tight sweater and short skirt wrapped herself around him. "What the." Kelly narrowed her eyes, angry at the little tramp who was hitting on her man. The air was knocked completely out of her in the next second when Scott turned to the woman and pulled her into a passionate kiss. She stumbled backward, bumping into a couple of people. "HEY!" an angry voice sounded behind her. "Sorry." she mumbled and turned, pushing her way through the crowd.
Cody saw Kelly returning and smiled at her. His smile faded when he saw her face, "What's wrong?" he wondered out loud.
Kelly grabbed her coat and began to clumsily pull it on, "I gotta get out. I'm going to be sick." she pushed away, heading toward the door.
Cody quickly followed her outside. She managed to get all the way to the Jeep before turning into Cody. She pressed her face to his chest and began to cry. Cody didn't know what had happened, but he stroked her hair and whispered softly to her, "It's all right." They stood that way for what seemed like an hour before Kelly finally took a deep shuddery breath. "Take me home?" she asked weakly. Cody nodded and helped her into the Jeep.
He didn't press her for details and she didn't offer any. He pulled up in front of her apartment and began to get out, "No. I'd like to be alone." She pushed open the door of the Jeep and began to climb out.
"What happened?" Cody asked her.
"I saw Scott." Kelly sighed. She got out of the Jeep and turned to him. "He was with another woman." Silently she closed the door to the Jeep and ran up the steps, leaving Cody alone in the vehicle to absorb her words.
Author: Katelynne
Rating: G
Characters: Cody and Kelly.
Disclaimer. I don't own Cody or any of the characters from UC: Undercover, I am merely borrowing them, besides I have no money as it all goes to making my 6 year old happy, so suing me would be pointless. I do own Kelly.
Description: Part 3 of my Cody/Kelly series. Cody accompanies Kelly to an art show.
Category: General. Some comedy, some drama, some angst.
Feedback: please, kate@seattleu.edu
Cody sat on the couch in Kelly's living room, waiting. "I don't know how you can take so long getting ready. you come out looking so natural. like you haven't done anything."
Kelly materialized from the doorway of her bathroom. "That's why it takes me so long.. Looking this natural is hard work."
Cody shook his head. ~I don't understand women.~ "You look lovely as always." He said, admiring her. She had on a long black straight skirt and boots, topped by a black v-neck sweater. "Am I wearing enough black? I'm not sure I look artistic enough." He chuckled.
"It's all about attitude, Cody. Just act like you're better than everyone else." Kelly chuckled.
"I am better than everyone else." Cody deadpanned.
Kelly patted his arm, "That's right . you are. now, let's go."
Cody followed her into the hall and waited while she locked the door. He could smell the perfume she'd put on. She smells like roses. His head swam for a moment before it cleared and they began to walk out.
"So, tell me again why Scott isn't going to this thing with you?" Cody asked her.
Kelly shrugged, "He's got poker night with his buddies. besides. art isn't really his thing."
Cody held his tongue before he pointed out that maybe she shouldn't be dating a guy who had absolutely no interest in something that was so vital to her. Be her friend, he reminded himself as they walked outside. "Does he win any money at these poker games?" Cody asked, to make conversation. Not that he really wanted to talk about Scott.
Kelly shook her head as they approached Cody's Jeep, "No, he usually ends up being down 20 - 40 bucks." She laughed, "But, he says it's fun, so." she shrugged. Cody opened the Jeep door for her and helped her climb in. Her hand was small and soft. Cody bit the inside of his lip for thinking that way, yet again.
Once inside the Jeep Cody turned on the radio and tuned it to the 70s Classic Rock station automatically. Kelly smiled at him, he knows me so well. They drove in silence for a few moments, before Kelly asked, "Do you think it will snow soon? It's getting cold."
Cody smiled, "I don't know. it's getting closer to Thanksgiving."
Kelly chuckled, "It's gotta snow for Thanksgiving, right?"
Cody agreed and they continued on their way. Arriving at the art gallery, Kelly waited in the car for Cody to come around and help her out. He opened the car door and took her hand. She turned and placed her hands on his shoulders, giving herself some leverage to hop out. She lost her balance slightly, but Cody caught her. His breath caught in his throat, but no sooner had she been pressed against him than she pulled away and had turned from him.
As soon as they were inside and out of their coats, Kelly grabbed Cody's arm and led him to the back corner of the room. She looked up at a painting and sighed audibly, "I heard this was going to be here." she whispered reverently.
Cody looked up at the piece and admired it. Swirls of blue and gray and purple swept over the canvas and blended together. The colors seemed to explode off the canvas and yet the effect was calming. It impressed Cody that such a combination of words could be used to describe the same thing. Kelly smiled to herself. "Isn't it beautiful." Cody glanced at her. Her face was glowing. "Yes, it is." Hesitantly she moved on. The next two hours were spent admiring other works, paintings, sculptures, and multi-media. Sometimes Kelly would tell Cody what she liked about a particular piece. Sometimes she would ask him what his thoughts were.
As they walked out, Kelly said, "We should go out for drinks."
Cody smiled, "Sure, if you want. name the place."
"Do you know where McDormand's Ale House is?" she asked.
"Yeah, near the University right?" He asked.
"That's the one," Kelly nodded.
They got into the Jeep and Cody started the engine. "We'll be there in a couple of minutes."
Kelly looked out the window, "Thank you for coming tonight. I had a wonderful time."
"No problem. I had fun as well." Cody said softly.
"I wish Scott could've come." Kelly commented.
And there it is. the Scott mention. Cody thought bitterly. "He doesn't know what he's missing."
"I guess you're right." Kelly said, "At least I've got you to do cultural stuff with, right?"
"Yeah." Cody shrugged.
Kelly shifted slightly in her seat. The air was thick with something, tension of some sort. She couldn't place what it was. She cleared her throat, trying to push the feeling away. She felt relief wash over her as they pulled into the parking lot of the bar. This time she didn't wait for Cody to get the door for her. She pushed it open and jumped out of the Jeep. Cody cast her an odd glance and frowned.
Quickly, Kelly walked inside and waited just inside the door for Cody to join her. "Let's just sit at the bar, it's kind of crowded tonight." She pushed through the crowd, waving at a couple of people she recognized as they passed. Cody took a seat at the bar next to her. "What do you want." Kelly bit her lip, "Just a Heineken, please." She said softly. Cody order them two beers and watched Kelly's face as she looked around the room. What's wrong with her suddenly?
Kelly couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. Something in the back of her mind. It didn't really have anything to do with Cody, but something they'd said to each other was nibbling in the recesses of her mind. She wasn't exactly sure what it was though. "Excuse me. I'm going to use the restroom." She pushed herself off the stool. Cody nodded, looking at her with concern.
Kelly made her way toward the back of the room to where the restrooms were. She went inside and splashed cool water onto her face. She looked in the mirror and laughed at herself. "You're being silly." She said out loud. "Nothing is wrong. it's the weather." Finally with a chuckle, Kelly pulled open the door and began her trek back to Cody. Halfway across the room, Kelly spotted Scott's familiar head. She smiled to herself. They must've finished the game and decided to get some drinks. She headed toward him. Maybe I was missing my man. that's what was wrong with me. She was five feet from him, when a brunette in a tight sweater and short skirt wrapped herself around him. "What the." Kelly narrowed her eyes, angry at the little tramp who was hitting on her man. The air was knocked completely out of her in the next second when Scott turned to the woman and pulled her into a passionate kiss. She stumbled backward, bumping into a couple of people. "HEY!" an angry voice sounded behind her. "Sorry." she mumbled and turned, pushing her way through the crowd.
Cody saw Kelly returning and smiled at her. His smile faded when he saw her face, "What's wrong?" he wondered out loud.
Kelly grabbed her coat and began to clumsily pull it on, "I gotta get out. I'm going to be sick." she pushed away, heading toward the door.
Cody quickly followed her outside. She managed to get all the way to the Jeep before turning into Cody. She pressed her face to his chest and began to cry. Cody didn't know what had happened, but he stroked her hair and whispered softly to her, "It's all right." They stood that way for what seemed like an hour before Kelly finally took a deep shuddery breath. "Take me home?" she asked weakly. Cody nodded and helped her into the Jeep.
He didn't press her for details and she didn't offer any. He pulled up in front of her apartment and began to get out, "No. I'd like to be alone." She pushed open the door of the Jeep and began to climb out.
"What happened?" Cody asked her.
"I saw Scott." Kelly sighed. She got out of the Jeep and turned to him. "He was with another woman." Silently she closed the door to the Jeep and ran up the steps, leaving Cody alone in the vehicle to absorb her words.